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Helrom concludes insolvency and establishes new HRG subsidiary

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January 21, 2026
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Intermodal rail operator Helrom has concluded the insolvency proceedings that began in the summer of 2025. A Frankfurt court approved the insolvency plan as legally…

Intricacies of Helix Nebula Revealed With NASA’s Webb

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January 21, 2026
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NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has zoomed into the Helix Nebula to give an up-close view of the possible eventual fate of our own Sun and planetary system. In Webb’s high-resolution look, the structure of the gas being shed off by a dying star comes into full focus. The image reveals how stars recycle their […]

Nene Valley Railway to run HST at upcoming gala

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January 21, 2026
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The Nene Valley Railway has announced that it will run an Intercity high-speed train (HST) with power cars 43045 and 43048, complete with an on-board bar, at its Diesel Gala from Thursday 5 until Sunday 8 March.

Optical & Fixed Networks

Congo looks for alternatives to WACS cable

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January 21, 2026
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The Republic of Congo has announced plans to connect the country to a, so far unidentified, new undersea cable following a number of reports regarding faults in the long-established WACS cable on which the country heavily relies.

Lufthansa’s “New” Boeing 787 Is 6 Years Old: The Jet Norwegian Left Behind

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January 21, 2026
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The aircraft just completed another test flight in anticipation of its delivery to the German flag carrier.

Devices & Platforms

Asus axes smartphones to double down on AI

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January 21, 2026
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Taiwanese vendor Asus has reportedly shelved plans to develop new smartphones in 2026 as it pivots resources towards emerging “Physical AI” projects spanning smart glasses and robotics.

Data Centres & Networks

Digital Realty acquires Malaysian data centre owner

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January 21, 2026
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Digital Realty, which describes itself as the largest global provider of cloud and carrier-neutral data centre, colocation and interconnection solutions, has joined the race for data centre space in Malaysia.

Consumer Ecosystems

Network International announces major fintech deal in Sudan

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January 21, 2026
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Network International, a leading fintech company in the Middle East and Africa, has signed a strategic processing agreement with Saudi Sudanese Bank, one of Sudan’s prominent financial institutions.

How Many C-130 Hercules Aircraft Were Built?

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January 21, 2026
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Over 2,700 C-130-family aircraft have so far been produced, with production expected to run into the 2030s.

NASA Engineering and Safety Center

2025 NESC Technical Update

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January 21, 2026
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Annual Report of NESC Technical Activities On behalf of the NASA Engineering and Safety Center (NESC), I am pleased to provide you with the 2025 NESC Technical Update. This annual report summarizes the technical work, engineering advancements, and knowledge capture efforts we made in FY25. With support provided by members of our NASA community from […]