Space Debris

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (RNS) — Four years ago, the Rev. Matt Conner presented his congregation with a stark reality: Newell Presbyterian Church had about 18 months of financial solvency ahead. The time had come to seriously consider its future. Chartered in 1890 in what was then a sleepy part of northeast…

A member of the space crop production team prepares materials for Veggie seed pillows inside the Space Systems Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. Credit: NASA/Cory S Huston When the Crew-11 astronauts launched to the International Space Station on August 1, 2025, they carried with them another chapter in…

What would it take to make interstellar travel possible? That’s the basic question behind the Project Hyperion Design Competition, a contest announced in 2024 that asked teams of architects, engineers, and social scientists to design a conceptual spaceship for a crewed trip into interstellar space. The designs, submitted and judged…

The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has reversed the lifetime flight ban imposed on Comfort Emmanson for disruptive conduct aboard Ibom Air Flight Q9 303 from Uyo to Lagos on August 10, 2025. AON said the decision came after Aviation and Aerospace Development Minister, Mr. Festus Keyamo (SAN), stepped in,…

By Abidemi Adebamiwa When high-profile aviation offences are met with leniency and political settlements, the law loses its force, safety culture suffers, and public trust takes a nosedive. When the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, announced this week that both King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (KWAM 1) and…

Imagine stepping away from your desk and reaching out for your office’s light switch with your eyes closed. You might manage to complete the task successfully but might instead hit the corner of your desk or knock over the coffee mug your colleague just ...Read More

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is advising shoppers to prioritise safety and security as they navigate the streets during their back-to-school shopping activities. "Downtown areas, like any busy commercial hub, require heightened awareness. Parents should keep a close eye on their children, especially in crowded spaces. Avoid displaying large sums…

ABUJA – Federal Government has presented the Foreign Carrier Operation Permit (FCOP) to Air Tanzania Company Limited, at Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development headquarters, Abuja. Speaking at the event, the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Dr Ibrahim Abubakar Kana, represented by Mr Ahmed Tijani Mohammed said…

A new Polar wearable has appeared in teaser images (above). (Image source: Polar) A new Polar fitness tracking wearable is launching soon. Two teaser images of the product indicate that it is a wrist-worn device, though apparently, it is not a smartwatch. While the features of this wearable remain under…

The federal government has taken fresh decisions on cases of unruly conduct involving Ibom Air passenger, Ms Comfort Emmanson, and that of ValueJet, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (KWAM1), also known as K1 De Ultimate. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, SAN, in a statement on Wednesday…