Space debris is increasingly causing headaches for satellite builders and space companies, according to German space firm OHB. “It’s a problem,” said chief executive Marco Fuchs from OHB, whose core business comprises low-orbiting and geostationary satellites. What is needed, he said, are binding rules to ensure that satellites are cleared away after their end…
NASA’s new space telescope opened its huge, gold-plated, flower-shaped mirror Saturday, the final step in the observatory’s dramatic unfurling. The last portion of the 21-foot (6.5-meter) mirror swung into place at flight controllers’ command, completing the unfolding of the James Webb Space Telescope, reports AP. “I’m emotional about it. What an amazing milestone. We see…
Serie A’s 20 clubs voted unanimously on Saturday to reduce stadium attendance to a maximum of 5,000 spectators for two rounds amid rising coronavirus cases. That’s lower than the current 50% permitted by the Italian government. The two rounds with the auto-imposed limit are scheduled for Jan. 15-17 and Jan. 21-23, said AP. A full…
Mexico has become the fifth country in the world to register more than 300,000 deaths due to the coronavirus pandemic. The country reported 131 new deaths on Friday, bringing its total number of fatalities with Covid-19 to 300,101. Only the United States, Brazil, India and Russia have recorded more pandemic deaths, reports dpa international. In…
Health Minister Faeqa bint Said Al Saleh extended deepest congratulations to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander, on the 25th anniversary of the National Guard She also congratulated, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and Prime Minister, and the National Guard…
