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Just a few years ago it seemed like Rocket Lab was going to be an up-and-comer in the launch world, and so they are today — in addition to going reusable, creating a low-cost satellite platform, and planning a mission to Venus. CEO and founder Peter Beck, speaking at TC Sessions: Space, talked about how he and the company have taken on ever more responsibilities without burning out.
The company just had a successful launch earlier this week, and a month ago demonstrated its first-ever recovery of an Electron vehicle’s first stage.
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Read more: Peter Beck's expanding Orbit
- Article: https://techcrunch.com/2020/12/18/peter-beck-on-rocket-labs-expanding-orbit/?tpcc=ECTW2020
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The Naval Service is planning to acquire two new ships for post-Brexit fishery protection patrols in the Irish Sea next year.
They will be smaller than the 90m-long vessels currently being used as larger ships are needed to patrol the Atlantic during bad weather, whereas the weather in the Irish Sea isn't as inclement.
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Read more: Naval Service to acquire new ships for post-Brexit patrols
- Article: https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-40192794.html
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It's understood that two ships not being used by a foreign navy are currently being examined and a formal approach to purchase them could be made soon. An option to have them purpose-built is also being considered, with sources saying they could be built by a European shipyard within six months.
Makes me wonder are they looking at the the RNZN's two IPV's
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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Saturday (local time) imposed tighter coronavirus controls on millions of people in England and drastically scaled back plans to ease restrictions over Christmas, seeking to curb a new more infectious strain of the virus.
The number of cases in England has soared in the last two weeks because of a variant of the virus that scientists said is up to 70 percent more transmissible. Johnson said the Government had to take urgent action.
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A growing cluster of COVID-19 in Sydney's Northern Beaches is not expected to burst plans for a trans-Tasman travel bubble, according to an expert.
The cluster increased to 41 cases on Saturday, with officials ordering a three-day lockdown for locals.
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The Royal New Zealand Navy has stepped in to help fisheries officers nab law-breakers in the deep waters of Northland's east coast.
The Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) has teamed up with the Navy to boost inspections of fishing vessels from the Bay of Islands up to the Three Kings.
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Read more: Navy joins fisheries patrols targeting law-breakers off Northland's east coast
- Article: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/navy-joins-fisheries-patrols-targeting-law-breakers-off-northlands-east-coast/ZINEUBAJFBZTDXOB3XBYR4HSMU/
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Catch up on the live CANZUK discussion panel, hosted by@Canada Strong and Free Network and featuring former MEP Daniel Hannan, Founder & Chief Executive of CANZUK International James Skinner, Brent Cameron, Dr. Kelly Sundberg and David Clement.
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Read more: "A Look At CANZUK" - Live Discussion Panel With The Experts
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Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama says he expects fatalities from super-cyclone Yasa to rise.
A 45-year-old man and a three-month-old baby have been confirmed dead after the category 5 storm swept through the country.
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This week's announcement of two new COVID-19 vaccine pre-purchase deals is encouraging, but doesn't mean New Zealanders should become complacent about using the NZ COVID Tracer app during the summer holidays.
The immunisation rollout won't start until the second quarter of 2021, and the government is encouraging New Zealanders to continue using the app, including the recently upgraded bluetooth function, as part of its plan to manage the pandemic during the holiday period.
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Read more: Why are so few people using the COVID Tracer app?
- Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2020/12/coronavirus-why-are-so-few-people-using-the-covid-tracer-app.html
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