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Luminous Nights and Dazzling Days: Celebrities Take Over Paris and Austin

Paris Fashion Week dazzled with A-list celebrities showcasing their style amid iconic events, including Amelia Gray Hamlin and Hermés Giersch gracing high-profile shows. Austin’s SXSW festival celebrated cinematic and musical creativity, with Regina Hall and Sadie Sink embodying friendship and collaboration at

9 March 2025

Launch·Local·News

Life-Saving Drones: How Technology Is Revolutionizing Emergency Response

The Burlington Police Department in North Carolina has implemented an innovative “Drone as First Responder” program to enhance emergency response. Drones are used to respond quickly to crises, providing critical aerial views of incidents, such as search and rescue operations, fires, and

13 February 2025

Launch·Local·News·Security

Revolutionary Drones Patrol Skies to Ensure Safety and Save Costs

The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office in Maryland has launched a new drone program to enhance community safety and emergency response. Three advanced Skydio X-10 drones are ready for rapid deployment, offering superior aerial surveillance capabilities. These drones assist in search operations, event

13 February 2025

Launch·News

Drone Drama: Reckless Flight Grounds Lifesaving Firefighting Aircraft

A drone piloted by Peter Tripp Akemann collided with a firefighting aircraft during the Palisades Fire, causing significant damage. The Canadair CL-415 Super Scooper, essential for firefighting, was grounded for days after the collision, requiring over $65,000 in repairs. This incident highlights

13 February 2025

Launch·Local·NASA·News·SpaceX

Could Texas Soon Host the Offbeat Space City of Starbase?

Cameron County residents near SpaceX’s Boca Chica launch site will vote on forming a city called Starbase. Starbase represents Elon Musk’s vision to transform a launch site into a progressive city supported by SpaceX’s presence. Over 3,400 workers, primarily engineers and visionaries,

13 February 2025

Launch·Local·News·Security·SpaceX

SpaceX Employees Propel Starbase Toward New City Status in South Texas

Cameron County is considering transforming SpaceX’s launch site into a new city named Starbase. The initiative was jumpstarted by a decree from Judge Eddie Treviño. Starbase is planned to be a small city near Brownsville, Texas, with an estimated population of 200

13 February 2025

Launch·NASA·News·SpaceX

Billion-Dollar Battle: The Future of NASA’s Expensive Moon Rocket

President Trump’s advisors advocate for cutting NASA’s expensive Space Launch System (SLS) due to its $24 billion cost. The SLS, supported by Boeing and Northrop Grumman, is central to lunar missions but faces criticism from Elon Musk and SpaceX for its high

12 February 2025

Industry·Launch·News

Revolutionary Drone System Transforms Aerial Mapping for Everyone

WingtraGROUND simplifies aerial mapping by integrating drones, field setup, and data processing into an easy-to-use system. The technology is designed for surveyors of all skill levels, eliminating the complexity of traditional surveying methods. WingtraGROUND enhances precision and efficiency, minimizing errors and simplifying

12 February 2025

Defense·Launch·NASA·News·Security

Asteroids Are Entering a New Era. Here’s How AI Could Save Earth.

AI is crucial in predicting and preventing asteroid collisions with Earth, offering new security. Machine learning enhances the analysis of data from telescopes, quickly identifying potential asteroid threats. Collaborations between astronomers and data scientists lead to simulations of asteroid trajectories for early

12 February 2025

Industry·Launch·Local·News

Unlocking the Sky: Affordable LiDAR Solutions for All

GeoCue launches survey-grade LiDAR scanners: TrueView 1 Lite (TV1 Lite) and TrueView 1 (TV1). TV1 Lite, priced at $18,990, features a Hesai 32-channel laser scanner and FLIR 5MP Global Shutter Camera, ideal for cost-effective precision mapping. TV1 offers customizable camera options (26

12 February 2025

Launch·News

Unprecedented Push for Transparency: The Task Force Unveiling America’s Deepest Secrets

Republican Representative Anna Paulina Luna and James Comer lead a campaign for government transparency, focusing on historical secrets. The initiative traces roots to a decree by former President Trump for releasing JFK assassination files and other historical documents. The Task Force aims

12 February 2025