Swiss aim to launch first space cleaner The Swiss Space Centre at the Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL), a top science university, announced the launch of CleanSpace as the first installment of a family of satellites designed to clear up space debris. According to EPFL, “16,000 objects larger than 10 centimetres in diameter and … Read more
Meditative Reading Space: Kosha Chair by Claudio D’Amore “In truth there are only two things that can change a human being: a great love or a great book.” [Paul Desalmand] More than a luxury piece of furniture, Kosha is a meditative space, a sort of protective sheath designed by Swiss-Italian designer Claudio D’Amore (cosanova design … Read more
A Singaporean businessman, his wife and two children have paid $1 million to become the first Asian family to fly together on space-tourism airline Virgin Galactic. The customer handed over a cheque for $1 million and asked the Virgin officials to remain anonymous because “apparently he hasn’t told his wife yet.” The US-based firm, part … Read more
Richard Branson opens world’s first ‘spaceport’ in New Mexico British billionaire Richard Branson opened on Monday the world’s first-ever commercial spaceport in the New Mexico desert, the new home for his company, Virgin Galactic. “Spaceport America,” as the site is called, will serve “as the operating hub for Virgin Galactic and is expected to house … Read more
What do the rich do in their spare time except count their money and admire their bank accounts? No, only in cartoons Scrooge McDuck dives into the golden mountain, but in fact the billionaires are people too, and nothing human is alien to them. Some of them play chess or ukulele, others try hitting the … Read more
Dubai has a rich maritime heritage and over the years has created an extensive ecosystem and a sophisticated hub to nurture some of the greatest boat designers and manufacturers in the world. 2023 Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS) is welcoming 30,000 visitors to the Dubai Waterfront from March 1-5th. Dubai International Boat Show is getting … Read more