Today, Wednesday, April 24, India will witness a flurry of significant events across the political, legal, scientific, and financial spectrums. Top officials from the government, industry leaders, and renowned personalities will come together to shape the nation’s trajectory through their actions and decisions.
Rocket Lab is a private space company founded in 2006 with a mission to democratize access to space. The company’s Electron launch vehicle has successfully deployed over 180 satellites into orbit, making it a major player in the small satellite industry. Rocket Lab is also developing the Neutron rocket, a reusable launch vehicle designed to deploy large spacecraft and satellite constellations. In addition to its launch services, Rocket Lab offers a range of spacecraft design and manufacturing services, making it a comprehensive end-to-end space company.
In the realm of cryptocurrency, Bitcoin ETFs have experienced a significant net inflow of $35 million on their first post-halving trading day. Ark Invest predicts a remarkable potential rally for Bitcoin, projecting a surge of over 3,000% within the next 12 months. Standard Chartered analysts anticipate Bitcoin’s value to double to $150,000 by year-end. Meanwhile, crypto analysts foresee a rise in Bitcoin’s value post-halving. Turning to politics, Biden has convened a meeting withAOC, Sanders, and other lawmakers amid disputes over Israel policy. Trump allegedly breached a gag order multiple times, raising questions about potential leniency from the judge in contempt charges. Trump has reversed his stance on TikTok, accusing Biden of favoring Meta. In economic news, Calix reports mixed results, joining other major stocks in a downward trend. Investor optimism shows improvement, but the Fear & Greed Index remains in the ‘Fear’ zone. Analysts highlight General Motors, Tesla, and three other stocks to watch. The EU warns China over Russia ties and trade imbalance, emphasizing the need for self-assertion. Nvidia’s high-end chips find their way into Chinese hands despite US restrictions. Home equity investments emerge as a growing asset class, surpassing $32 trillion in the US market. In the world of technology, Microsoft unveils a new AI model rivaling GPT-3.5, while Apple plans to make Quest OS the Android of mixed reality. Apple and Nvidia’s chip supplier face ongoing stock woes. Soccer broadcasting rights become a target for Apple after the success of Major League Soccer rights. Microsoft strengthens its AI capabilities with the acquisition of a former Meta executive. Tesla CEO Musk criticizes Waymo, suggesting Cybertruck’s potential for robotaxis amid vandalism concerns. Analysts express cautious optimism about Tesla’s Q1 earnings, seeking answers about robotaxis and Model 2. Adient, a seating maker, plans to cut jobs in Europe. Telecommunications company Calix faces a downturn, while ‘China’s Netflix’ targets the aging population with AI content. Analyst predicts TikTok’s shutdown in the US ahead of a Senate vote. LGBT dating app Grindr faces legal action for allegedly disclosing users’ HIV status. Boeing anticipates slower 787 production due to supplier shortages, but it will deliver Q1 earnings despite the ongoing air safety scandal. UBS Group considers westward expansion with a new office in Menlo Park. Visa’s Q2 earnings are expected to rise, based on recent analyst forecasts. California achieves a milestone in energy storage, surpassing gas and renewables for the first time. Musk labels Social Security as a Ponzi scheme, while SpaceX’s injury rates remain a concern.
The European Space Agency (ESA) has successfully run the classic first-person shooter Doom on one of its satellites, OPS-SAT. This is the first time a satellite has played Doom, demonstrating the growing capabilities of on-board satellite systems. The experiment involved sending a demo recording built on a version of Doom called ChocolateDoom to the satellite, which then played it back.
China has successfully tested a new 130-ton-thrust reusable rocket engine, marking a significant milestone in the development of its reusable rocket program. The engine is expected to power the Long March 10 rocket, which is designed for human spaceflight missions, including future crewed missions to the moon.
In addition to a total solar eclipse, the return of the ‘devil comet,’ and potential northern lights displays, astronomers predict an extraordinary celestial event in 2024: the eruption of a star system 3,000 light-years away, creating the illusion of a ‘new star’ near the constellation Hercules. T Coronae Borealis (T CrB), also known as the ‘Blaze Star,’ undergoes explosive events every 79 years, and astronomers believe its next eruption is imminent.
