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NASA Selects Blue Origin as Second HLS Contractor, Google’s Inactive Account Policies Update, Apple Introduces New Accessibility Features: Weekly Tech Roundup

Sam Greenwood

Welcome to this week’s news roundup, where we bring you the latest updates on the Activision acquisition, Amazon’s hardware event, advancements in space exploration, changes in Google’s inactive account policies, and Apple’s new accessibility features. These stories highlight the dynamic landscape of technology and its impact on various industries. Don’t forget to check out our “Interesting Thing of the Week” and other noteworthy news in our “Other News” section. ^587913 Activision Acquisition Update This week marked a significant milestone for Microsoft as it received approval from two more key authorities for its acquisition of Activision. The first among them was … Continue reading NASA Selects Blue Origin as Second HLS Contractor, Google’s Inactive Account Policies Update, Apple Introduces New Accessibility Features: Weekly Tech Roundup

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China’s Super-Heavy Lift Rocket Will Carry 100 Tons to the Moon

Sam Greenwood

BY SCOTT ALAN JOHNSTON via Universe Todayavailable under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License China’s proposed next-generation rocket reached the final stage of feasibility studies this month. The planned launch vehicle, known as the Long March-9, will be capable of sending 100 tons to the Moon, and could see its first launch as early as 2030. Announced in 2018, the Long March-9 will play a key role in China’s long-term space ambitions. If all goes as planned, its first payload is likely to be a Martian sample return mission, and it would support China’s Lunar ambitions as well. Another … Continue reading China’s Super-Heavy Lift Rocket Will Carry 100 Tons to the Moon