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« J’y retournerai en un clin d’œil » : les 2 astronautes de l’ISS referaient le voyage dans le Starliner s’il le fallait

✇Numerama.com - Magazine
Par : Diane Hassoun

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Rentrés en mars 2025, les astronautes de la NASA Sunita Williams et Barry Wilmore ont donné une conférence de presse le 31 mars 2025. Ils ont affirmé qu'ils retourneraient sans hésitation dans le vaisseau spatial Starliner, construit par Boeing, pour rejoindre une nouvelle fois la Station spatiale internationale (ISS).

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SpaceX Launches NASA's Crew-10 Mission To ISS

✇Slashdot
Par : BeauHD
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched a four-member crew to the International Space Station on Friday night, paving the way for NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams to return to Earth after being there for nine months due to issues with Boeing's Starliner capsule. Arrival is set for late Saturday night. The Associated Press reports: NASA wants overlap between the two crews so Wilmore and Williams can fill in the newcomers on happenings aboard the orbiting lab. That would put them on course for an undocking next week and a splashdown off the Florida coast, weather permitting. The duo will be escorted back by astronauts who flew up on a rescue mission on SpaceX last September alongside two empty seats reserved for Wilmore and Williams on the return leg. Reaching orbit from NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the newest crew includes NASA's Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers, both military pilots; and Japan's Takuya Onishi and Russia's Kirill Peskov, both former airline pilots. They will spend the next six months at the space station, considered the normal stint, after springing Wilmore and Williams free. "Spaceflight is tough, but humans are tougher," McClain said minutes into the flight. You can watch a recording of the launch here. Wilmore and Williams aren't stranded on the International Space Station, and they weren't abandoned, the astronauts reminded CNN in a rare space-to-earth interview last month. "That's been the rhetoric. That's been the narrative from day one: stranded, abandoned, stuck -- and I get it. We both get it," [NASA astronaut Butch] Wilmore said. "But that is, again, not what our human spaceflight program is about. We don't feel abandoned, we don't feel stuck, we don't feel stranded." Wilmore added a request: "If you'll help us change the rhetoric, help us change the narrative. Let's change it to 'prepared and committed.' That's what we prefer..."

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Axiom Space and Red Hat Will Bring Edge Computing to the International Space Station

✇Slashdot
Par : EditorDavid
Axiom Space and Red Hat will collaborate to launch Data Center Unit-1 (AxDCU-1) to the International Space Station this spring. It's a small data processing prototype (powered by lightweight, edge-optimized Red Hat Device Edge) that will demonstrate initial Orbital Data Center (ODC) capabilities. "It all sounds rather grand for something that resembles a glorified shoebox," reports the Register. Axiom Space said: "The prototype will test applications in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and machine learning (AI/ML), data fusion and space cybersecurity." Space is an ideal environment for edge devices. Connectivity to datacenters on Earth is severely constrained, so the more processing that can be done before data is transmitted to a terrestrial receiving station, the better. Tony James, chief architect, Science and Space at Red Hat, said: "Off-planet data processing is the next frontier, and edge computing is a crucial component. With Red Hat Device Edge and in collaboration with Axiom Space, Earth-based mission partners will have the capabilities necessary to make real-time decisions in space with greater reliability and consistency...." The Red Hat Device Edge software used by Axiom's device combines Red Hat Enterprise Linux, the Red Hat Ansible Platform, and MicroShift, a lightweight Kubernetes container orchestration service derived from Red Hat OpenShift. The plan is for Axiom Space to host hybrid cloud applications and cloud-native workloads on-orbit. Jason Aspiotis, global director of in-space data and security, Axiom Space, told The Register that the hardware itself is a commercial off-the-shelf unit designed for operation in harsh environments... "AxDCU-1 will have the ability to be controlled and utilized either via ground-to-space or space-to-space communications links. Our current plans are to maintain this device on the ISS. We plan to utilize this asset for at least two years." The article notes that HPE has also "sent up a succession of Spaceborne computers — commercial, off-the-shelf supercomputers — over the years to test storage, recovery, and operational potential on long-duration missions." (They apparently use Red Hat Enterprise Linux.) "At the other end of the scale, the European Space Agency has run Raspberry Pi computers on the ISS for years as part of the AstroPi educational outreach program." Axiom Space says their Orbital Data Center is deigned to "reduce delays traditionally associated with orbital data processing and analysis." By utilizing Earth-independent cloud storage and edge processing infrastructure, Axiom Space ODCs will enable data to be processed closer to its source, spacecraft or satellites, bypassing the need for terrestrial-based data centers. This architecture alleviates reliance on costly, slow, intermittent or contested network connections, creating more secure and quicker decision-making in space. The goal is to allow Axiom Space and its partners to have access to real-time processing capabilities, laying the foundation for increased reliability and improved space cybersecurity with extensive applications. Use cases for ODCs include but are not limited to supporting Earth observation satellites with in-space and lower latency data storage and processing, AI/ML training on-orbit, multi-factor authentication and cyber intrusion detection and response, supervised autonomy, in-situ space weather analytics and off-planet backup & disaster recovery for critical infrastructure on Earth.

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Zeiss Otus ML mirrorless lenses for Z/E/RF mount officially announced

✇Photo Rumors
Par : PR admin


The previously rumored Zeiss Otus ML mirrorless lenses for Z/E/RF mount are now officially announced:

"The ZEISS Otus ML lenses are crafted for photographers who live to tell stories. The legendary ZEISS quality is now being made available for mirrorless cameras to meet the demands of today’s photographers

ZEISS Otus ML Lenses• Optical excellence for the finest details• The distinctive ZEISS Look with the iconic 3D Pop• Exceptional depth of field and a harmonious bokeh• Ultimate control through precise mechanics• Highest craftsmanship for an unparalleled feel

ZEISS Otus ML 1.4/50 -  The Otus ML 1.4/50 is indispensable in every photographer’s toolbox. The smooth manual focus gives you complete control, allowing you to craft images with unparalleled depth and emotion. Whether you’re capturing portraits, streetscenes, or landscapes. This lens is your perfect partner for bringing your creative vision to life.

ZEISS Otus ML 1.4/85 - Portray your story. Designed for the art of portrait photography, with the Otus ML 1.4/85, you can isolate yoursubject beautifully, capturing the depth and detail that bring characters to life. This lens allows you to highlight powerful expressions, subtle emotions, and the finest details, portraying your subjects exactly as you see and feel them. Portray your story."

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Elon Musk Urges Deorbiting the International Space Station 'As Soon as Possible'

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Par : EditorDavid
An anonymous reader shared this report from ABC News: Elon Musk called this week for the deorbiting of the International Space Station (ISS) "as soon as possible." "It is time to begin preparations for deorbiting the [ISS]," Musk wrote in a post on X on Thursday. "It has served its purpose. There is very little incremental utility. Let's go to Mars." In a follow-up post, Musk said he was planning to recommend to President Donald Trump that the station be brought down "as soon as possible" and that the 2030 timeline for deorbiting be moved up to two years from now. Jordan Bimm, space historian and professor of science communication at the University of Chicago, told ABC News what he thinks was one of the most important findings to come out of ISS research: "that microgravity affects the body in lots of deleterious ways." "That leads to your bone loss, muscle loss, changes in the fluid inside our bodies that are normally being pulled down by Earth's gravity, changes to the eye and vision loss and things like that. We have gotten good data on how that progresses over time, and importantly, we have developed countermeasures for these things as well, including resistance training or running on a treadmill, things like that..."

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Zeiss: “The rumors? They might be true….”

✇Photo Rumors
Par : PR admin


Zeiss posted another teaser on social media for their upcoming Otus ML mirrorless lenses (B&H Photo listing):

"The rumors? They might be true...."

"The big reveal is almost here! We’ve seen the anticipation, the theories, and the excitement—and we can hardly wait ourselves. Just a little longer now… even if some of you might already have a hunch."

👀 Have you noticed something different in our recent posts? Any guesses? 🤔 We’ve got big news coming your way—mark your calendars for February 25! 📅 #ZEISSCameraLenses pic.twitter.com/1ZvCbCyN2C

— ZEISS Camera Lenses (@ZEISSLenses) February 17, 2025

Every story is shaped by the person behind the camera. Some are quiet, some remain hidden—until the right storyteller brings them into focus. We can’t wait to show you these stories—and how they were captured. Watch this space on February 25. #ZEISSCameraLenses
📸 Sinjun Strom pic.twitter.com/FxArv5rfsq

— ZEISS Camera Lenses (@ZEISSLenses) February 19, 2025

Zeiss posted sample photos taken with a new mystery lens

The first two Zeiss Otus ML mirrorless lenses for Z/E/RF mount leaked online

Via SonyAddict

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Another leaked picture of the Zeiss Otus ML 50mm f/1.4 lens for Z/E/RF mount *UPDATED*

✇Photo Rumors
Par : PR admin

Here is another leaked picture of the upcoming Zeiss Otus ML 50mm f/1.4 lens for Z/E/RF mount (£2,100):



For comparison, here is the old Zeiss Otus 55mm f/1.4 DSLR lens (the mirrorless version is 50mm):




See the currently available Zeiss lenses

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Update - the top screenshot was taken from this video:

Every story is shaped by the person behind the camera. Some are quiet, some remain hidden—until the right storyteller brings them into focus. We can’t wait to show you these stories—and how they were captured. Watch this space on February 25. #ZEISSCameraLenses
📸 Sinjun Strom pic.twitter.com/FxArv5rfsq

— ZEISS Camera Lenses (@ZEISSLenses) February 19, 2025

Zeiss OTUS ML 50mm F1.4 and ZEISS OTUS ML 85mm F1.4 Coming February 25th

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The first two Zeiss Otus ML mirrorless lenses for Z/E/RF mount leaked online

✇Photo Rumors
Par : PR admin



The rumors were true - Zeiss will announce mirrorless versions of their Otus lenses for Nikon Z, Sony E, and Canon RF mount. The first two lenses have already leaked online:

  • Zeiss Otus ML 50mm f/1.4 for Z/E/RF mount (£2,100)
  • Zeiss Otus ML 85mm f/1.4 for Z/E/RF mount (£2,350)


Zeiss originally had four Otus lenses:

I seriously doubt Zeiss will introduce any new version besides the four listed above. As I already wrote in my previous blog post, Zeiss is looking for a quick and easy revenue stream without spending money on research and development - just like OM System: re-house, promote with influencers, and sell at ridiculous prices.


See all currently available Zeiss lenses.

Also: join the Zeiss Facebook Group.

Previous coverage of the Zeiss Otus ML  mirrorless lenses:

Zeiss posted sample photos taken with a new mystery lens

Zeiss to announce new lens(es) on February 25th (new mirrorless versions of the Otus line?)

After 6 years, Zeiss is teasing a new photography lens

First pictures of the upcoming Zeiss (Otus?) mirrorless lens(es)

Zeiss has no plans to make mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z-mount

Zeiss OTUS ML 50mm F1.4 and ZEISS OTUS ML 85mm F1.4 Coming February 25th

Source: theclassiccamera camerainsider via nikonrumors

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