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ISRO releases video of SpaDeX satellite docking

Docking technology plays a vital role in space when multiple rocket launches are needed to achieve common mission objectives. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) released a video on Friday showcasing the successful satellite docking as part of its Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX),...

SpaceX Starship test ends in failure after successful booster catch at launch pad

SpaceXs latest Starship test flight ended in failure Thursday after the spacecraft was destroyed following a successful booster catch on the launch pad. The company reported that the Starship experienced a rapid unscheduled disassembly, with its six engines shutting down one by one during ascent,...

Bezos' New Glenn reaches orbit in first launch

Blue Origins giant New Glenn rocket blasted off from Florida early Thursday morning on its first mission to space, an inaugural step into Earths orbit for Jeff Bezos space company as it aims to rival SpaceX in the satellite launch business. Thirty stories tall with a reusable first stage, New...

SpaceX set for seventh test of Starship megarocket

Elon Musks SpaceX isgearing up for the seventh orbital flight test of Starship, the colossalprototype rocket the company hopes will help humans colonize Mars. A launch window from the companys Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas, opens at4:00 pm (2200 GMT) on Wednesday and will be carried in a live...

Bezos sees no threat from Musk-Trump ties in space race

Jeff Bezos said he does not think SpaceX CEO Elon Musk will use his close ties with US President-elect Donald Trump to undercut his space company Blue Origin, adding he feels very optimistic about the incoming administrations space agenda. Elon has been very clear that hes doing this for the...

Uyghur detainees in Thailand fear imminent deportation to China, risking persecution

A group of 43 Uyghur men detained in Thailand for over a decade is appealing to halt their potential deportation to China, fearing persecution and torture. In a letter obtained by The Associated Press, the detainees expressed grave concerns, stating, We could be imprisoned, and we might even lose...

DSEX index gains 28.4 points as 294 stocks advance in early trading

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the countrys premier capital market, saw an uptrend in trading during the first hour on Sunday. All three indices of the DSEDSEX, DSES, and DS30posted gains in the initial session of the week. The benchmark DSEX index rose by 28.4 points to settle at 5,227.25,...

Italy in advanced talks with SpaceX for €1.5 billion secure telecom deal

Italy is in advanced discussions with Elon Musks SpaceX regarding a 1.5 billion euro ($1.55 billion) agreement for the company to supply secure telecommunications to the government, according to Bloomberg News. ($1 = 0.9708 euros) The discussions are still ongoing, and a final agreement on the...

Rocket that could challenge SpaceX’s dominance set to launch

On a Florida launchpad that has been dormant for almost two decades, a new, roughly 320-feet (98-meter) rocket developed by Jeff Bezos company Blue Origin is poised for its maiden flight. The uncrewed launch vehicle, called New Glenn, will mark Blue Origins first attempt to send a rocket to...

New year, new launch: SpaceX to deploy Starlink simulators on starship

SpaceX is taking its Starship test flights to the next level, with the upcoming launch aiming to show payload deployment for the first time. The payload in question will be 10 Starlink simulators that will be similar in size and weight to the next-gen satellites SpaceX plans to use Starship to...

Musk's new X avatar ‘Kekius Maximus’ causes memecoin to soar 900%

Elon Musk adopted the moniker Kekius Maximus on X Tuesday, sparking speculation among his 210 million followers about his mysterious new handle that is a mash-up of an alt-right symbol, a memecoin, and the lead character of the movie Gladiator. Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX and a confidant...

No one can separate Taiwan from China: Xi

No one can stop Chinas reunification with Taiwan, Chinese President Xi Jinping said in his New Years speech on Tuesday, laying down a clear warning to what Beijing regards as pro-independence forces within and outside of the island of 23 million people. In the past year, Beijing has stepped up...

Elon Musk envisions ‘direct democracy’ for future ‘Mars Colony’

Elon Musk, the tech mogul and CEO of SpaceX, has once again shared his ambitious vision for the future of humanity on Mars, offering a glimpse into the potential governance structure for a Martian colony, reports UNB. In response to a user query on X (formerly Twitter), Musk suggested that...

ISRO to launch SpaDeX mission tonight

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is launching its Space Docking Experiment also known as SpaDex onboard a PSLV rocket on Monday. According to the latest updates by the space agency, the SpaDex launch has been rescheduled by two minutes from 9:58 pm to 10 pm, reports Hindustan...

DSEX index gains 30.24 points in early trading

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the countrys main capital market, saw an upward trend in the first hour on Sunday. After the weekend, the three indexes of the Dhaka stock market DSEX, DSES, and DS30 all increased in the morning, reports UNB. The main index, DSEX, rose by 30.24 points to...

2024’s best smartphones: Top picks between Tk20,000-25,000

In todays increasing digital world, smartphones are an essential part of our daily life. From early morning texting to content watching during office lunch, its become an integral part of our lifestyle. And with great attachment comes the fear of vulnerability. Imagine, your cherished phone with...

DSEX drops by 5.56 points; prices of 130 companies falls on early Monday

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the countrys main capital market, saw a downtrend in the first two hours on Monday. Shares and units of 3.9 crore were exchanged through 43,675 transactions. During this time, the market witnessed huge selling pressure, and shares and mutual funds worth Tk 118.2...

Dubai eases holiday travel with smart customs app, extra measures

Dubai International Airport (DXB) is bracing for a New Year travel surge, expecting over 5.2 million passengers between December 13 and 31, with peak activity projected from December 20 to 22. To manage this busy period, Dubai Customs has ramped up operations with expanded inspection teams and...

Power failed at SpaceX mission control before September spacewalk by NASA nominee

A power outage at a SpaceX facility in California in September led to a loss of ground control for at least an hour during a mission that included the first private spacewalk, according to three individuals familiar with the situation. The spacewalk, which was part of SpaceXs five-day Polaris...

DSE sees early gains in trading volume

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the countrys main capital market, saw an upward trend in the first hour on Tuesday. Shares and units of 4.63 crore were exchanged through 45,355 transactions. In this period, shares and mutual funds worth Tk 262 crore were traded, reports UNB. During the...

Xi Jinping not expected to attend Trump inauguration

The United States President-elect Donald Trump has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend his second inauguration ceremony in Washington on 20th January, reports DC News. A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson did not confirm an RSVP Friday, telling reporters they have no information to...

China's President to attend Macau 25th handover anniversary next week

Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Macau next week to attend an event celebrating 25 years since the former Portuguese colony was handed over to China, state news agency Xinhua reported on Saturday. Xi will also attend the inauguration of Macaus incoming administration and conduct an...

Elon Musk pushes to turn SpaceX's Starbase into a Texas City

SpaceX, owned by billionaire Elon Musk, has formally requested to turn its South Texas facility, known as Starbase, into an incorporated city. The company sent a letter to local officials on Thursday, asking for an election to move forward with the plan. Residents of the area, located at Boca Chica...

Musk becomes first person to reach $400 bn net worth mark

Elon Musks net worth has reached $400 billion, making him first person ever to cross that mark, reports CNN. According to Bloombergs Tuesday report, behind his nearly $20 billion jump in wealth was a deal that shot up Musks rocket company SpaceXs valuation to roughly $350 billion. SpaceX and its...

DSE index gains 25.24 points in early trade; Tk 97.2 crore turnover in first hour

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), Bangladeshs premier capital market, began Tuesdays trading session on an optimistic note. The benchmark index, DSEX, rose by 25.24 points to 5,192.22, signaling a strong start to the day. Within the first hour, a total of Tk 97.2 crore worth of shares were traded,...

Tech poured about $400m into US election

Tech-giants poured around $400 million into the United Nations presidential election this year, reports the Guardian. The media ran an analysis on the donation sources of the election, where it found Tesla and SpaceX owner Elon Musk tops the list with an estimated donation of $250 million....

“Disease X” that probed after killing 79 people in Congo

Mystical infectious disease outbreak Disease X sickened hundreds of people and killed at least 79, since late October in Congo, reports Bloomberg. After so many deaths, health officials of the Democratic Republic of the Congo expect to know within days the cause of the infectious Disease X....

Musk reveals govt employee’s names he wants to cut

As Donald Trump authorizes Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to recommend major cuts in his administration many people knew that they could be on the line, reports CNN. The media said: Now they have a new fear: becoming the personal targets of the worlds richest man and his legions of followers....