Day: October 28, 2024

The fourth International Conference on Advanced Geospatial Science & Technology, TeanGeo2024, concluded on October 24, 2024, at the Laico Hotel in Tunis after three days of intensive discussions, presentations, and knowledge-sharing. Organised by the Regional Center for Remote Sensing of North African States (CRTEAN) under the authority of Tunisia’s Minister of Higher Education and Scientific …

TeanGeo2024 Concludes with Key Insights on Geospatial Technology’s Role in Africa’s Sustainable Development. Read More »

Starlink, the satellite internet service owned by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, has temporarily suspended its recent increase in monthly subscription fees for Nigerian users. This suspension follows backlash and regulatory scrutiny over the price adjustment implemented on October 1, 2024. In a communication sent to subscribers on Thursday, Starlink explained its decision and assured customers charged …

Starlink Temporarily Suspends Planned Price Increase for Nigerian Subscribers Amid Regulatory Disputes. Read More »

SpaceX launched another batch of its Starlink internet satellites from Florida’s Space Coast on Saturday evening (Oct. 26). A Falcon 9 rocket carrying 22 Starlink spacecraft lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 5:47 p.m. EDT (2147 GMT). As to plan, the Falcon 9’s first stage came back to Earth about eight minutes …

SpaceX Launches 22 Starlink Internet Satellites From Florida. Read More »

Nearly two months after Boeing’s Starliner returned to Earth without its astronauts, NASA is still working on the issues that complicated the spacecraft’s first crewed test flight, agency officials said on Friday (Oct. 25). Starliner‘s Crew Flight Test (CFT) concluded on Sept. 6, with the capsule touching down in New Mexico autonomously. NASA astronauts Butch …

NASA Still Working To ‘Correct And Rectify’ Boeing Starliner Issues After 1st Test Flight With Astronauts. Read More »