Antarctica's Hidden Landscape Revealed: A Glimpse Beneath the Ice

Recent breakthroughs in satellite technology have uncovered a detailed map of the terrain beneath Antarctica's ice sheet. This discovery highlights mountains, canyons, and hills previously unknown. Meanwhile, Nigeria grants satellite permits to major companies, and a SpaceX capsule returns to Earth due to a crew member's illness.

Recent technological advancements have unveiled a new map of the terrain hidden beneath Antarctica's expansive ice sheet. Scientists utilized high-resolution satellite observations and ice-flow perturbation analysis to reveal a detailed landscape, disclosing hidden mountains, valleys, and tens of thousands of hills in unprecedented detail.

Nigeria has granted seven-year satellite permits to Amazon's Kuiper Systems, NSLComm's BeetleSat, and Satelio IoT Services, aligning with guidelines created to attract investment in the sector. These companies join Elon Musk's SpaceX in expanding space-based broadband operations within Nigeria.

A SpaceX capsule made a successful return to Earth after a medical emergency cut short a NASA mission. The capsule, bearing four astronauts, landed safely off the California coast following a surprise early departure from the International Space Station due to one crew member's undisclosed condition.