NASA Streams First 4K Video from Aircraft to Space Station, Back
24 Jul
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NASA Streams First 4K Video from Aircraft to Space Station, Back

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Technology tamfitronics A team at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland streamed 4K video footage from an aircraft to the International Space Station and back for the first time using optical, or laser, communications. The feat was part of a series of tests on new technology that could provide live video coverage of astronauts on the Moon during the Artemis missions.Historically, NASA has relied on radio waves to send information to and from space. Laser communications use infrared light to transmit 10 to 100 times more data faster than radio frequency systems.Working with the Air Force Research Laboratory and NASA’s Small Business Innovation Research program, Glenn engineers temporarily installed a portable laser terminal on the belly of a Pilatus PC-12 aircraft. They then flew over Lake Erie sending data from the aircraft to an optical...
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First Son Of Iconic Nollywood Actor, Hubert Ogunde Is Dead
18 Jul
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First Son Of Iconic Nollywood Actor, Hubert Ogunde Is Dead

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Top Stories Tamfitronics Top Stories Tamfitronics George Ogunde, the first child of the late iconicNollywood actorHubert Ogunde, has passed away.Naija News reports that the sister of the deceased, Dayo Ogunde, announced his demise in a post via Facebook on Thursday.However, the circumstances surrounding the death were not revealed.George Ogunde, like his late iconic father, was also a theatre practitioner and had his own troupe.Dayo wrote, “It’s hard to say goodbye Brother mi, our first child in the Ogunde clan. But we take solace in the fact that you are in a better place.“You were such a wonderful and friendly soul. May your soul continue to rest in the bosom of your maker.“Goodnight George Ogunde."Son of Ggande Esifu Ijoku."Hubert Ogunde, was a prominent Nollywood actor, playwright, theatre manager, and musician. He was born in 1916 and...
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SpaceX will attempt the first commercial spacewalk
02 Jul
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SpaceX will attempt the first commercial spacewalk

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Technology tamfitronics An illustration of the upcoming space mission. Polaris ProgramThis month, the burgeoning era of private spaceflight takes a big step forward. SpaceX is set to launch Polaris Dawnits second all-civilian mission (after Inspiration4 in 2021) and the first in their Polaris program.Originally announced in 2022Polaris Dawn is designed to push the limits of SpaceX’s technology and help pave the way for a longer-term human presence in space. It’s the first of three missions funded by billionaire Jared Isaacmanwho also bankrolled Inspiration4. Although its launch date has been pushed back a few times over the years, it is now set to launch no earlier than July 12, 2024 according to a recent interview with Isaacman.The mission’s plans include the first commercial spacewalk, ambitious research on human health in space, tests to equip the spacecraft...
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HKU Inaugurates First Hong Kong AI Education Expo | Mirage News
01 Jul
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HKU Inaugurates First Hong Kong AI Education Expo | Mirage News

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Technology tamfitronics HKU hosts Inaugural Hong Kong Artificial Intelligence (AI) Educational ExpoSupported by the UGC Inter-Institutional Collaborative Activities scheme for the Fund for Innovative Technology-in Education (FITE), the inaugural Hong Kong Artificial Intelligence (AI) Educational Expo was held in the Main Library at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) on June 19.Designed to engage not only higher education professionals but also the general public, the Expo aimed to increase awareness of AI technologies and literacy. The event attracted the participation of 30 Edtech companies and organisations. Over 700 people registered for the event, including university teachers and students from both public and private institutions, as well as school principals, teacher and students in Hong Kong.The Expo also featured the launch of the new book co-authored by Professor Cecilia Chan and Mr Tom Colloton, titled...
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