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The Independent
3 days ago
- The Independent
Charges dropped against teen pilot on three conditions
American pilot and influencer Ethan Guo was charged by Chilean authorities for submitting a false flight plan and landing without authorisation in Antarctica. A judge dropped the charges as part of an agreement requiring Guo to donate $30,000 to a children's cancer foundation, leave Chile as soon as conditions allow, with a three-year re-entry ban. Guo maintains his innocence, stating he received explicit permission to land at the Teniente Marsh base due to instrument failures and severe icing conditions. Chilean prosecutors claim Guo provided false information, risking global air traffic safety, and believe he was determined to reach Antarctica regardless of the risks. Guo has been stranded at a Chilean Air Force base in Antarctica for six weeks due to winter conditions, and the future of his plane remains uncertain.
New York Times
3 days ago
- New York Times
American Influencer Stuck off Antarctica for 6 Weeks Says It's ‘Isolating and Lonely'
Breakfast consists of bread and a teaspoon of butter. For lunch and dinner, it's beans, lentil soup or pasta. Home is a single room in a Chilean air force barracks, with a spotty Wi-Fi connection. He has only been outside, he said, for an hour over the last six weeks, and he has lost 20 pounds. Ethan Guo, a 20-year-old American pilot and content creator, said on Wednesday that he has been effectively trapped at a Chilean base on King George Island off Antarctica since June 28, when the Chilean authorities detained him there and accused him of landing his single-engine Cessna there without authorization. This week, a Chilean judge approved a deal in which prosecutors agreed to dismiss the case against Mr. Guo if he pays $30,000 to a children's cancer charity and does not re-enter Chile for the next three years. But the central question remains: How will Mr. Guo get off King George Island, roughly 75 miles off the coast of Antarctica? It is winter in the Southern Hemisphere, and the island is a crusted, windswept landscape of ice and snow. Temperatures have been well below freezing, with frequent snow showers. Chilean officials said it would be unsafe for Mr. Guo to fly to South America over the Drake Passage, the treacherous body of water between Chile and Antarctica known for rough weather and poor visibility. A Chilean air force plane crashed over the Drake Passage in 2019, killing 38 people. Chilean officials have said that commercial airline service to the island will not resume until winter ends. In a statement on Wednesday, Chile's aviation authority said that Mr. Guo was free to leave the island as soon as he could finance a trip on a Chilean ship or arrange a flight to Punta Arenas, on the southern tip of Chile. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
UPI
07-08-2025
- Science
- UPI
Chile builds first space center for satellite manufacturing
The Republic of Chile on October 25 became is the 47th country to sign the Artemis Accords, which establish a practical set of principles to guide space exploration cooperation among nations participating in NASA's Artemis program. Photo by Keegan Barber/NASA Aug. 7 (UPI) -- Chile is nearing completion of one of the most ambitious scientific projects in its history: the first National Space Center, or CEN, which is 85% complete. The pioneering facility, expected to begin operations in December, will mark the country's entry into satellite manufacturing and the independent development of space technology. The initiative is part of Chile's National Satellite System and aims to strengthen the country's scientific and technological sovereignty. The project is led by the Chilean Air Force in coordination with the ministries of Defense and Science, Technology, Knowledge and Innovation. During a recent visit to the construction site, Defense Minister Adriana Delpiano and Science Minister Aldo Valle emphasized the strategic importance of the CEN and its role in advancing research, national defense and innovation. The CEN will span more than 62,000 square feet across four main areas. Among them is a 6,450-square-foot clean room for satellite manufacturing under strict environmental controls. There, engineers plan to assemble seven 50-pound microsatellites and one Earth observation satellite that weighs about 440 pounds, all developed by Chilean professionals. The center also will include a data science lab with high-performance computing and artificial intelligence capabilities, mission control center for autonomous satellite operations and innovation lab to support technology projects with startups and universities. It will also have an 8,600-square-foot satellite integration room capable of handling up to eight devices at once. About 120 people are expected to work at the center, with 30% coming from academic institutions, according to CEN Director Col. Héctor Contreras. "It will be a center open to universities and research institutions, with capabilities essential to national development," Valle said. The center will mark a milestone in inclusive technology with the introduction of STELARBOT, a robot developed by the University of Santiago in collaboration with the Teletón Institute and the Chilean Air Force. The remotely operated robot will be controlled by people with disabilities using an interface powered by cameras, sensors and artificial intelligence. "STELARBOT will allow people with disabilities to interact directly with the center and its visitors, guiding tours and explaining ongoing technological developments," said Lorena Delgado, director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Lab at the University of Santiago. She said the CEN "will be a major hub for innovation in the region" and praised its openness to civil society and the education sector. The project is part of a broader national vision to create a network of space centers across the country. Delpiano said plans are underway to establish a satellite center in northern Chile focused on communications for remote areas, along with another in Punta Arenas, in the country's far south, specializing in radar satellites capable of operating in adverse weather conditions. With these centers, Chile is positioning itself as an emerging player in Latin America's space industry. "We are at a crucial turning point in the modernization of the state and in connecting science, defense and the economy," Valle said. The inauguration of the CEN in December will not only mark a technological milestone, officials said, but also open a new chapter for research, innovation and talent development, with applications in mining, agriculture, environmental monitoring and national defense.
Daily Mirror
13-06-2025
- General
- Daily Mirror
Reason Friday the 13th 'curse' started and why date is deemed so unlucky
Friday 13th is considered to be the unluckiest day on the calendar - but many people have no idea how it became such a dreaded date and about the 'cursed' events that have happened in the past on this date The infamous Friday 13th is often regarded as the most ill-fated date on the calendar - yet many are still puzzled about its origins. This sparked a social media query: "Explain like I'm five: Why is Friday the 13th considered bad luck? I'm familiar with the movies, but when/where/how/why did "Friday the 13th" get its bad rap?". The number 13's unlucky reputation is rooted in a Norse myth, which tells the story of 12 gods hosting a dinner party in Valhalla. However, the trickster god Loki crashed the party as the uninvited 13th guest, orchestrating the death of the god of joy, Balder, with a mistletoe-tipped arrow. This event supposedly triggered widespread suffering, thus rendering the number 13 unlucky. Christians also consider the number 13 inauspicious due to its connection to Jesus's Last Supper and crucifixion, where 13 people were present on the 13th of Nisan Maundy Thursday. Friday 13th, in particular, gained notoriety as an unlucky day only after the 19th century. It is believed that a series of unfortunate events occurring on various Friday 13ths contributed to this superstition. One such event, as reported by took place on Friday, October 13, 1307, when King Philip IV of France's officers arrested hundreds of Knights Templar, a powerful military and religious order established in the 12th century to defend the Holy Land. Accusations of varying illicit activities landed many Templars in prison. While it's believed that the king's true motive was to gain control over their wealth, a number of them were subsequently executed. This historical event has been linked by some to the superstition surrounding Friday the 13th, although the full truth behind these legends is still unclear. Modern history has seen its share of tragedies on Friday the 13th as well, including events such as the German bombing of Buckingham Palace during September 1940; Kitty Genovese's brutal slaying in Queens, New York, in March 1964; an immensely destructive cyclone in Bangladesh claiming over 300,000 lives in November 1970; the loss of a Chilean Air Force plane in the Andes come October 1972; the death of rapper Tupac Shakur in September 1996; and the Costa Concordia cruise liner disaster near Italy's coast, which led to 30 deaths in January 2012. A Reddit user weighed in on the subject stating: "It's a reference to the crucifixion of Jesus, which took place on a Friday. He was betrayed by one of the attendants of the Last Supper, famously being the 13th person at that table." Supplementing this viewpoint, another user mentioned: "Its been my understanding that Friday the 13th was the day Phillip the Fair took down the Order of the Knights Templar." Another chimed in with the remark: "It is the date in which the leading members of the Knight Templars were arrested in France." So do you believe in the superstition? Don't forget to leave us your thoughts in the comments section below.
See - Sada Elbalad
09-05-2025
- Health
- See - Sada Elbalad
6 Dead After Medical Plane Crash in Chile
Israa Farhan A tragic medical aircraft crash near Santiago, Chile, has resulted in the deaths of all six individuals on board, according to local authorities. The incident occurred shortly after the plane took off on Thursday, prompting a swift search and rescue operation. Chilean Air Force personnel located the wreckage of the aircraft during an aerial search using a helicopter. The plane was confirmed to have gone down just minutes after departure from a nearby airfield outside the capital. Local government officials in the Santiago Metropolitan Region have confirmed that no survivors were found at the crash site. The victims included medical staff and crew members, though specific identities have not yet been publicly released. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the crash. Preliminary reports indicate that the plane lost contact with air traffic control soon after take-off. Emergency teams responded quickly, but the remote and rugged terrain made access to the site challenging. The crash has sparked mourning across the Chilean healthcare and aviation communities. Medical flights play a vital role in delivering emergency care and transporting patients across the country, especially in remote regions. A full investigation is now underway to determine the technical and environmental factors that may have contributed to the fatal accident. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple
