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Digital Trends
5 hours ago
- Science
- Digital Trends
Elon Musk reveals target date for next Starship launch
Everything went quiet following the dramatic explosion last month that destroyed SpaceX's Starship spacecraft during ground-based preparations for the vehicle's 10th flight test. But SpaceX chief Elon Musk has now revealed that his team expects to fly the Starship — comprising the first-stage Super Heavy booster and the upper-stage Starship spacecraft — in about three weeks' time. Recommended Videos The huge explosion at SpaceX's Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas, took everyone by surprise, and fortunately no one was killed or injured in the massive fireball. A few days after it happened, SpaceX said the explosion occurred as the team was loading cryogenic propellant onto the spacecraft in preparation for a six-engine static fire test 'when a sudden energetic event resulted in the complete loss of Starship and damage to the immediate area surrounding the stand.' SpaceX said that its preliminary investigation indicated 'the potential failure of a pressurized tank known as a COPV, or composite overwrapped pressure vessel, containing gaseous nitrogen in Starship's nosecone area,' though it has yet to publish a full data review, which should contain more details about what actually happened. The Starship program is certainly no stranger to large explosions and disintegrations, but they usually occur in midair, well after the rocket has left the launchpad. The first Starship flight test took place in April 2023. During the early part of the ascent, multiple Raptor engines failed on the Super Heavy booster. When stage separation failed to occur, the vehicle began to spin and was intentionally destroyed by the flight termination system about four minutes after launch at an altitude of 24.2 miles (39 km). The following eight flights have produced mixed results — while the team has managed to land the Super Heavy back at base in what is an extraordinary maneuver, the upper-stage spacecraft has suffered some rougher rides in recent flights. Still, SpaceX seems pretty happy with the flight tests overall, and is using the data gathered from each one to try to improve the design and performance of the vehicle. Once fully operational, the Starship will be used for crew and cargo missions to the lunar surface, with crewed missions to Mars also on the cards.
Globe and Mail
14 hours ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
ShaMaran Reports Incident at Sarsang Facility
VANCOUVER, BC, July 15, 2025 /CNW/ - ShaMaran Petroleum Corp. ("ShaMaran" or the "Company") (TSXV: SNM) (Nasdaq First North: SNM) has been informed by HKN Energy Ltd. (" HKN"), the operator of the Sarsang Block in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, that an explosion occurred earlier today at approximately 7:00 AM local time at one of the production facilities in the Sarang field.
News24
19 hours ago
- News24
Two suspected robbers killed in substation blast in Durban
Two suspected robbers have been killed after they allegedly broke into the Cocos and Bauhenia Mini Substation in Lotus Park, Isipingo, which led to a deadly explosion. The eThekwini Municipality said the explosion occurred on Tuesday morning. The City's Energy Management Directorate suspects that a group of four individuals illegally accessed the substation with the intent to interfere with live electrical components, which caused the blast. Two of the suspects were declared dead on the scene, while the remaining individuals are believed to have fled. A fire broke out as a result of the explosion, damaging the facility and causing a temporary power outage in parts of the area. READ | Zama zama explosives may have caused Springs explosion that destroyed 20 homes, injured 4 While electricity supply has been restored to some sections of Lotus Park, full restoration is expected by Wednesday evening. The substation has been isolated as preparations are underway to install a new transformer. Philani Shange, acting director of the Energy Management Directorate, described the incident as a grim warning about the potentially fatal consequences of tampering with electrical infrastructure. 'Not only do such acts compromise the reliability of electricity supply for residents, but they also endanger lives - including those of the perpetrators,' Shange said. The municipality has condemned all acts of sabotage and theft targeting the city's infrastructure and has urged residents to remain vigilant. The City said in a statement: We call on members of the public to actively protect community resources by reporting any suspicious activity near substations, transformers, or power lines. Electricity theft, illegal connections, and vandalism continue to place a severe burden on the city's electrical infrastructure, often leaving residents without power and exposing communities to serious safety hazards. The municipality has appealed to the public to immediately report any incidents of tampering or theft to law enforcement or the City's electricity fault reporting line.
Russia Today
a day ago
- Politics
- Russia Today
VIDEOS show moment Ukrainian drone strikes Russian residential building
Two videos circulating online appear to show the moment a Ukrainian drone struck a residential building in the Russian city of Voronezh during a raid early Tuesday. According to Voronezh Region Governor Aleksandr Gusev, the attack involved multiple explosive-laden drones and left 24 people injured. A 56-year-old man is in a coma and two other victims are in serious condition, Gusev said in his latest public update. A dashcam video shared by Russian media appears to show the drone diving into a five-story residential building in central Voronezh, around 1km from the regional government headquarters. The video shows an explosion following the impact. Another clip shot from a more distant residential tower apparently shows the same strike from afar. Gusev said the drone raid involved multiple aircraft and damaged 12 apartment blocs, three standalone private homes, and other property including a business center. Earlier in the day, the Russian Defense Ministry reported that 55 Ukrainian drones launched overnight into Russia were intercepted, with more than half downed over Belgorod Region, which borders Ukraine. The Russian authorities have accused Kiev of resorting to attacks on civilian infrastructure due to military setbacks. Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky reiterated on Sunday the intention to 'bring the war to Russian territory,' saying his government is planning additional long-range strikes.
CBS News
a day ago
- CBS News
California fire marshal suspends pyrotechnic licenses tied to deadly Esparto explosion
The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) announced Tuesday that it has suspended the pyrotechnic licenses of two people tied to the deadly fireworks explosion at a Northern California facility on July 1. Those who had their licenses suspended were Devastating Pyrotechnics owner and CEO Kenneth Chee and Craig Cutright, owner of Blackstar Fireworks. Cutright is also an Esparto Fire Department volunteer firefighter. BlackStar Fireworks and Devastating Pyrotechnics both had the same listed address, which was the site of the explosion. Cal Fire's OSFM is leading the investigation to determine the origin and cause of the explosion that killed 7 workers at the facility in the Yolo County community of Esparto. "While our Arson & Bomb Investigators have completed their evidence collection from the explosion site, the investigation remains very active," State Fire Marshal Chief Daniel Berlant said. "We continue to remain laser-focused on this investigation as the family and the community deserve answers. The effort to find the cause can take time, and it is our responsibility to ensure we provide a thorough and accurate investigation." Chee's home in San Francisco was raided by law enforcement a week ago. State Fire Marshal Daniel Berlant sat down for a one-on-one interview with CBS Sacramento last week but did not say what investigators were searching for. The search warrant served at Chee's home was one of "a number of search warrants carried out" in connection with the Esparto explosion, Berlant said. Chee's attorney released a statement after that search stating that his client was innocent of any wrongdoing. Cal Fire said it could not provide further specific details on the investigation.
