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fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

A commercial space station startup now has a foothold in space

The integration tasks still include installing Haven-1's environmental control and life support elements, power, data, and thermal control systems, thrusters, fuel tanks, and internal crew accommodations. While that work continues on Earth, Vast's demo mission will validate some of the company's designs in space. Flying at an altitude of 300 miles (500 kilometers), Haven Demo will test Vast's computer, power, software, guidance and control, propulsion, and radio systems.
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fromTESLARATI
4 months ago

xAI welcomes Memphis pollution results, environmental groups push back

City air quality tests show no dangerous pollutants in Memphis.
Continued monitoring of air quality will be maintained for community safety.
xAI's facility in Memphis welcomed the initial findings of air tests.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
6 months ago

How we tested the soil in Altadena and Pacific Palisades

Soil sampling from fire-affected areas helps understand contamination levels in residential regions.
Composite sampling provides averages from various soil conditions to identify contamination risks.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
7 months ago

L.A. will set aside $3 million to help owners of fire-damaged homes test their soil for lead

Los Angeles County will allocate $3 million for lead contamination testing in homes near the Eaton burn area.
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