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Aww, a cute mini-moon is orbiting Earth right now. But like all good things, it too will abandon us at some point Elon Musk

Aww, a cute mini-moon is orbiting Earth right now. But like all good things, it too will abandon us at some point

Elon Musk confirms car-sized space rock isn't his Tesla Roadster Vid Earth has a mini-moon: a space rock close enough to be a near-Earth asteroid spotted this month orbiting our planet. The object, known as 2020 CD3, was reported by the International Astronomical Union’s Minor Planet Center, a small organisation…
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February 27, 2020
It’s a first: One commercial satellite docks with another to demonstrate orbital servicing Space Debris

It’s a first: One commercial satellite docks with another to demonstrate orbital servicing

An image captured by Northrop Grumman’s MEV-1 satellite shows the Intelsat 901 satellite at a distance of about 80 meters, with Earth in the background. (Northrop Grumman / SpaceLogistics Photo)For the first time, one commercial satellite has docked with another satellite in geosynchronous orbit, demonstrating a technology that will be…
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February 27, 2020
Air New Zealand Unveils Skynest – Sleeping Pods for Economy Class Travelers Sleeping Pods

Air New Zealand Unveils Skynest – Sleeping Pods for Economy Class Travelers

Air New Zealand has unveiled Skynest, a sleeping bunk-bed prototype for economy class. This project is the result of three years of research and development with feedback from more than 200 customers. This prototype has been patented and trademarked by the airline, designed for Economy class to provide six full…
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February 27, 2020