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NASA “landed” the unique Boeing 747SP SOFIA. For 8 years he watched the universe from the stratosphere
Since first flying in 2007, a Boeing 747SP tail number N747NA, modified by NASA into a large flying telescope, has been circling the stratosphere observing the universe in infrared (just like James Webb). But the work of SOFIA (Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy, Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy) came to an end: on September 28, a unique aircraft completed its last flight.
The SOFIA project at one time proved to be an innovative way to look at the Universe in the infrared. Unlike ground-based telescopes, which find it difficult to “see” through the water vapor of the earth’s atmosphere, SOFIA observed space from a height of more than 12.5 km, which provided a better view compared to ground-based objects.
The SOFIA project started in 1996. The first flight with a 2.7 m telescope installed on board took place in 2010, but the device was fully operational only in 2014. From 2014 to 2019, the flying observatory completed its five-year mission, but the operation of the unique telescope was extended for another three years. All this time, SOFIA has been observing the Moon, planets, and stars. This telescope was able to detect water on the moon’s sunlit surface in 2020.
2022 has been a very productive year for SOFIA. According to FlightRadar24.com, the 44-year-old aircraft made 143 flights.
So, this year, the stratospheric observatory visited South America for the first time: within two weeks, the telescope was deployed in Chile to observe celestial objects that can only be seen in the latitudes of the Southern Hemisphere.
In July, during a storm in New Zealand, the aircraft received frontal damage due to the displacement of a ladder placed outside. After that, the aircraft returned to the base in Palmdale in California, but later performed several more flights. The project is closed due to the fact that its scientific productivity no longer justifies the operating costs.

News
The “gypsy” Rolls-Royce Phantom from Ares Modena is presented – the first two-door model of the line in the last few years

Italian coachbuilder Ares Modena has unveiled the limited-edition Rolls-Royce Phantom coupe.
The new model was announced on Ares Modena’s social networks. A direct comparison with the standard Phantom shows the coupe has a shorter wheelbase, two massive hinged doors and a redesigned rear end.
Ares Modena reports that the model is available exclusively in black or white exterior colors, as well as in a two-tone configuration with a hood and windshield frame painted in rose gold.
The interior features “new materials and handcrafted finishes,” making each example unique and tailored to the owner’s preferences. Interior renderings show rose gold trim and quilting on the dashboard inserts, door panels and center armrest. Judging by the shortened wheelbase, rear passengers won’t have as much room as in the regular Phantom.
In terms of power, the coupe will likely be powered by a 6.75-liter twin-turbocharged V12 engine that produces 563 hp. and a torque of 900 Nm straight from the factory.
Rolls-Royce produced the Phantom Coupe between 2008 and 2016. To date, the only two-door model in the Rolls-Royce line-up is the all-electric Specter.
News
What will surprise Samsung Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus and Galaxy S24 Ultra? AI capabilities of One UI 6.1 revealed

Details (with pictures) about the artificial intelligence capabilities that will be implemented in the One UI 6.1 firmware have been leaked to the Network. A number of functions seem to be copied from Google.
For example, users of Samsung smartphones running One UI 6.1 will be able to generate wallpapers using text queries. It will be possible to specify the subject and background separately, and based on this data, the neural network will create an image. You can add a portrait or weather effects to your lock screen screensaver.
The photo editor integrated into One UI 6.1 uses AI to move objects from one picture to another using a simple drag-and-drop gesture. The editor will also be able to complete the images.
Samsung Notes will feature a feature that is currently available in browsers: the application, upon user request, will analyze a long note and display the gist of it in a few sentences. Samsung Notes will also automatically format handwritten notes after they are converted to text.
One UI 6.1 will be able to translate voice calls in real time from one language to another for both interlocutors.
This is probably not a complete list of AI capabilities in One UI 6.1. According to preliminary data, the first models with One UI 6.1 pre-installed will be the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus and Galaxy S24 Ultra. Samsung will officially demonstrate the AI capabilities of its new flagships on January 8, 2024.
Tablets
20 GB RAM, 22,000 mAh, 75 days standby time, fast charging, IP69K/MIL-STD-810H – the indestructible Fossibot DT2 tablet goes on sale

Fossibot, which recently introduced the Fossibot DT2 rugged tablet, announced that it has gone on sale.
The Fossibot DT2 boasts 12GB of LPDDR4X RAM coupled with 256GB of UFS3.0 flash memory. RAM can be expanded up to 20 GB, there is support for memory cards with a capacity of up to 2 TB.
Fossibot DT2 is equipped with an eight-core MediaTek Helio G99 single-chip system and a 22,000 mAh battery that provides more than 75 days of standby time. The tablet’s 66W charger delivers a full charge in 2 hours and 50 minutes—the fastest charging ever for a rugged tablet. After 15 minutes of charging, the DT2 will allow you to watch a two-hour movie.
Fossibot DT2 is equipped with a 32 MP Sony front camera and a 64 MP Samsung main camera. In addition, Fossibot DT2 received a large flashlight with a power of up to 164 lumens. Fossibot DT2 features a 10.4-inch 2K Incell display and four speakers. It runs on the latest Android 13 OS and is equipped with 4G and Wi-Fi 6 modules.
Fossibot DT2 is IP68/IP69K rated and MIL-STD-810H rated. It supports face and fingerprint unlock.
From December 11 to 15, it can be purchased on the official website for $291 or on Aliexpress.
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