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Near Record-Low Payback Periods for Rooftop Solar in Australia

In recent years, rooftop solar has become an increasingly popular option for Australian households looking to reduce their energy bills and carbon footprint. One of the key factors driving this trend is the near record-low payback periods for rooftop solar systems in Australia.Payback period refers to the amount of time it takes for the savings generated by a solar system to equal the initial cost of installation. In other words, it is the length of time it takes for a homeowner to recoup their investment in solar panels through reduced

Apartment Dwellers Can Now Access Rooftop Solar Through Allume Energy’s SolShare System

In recent years, the demand for renewable energy sources has grown significantly. As a result, many companies have developed innovative solutions to make renewable energy more accessible. One such company is Allume Energy, which has recently launched a new rooftop solar system called SolShare. This system is designed to help apartment dwellers access solar energy without having to install their own solar panels. SolShare is a distributed solar system that allows multiple households to share the same rooftop solar array. This means that apartment dwellers can access solar energy without

Sir Brian May, Astrophysicist and Guitarist, Honoured for Contributions to Physics

Sir Brian May, the renowned guitarist of the rock band Queen, has recently been honoured for his contributions to physics. May, who holds a PhD in astrophysics from Imperial College London, has been recognised for his work in the field of astrophysics and astronomy. May’s research focused on the use of interferometry to measure the properties of zodiacal dust in the Solar System. He was also involved in the development of a new type of telescope, called the “stereoscopic viewer”, which was designed to allow astronomers to observe distant stars

Nicola Fox Appointed Head of NASA’s $7.8 Billion Science Programme

On April 15th, 2020, NASA announced the appointment of Dr. Nicola Fox as the new head of its $7.8 billion Science Mission Directorate (SMD). The SMD is responsible for the development and execution of NASA's science programs, including space exploration, Earth science, and astrophysics. Dr. Fox is a highly experienced scientist and engineer with over two decades of experience in the space industry. She has held a number of senior positions at NASA, including Deputy Associate Administrator for the Science Mission Directorate, and Deputy Director of the Space Telescope Science

SpaceX Crew Dragon Capsule with Four Astronauts Departs International Space Station, Begins Journey Home to Earth

On April 28, 2021, the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule with four astronauts departed the International Space Station (ISS) and began its journey home to Earth. The capsule, named Resilience, is the first of its kind to be used for a full-duration mission to the ISS. The four astronauts aboard the capsule are NASA astronauts Shane Kimbrough and Megan McArthur, JAXA astronaut Akihiko Hoshide, and ESA astronaut Thomas Pesquet. The mission began on April 23, when the Crew Dragon launched from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. After a successful launch,

SpaceX’s Upcoming Launch Could Mark the Start of Affordable and Reliable Space Travel

SpaceX, the private aerospace company founded by Elon Musk, is set to make history with its upcoming launch. This launch could mark the start of a new era of affordable and reliable space travel. SpaceX has been working on its reusable rocket technology for years, and this launch will be the first time it has been used. The rocket will be able to take off, deliver its payload, and then return to Earth, ready to be reused. This will drastically reduce the cost of space travel, making it more accessible

South Australia Town Powers Entirely With Solar, Reduces Energy Costs

In a major breakthrough for renewable energy, the small town of Port Augusta in South Australia has become the first in the world to be powered entirely by solar energy. The town, which is home to over 13,000 people, has been able to reduce its energy costs by up to 30% thanks to the new solar system. The new solar system was installed by SolarReserve, an American-based renewable energy company. The system consists of a 10 megawatt solar thermal plant, which uses mirrors to concentrate the sun’s rays and convert

DART Impact Ejection Gave Asteroid Dimorphos a Momentum Boost

In recent years, space exploration has become more and more advanced. One of the latest developments in this field is the DART Impact Ejection, which has been used to give an asteroid called Dimorphos a momentum boost. This technology has the potential to revolutionize the way we explore our solar system. The DART Impact Ejection is a technique developed by the European Space Agency (ESA) and NASA. It involves using a spacecraft to deliver a kinetic impactor to an asteroid. The kinetic impactor is a small spacecraft that is designed

DART Impact Gave Asteroid Dimorphos a Momentum Boost Through Ejected Debris

In recent years, scientists have been studying the effects of asteroid impacts on the solar system. One of the most interesting findings was the DART impact on the asteroid Dimorphos. The DART (Double Asteroid Redirection Test) mission was a joint effort between NASA and the European Space Agency, which aimed to test the feasibility of using kinetic impactors to deflect asteroids away from Earth. On October 3rd, 2020, the DART spacecraft successfully impacted Dimorphos, an asteroid located in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. The impact of the

LCO Split 1 2023: Stage Three Approaching with No More Room for Error

The Lunar Commercial Orbital (LCO) Split 1 mission is scheduled to launch in 2023, and the third stage of the mission is quickly approaching. This mission is a major milestone for the space industry, as it will be the first commercial mission to the moon. The mission will involve launching a spacecraft from Earth, traveling to the moon, and then deploying a payload of scientific instruments and experiments. The mission is divided into three stages: launch, lunar orbit insertion, and payload deployment. The launch stage involves launching the spacecraft from

NASA and Roscosmos to Negotiate Addition to Bilateral Cooperation Agreement

NASA and Roscosmos, the Russian space agency, have announced that they will be entering into negotiations to add to their existing bilateral cooperation agreement. This agreement, which was first signed in 1993, outlines the framework for cooperation between the two space agencies in areas such as space exploration, scientific research, and technology development. The announcement of the negotiations comes at a time when both agencies are looking to increase their collaboration in space exploration. NASA is currently planning to send astronauts to the Moon and Mars, while Roscosmos is looking

“Discovering the Vex Incursion Zone in Destiny 2”

Destiny 2 is an online-only multiplayer first-person shooter video game developed by Bungie and published by Activision. It is the sequel to the 2014 game Destiny and its subsequent expansions. One of the most exciting features of the game is the Vex Incursion Zone. This zone is an area where players can battle against the Vex, a robotic race of aliens that have invaded the solar system.The Vex Incursion Zone is a special area in Destiny 2 that allows players to battle against the Vex. It is a large area