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Metro
5 days ago
- Science
- Metro
France's new rocket Baguette One to go where no baker has gone before
If seeing a gigantic baguette flying in space is on your bucket list, do we have news for you. Well, kind of. France will soon have a new player in the space race – a rocket called Baguette One. Humankind reaching the heavens was once unthinkable, with the rockets that have made it possible named after ancient gods like Apollo or mythical creatures like Pegasus. Then there's the boulangerie name that the Bordeaux-based start-up HyPrSpace has come up with for its 10-metre-high pocket rocket. Baguette One is intended to be a trial run for the company's larger rocket, the Orbital Baguette One (or OB-1, pronounced 'Obiwan', a nod to the Star Wars Jedi Obi-Wan Kenobi). HyPrSpace CEO, Sylvain Bataillard, said she wanted to be 'serious but not sinister' when it came to picking a name. But the name wasn't quite serious enough for the presenters at TFI, France's main broadcaster, when they covered the Baguette One yesterday. When journalist Adrien Portron began giving a rundown on the rocket to the panel, even he struggled to keep a straight face when they were shown an AI-generated image of a baguette on a launchpad. Both baguette rockets are micro-launchers – delivery vans for small, 300kg satellites that drift just above the Earth's atmosphere. 'To understand, we can compare heavy-lift launchers to micro-launchers,' Bataillard told CNews. 'A micro-launcher is like a 'taxi' with a high fare currently between $40,000 and $50,000 per kilo to take it into space. A large launcher is like a bus with fares less than $10,000 per kilo. 'But with our rocket, we could offer a 'taxi' for around €20,000/kg.' These cosmic cabs will rely on a cheap, eco-friendly engine (at least, in the multi-million world of spacecraft propulsion systems), Bataillard said. Rather than using rocket fuel, 'space bakers' designed hybrid boosters that use a mixture of solid and liquid propellants, such as recycled plastic. Neither of the baguettes will use a turbopump, a costly piece of equipment which pushes high-pressure fluid into the engine's combustion chamber. Baguette One will be launched from one of three military bases next year -Biscarrosse, Saint-Médard-en-Jalles or Île du Levant – making it the first rocket launch in metropolitan France. HyPrSpace's Baguette One isn't a half-baked idea, though. Backed by President Emmanuel Macron, the firm received €35million (about £30million) in subsidies last year. This is part of the French government's France 2030, a fund that invests in innovative technologies. French defence officials have expressed an interest in HyPrSpace's propulsion technology as a novel way to chuck satellites into space. More than 26,000 satellites will be launched by 2032, amounting to eight satellites a day, consultancy firm Novaspace estimates. Elon Musk's rocket company, SpaceX, owns around two-thirds of the sofa-sized orbiters whizzing above your head right now, according to the satellite tracker CelesTrak. Yet studies have shown that all this hardware above our heads means more harmful metals lingering in the atmosphere, while some space officials worry that the final frontier is becoming a celestial rubbing tip. Bataillard, however, remains optimistic. 'Space today is like the internet in the 1990s,' she added. 'We know that a lot of things are going to happen.' Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Felix Baumgartner's chilling last Instagram post moments before he died mid-air MORE: A new world may have been discovered beyond Neptune MORE: Asteroid size of 10-storey building to fly past Earth at 13,900mph today
Business Standard
15-07-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Rudra Ecovation Showcases Anaura at Textile Fair India (TFI) 2025
PNN New Delhi [India], July 15: Rudra Ecovation Ltd, Asia's largest vertically integrated recycling facility, participated in the Textile Fair India (TFI) held at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, from July 10-12, 2025. The three-day event saw the who's who of India's textile and fashion industry, including major players like Reliance, coming together to explore sustainable innovations for the future. Rudra Ecovation is India's only integrated plastic recycling plant with a capacity to recycle over 8.8 million PET bottles each day, saving approximately 1.4 lakh metric tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually. Fabric Production capacity of 3,20,000 Sq. Mt. each day. At the event, the company showcased its flagship upcycled fabric innovation - Anaura. Anaura versatile range of fabrics are widely used in fashion apparel, sportswear, and home furnishings, and is available in both 100% sustainable and blended fabric options. Not only sustainable, Anaura also meets the best international quality standards, making it the preferred choice for premium brands worldwide. Rudra Ecovation displayed its recent merchandise collaborations for global giants Ferrari and Shell, underlining Anaura's versatile application and premium quality. Leading Indian brands like Octave have also adopted Anaura for their product ranges. Equipped with latest European machinery and advanced AI & ML-based quality control systems, Rudra Ecovation is rapidly becoming the top preference for high-quality premium recycled fabrics in both domestic and global markets. Their commitment to India's China Plus One strategy is evident, as the company strengthens its position as a reliable import substitute. With UK export markets opening up for textiles, Rudra Ecovation stands to benefit significantly, backed by its unique product range and massive production capacity of 3,20,000 sq. m. of Anaura fabric each day. Speaking about the event, a company spokesperson said: "Textile Fair India (TFI) provided an excellent platform to highlight Rudra Ecovation's commitment towards circular economy solutions. Anaura represents our dedication to creating high-quality, eco-conscious fabrics that empower brands to meet their sustainability goals without compromising on design or comfort." About Rudra Ecovation: Rudra Ecovation is a pioneer in India's recycling and sustainability landscape. With a fully integrated recycling setup, it transforms used PET bottles into high-quality recycled fibres and fabrics. Its diverse product range includes: * Anaura - premium recycled fabrics for fashion, sports, and furnishings * Recycled polyester staple fibre (PSF) * Recycled PET flakes
Hypebeast
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Tropical Futures Institute & Eastern Margins Dive Into Asia's Digital Diaspora
Tropical Futures Institute(TFI), Chris Fussner's tropics-inspired label, has linked withEastern Marginsto produce a special capsule inspired by their overlapping focus on Asian underground culture and diasporic identity. Together, TFI and the London-based collective described as the 'home of Alternative Asian culture' propose a new aesthetic that draws from the realms of digital culture, Drain Gang, and tropical themes. The collaborators describe the collection as 'built for heat, 'born from the tropics,' and 'styled for the margins.' Comprising a pink baby tee, a cobranded bike jersey, a graphic t-shirt, an embroidered trucker cap, and a sarong, each piece encapsulates the visual language of DIY aesthetics and rave art throughout East and Southeast Asia. The sarong is a highlight, borrowing a common garb traditional to various tropical Asian cultures and using it as the canvas for the 'tropical drainer' design by Bea Cruz. Elsewhere, the bike jersey features an airbrushed retro floral illustration on the backside and bold typography on the front. TFI was founded by Chris Fussner in 2017 in response to what he saw as a lack of investigation surrounding contemporary culture in the tropics, particularly in the Philippines and wider Southeast Asia. In a recent statement, Fussner shared that TFI aims to represent diverse expressions across the tropics, 'bridging art, design, and research.' Some may be familiar with TFI's work withDenim Tears, which popularized the now ubiquitous 'LATE CAPITALISM' graphic emblazoned on caps and tees. First released at Dover Street Market Singapore, the collaboration is now available at theTFI web store. See the gallery above for a look at the campaign shot by Khristiandt Lerona.
Hindustan Times
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Baahubali The Epic: SS Rajamouli announces 2-part combined film on 10th anniversary; here's when it will release
Director SS Rajamouli made a special announcement on the 10th anniversary of the film that changed the face of Indian cinema. The filmmaker announced while marking the milestone that the Baahubali films starring Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty and Tamannaah Bhatia will be released in theatres as one film called Baahubali: The Epic. Prabhas and Rana Daggubati-starrer Baahubali: The Epic will be released in theatres soon. Baahubali: The Epic announced It looks like a decade after the release of Baahubali, Rajamouli decided to rework his film and release a new cut. Announcing the news with a poster of Prabhas and the release date on X (formerly Twitter), he wrote, 'Baahubali…The beginning of many journeys. Countless memories. Endless inspiration. It's been 10 years. Marking this special milestone with #BaahubaliTheEpic, a two-part combined film. In theatres worldwide on October 31, 2025.' Baahubali: The Epic will be released in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi. Fans were thrilled to hear the news, leaving comments like, 'Baahubali raised the bar for TFI and Indian cinema as well. Ten glorious years of the masterpiece from #SSRajamouli,' and 'Super Excited for the trim version.' Some fans wondered why the film would not be released in Kannada, while others asked Rajamouli for an update on his upcoming film SSMB 29 with Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran. About Baahubali: The Epic Baahubali: The Epic will combine Baahubali: The Beginning (2015) and Baahubali: The Conclusion (2017), telling the story of a man who learns the truth about his past and takes his rightful place on the throne. Given that Rajamouli was the man behind popularising sequels, pan-India films, and massive budgets in Telugu cinema, it remains to be seen if other filmmakers will follow in his footsteps to announce combined films. According to Sacnilk, Baahubali had made ₹650 crore worldwide, while Baahubali 2 collected a whopping ₹1788.06 crore. The sequel holds the third position in the highest-grossing Indian films of all time after Dangal and Pushpa 2: The Rule.
Irish Independent
10-07-2025
- Irish Independent
Galway bus route to be extended to Westmeath
TFI Local Link Route 548 will be enhanced from Monday July 14. The TFI local Link bus route 548 connects Bellough, Summerhill, Cornafulla, Clonark, Dubarry, Kilconnell, Ballyfa and Bullaun. Route 548 will be extended from Ballinasloe to Athlone and will offer services on the weekend for first time to operate four daily return services Monday to Sunday. The enhanced route will also offer peak-time and evening services and connectivity to regional bus services, Ballinasloe and Athlone Train Stations as well as to the villages and areas of Bellough, Summerhill, Cornafulla, Clonark, Dubarry, Kilconnell, Ballyfa and Bullaun. ` This enhanced route is part of the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan, a national public transport initiative developed and funded by the National Transport Authority (NTA) as part of the Transport for Ireland (TFI) Network. Speaking ahead of the launch, TFI Local Link Galway Manager Joe Greally said: 'This enhancement is a much-needed upgrade that will serve many more people, especially along the Ballinasloe to Athlone section. It's a long-awaited development that we believe will open new opportunities for people trying to get from A to B along this route. Whether it's accessing education, healthcare, shopping, or simply staying connected with family and friends, this route will make a real difference in people's lives.'
