NASA is working to resolve fueling problems with its Space Launch System (SLS) rocket before the Artemis III mission, which aims to land the first crew on the Moon in over 50 years, according to Ars Technica. Artemis II, the first crewed flight, remains on the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center in Florida and is preparing for a second countdown rehearsal as early as next week to address a hydrogen fuel leak that cut short a practice run on February 2nd.
The Artemis III mission is slated to be the first crewed mission to land on the Moon since the Apollo program more than 50 years ago, according to Ars Technica. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman stated the agency is exploring solutions to the fueling issues that have plagued the SLS rocket.
In other news, the fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein files continues to have repercussions, particularly in Europe. NPR Politics reported that several European figures are facing consequences, including job losses and resignations, due to their connections to the late convicted sex offender. Peter Mandelson resigned from the UK Labour Party earlier this month and was fired last year from his position as Britain's ambassador to the U.S., according to NPR Politics. The article noted a striking contrast, as the U.S. response has been more muted.
Meanwhile, Bangladesh recently held what observers are calling the country's first fair election in nearly two decades, according to NPR Politics. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party secured a landslide victory, and the winners now face the challenge of addressing corruption and a struggling economy.
In a surprising revelation, Fortune reported that modern mammography technology was developed with assistance from American spies. The article highlighted the role of technologists within a secret intelligence agency, whose work contributed to the development of computer-aided mammography.
Finally, a separate story from Hacker News discussed the challenges of maintaining native projects on Windows, specifically the complexities of using Visual Studio and its installer. The article detailed the difficulties developers face when supporting contributors and managing dependencies, highlighting the need for specific build tools and SDK versions.
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