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NEO Surveyor’s Sunshade Moves Closer to Flight Form
NASA’s asteroid-hunting spacecraft has reached a significant hardware milestone with the integration and testing of solar cells on its towering sunshade. The component will both power the observatory and protect its infrared telescope from solar glare.
Bukovyna and Kryvbas entered UPL meeting on winless runs
The clubs had met four times in Ukraine’s top flight before the round-ten fixture. Both approached the game without a win in five league matches.
EU to widen Category B driving rules
The EU changes will allow some Category B licence holders to drive vehicles weighing up to 4.25 tonnes. Separate requirements will apply to alternatively powered vehicles and heavier motorhomes.
Vucic concedes as student-led list claims Serbian election win
Aleksandar Vucic acknowledged that his political camp had lost Serbia’s parliamentary election. Official final results remained pending after a vote marked by high turnout.
Shakhtar’s record over Zorya framed Round 10 meeting
Shakhtar entered the Round 10 fixture with 43 wins from 55 Premier League encounters against Zorya. Several team and individual landmarks were also in view before the game.
Unattended luggage prompts Warsaw airport evacuation
Part of a terminal at Warsaw Chopin Airport was cleared after unattended baggage was discovered. Normal access was restored at 3:13 p.m.
Oleshky evacuees describe hunger, threats and mined escape routes
Residents who fled Russian-occupied Oleshky say food supplies have collapsed and leaving the city requires a perilous journey through mined territory. Ukrainian officials estimate that up to 2,000 civilians remain there.
National Unity Radio Dictation to Take Place Aboard Intercity Trains
Travelers on three Ukrainian Intercity services will be invited to join the annual language event while en route on October 27.
Mike Lippert Makes His X-59 Flight Debut
NASA test pilot Mike Lippert flew the X-59 for the first time on October 21, reaching Mach 1.4 at 55,000 feet. The one-hour sortie combined a personal milestone with systems and handling checks after scheduled maintenance.
Inside the X-59: The Human Work Behind Quiet Supersonic Flight
A mechanic’s headfirst inspection of NASA’s X-59 reveals the demanding maintenance behind an aircraft built to reshape the sound of supersonic flight. The routine check also highlights why people remain essential in an increasingly instrumented test program.
Ukrainian soldier rescued from front line by heavy drone
A modified hexacopter carried wounded infantryman Kostiantyn Vlasenko more than 15 kilometers from an isolated position. The 49-year-old had spent 491 days at the post and lost both legs.
Warsaw attack suspect remanded for three months
A 37-year-old Indian national has been charged with attempted murder over a cleaver attack in central Warsaw. He was ordered to remain in custody for three months while the investigation continues.
German producer prices climbed 6.7% in September
Germany recorded its sharpest annual increase in industrial producer prices since March 2023, driven primarily by higher energy costs.
Bulgaria votes for president amid Black Sea security fears
A record 27 candidates contested Bulgaria’s October 25 presidential election. The campaign was dominated by Russia’s war against Ukraine, maritime attacks and worsening economic conditions.
Dead man found in car after crash in Poland’s Radom
Police detained an intoxicated driver and passenger after discovering a 43-year-old man’s body in their Ford. Investigators were awaiting findings on the time and cause of death.