Starship launches into orbit
In spring 2021, the prototype of Starship, SpaceX’s interplanetary spacecraft, reached the altitude of 10 km during its test flight. 6 months later, Elon Musk announced its future launch to near-Earth orbit, planned to take place in January-February 2022. SpaceX’s CEO hopes Starship’s launch would give a boost to space exploration. The reusable piloted spacecraft is intended to be used for delivering passengers and cargo to the Moon and Mars.
First humanoid household robot
Last summer, Elon Musk presented the Tesla Bot, also known as the Optimus. It is described as the first humanoid robot with artificial intelligence. The Tesla Bot is designed for helping its owners with routine household tasks, such as doing the shopping, carrying heavy bags, and others. According to Musk, the first working prototype of the robot will be finished in 2022.
SpaceX’s first sea launch platform
In spring 2021, Elon Musk confirmed that SpaceX is planning to construct a floating launch site. The company purchased two former oil drilling platforms and is currently reconstructing them into sea launch platforms at the port of Brownsville in the US. The two platforms, called “Deimos” and “Phobos”, are planned to be used for a test launch of the Starship reusable spacecraft in 2022. They are envisioned to be the starting point for flights delivering space tourists to the Moon and Mars.
Doge-1 satellite launch
Elon Musk is well-known for his support of the Dogecoin cryptocurrency. The businessman frequently pushed the price of the meme currency up with his tweets. In the new year, Dogecoin could take off even higher, as the first satellite funded entirely in DOGE, called Doge-1, is set to be launched to the Moon on board of a Falcon 9 rocket. The mission is scheduled for early 2022.
Tesla Model Y ahead of competition
In spring 2021, the CEO of Tesla stated he sees the new Model Y dominate the EV market and become the top-selling electric car in the following year. Amid high demand for Model Y in late 2021, the automaker plans to double the production of the new model in 2022.
Economic inequality remains one of the most pressing issues in today's world. To measure the gap between the rich and the poor in each country, the Gini index is used. This coefficient reflects how income is distributed within a society: the closer the index is to 100, the greater the inequality. Let's explore which countries currently have the highest Gini index values
This year has been pivotal for Bitcoin, the world's leading cryptocurrency. One of the key milestones was the approval of Bitcoin spot ETFs by the US Securities and Exchange Commission. In April 2024, Bitcoin also experienced a halving event, which is typically seen as a positive development for the digital asset. This year, the cryptocurrency is up 57%, and analysts remain optimistic about its future. However, they highlight four key factors that could influence Bitcoin's trajectory, both for better and for worse
Analytical periodical US News and World Report has presented its ranking of the best countries in the world in terms of quality of life, based on a survey of nearly 17,000 people. The list considers factors such as economic and political stability, a strong labor market, income equality, family-friendliness, safety, the quality of education, and healthcare systems. Let's find out which countries made it to the top of this list.
