On Thursday, a tragic incident unfolded in Gaza City where a large group of Palestinians, who were awaiting humanitarian aid at a roundabout, came under fire from Israeli forces. The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that the attack resulted in at least 20 fatalities and left around 150 people injured, many of them seriously. This event underscores the escalating tensions and the urgent need for peace in the region.
NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter 'Crashes' on Red Planet ending the 85M$ crafts' 3-year long mission
On January 25, 2024, NASA announced the official end of the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter mission. While it may sound like a somber occasion, Ingenuity's story is one of immense success and groundbreaking accomplishment. Originally designed as a technology demonstration with a planned five test flights over 30 days, Ingenuity far exceeded expectations. It achieved the first powered, controlled flight on another planet on April 19, 2021, a historic moment that captured the world's imagination. Ingenuity's journey went on for nearly three years, defying the odds and achieving the following: 72 flights: Far surpassing the initial goal of five, Ingenuity explored the Martian terrain with grace and agility. 14 times farther than planned: The helicopter covered an impressive total distance, expanding our understanding of the Martian surface. 2.7 hours of total flight time: Ingenuity spent a significant amount of time soaring through the thin Martian atmosphere,...
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