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Last update: 4 hours agoSpace Launch from Kourou: Europe’s Ariane 6 just flew its heaviest-ever mission from French Guiana, deploying 36 Amazon Leo broadband satellites into low Earth orbit; the upgrade comes from new P160C solid boosters (four of them on an Ariane 64), boosting thrust and payload capacity by roughly 10% versus earlier flights. Launch Industry: Arianespace says this is the third Amazon Leo launch on Ariane 6 this year and part of a planned 18-launch run to build the constellation, with the P160C designed to stay compatible across Europe’s launcher family. Dark Matter Mission: ESA approved Arrakihs, a Spanish-led observatory concept aimed at studying dark matter by observing dozens of galaxies across ultraviolet-to-infrared wavelengths, with the team arguing the design “broke molds” for simpler optics. Science & Tech in Infrastructure: A UPSC-style quiz highlights “tunnel hood technology” tied to high-speed rail pressure-wave control, plus related engineering concepts. Local Tech Curiosity: A wildlife/tech crossover episode covers deer-vehicle incidents and why wildlife crossings matter for safer road design. Biodiversity Spotlight: A feature looks at the Goliath birdeater tarantula, found across the Amazon region including French Guiana.
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