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☆ China launches third and final space station component
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-31 | by ( The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

BEIJING — China on Monday launched the third and final module to complete its permanent space station, realizing a more than decade-long endeavor to maintain a constant crewed presence in orbit. Many waved Chinese flags and wore T-shirts emblazoned with the characters for China, reflecting the deep national pride invested in the space program and the technological progress it represents. China’s crewed space program is officially three decades old this year. The U.S. excluded China from the International Space Station because of its military ties. Prior to launching the Tianhe module, China’s Manned Space Program launched a pair of single-module stations that it crewed briefly as test platforms.

BEIJING, Oct 31 (Reuters) - China on Monday launched the last of the three modules that will comprise its space station, set to be the second permanently inhabited outpost in low-earth orbit after the NASA-led International Space Station. In April 2021, China began construction of its space station with the launch of the Tianhe module, the main living quarters for astronauts. The space station also caps President Xi Jinping's 10 years as leader of China's ruling Communist Party. Russia's space agency in August unveiled a physical model of a planned Russian-built space station, the final form of which would be years away. Two more missions this year are needed before China's station is ready for operation.

☆ Germany's Solar Valley could shine again as Europe strives to close energy gap
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-28 | by ( Riham Alkousaa | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +6 min

It is also reacting to a new U.S. law that has raised concern the remains of Germany's formerly-dominant solar industry could relocate to the United States. China's production is also around 10%-20% cheaper that in Europe, separate data from European Solar Manufacturing Council ESMC shows. Dries Acke, the Policy Director at industry body SolarPower Europe, said the body had written to the European Commission urging action. Berlin-based residential solar energy supplier Zolar said orders have risen by 500% year-on-year since the Ukraine war began in February, but clients might have to wait for six-to-nine months to get a solar system installed. "The signs for the solar industry in Germany are much, much better now," he said.

☆ Truck maker Volvo to build battery modules plant in Belgium
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-26 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

STOCKHOLM, Oct 26 (Reuters) - Swedish truck maker Volvo Group (VOLVb.ST) said on Wednesday its plant in Ghent in Belgium would start to produce battery modules in 2025. "The investment decision to install battery module manufacturing capacity in Ghent is another important step for the Volvo Group to shape its future value chain for battery systems," it said in a statement. The new manufacturing line would be able to use battery cells both from partners and from a planned battery cell plant in Sweden, Volvo Group said. Volvo Group has an ambition that at least 35% of vehicles sold will be electric by 2030. Its plant in Gothenburg in Sweden builds heavy-duty electric trucks, and the Ghent truck factory will start doing so too next year.

☆ Apollo 9 commander James McDivitt dies at 93
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-18 | by ( The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

WASHINGTON — James A. McDivitt, who commanded the Apollo 9 mission testing the first complete set of equipment to go to the moon, has died. He passed on a chance to land on the moon and instead became the space agency’s program manager for five Apollo missions after the Apollo 11 moon landing. ... it was like cellophane and tin foil put together with Scotch tape and staples!”Unlike many of his fellow astronauts, McDivitt didn’t yearn to fly from childhood. McDivitt didn’t have money for college growing up in Kalamazoo, Michigan. “And being the second or third guy wasn’t that important to me.”So McDivitt went into management, first of the Apollo lunar lander, then for the Houston part of the entire program.

☆ Apollo, Gemini astronaut James McDivitt dies at age 93
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-18 | by ( Joey Roulette | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Astronaut and commander James McDivitt shows several days' beard growth during the Apollo 9 mission while onboard the Lunar Module "Spider" in Earth orbit, March 6, 1969. NASA/Handout via REUTERSWASHINGTON, Oct 18 (Reuters) - James McDivitt, a former U.S. astronaut who commanded some of NASA's earliest and most ambitious missions in space, died in his sleep last week at age 93, NASA said in a statement on Monday night. The fourth mission under Project Gemini, a precursor to NASA's Apollo program, marked McDivitt's first flight to space. McDivitt later joined two astronauts as commander of the Apollo 9 mission, a crucial debut flight test of NASA's Lunar Module that would later land astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on the moon during the Apollo 11 mission. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Joey Roulette Editing by Bill BerkrotOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ A SpaceX engineer was knocked unconscious in January and placed in coma after conducting a routine rocket test
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-18 | by ( Kate Duffy | Sam Tabahriti | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A SpaceX engineer was injured while testing a rocket part, leaving him in a coma for months, sources say. The regulatory agency fined SpaceX more than $18,400 over two safety violations from the accident. OSHA fined SpaceX more than $18,400 over two safety violations from the accident in January. The attorney of Cabada told Semafor that an investigation into what caused the accident was underway. Semafor reported that former employees said SpaceX hasn't made a public announcement about the accident.

☆ Volkswagen targeting 20-30% automation at new electric vehicle plant
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-11 | by ( Victoria Waldersee | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

WOLFSBURG, Oct 11 (Reuters) - Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) is looking at automating 20-30% of production at its upcoming Trinity plant near its Wolfsburg headquarters, the plant's chief production officer said on Tuesday. "Assembly is still 90% manual work," Sebastian Schmickartz said at a suppliers summit in Wolfsburg. The Trinity plant, where the German carmaker will build a new flagship electric sedan, is due to begin pre-series production in 2025, with the official start of production in 2026. Volkswagen brand production chief Christian Vollmer told Reuters earlier this year the carmaker hoped this production strategy would help boost its productivity and keep its upper hand in the European market. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Victoria Waldersee, Editing by Miranda MurrayOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Here's how the $360 billion electric car battery market will impact the future of EVs — and how affordable they are for car-buyers.
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-11 | by ( Alexa St. John | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +14 min

There's also money to be made: The EV battery market could hit $360 billion by 2030, according to McKinsey. At Insider, we've looked at white-hot EV battery technologies that give automakers the EV performance they need at the price their customers want. It just led a $400 million investment into the little-known EV battery startup that could make it work. Giants like Tesla, GM, and Ford are going to be desperate for EV materials in the next decade. The soon-to-be $339 billion battery industry is on a hiring tear to power the shift to electric cars.

☆ Here's what William Shatner would have seen on his trip to space aboard Blue Origin as his new book says it 'felt like a funeral'
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-10 | by ( Taylor Rains | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

William Shatner became the oldest person to journey to space when he flew on Blue Origin in October 2021. The 11-minute flight reached 66 miles above Earth, where Shatner may have seen deserts, mountains, and water. The Star Trek actor described space as dreadful "ominous blackness," but was wowed by Earth's beauty. ReutersBefore the journey, Shatner expressed excitement about finally seeing space with his own eyes, describing the opportunity as "a miracle." Bettmann/Getty ImagesIn the film, Gagarin said he could see forests, and described Earth as "visible and distinct," but many areas were "covered with cumulus clouds."

☆ Here are Thursday's biggest analyst calls: Apple, Exxon, Coinbase, Alphabet, Amazon, Marvell & more
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-29 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Here are Thursday's biggest calls on Wall Street: Wells Fargo initiates Coinbase as underweight Wells said in its initiation of the crypto company that it sees too many headwinds for shares of Coinbase. Cowen initiates CyberArk as outperform Cowen said it sees "growth and profitability" for the company. Stifel reiterates Marvell as buy Stifel said Marvell is one of the resilient stocks in the firm's coverage. Rosenblatt upgrades Apple to buy from neutral Rosenblatt said that its survey checks show consumers love the latest iPhone products. "We upgrade Apple to Buy from Neutral, and move our price target up $29 to $189.

☆ This under-the-radar solar stock can rally 41%, HSBC says
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-29 | by ( Carmen Reinicke | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The firm on Wednesday initiated coverage of the solar producer with a buy rating and a $76 price target. It has also seized the opportunity to move the industry forward by commercializing TOPCon, a next-generation solar cell. Jinko also has strong production capacity and sales channels in overseas markets. "In our view, Jinko is ahead of its peers in scalable production, efficiency and cost reduction of these N-type solar products," said Yang. In the coming years, the entire industry is going to move to "N-type" products — which are more efficient than older "P-type" ones — and see rapid growth.

Yale's new Assure Lock 2 series of smart locks can be controlled via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. The Assure Lock 2 will also support Matter, the upcoming smart-home protocol. Yale Assure 2 Lock (Keyless Touchscreen) Yale's second-generation Assure Lock 2 smart lock is smaller and sleeker. The Yale Assure Lock 2 smart lock comes as keypad or touchscreen models, and keyed or keyless. The good news is that both modules are compatible with the previous Assure lock.

☆ Fact Check-Idaho’s government is not offering ‘porn literacy’ courses to students
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-21 | by ( Reuters Fact Check | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +6 min

Viral claims that the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is purchasing “porn literacy” materials and including them in their curriculum for students are untrue. On Sept. 13, the IFF published an article titled “Idaho’s government offers “porn literacy,” other corrupting practices to k-12 students,” (here). (The article’s first paragraph uses different wording to the headline, saying the DHW purchases “materials and training” from ETR “an interest group promoting porn literacy” – not that Idaho’s DHW offers porn literacy). The descriptions of the courses and table of contents make no mention of pornography or “porn literacy.” Stahl told Reuters the agency never considered the use of any “porn literacy” materials. Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) has not purchased “porn literacy” materials and included them in sex-ed curricula for students.

☆ I spent a year in outer space on the International Space Station. The experience still chokes me up — here's what my days looked like.
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-21 | by ( Stefano Montali | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Mark T. Vande Hei, 55, is a NASA astronaut who spent a year in space orbiting Earth. I completed my training to become a NASA astronaut in 2011. In March, I returned to Earth after spending 355 days in orbit aboard the International Space Station. On this latest flight, the Russians added two new modules, so the ISS now seems closer to a seven-bedroom home. Though I didn't go out on a spacewalk myself during this latest flight because of a pinched nerve in my neck, I have in the past.

☆ How much 2 creators earn through an online course teaching others how to self-repair their RV truck
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-20 | by ( Marta Biino | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

For Debra and Barry Benton, RVing is all about building community — both on the road and online. They run a blog and social media community, The Virtual Campground, and an online course for fellow RVers about repairing their vehicles, called "Fix It Yourself." "That first year that we were on the road, we noticed that what you really miss when you go out and become a full-timer is that sense of community," Debra Benton told Insider. The Bentons' RV. Debra Benton.

☆ Hilton to design astronaut suites, facilities for Voyager's private space station Starlab
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-19 | by ( Michael Sheetz | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

PARIS — Hotel giant Hilton has signed on to design astronaut facilities for the private space station Starlab, currently under development by Voyager Space Holdings and Lockheed Martin, the companies told CNBC on Monday. In addition to designing hospitality suites and sleeping arrangements, Hilton will also work with Voyager to examine opportunities for marketing of the space station and astronaut experiences onboard. Voyager and its operating company Nanoracks are developing the free-flying Starlab space station in partnership with Lockheed Martin. The space station is one of four being built by U.S. companies with help from NASA contracts as the agency prepares to retire the International Space Station (ISS) in 2030. The first Starlab is built to be as flexible as possible — with the design capable of having three modules attached together.

☆ NASA says it will try to launch its massive moon rocket again in late September
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-13 | by ( Paola Rosa-Aquino | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

The second launch attempt for NASA's Space Launch System rocket was delayed due to a liquid hydrogen leak. Joe Raedle/Getty ImagesHydrogen fuel woes interrupted the second launch attemptThe new launch dates come after the launch of the Space Launch System and its uncrewed Orion capsule was called off for a second time on Saturday, September 3. "Teams encountered a liquid hydrogen leak while loading the propellant into the core stage of the Space Launch System rocket," NASA said in a blog post. After attempts to troubleshoot were unsuccessful, Artemis' launch director called off the launch. Invited guests and NASA employees watch as NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) rocket rolls out of the Vehicle Assembly Building, on August 16, 2022.

☆ On this day 60 years ago, President John F. Kennedy pledged the US would land a person on the moon. Decades later, NASA has a plan to go back.
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-12 | by ( Paola Rosa-Aquino | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

September 12 marks 60 years since President Kennedy delivered his famous "moon speech" at Rice University in Texas. NASA plans to land astronauts on the moon for the first time since 1972 with its Artemis missions. In the 60 years since Kennedy's speech, space exploration has helped us discover much about the cosmos and humanity's place within it. In the speech, Kennedy wanted to explain to the nation why the Apollo program was such a high priority. "This is now the Artemis generation," Nelson said at a press briefing on August 3.

The first launch of NASA's Space Launch System rocket was delayed on Monday because of an engine issue. But now NASA has a new target launch window for Artemis I: Saturday, September 3 at 2:17 p.m. The Space Launch System core stage (RS-25 engines circled in blue) in the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on June 10, 2021. NASA/Glenn BensonThe rocket, called the Space Launch System (SLS), was partially filled with fuel at the time of the issue. Weather during Saturday's launch window "is a 60% go for launch," Melody Levin, a meteorologist at NASA, said at a briefing on Thursday.

☆ Spacesuit battery glitch forces early end to Russian spacewalk
▼ + stars: | 2022-08-17 | by ( Joey Roulette | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

WASHINGTON, Aug 17 (Reuters) - A Russian spacewalk outside the International Space Station ended hours earlier than planned on Wednesday after a cosmonaut discovered an electrical issue with his spacesuit, U.S. and Russian officials said. Artemyev returned to the airlock and connected his suit to the space station's power. Russian flight controllers opted to call off the spacewalk early once Denis Matveev, the other cosmonaut performing the spacewalk, gathered his tools and positioned the robotic arm they had been upgrading back into its normal position. Upon Matveev's return, the spacewalk ended after 4 hours, at 1:54 p.m. Reporting by Joey Roulette; Editing by Chris Reese, Alex Richardson and Diane CraftOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Electric robots are mapping the seafloor, Earth’s last frontier
▼ + stars: | 2021-10-26 | by ( Milly Chan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

But despite covering more than 70% of the Earth’s surface, the ocean is still a relative mystery. While working at NASA, he developed technology to power ocean robots by harnessing “the naturally occurring temperature difference” of the sea, Chao told CNN Business. This dives a kilometer down to examine the chemistry and shape of the seabed, using sonar to create a map of the surrounding area. Attaching Seatrec’s energy system adds another $25,000, Chao said. “Unlike mapping the Earth’s surface where we can use a camera [or] satellites, at sea, light does not penetrate through the water column.

☆ Solicitare de ofertă: procurare de mobilier pentru dotarea instituțiilor de învățământ profesional tehnic în cadrul proiectului Shift Edu „Competențe digitale pentru angajare în economia modernă” (Ter
▼ + stars: | 2021-07-05 | by ( Alte Articole | ) www.civic.md time to read: +7 min

Scopul anunţului este identificarea și selectarea celei mai bune oferte privind procurarea de mobilier destinat pentru dotarea a 2 instituții de învățământ profesional tehnic, partenere ale proiectului după cum urmează:Nr. 2 (Cahul) Lot 5 Amfiteatru vezi model Material: Lemn de tonalitate neutră deschisă. 1 (Chișinău) Lot 7 Raft modular vezi model Dimensiune modul 45 cm x 45 cm Adâncime: 40 cm Material: Lemn de tonalitate neutră deschisă. 1 (Bălți) Lot 13 Stelaj modular vezi model Dimensiunea modulelor mici 60 cm x 60 cm Dimensiunea modulelor mari 120 cm x 120 cm. Rama starboard din aluminiu cu suport mobil pentru fixarea hârtiei 2 (Țaul) Lot 17 Masă rotundă vezi model Rotundă, cu poliță, diam.

Persons: tender, Lot, Preţul Organizations: Lot, Orange, Scaun Locations: Cooperării, Cahul, Chișinău, Bălți, Roșu

☆ Prima ieşire în spaţiu a doi astronauţi chinezi care lucrează la viitoarea staţie spaţială a Chinei
▼ + stars: | 2021-07-04 | by ( ) www.jurnal.md time to read: +2 min

Sursa foto: ProfimediaPrima ieşire în spaţiu a doi astronauţi chinezi care lucrează la viitoarea staţie spaţială a ChineiTeleviziunea de stat chineză a transmis imagini cu astronauţii Liu Boming, 54 de ani, şi Tang Hongbo, 45 de ani, care au părăsit staţia spaţială chineză în costume spaţiale, pentru o misiune de câteva ore, informează agenţiile internaţionale de presă. Evenimentul marchează a doua ieşire în spaţiu pentru astronauţii chinezi, după cea a lui Zhai Zhigang, care a ieşit în exteriorul navei spaţiale Shenzhou 7 în 2008, într-o misiune care a durat doar aproximativ 20 de minute, transmite Digi24. Astronauţii sunt responsabili pentru construirea staţiei şi, duminică dimineaţă, doi dintre ei au ieşit împreună în spaţiu pentru a lucra acolo, a anunţat Agenţia Spaţială Chineză pentru zboruri cu echipaj. Shenzhou-12, adică „Nava divină”, este a treia din cele 11 misiuni necesare construirii stației spațiale a Chinei. Construcția a început în aprilie odată cu lansarea pe orbită a lui Tianhe – sau „Armonia Cerurilor”, primul și cel mai mare dintre cele trei module ale stației.

Persons: astronauţii Liu Boming, Zhai Organizations: Evenimentul Locations: Chinei, Deşertul, Tianhe

☆ Selectare formatori pentru o ȘCOALĂ de VARĂ
▼ + stars: | 2021-06-30 | by ( Alte Articole | ) www.civic.md time to read: +5 min

DVV International Moldova (www.dvv-international.md ) este reprezentanța în Republica Moldova a Asociației Germane pentru Educația Adulților. Școala de vară este destinată unui grup de aproximativ 18-20 de participanți, reprezentanți ai organizațiilor-partenere DVV International Moldova, care activează în calitate de formatori cu diferite grupuri țintă. DVV International Moldova va selecta formatorul sau formatorii și va anunța ofertanții cu privire la rezultate; va semna contracte și va plăti serviciile de instruire livrate. DVV International Moldova va asigura suport logistic al evenimentului de formare: înregistrarea participanților, informare și comunicare, etc. Cerințe pentru ofertanți:Experiență în furnizarea de instruiri în domeniul gândirii critice și a formării de formatori.

Persons: Reieșind Organizations: International, al Cooperării Economice, Moldova, International Moldova Locations: International Moldova, Republica Moldova, Germania

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