INNOVATION
China launches world’s first 6G satellite into orbit by scmp.com
China has reportedly launched the world’s first 6G satellite from Taiyuan in the northwestern province of Shanxi. A Long March-6 rocket lifted off on November 6, 2020, with the satellite, which weighs about 70kg (150lbs). Read more
MOBILITY
Virgin Hyperloop hits an important milestone: the first human passenger test by theverge.com
VirginVirgin Hyperloop announced that for the first time it has conducted a test of its ultra-fast transportation system with human passengers. The test took place on Sunday afternoon at the company’s DevLoop test track in the desert outside Las Vegas, Nevada. Read more
CREATIVE CONTENT
International space station photo highlights celebrate 20 years of human life in orbit by designboom.com
On october 31, 2000, veteran NASA astronaut william ‘shep’ shepherd left earth on a journey to the international space station (ISS) with the distinction of becoming its first commander — beginning almost two decades of continuous human presence in low-earth orbit. Read more