Just a quick update for you guys. Late last night the Navy took a shot at the failing satellite and they believe they have taken it out. An explosion was seen after the missile was believed to have made contact with the satellite, so the Navy is very confident that they managed to nail the fuel tank.
You can read the full story at CNN here.
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
U.S. Navy takes aim at malfunctioning satellite.
It would appear that the U.S. Navy has finally sat down and decided to begin its attempts at destroying the malfunctioning spy satellite before it can fall back into Earth.
The window of opportunity to take out the satellite is incredibly slim - roughly ten seconds every seven to ten days hold the only chance for a missile to hit it. Today was supposed to be the first attempt, but unfortunately bad weather forced the firing to be canceled.
The danger from the falling satellite comes from the fuel tank. Since the satellite was only launched late last year (December too be exact), it still has a tank full of hydrazine propellant. The chemical reacts much like ammonia when inhaled, so it's vital that the satellite not fall back to the ground or else it could create an international stir.
The Navy has a few more attempts at taking down the satellite before its projected fall around March 6. Hopefully next week's attempt will prove successful. The full article at CNN.com can be read here.
On the more lighthearted side of the news, the new Wii Fit game for the Nintendo Wii console has been given an American release date of mid-May. The purpose of Wii Fit is to transform the video game console into a light cardio and yoga workout program, suitable for any room in any home. The game, which comes with a balance board that doubles as a scale, gives advice on proper workout form as well as keeping track of one's statistics and weight loss. The official website for the product can be found here, as well as a video demonstrating how the device works.
Wii Fit has already sold 1.5 million units since its release in Japan on December 1. Nintendo hopes that the game's success will be just as hefty when it arrives here in the States.
The window of opportunity to take out the satellite is incredibly slim - roughly ten seconds every seven to ten days hold the only chance for a missile to hit it. Today was supposed to be the first attempt, but unfortunately bad weather forced the firing to be canceled.
The danger from the falling satellite comes from the fuel tank. Since the satellite was only launched late last year (December too be exact), it still has a tank full of hydrazine propellant. The chemical reacts much like ammonia when inhaled, so it's vital that the satellite not fall back to the ground or else it could create an international stir.
The Navy has a few more attempts at taking down the satellite before its projected fall around March 6. Hopefully next week's attempt will prove successful. The full article at CNN.com can be read here.
On the more lighthearted side of the news, the new Wii Fit game for the Nintendo Wii console has been given an American release date of mid-May. The purpose of Wii Fit is to transform the video game console into a light cardio and yoga workout program, suitable for any room in any home. The game, which comes with a balance board that doubles as a scale, gives advice on proper workout form as well as keeping track of one's statistics and weight loss. The official website for the product can be found here, as well as a video demonstrating how the device works.
Wii Fit has already sold 1.5 million units since its release in Japan on December 1. Nintendo hopes that the game's success will be just as hefty when it arrives here in the States.
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Welcome to the post.
Welcome to Digital Lost & Found, my 2008 spring semester blog for Online Journalism. In this blog, I aim to provide a twice-a-week update on the latest technology news. My focus will be on developments in the computer industry, business practices between the major digital moguls as well as large-scale video game companies, as well as any truly groundbreaking innovations that should occur.
Sometimes I will collect the more interesting pieces of information regarding the biggest news in today's technology, while other times I will give my own commentary on the current state of the computer industry.
As for myself, I am a senior majoring at Rowan University. I am a commuter who spends a good deal of time on campus. My hobbies include watching independent and foreign films, discovering new (and local) bands, and personal fitness.
Please check back in the following days to read new and interesting pieces of information about our world's ever-developing technology.
Sometimes I will collect the more interesting pieces of information regarding the biggest news in today's technology, while other times I will give my own commentary on the current state of the computer industry.
As for myself, I am a senior majoring at Rowan University. I am a commuter who spends a good deal of time on campus. My hobbies include watching independent and foreign films, discovering new (and local) bands, and personal fitness.
Please check back in the following days to read new and interesting pieces of information about our world's ever-developing technology.
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