Ariane 6 Launches Metop-SGA1 Weather Satellite into Polar Orbit

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August 16, 2025

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Europe’s heavy-lift Ariane 6 rocket completed its third successful launch on Aug. 12, 2025, lifting off from Kourou, French Guiana at 8:37 p.m. EDT. The mission carried Metop-SGA1, an 8,900-pound next-generation polar-orbiting weather satellite operated by EUMETSAT. Placed into an 800 km polar orbit 64 minutes after liftoff, Metop-SGA1 will deliver high-resolution g…

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ESA Expands Deep Space Network with New Australian Antenna

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October 6, 2025

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ESA’s New Norcia 3 antenna in Western Australia boosts global deep-space communication. The €62.3 million project will support missions like Hera and Juice while enhancing cooperation with Australia, NASA, and ISRO, ensuring broader coverage for interplanetary spacecraft.

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China Commences The Underwater Data Center To Foster Energy-Efficiency

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October 6, 2025

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Developed by Highlander, China is ready to come up with the first underwater data center. The primary aim behind the experiment lies in the reduction of heat and promoting a cooler impact by exploiting the ocean currents.

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Over 100 Million Buildings Worldwide Could Face Flooding Risk From Rising Seas, Study Warns

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October 6, 2025

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A McGill-led study warns that rising sea levels could endanger more than 100 million buildings across the Global South, with coastal infrastructure in Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Americas most at risk. The findings highlight the urgent need for emissions cuts and coastal adaptation.