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The United States has transferred more than 35 million doses of COVID vaccines to countries in Africa and the Middle East
Biology

The United States has transferred more than 35 million doses of COVID vaccines to countries in Africa and the Middle East

Most of the drugs were transferred through the international COVAX mechanism, the Department of State said. The United States has transferred more than 35 million doses of covid vaccines to the States of Africa and the Middle East. This was announced on Tuesday by Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Middle East Affairs Yael...
The launch of the Dragon spacecraft with cargo for the ISS was postponed due to engine malfunctions
Space

The launch of the Dragon spacecraft with cargo for the ISS was postponed due to engine malfunctions

As indicated on the NASA website, during Dragon refueling, an increased concentration of monomethylhydrazine vapors was detected in the isolated part of the low-thrust engine. The launch of the American cargo ship Cargo Dragon 2 for the purpose of resupply on the International Space Station (ISS) has been postponed indefinitely due to malfunctions in its...
Eight people died due to hurricane-force winds in Canada
Environment

Eight people died due to hurricane-force winds in Canada

The CBC television company reported the death of eight people as a result of hurricane-force winds in southern Canada. Almost all of the victims died under fallen trees, one woman drowned when her boat got caught in a storm and capsized. According to the channel, hundreds of thousands of residents of the provinces of Ontario...
NASA will send a cargo ship for resupply to the ISS on June 7
Space

NASA will send a cargo ship for resupply to the ISS on June 7

Cargo Dragon 2 will deliver approximately 3 tons of cargo. The next launch of the Cargo Dragon 2 cargo spacecraft by SpaceX for the purpose of resupply on the International Space Station (ISS) is scheduled for June 7. This was announced on Friday on its website by the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)....
Japan and the United States may sign a document on sending Japanese astronauts to the Moon
Space

Japan and the United States may sign a document on sending Japanese astronauts to the Moon

In addition, the document will reflect the countries’ intentions to conclude in 2023 an agreement on cooperation between the two countries in the space field, designed for several decades. The Japanese and U.S. authorities intend to sign a document on sending Japanese astronauts to the Moon as part of the Earth satellite exploration program during...
In the United States, the first case of infection with smallpox of monkeys was detected in 2022
Biology

In the United States, the first case of infection with smallpox of monkeys was detected in 2022

In recent days, cases of smallpox infection of monkeys have been identified in the UK, Portugal and Spain. The Department of Health of the U.S. state of Massachusetts reported the first case of infection with smallpox monkeys in the United States in 2022. “The Massachusetts Department of Public Health confirmed one case of monkeypox infection...
Japan is determined to strengthen cooperation in space with the United States, Australia and India
Space

Japan is determined to strengthen cooperation in space with the United States, Australia and India

Tokyo is part of the so-called Quadrilateral Security Dialogue with these countries. The Japanese Government intends to strengthen cooperation in space exploration with the United States, Australia and India, with which it is part of the so-called Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad). At the same time, Tokyo proceeds from the need to respond to military threats...