A new resupply mission stands ready to launch from Kazakhstan tonight to the International Space Station. As the seven Expedition 68 crewmates await their space delivery they tended to vegetables, scanned each other’s eyes, tested robotic inventory scanning, and explored plasma physics. A rocket with the ISS Progress 82 cargo craft atop is counting down …
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Space Station Maneuvers to Avoid Orbital Debris
This evening, the International Space Station’s Progress 81 thrusters fired for 5 minutes, 5 seconds in a Pre-Determined Debris Avoidance Maneuver (PDAM) to provide the complex an extra measure of distance away from the predicted track of a fragment of Russian Cosmos 1408 debris. The thruster firing occurred at 8:25 p.m. EDT and the maneuver …
Cargo Mission Nears Launch During Human Research on Station
The next cargo mission to resupply the Expedition 68 crew is ready to launch to the International Space Station on Tuesday evening. In the meantime, the seven orbital lab residents worked on a host of human research studies and serviced a pair of spacesuits to start the work week. The ISS Progress 82 cargo craft …
Mosiac Integrates RIEGL Mobile Mapping Systems
This month, photogrammetry hardware manufacturer Mosiac announced its product portfolio would integrate RIEGL’s mobile mapping systems to gather more advanced 3D data. The technology alliance also allows Mosiac end-users to record and analyse 3D object surfaces and environments to assist with city planning, construction, and maintenance. The Mosaic X and Mosaic 51 photogrammetry cameras now […]
Spatial Audio: XR Today Expert Round Table
Spatial audio, a key component of virtual, augmented, and mixed reality (VR/AR/MR) headsets, enhances immersion with hyperrealistic, multidirectional sound, leading to greater real-time responses, higher training outcomes, and greater depth of gaming experiences. Several key companies have begun exploring the addition of spatial audio with third-party solutions compatible with leading headset manufacturers, expanding freedom of […]
Meta Quest Pro to Leverage Interoperable Immersive Services
At its annual Connect online showcase earlier this month, Meta officially announced the long-awaited Meta Quest Pro mixed reality (MR) headset. Following numerous leaks and teasers, the CEO and Founder of Meta, Mark Zuckerberg, said that his firm would ship the device on October 25 for $1,499 after a short pre-order window. The device marks […]
Microsoft Reactor Rallies London Tech Community
Along with the efforts of multinational firms, leadership has begun rallying enthusiasts and seasoned professionals in the sector to discuss the future of the immersive tech industry. One such platform, the Microsoft Reactor meetup, has united many thought leaders, tech giants, and organisations as a guiding compass for the growing community of technology enthusiasts, developers, […]
How to Manage Your Instagram Engagement in Just 45 Minutes per Day [Infographic]
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Twitter Shares New Insights into the Rising Hype Around the 2022 FIFA World Cup
The 2022 World Cup will be one of the biggest – if not the biggest – cultural events of 2022.
YouTube Announces a Range of Design Changes and UI Updates, Including Pinch-to-Zoom
The updates aim to give the app a more updated and fresh feel.