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SpaceX triumph as it lands rocket on ocean platform for second time
- May 12, 2016
Being able to land and thus reuse these rockets is essential to cracking affordable space travel, which is one of SpaceX's key goals. Perched atop the booster was the JCSAT-14 satellite , owned by the Tokyo-based telecommunications company, SKY Perfect JSAT Corp, a new customer for SpaceX . (more...)
- May 12, 2016
Being able to land and thus reuse these rockets is essential to cracking affordable space travel, which is one of SpaceX's key goals. Perched atop the booster was the JCSAT-14 satellite , owned by the Tokyo-based telecommunications company, SKY Perfect JSAT Corp, a new customer for SpaceX . (more...)
SpaceX lands a rocket at sea for the second time
- May 12, 2016
About 2-1/2 minutes after launch, the rocket's first stage was scheduled to shut down and separate, leaving the second stage to deliver the satellite into its intended orbit more than 25,000 miles (40,000 km) above Earth. Tweet with another that said the company may need to increase its storage capacity. The rocket's controlled descent was conducted on a minimal amount of fuel, from a higher altitude than previously, having delivered the Japanese JCSAT-14 telecommunications satellite into ... (more...)
- May 12, 2016
About 2-1/2 minutes after launch, the rocket's first stage was scheduled to shut down and separate, leaving the second stage to deliver the satellite into its intended orbit more than 25,000 miles (40,000 km) above Earth. Tweet with another that said the company may need to increase its storage capacity. The rocket's controlled descent was conducted on a minimal amount of fuel, from a higher altitude than previously, having delivered the Japanese JCSAT-14 telecommunications satellite into ... (more...)
Louis van Gaal debate: Is Man Utd boss worth another year?
- May 12, 2016
I'm more or less tomorrow, indeed, a Gunners fan . Wayne Rooney pounced on Seb Bassong's misjudgement to set up Manchester United's victor against Norwich City. We know them well because we've played against them in the FA Cup too. To everyone and their dog, it has become clear that Ed Woodward and the United board are sitting on their hands, waiting for the decision to be made easier, whichever one that will be. (more...)
- May 12, 2016
I'm more or less tomorrow, indeed, a Gunners fan . Wayne Rooney pounced on Seb Bassong's misjudgement to set up Manchester United's victor against Norwich City. We know them well because we've played against them in the FA Cup too. To everyone and their dog, it has become clear that Ed Woodward and the United board are sitting on their hands, waiting for the decision to be made easier, whichever one that will be. (more...)
Mercury Begins Transit Across Face of Sun
- May 12, 2016
But Mercury is too small to see without high-powered binoculars or a telescope, and looking directly at the sun, even with sunglasses, could cause permanent eye damage. The ESA Observatory pointed its Great Equatorial Telescope, the largest-lensed in the United Kingdom at 28 inches, towards the sun for the first time since 1927 and used a special solar filter for the viewing during an eight-hour window from midday. (more...)
- May 12, 2016
But Mercury is too small to see without high-powered binoculars or a telescope, and looking directly at the sun, even with sunglasses, could cause permanent eye damage. The ESA Observatory pointed its Great Equatorial Telescope, the largest-lensed in the United Kingdom at 28 inches, towards the sun for the first time since 1927 and used a special solar filter for the viewing during an eight-hour window from midday. (more...)
SpaceX rocket launches satellite, then lands on ship at sea
- May 12, 2016
A company webcast showed the 23-story-tall rocketsoaring off a seaside launch pad at Cape Canaveral Air ForceStation at 1:21 am EDT (06:21 BST). The landing is a significant breakthrough in SpaceX's efforts to recover and reuse rockets, a capability the company believes will dramatically lower launch costs. (more...)
- May 12, 2016
A company webcast showed the 23-story-tall rocketsoaring off a seaside launch pad at Cape Canaveral Air ForceStation at 1:21 am EDT (06:21 BST). The landing is a significant breakthrough in SpaceX's efforts to recover and reuse rockets, a capability the company believes will dramatically lower launch costs. (more...)
Google Providing Full OTA Images for Nexus Devices
- May 12, 2016
Even [the second-generation Nexus 7], we moved to the full-HD screen, and we still believe in this kind of beauty. Forget for a minute the fact that this tablet, alleged to be little over a week away from release, is still very much under wraps. (more...)
- May 12, 2016
Even [the second-generation Nexus 7], we moved to the full-HD screen, and we still believe in this kind of beauty. Forget for a minute the fact that this tablet, alleged to be little over a week away from release, is still very much under wraps. (more...)
SpaceX does it again! Satellite launched, rocket returns
- May 12, 2016
The Japanese satellite will be used to provide telecommunications coverage to Asia, Russia, Oceania and the Pacific Islands. The mission was a challenging one. Unlike the last time, SpaceX was not confident of landing the first stage, because of a hotter and faster reentry. The rocket's second stage continued flying to deliver the 10,300lb JCSAT-14 satellite into orbit. (more...)
- May 12, 2016
The Japanese satellite will be used to provide telecommunications coverage to Asia, Russia, Oceania and the Pacific Islands. The mission was a challenging one. Unlike the last time, SpaceX was not confident of landing the first stage, because of a hotter and faster reentry. The rocket's second stage continued flying to deliver the 10,300lb JCSAT-14 satellite into orbit. (more...)
John Kasich ends his campaign, leaving Donald Trump the sole GOP nominee
- May 11, 2016
It could also keep his agenda in the House from being overtaken by Trump's policy positions. On Thursday a representative for the 92-year-old would not say he would support Trump. Because of this, they said they were not planning to go to the convention, though they won't vote for Clinton. Republican U.S. House Speaker won't go there just yet. (more...)
- May 11, 2016
It could also keep his agenda in the House from being overtaken by Trump's policy positions. On Thursday a representative for the 92-year-old would not say he would support Trump. Because of this, they said they were not planning to go to the convention, though they won't vote for Clinton. Republican U.S. House Speaker won't go there just yet. (more...)
SpaceX Rocket Successfully Launched Satellite, Later Landed On A Ship
- May 11, 2016
While the rocket was on its way to orbit, hundreds of miles off Florida's east coast, the rocket's first stage booster successfully landed on a remote controlled ship. It was the second successful landing for SpaceX at sea after last month's historic landing. "Woohoo!" Musk wrote on social media website Twitter after the landing. (more...)
- May 11, 2016
While the rocket was on its way to orbit, hundreds of miles off Florida's east coast, the rocket's first stage booster successfully landed on a remote controlled ship. It was the second successful landing for SpaceX at sea after last month's historic landing. "Woohoo!" Musk wrote on social media website Twitter after the landing. (more...)
'Pokémon Sun' and 'Moon' Gameplay Trailer Arrives
- May 10, 2016
At long last , we get a good look at the upcoming Pokémon games, with the first gameplay trailer for Sun & Moon revealing the three starter Pokémon that you'll be able to choose from. They include: a fire-y cat thing named Litten , a goofy seal-like creature named Popplio , and a very round owl called Rowlet which wears some strategically placed leaves. (more...)
- May 10, 2016
At long last , we get a good look at the upcoming Pokémon games, with the first gameplay trailer for Sun & Moon revealing the three starter Pokémon that you'll be able to choose from. They include: a fire-y cat thing named Litten , a goofy seal-like creature named Popplio , and a very round owl called Rowlet which wears some strategically placed leaves. (more...)
Microsoft Surface Book 2 release date rumor with 4K
- May 10, 2016
This is despite the fact that the Surface Pro 3 and 4 have already gotten price drops which were seen as indicators of the possible debut of the Surface Pro 5. The tablet also offers touch functionality or typing via keyboard or writing with the Surface Pen or even voice commands. Early reviews of Surface Book praised its performance, vibrant screen, and strong build. (more...)
- May 10, 2016
This is despite the fact that the Surface Pro 3 and 4 have already gotten price drops which were seen as indicators of the possible debut of the Surface Pro 5. The tablet also offers touch functionality or typing via keyboard or writing with the Surface Pen or even voice commands. Early reviews of Surface Book praised its performance, vibrant screen, and strong build. (more...)
Alabama official say there's a plan against Zika virus
- May 10, 2016
The fourth Zika virus patient was a non-pregnant woman in her 30s. As to why: "The number of travelers coming into the USA with Zika is very high, the temperatures are permissive now for mosquito transmission, and populations of mosquitos are growing", says a University of Texas virologist. (more...)
- May 10, 2016
The fourth Zika virus patient was a non-pregnant woman in her 30s. As to why: "The number of travelers coming into the USA with Zika is very high, the temperatures are permissive now for mosquito transmission, and populations of mosquitos are growing", says a University of Texas virologist. (more...)
SpaceX launches satellite, sticks the landing for a 2nd time
- May 10, 2016
Elon Musk was jubilant about the mission on Twitter. SpaceX made its first booster landing on solid ground in December. As a result, it was a more hard landing, as the rocket was in geostationary transfer orbit, which required greater velocities and exposed the rocket to more heat upon re-entry. (more...)
- May 10, 2016
Elon Musk was jubilant about the mission on Twitter. SpaceX made its first booster landing on solid ground in December. As a result, it was a more hard landing, as the rocket was in geostationary transfer orbit, which required greater velocities and exposed the rocket to more heat upon re-entry. (more...)
Rise in sea level causes five islands in Solomons to disappear
- May 10, 2016
Sea level rise , erosion and coastal flooding are some of the greatest challenges facing humanity from climate change. Albert and his colleagues reviewed aircraft and satellite images of 33 islands between the years of 1947 and 2014, as well as local historical resources, to examine the erosion rates of the region. (more...)
- May 10, 2016
Sea level rise , erosion and coastal flooding are some of the greatest challenges facing humanity from climate change. Albert and his colleagues reviewed aircraft and satellite images of 33 islands between the years of 1947 and 2014, as well as local historical resources, to examine the erosion rates of the region. (more...)
SpaceX lands rocket on droneship again after satellite launch
- May 10, 2016
Early Friday morning, SpaceX launched a Japanese satellite and successfully landed its booster rocket on a drone ship. It was filmed on April 8 after a space station supply run for Nasa. Speaking of which, in order to get to Mars, SpaceX is going to need to build much bigger rockets for that. SpaceX founder and chief executive Elon Musk was even more exuberant. (more...)
- May 10, 2016
Early Friday morning, SpaceX launched a Japanese satellite and successfully landed its booster rocket on a drone ship. It was filmed on April 8 after a space station supply run for Nasa. Speaking of which, in order to get to Mars, SpaceX is going to need to build much bigger rockets for that. SpaceX founder and chief executive Elon Musk was even more exuberant. (more...)
Hillary Clinton calls Donald Trump A 'Loose Cannon,' Risky US President
- May 10, 2016
As the path clears for Trump, Takeaway Washington Correspondent Todd Zwillich explains what his strategy might look like in the general election. Mr Kasich only won his home state but had hoped to lobby for his candidacy at July's Republican convention. (more...)
- May 10, 2016
As the path clears for Trump, Takeaway Washington Correspondent Todd Zwillich explains what his strategy might look like in the general election. Mr Kasich only won his home state but had hoped to lobby for his candidacy at July's Republican convention. (more...)
SpaceX's Falcon 9 Rocket Nails Second Ocean Landing
- May 09, 2016
The first occurred in April, when SpaceX was making a supply run to the space station for NASA. For now, SpaceX is storing its returned rockets at Launch Complex 39A - a spaceport in Cape Canaveral , Florida that the company leases from NASA. (more...)
- May 09, 2016
The first occurred in April, when SpaceX was making a supply run to the space station for NASA. For now, SpaceX is storing its returned rockets at Launch Complex 39A - a spaceport in Cape Canaveral , Florida that the company leases from NASA. (more...)
'Fallout 4's Far Harbor DLC Trailer Reveals Possible Underwater Explorations
- May 09, 2016
As a little refresher, the new Survival Mode is extremely hard. Players will notice that while at Far Harbor the levels of radiation will be higher than the Lone Wanderer has been used to and this radioactive environment has caused a more feral world to erupt. (more...)
- May 09, 2016
As a little refresher, the new Survival Mode is extremely hard. Players will notice that while at Far Harbor the levels of radiation will be higher than the Lone Wanderer has been used to and this radioactive environment has caused a more feral world to erupt. (more...)
Mercury a black speck as it makes rare transit of sun Monday
- May 09, 2016
At 4.40 p.m. on May 9, the city will be able to see until sunset, an astronomical phenomenon that takes place approximately 13 times in a Century . Mercury, Venus, and later, The Pleiades (M45) are all approaching the Sun in the month of May from LarryKoehn on Vimeo. The transit of Mercury will be visible from most parts of of Asia (except south eastern parts and Japan), Europe, Africa, Greenland, South America, North America, Arctic, North Atlantic Ocean and much of the Pacific ... (more...)
- May 09, 2016
At 4.40 p.m. on May 9, the city will be able to see until sunset, an astronomical phenomenon that takes place approximately 13 times in a Century . Mercury, Venus, and later, The Pleiades (M45) are all approaching the Sun in the month of May from LarryKoehn on Vimeo. The transit of Mercury will be visible from most parts of of Asia (except south eastern parts and Japan), Europe, Africa, Greenland, South America, North America, Arctic, North Atlantic Ocean and much of the Pacific ... (more...)
The Overwatch beta has the same content as the full game
- May 09, 2016
Director Jeff Kaplain confirmed on Blizzard forums that players would be getting their dessert early this year when the Overwatch Beta is released. It seems that many gamers who saw Overwatch action, jumped straight away to Pornhub looking for the game's characters engaging in lewd behavior. We also have Competitive Play, which was a feature that was live in Closed Beta. (more...)
- May 09, 2016
Director Jeff Kaplain confirmed on Blizzard forums that players would be getting their dessert early this year when the Overwatch Beta is released. It seems that many gamers who saw Overwatch action, jumped straight away to Pornhub looking for the game's characters engaging in lewd behavior. We also have Competitive Play, which was a feature that was live in Closed Beta. (more...)
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