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military1 year ago

Israel Dismantles Rocket Launcher in Gaza Humanitarian Zone Amid Criticism

The Israeli Air Force (IAF), guided by IDF intelligence, dismantled a loaded launcher in a humanitarian area in southern Gaza, which posed an immediate threat to Israeli civilians. The operation included advance warnings to civilians and the use of precise munitions to minimize harm. Secondary explosions indicated a significant amount of weaponry at the site. The IDF accused Gaza's terrorist organizations of exploiting humanitarian areas for attacks and vowed to continue defensive operations.

gaming2 years ago

Activision's Chaotic Call of Duty Launch: Spawns, Death Pits, and Massive Updates

Activision defends its Call of Duty HQ launcher, claiming it provides easier file management and seamless game switching, despite facing criticism from players. The launcher has confused many players and resulted in large file sizes, with the complete package exceeding 200GB on some platforms. Activision encourages players to use the "manage files" section to reduce the overall footprint of the game. However, players have reported difficulties in launching the game on various platforms, including confusion with Modern Warfare 2. The game's development period was reportedly shortened, leading to rushed and criticized campaign content.

space2 years ago

SpaceX Launch Results in Loss of Private Spacecraft.

Launcher lost its second spacecraft, Orbiter SN3, after it started spinning uncontrollably following its deployment on a SpaceX rideshare mission. The spacecraft was designed to carry small satellites into their proper orbit after launch but failed to charge its batteries due to its rapid spin. Unfortunately, Orbiter SN3 also carried the payloads of three other customers, causing its primary payload, an on-orbit docking demonstration by space startup Otter Pup, to start spinning as well. Launcher has identified the issue and is ready to make some changes to try again with SN5, which is slated to launch on a SpaceX rideshare mission in February 2024.

space2 years ago

SpaceX Launch Results in Private Space Tug's Uncontrolled Spin

Launcher's Orbiter SN3 space tug, which was designed to deploy smaller satellites into their proper orbits, spun out of control after separating from its SpaceX Falcon 9 launch vehicle due to a software issue. The spacecraft carried the payloads of three customers, but its rotation prevented its solar panels from receiving sunlight to maintain power. Mission operators deployed the customer payloads early to prevent losing the ability to deploy them at all. Launcher lost its first spacecraft, SN1, in February 2023 due to an orientation control issue. The company has begun implementing corrective action to prevent future anomalies.

space2 years ago

SpaceX Launch Results in Private Space Tug's Uncontrolled Spin

Launcher's Orbiter SN3 space tug, which was designed to deploy smaller satellites into their proper orbits, spun out of control after separating from its SpaceX Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft carried the payloads of three separate customers, but its rotation prevented its solar panels from receiving the necessary sunlight to maintain power. Mission operators decided to deploy their customer payloads early, rather than risk losing the ability to deploy them at all. The root cause of the anomaly seems to have been a software issue, and Launcher has begun implementing corrective action to ensure this does not occur again on future missions.