Smartphone shipments in Africa climbed 7% to 19.2 million units in Q2, continuing an upward trend fuelled by easing inflation and currency stability in key markets.
NASA Stennis Provides Ideal Setting for Range Operations
Think of NASA’s Stennis Space Center, and one likely thinks of rocket propulsion testing. The site has a long history of testing to support the nation’s space efforts, including the current Artemis program to send astronauts to the Moon to prepare for future human exploration of Mars. However, NASA Stennis also is working to become […]
NASA Test Deploys Roman Space Telescope Solar Panels, ‘Visor’
On Aug. 7 and 8, NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope team assessed the observatory’s solar panels and a visor-like sunshade called the deployable aperture cover — two components that will be stowed for launch and unfold in space. Engineers confirmed their successful operation during a closely monitored sequence in simulated space-like conditions. On the […]
Will This Boeing 787, Damaged By Ground Vehicle, Ever Fly Again?
Well, at the time we’re releasing this video, it will be just about two months since a Boeing 787-9 was struck by a ground service vehicle at London Heathrow. The aircraft, operated by Saudi Arabian Airlines, has been at the UK airport ever since. And so we thought we’d take this opportunity to explore why the aircraft has been on the ground for such a long time and may never fly again…