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China successfullyChina has successfully launched Tiangong-2 space lab
to develop expertise for a future space station and conduct science
experiments. The space lab was launched on board of Long March-2F
T2 rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern
China’s Gobi desert. Key Facts Tiangong-2 ( in English means Heavenly
Palace 2) space lab is part of China’s ambitious Project 921-2 space
station program aimed at creating a third generation space station. The
8-tonne module replaces China’s now-defunct Tiangong 1 space lab
mission which had ended its operational life in March 2016. Tiangong-2
features improved living quarters and life-support infrastructure for
longer stays by visiting crewmembers. It will be used for testing systems
and processes for mid-term space stays and refueling. It will be placed
at slightly higher orbit around 393 kilometres above the earth.
World’s first daily driverless bus service launched in
Lyon, France:
The world’s first daily driverless bus service has started in Lyon, France
which will run in the city’s Confluence area. The driverless bus service
includes two electric shuttles that will transport passengers on a tenminute route hosting five stops. Key Facts The driverless buses can hold
up to 15 passengers and are electric buses. It has features like LIDAR
radar technology and motion sensors will help to avoid accidents. The
LIDAR radar technology allows these buses to know exactly where they
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