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Albedo takes Earth observation up close and personal from very low Earth orbit
Satellite imagery startup Albedo is preparing for its up close and personal debut. Albedo’s first satellite will take to orbit next spring as the company looks to turn the commercial Earth observation industry upside down with its novel approach and ultra-high resolution cameras. The satellite, called Clarity, will hitch a ride to very low Earth […]
Has Actress Seo Ye Ji Dropped Off The Face Of The Earth?
Where is actress Seo Ye Ji (also romanized as Seo Yea Ji)? Seo Ye Ji The top actress has appeared in over ten K-Dramas and eight films. She became a fan-favorite after starring in the 2016-2017 K-Drama Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth, the 2018 K-Drama Lawless Lawyer, and especially the 2020 K-Drama It’s Okay to […]
Orbio Earth finds methane leaks that could cost oil companies $9 billion this year
When it comes to greenhouse gasses, people tend to zero in on CO2, which is responsible for the majority of global warming. But then there’s methane, which has driven about 30% of climate change, according to the IEA. It’s a big enough threat that the U.S. government is going to fine polluters $ 900 for […]
Varda Space Industries finally gets approval to bring its drug manufacturing spacecraft back to Earth
Varda Space Industries has received long-awaited approval from regulators to return its first spacecraft to Earth — and with it, a batch of pharmaceutical crystals manufactured on orbit. Varda’s Winnebago capsule has been stuck in limbo for months. The company launched the spacecraft on a SpaceX Transporter mission eight months ago, with the plan to […]