Speech by SITI at Asia Health Innovation Summit of StartmeupHK Festival 2024 (English only)(with photo)
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Speech by SITI at Asia Health Innovation Summit of StartmeupHK Festival 2024 (English only)(with photo)

Technology tamfitronics Speech by SITI at Asia Health Innovation Summit of StartmeupHK Festival 2024 (English only)(with photo)******************************************************************************************     Following is the speech by the Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, at the Asia Health Innovation Summit of StartmeupHK Festival 2024 today (October 24):Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen,Good morning. It is my pleasure to speak at the Asia Health Innovation Summit, one of the highlights in the five-day StartmeupHK Festival. First of all, thank you for InvestHK and Brinc for bringing us an unparalleled platform to address the pressing health challenges and to push the boundaries of what is possible in life and health technology.Hong Kong is pressing ahead to become an international innovation and technology (I&T) centre, as well as a health and medical innovation hub. With the rapid advancement of technology,...
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NASA Begins New Deployable Solar Array Tech Demo on Pathfinder Spacecraft
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NASA Begins New Deployable Solar Array Tech Demo on Pathfinder Spacecraft

Technology tamfitronics WEBWIRE – Wednesday, October 23, 2024NASA recently evaluated initial flight data and imagery from Pathfinder Technology Demonstrator-4(PTD-4), confirming proper checkout of the spacecrafts systems including its on-board electronics as well as the payloads support systems such as the small onboard camera. Shown above is a test image of Earth taken by the payload camera, shortly after PTD-4 reached orbit. This camera will continuephotographing the technology demonstration during the mission.Payload operations arenow underway for the primary objective ofthePTD-4mission the demonstration ofa new power and communications technology for future spacecraft. The payload, adeployable solar array with an integrated antenna called the Lightweight Integrated Solar Array and anTenna, or LISA-T, has initiated deployment of its central boom structure. The boom supports four solar power and communication arrays, also called petals. Releasing thecentralboom pushes the...
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Hong Kong International Optical Fair to open in November
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Hong Kong International Optical Fair to open in November

Technology tamfitronics - Over 700 exhibitors from 17 countries and regions to participate from 6-8 November at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre- Exhibition reflects four prominent market trends: technology, lifestyle, functionality and sustainability- Concurrent Hong Kong International Optometric Symposium to explore latest breakthroughs in myopia control and prevention- Finalists of the 24th Hong Kong Eyewear Design Competition to be unveiledHONG KONG, Oct 23, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) -The 32nd Hong Kong International Optical Fair, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and co-organised by the Hong Kong Optical Manufacturers Association (HKOMA), will take place on 6-8 November at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Under the theme of Seeing is Believing, the Fair features innovative and state-of-the-art eyewear designs and products, bringing together industry players to facilitate new business opportunities.Sophia...
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Qatar Airways Launches World’s First Boeing 777 with Starlink, Offering Free High-Speed In-Flight Internet
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Qatar Airways Launches World’s First Boeing 777 with Starlink, Offering Free High-Speed In-Flight Internet

Technology tamfitronics Qatar Airways has raised the bar in air travel by becoming the first airline to install SpaceX’s Starlink technology on its Boeing 777 fleet. This innovative upgrade provides passengers with high-speed, low-latency internet, making it easy to stream videos, play games, and work while flying at 35,000 feet.The airline plans to expand Starlink internet access to its entire fleet of Boeing 777 aircraft by 2025, showing its dedication to improving the flying experience for its passengers. With this new technology, travelers can stay connected and enjoy a range of online activities during their flights.One of the most exciting aspects of this service is that it will be offered for free to all passengers. This means that travelers will no longer have to worry about expensive in-flight internet fees or limited connectivity. Instead, they...
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