Key Facts: Introduction India’s space and satellite industry is undergoing a transformative boom, turning the country into one of the hottest “new space” markets to watch. Long synonymous with ISRO’s thrifty but trailblazing missions – such as the Mars Orbiter Mission that reached the red planet in 2014 for just $74 M (cheaper than the Hollywood…
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Total “Blood Moon” Lunar Eclipse on Sept. 7 The headline event is undoubtedly Sunday’s total lunar eclipse, whimsically nicknamed a “Blood Moon” for the eerie red color the Moon takes on. On the night of September 7–8, Earth will slide directly between the Sun and the full Moon, casting our planet’s shadow across the Moon’s…
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Key Facts SpaceX Starlink Frenzy and Reusability Records SpaceX continued its high-tempo launch campaign over the weekend, achieving new records in the process. On Sept. 6, a Falcon 9 from Vandenberg SFB carried 24 Starlink internet satellites to orbit (Mission Starlink 17-9) spaceflightnow.com. Liftoff occurred at 11:06 a.m. local (1806 UTC), and about 8 minutes later the first-stage…
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Key Facts In-Depth Report Space & Telecom: Historic Reusability and the Satellite Internet Race SpaceX’s 500th Landing: SpaceX achieved a new reusability milestone on Sept. 5 by successfully landing an orbital booster for the 500th time space.com. A Falcon 9 rocket lifted 28 Starlink satellites from Kennedy Space Center, then its first-stage booster touched down ~8½ minutes later…
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Key Facts at a Glance <br> Design and Build Quality Google’s Design Language: Google has crafted a consistent design language for its Nest smart speakers – soft shapes, fabric exteriors, and neutral colors that blend into home decor. Both Nest Audio and Nest Mini embody this, each in a form suited to its purpose. Build…
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Sound Quality & Speaker Hardware When it comes to audio performance, Apple’s HomePod line has set a high bar for what a “smart speaker” can sound like. The HomePod 2nd generation inherited the original’s acoustic prowess: it features a single 4-inch high-excursion woofer for deep, authoritative bass and a ring of five horn-loaded tweeters for…
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Summary Detailed Specs: Mini 4 Pro vs. Expected Mini 5 Pro In summary, the DJI Mini 4 Pro is already a powerhouse in the ultralight drone class – with its 4K/60 HDR camera, all-angle obstacle sensing, and long range, it set “the new benchmark for what sub-250g drones can deliver”* techradar.com in 2023. The DJI…
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Key Facts Overview: Google’s Two Smart Displays in 2025 Google offers two smart display devices in its Nest smart home lineup – the standard Nest Hub (2nd Generation) and the larger Nest Hub Max. These devices combine the voice-controlled intelligence of Google Assistant with a touchscreen, allowing you to not only hear responses and music but also see visual info,…
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Key Facts Government & Agency Developments NASA, ISS and International Partners NASA kept busy on multiple fronts. On Sept. 5, NASA announced it will broadcast the launch and docking of Roscosmos’s Progress 93 cargo ship next week, as the Russian freighter carries ~3 tons of food, fuel and supplies to the International Space Station nasa.gov. This…
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Major Outages and Internet Shutdowns In early September 2025, multiple outages and deliberate shutdowns disrupted internet access for millions across different regions. In the United States, a major Verizon network failure on August 30 demonstrated the fragility of even advanced telecom systems ts2.tech. Starting around midday (Eastern time), Verizon mobile users from California to New…
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