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It’s happening. 3G in Australia is being shut down.

Post author:Jeff Browe
Post published:August 27, 2023
Post category:australia infrastructure telecommunications
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As of August 2023, Australia is on the brink of a significant transformation in its telecommunications landscape, as the long-standing 3G networks that have been a cornerstone of phone coverage…

LAGEOS: An Earth Science Mission Built for Enduring Precision May 4, 2026
On May 4, 1976, a spacecraft resembling a disco ball entered orbit almost 3,700 miles (6,000 kilometers) above Earth. This shiny, two‑foot‑wide (60‑centimeter) sphere called the Laser Geodynamics Satellite, or LAGEOS, is covered with 426 retroreflectors—small mirrored prisms designed to bounce laser light directly back to where it came from. Beneath its aluminum exterior sits […]
NASA Kennedy Center Director Announces Plans to Retire May 1, 2026
NASA announced Friday Janet Petro, center director for the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, is retiring. Prior to joining NASA, Petro worked in a variety of military and industry positions, ultimately beginning her career at the agency in 2007 and working her way up to center director, as well as serving as acting administrator […]