Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Singapore commissions two new submarines as Asia's undersea rivalry grows September 24, 2024 at 12:22AM

Singapore has commissioned two new advanced submarines named Invincible and Impeccable. Ordered from Germany in 2013, these vessels enhance the country's naval capabilities with advanced technology that allows operation farther from shore using fewer sailors. They also feature air-independent propulsion systems and facilities for female crew members.

Is approaching tropical cyclone a threat to Sunita Williams and Crew-9's launch? September 23, 2024 at 10:48PM

Nasa and SpaceX plan to launch the Crew-9 mission to the International Space Station on September 26, featuring astronauts Nick Hague and Aleksandr Gorbunov. Tropical Cyclone Nine may influence the launch schedule. The astronauts will conduct experiments and maintenance for five months aboard the space station, with a Falcon 9 rocket undergoing a static fire test beforehand.

Bird Photographer of the Year 2024: A showcase of exceptional avian photography September 23, 2024 at 09:23PM