13 posts tagged ‘disaster accident’
Three Satellites From SpaceX's Latest Rideshare Mission Are Missing in Action
Gizmodo,
Among the over 100 satellites that launched on board SpaceX’s Transporter-9 mission, three failed to deploy and their current whereabouts are unknown. Read more...
What It's Like to Request Roadside Assistance via Satellite with Apple's iPhone 15 Pro
Maybe I’m falling for all the fear-mongering lately—I did grow up watching Lifetime—but I’m keen on the satellite safety features bundled in the iPhone 14 and 15. The built-in connectivity offers as much peace of mind as the pepper spray in my bag. I’m miffed Android makers have yet to come on board with similar… Read more...
Gift Ideas for Disaster Preppers
Climate-related disasters can trap people in their homes, leave them without power for extended periods, trigger mass evacuations, and many other disruptions to the safety and conveniences most of us are accustomed to. As these events become more frequent and more extreme, it’s not just preppers who aim to keep a… Read more...
Apple Gives iPhone 14 Users an Extra Year of Emergency SOS Via Satellite
Good news, iPhone users. A year after introducing the feature to its walled garden, Apple has extended free access to Emergency SOS via satellite to the iPhone 14/14 Pro for another year. Now you get three years of Emergency SOS via satellite services instead of two. Read more...
Airbus Launches Device to Keep Dead Satellites from Tumbling in Space
Earth’s orbit can be a chaotic place, with defunct spacecraft darting aimlessly across the dark skies. In order to tackle the growing issue of space debris, Airbus created a new device designed to keep satellites from tumbling around after they’re no longer of use. Read more...