All 55 passengers aboard a Starsky Aviation plane survived an emergency landing in the ocean near Mogadishu, Somalia, on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, after the aircraft developed a technical problem shortly after takeoff. The plane, which had departed from Aden Abdulle International Airport and was bound for Gaalkacyo, ended up in shallow waters, with no reported injuries, according to Sky News.
The incident occurred approximately 15 minutes into the flight, forcing the pilot to make an emergency landing. Sky News reported that the aircraft's wing was badly damaged in the landing. The successful evacuation of all passengers highlights the effectiveness of emergency procedures.
In other news, Hong Kong's leader celebrated the 20-year jail sentence given to British pro-democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai, stating that the media tycoon had "poisoned" the city, as reported by Sky News. John Lee's comments came in defiance of criticism from Western nations, including the UK, following Lai's sentencing. Simultaneously, China released a white paper outlining plans to further enhance a national security law, which has been used to suppress free speech and dissent in Hong Kong.
Meanwhile, SpaceX's next-generation Super Heavy booster completed cryogenic proof testing, a crucial step that previously led to the destruction of a booster, according to Ars Technica. The multi-day campaign tested the booster's redesigned propellant systems and structural strength. Ground teams at Starbase, Texas, transported the 237-foot-tall stainless-steel booster to Masseys Test Site for the testing. SpaceX announced the milestone on social media, marking the first successful cryoproof with a Super Heavy V3 booster.
In the world of sports, the quadruple axel, considered the most challenging jump in figure skating, continues to be a focus. A study published in 2024 by Toin University researcher Seiji Hirosawa, as reported by Wired, highlighted the importance of achieving significant height, approximately 20 inches off the ground, to successfully execute the jump. This jump was previously considered impossible until 2022, when US skater Ilia Malinin began performing them.
Finally, a Hacker News post highlighted the topic of "Small Boards," with links to various resources and information related to pinball machines and related topics. The post included details on building pinball machines and related components.
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