Russian cosmonauts Oleg Novitsky and Petr Dubrovnik flew into open space from the International Space Station (ISS). The launch is broadcast on the Roscosmos site.
The spacewalk is carried out as part of the integration of the new Science multipurpose laboratory module. Astronauts need to connect it to the power supply.
Search module exit hatch. At 5:41 p.m. Moscow time, Dubrovnik opened. From the crew's negotiations with Earth, it became known that when removing the connector covers from the power cables on the 'Science' one cover flew off, but Dubrovnik was able to grab it and put it in a trash bag.
Dubrovnik also called the transition to the new module a historic moment. In total, cosmonauts will spend about seven & nbsp; hours and five & nbsp; minutes in an open space. & Nbsp;
Reminder, the Science module; launched towards the ISS from the Baikonur Cosmodrome on the Proton-M July 21 rocket. On July 29, she successfully moored at the ISS. The module started to be built in 1997 and was due to launch in 2007, but it was not done at the agreed time. & Nbsp;
Previously, it was reported that Russian cosmonauts launched the first experiments in the multipurpose laboratory module.
On September 2, Polish President Andrzej Duda established a state of emergency on the border with Belarus due to the situation of illegal migrants. It will operate in two border regions and will last 30 days. In the territory of the special regime, mass gatherings are prohibited, the right to carry weapons and the right to photograph certain objects are restricted. According to the Polish Ministry of Internal Affairs, since the beginning of August Polish border guards have recorded more than 3,000 attempts to enter the country illegally; at the same time, they were 120 for the whole of 2020. On Monday, August 30, the Polish Ministry of Defense announced the start of the construction of a barbed wire fence 2.5 meters high on the Polish-Belarusian border. ;
Women in Kabul organized a rally to demand equal rights with men. This was reported by the local newspaper Hasht e Subh Daily.
According to the newspaper, protesters are holding posters with appropriate slogans. The number of participants in the action is not given.
The Khaama press added that the activists called on the Taliban leaders * to inscribe the right of women to participate in life Afghanistan policy in the new constitution.
Former Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said women in the new government could work in ministries, police or courts, but only as assistants . In addition, according to Mujahid, Afghan women will have access to higher education.
* A terrorist organization banned in the Russian Federation
The Moscow design office presented a working prototype of virtual reality glasses called Rebel. They are intended to be used to train equipment control skills, first of all, on aviation simulators, as well as training for actions in combat conditions. This is a fully Russian development. & Nbsp;
The 'Rebel' virtual reality headset developed in Russia may become in demand among the military. It is no coincidence that it was first shown at the Army Forum in a dark green color scheme. Granted, this gadget could face the fate of another VR headset, Svarog, whose testing began in 2016. Next, the developer, the National Robotics Research Institute of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, said the new device would allow the UAV operator to not only see the battlefield from the device's cameras, but also control it with a simple turn head and direction of gaze. Recently, however, nothing has been reported on this development.
Rebel prototype attached to the back of the head with a special strap. The glasses have two LCD screens inside with a resolution of 4860 by 2520 and the ability to see at 140 degrees. Our own patented short throw lenses were created for optics. It has additional sensors to follow the direction of the gaze with automatic adjustment of the lens according to the interpupillary distance. It is worth noting that the headset is compatible with Russian and foreign operating systems & mdash; Astra Linux and Windows. & Nbsp;
The shallow depth of the front of the case is particularly interesting from a technical point of view. The final version should only be 30 millimeters deep. The Oculus Quest 2 (one of the most popular headsets today) has a depth of around 70 millimeters. The smaller the glasses, the less pressure on the bridge of the nose and other parts of the face, and the more comfortable active actions such as head turns.
Rebel & mdash; this is a completely russian development, including hardware, software and a laser positioning system. Certainly, the manufacture of some electronic components was commissioned from abroad, but for advanced devices, even for military purposes, this is a normal process, as it is impossible to do so. To establish a complete production cycle in the territory of a country. But the whole process from design to assembly was carried out by national engineers.
The primary consumers of the novelty can be both military and government customers. The company agrees that the military are very likely to become customers of novelty, as well as representatives of large companies. The price for the instance has yet to be announced. & Nbsp;
In 2017, it was reported that the virtual reality and augmented reality platform is expected to be implemented in combat training centers and technical training aid packages for military units. . This meant the development of new simulators and the modernization of existing simulators, connection to the control systems of combat training centers, laser systems to simulate fire and destruction. It is assumed that the introduction of modern technologies in combat training will lead to a reduction in the time required to train the military to perform the planned tasks through the use of modern training methods, and a reduction in the cost of combat training by saving fuel and lubricants and ammunition.
This technology is very promising and is of interest to the main computer manufacturers. Apple is known to be brewing its own VR headset with features that no other virtual or augmented reality device on the market yet has. The company plans to equip the glasses with two 8K screens and around ten cameras. It will probably work for the military as well.
Any Texas resident who prosecutes anti-abortion violators will receive $ 10,000 each. And these rules virtually completely ban abortion in the state. Even rape victims can no longer terminate a pregnancy. Considering that the United States has followed the path of liberalizing abortion laws in recent years, a scandal has erupted in the country. So strong that even the Afghan theme has faded into the shadows. & Nbsp;
'Heartbeat Act'
In May, a new abortion law came into effect in Texas, the second most populous state in the United States. Now in the state it is impossible to abort as soon as the fetus has a heartbeat. It is usually recorded in early pregnancy & ndash; in the sixth week. According to various liberal American organizations that defend women's right to abortion, 85-90% of all abortions are performed just after the sixth week. Many women in the sixth week and do not even suspect they are pregnant, according to many feminist movements in the United States, which like one rose against the new law.
Supporters of the law say that as soon as a fetus has a heartbeat, it can be assumed that it is already a real child. Therefore, abortion & ndash; the most real murder. “Every child who has been diagnosed with a heartbeat is now legally protected from murder,” tweeted & nbsp; a well-known American anti-abortion & nbsp; Lila Rose . & nbsp;
Abnormalities in the development of the fetus, which can lead to serious illness, or even cases where conception was due to rape or incest, are no longer considered a good reason for abortion. Heartbeat Act (this is the name given to the new law) allows abortion in only one case & ndash; whether the pregnancy could lead to the death of the mother or serious complications to her health.
However, the main strength of the law & ndash; many possibilities to prosecute offenders. Anyone in Texas can sue the people who encourage illegal abortion – the women who decided on the procedure, the doctors and clinics, and even the cab drivers who drove a pregnant woman to the hospital. clinical. Vigilant citizens are entitled to no more and no less than $ 10,000. This amount will be collected from Heartbeat Act violators. & Nbsp;
Approved by the Supreme Court
Attitude towards abortion & ndash; one of the painful subjects for American society. Abortion opponents, mostly conservative Republicans, insist that termination of pregnancy – it's murder. Liberal and feminist supporters insist on a woman's right to decide what to do with her body.
In 1973, the United States Supreme Court ruled in the landmark Roe v. Wade. Then it was decided that women have the right to terminate the pregnancy as they wish, as long as the fetus cannot exist outside the mother's body. This is about 22-24 weeks gestation. In the United States, Supreme Court decisions are constitutional laws and in fact cannot be reviewed. Roe v. Wade was a big win for abortion advocates.
Republicans have tried to impose restrictions on abortion in the states they control, but each time these laws have been blocked in the courts by liberal organizations. Two months after the Heartbeat Act came into force, a complaint was also filed against him, which reached the Supreme Court. And on September 2, for the first time in a long time, the Supreme Court sided with those against abortion. & Nbsp;
The denial of the claim by abortion supporters is 'procedural', writes a lawyer living in the US & nbsp; Igor Slabykh … The Supreme Court referred to the fact that human rights defenders have filed a complaint against the state authorities, while according to the text of the law, ordinary citizens will monitor its observance (those who are promises $ 10,000 for reporting violations).
The Supreme Court's decision caused a scandal. It should be noted that the composition of the tribunal traditionally includes 9 people who hold this position for life. Judges are appointed by the White House, so judges often have a strong political stance – they are either Conservative or Liberal supporters, depending on which administration appointed them. There are now 6 Conservatives and 3 Liberals on the Supreme Court. From a liberal perspective, there is a conspiracy by the conservative part of the Supreme Court against the US constitution.
Interestingly, the decision was taken by five votes to four. The three liberals were joined by the conservative judge John Roberts … He and two of his colleagues, Justices Breuer and Kagan, expressed their dissenting opinion that the approach of the law, which transfers the function of prosecuting the perpetrators of the State to citizens, is “new and unprecedented”. Therefore, it is better to preserve the status quo and block the law, so that if it violates the rights of people, it will not allow it.
More & nbsp; judge Sonia Sotomayor & nbsp; and pointed out to all that the law is clearly not in line with the Constitution and accused the colleagues who were suspended with the suspension because they & # 39; & # 39; ve been suspended. were hiding their heads in the 'sand'. She, like other opponents of the Heartbeat Act, believes abortion opponents will now use the Texas precedent to restrict abortion across the country.
Opponents of abortion in the United States, meanwhile, are celebrating their victory. However, it is still too early to celebrate, says & nbsp; partner of the law firm FBK-Pravo, the Americanist Alexander Ermolenko : “ Abortions & ndash; this is one of the hot topics in America. There are a lot of organizations that are against them, a lot of organizations that are for, a lot of all kinds of lobbying structures. The country continues to debate the legality of abortion, and this question comes up with every election. Therefore, the Supreme Court ruling on the Heartbeat Act – this is only a local victory for abortion opponents, but the fight itself will clearly continue. ' & # 39; & nbsp;
Indeed, & nbsp; US President Joe Biden & nbsp; has already announced that it will uphold women's right to abortion. He called it the Heartbeat Act. “ flagrant violation of constitutional rights. & # 39; & # 39;
Hanwha Systems has developed a battlefield visualization system. With the help of artificial intelligence, data from optical sights of various types of weapons, reconnaissance systems and military communications will be combined into a single network. All information will be transmitted to secure smartphones with special applications that will be included in the military personnel kit. This will allow in real time to exchange information on the situation on the battlefield with comrades, with commanders of different levels and command posts, which will increase the efficiency in the conduct of hostilities. The pilot version of the system should appear in 2024.
In the new system, all information from optical sights of various types of weapons will be processed, viewed and then transmitted to command posts, as well as to the screens of combatants' cell phones. These data are needed by intelligence units operating remotely from main forces and special forces conducting search and counterterrorism operations.
According to experts from the Defense Procurement Administration of South Korea (DAPA), which is the client of the system, it will improve the combat capability of soldiers at the command level and increase their chances of survival during hostilities. & nbsp;
The developers have repeatedly considered the possibility of connecting the weapon to a smartphone. The military of other countries use different systems based on smartphones and other gadgets to exchange information during hostilities. & Nbsp;
Last year the Russian Army started receiving smartwatches that help the guard soldier. 'Sagittarius-Sentinel' Complex consists of a mini case with a built-in monitor and several wristwatches. On the watch you can take an order from the commander. The smart gadget provides stable communication at a distance of up to 50 kilometers and is able to operate in abnormally high and low temperatures. The gadget works through the Russian GLONASS satellite system and can track a fighter's location, send an emergency signal when a soldier is attacked. Moreover, this signal cannot be listened to or drowned out even with the help of modern electronic warfare.
American soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan had virtual assistants, with the help of which they were able to contact an advisory group and clarify options for carrying out a combat mission.
The United States has also considered the possibility of using smart glasses. For example, receive commands and navigate the field with the analogue of the Google Glass glasses. The military prototype is called the ULTRA-Vis and only covers one eye. On its screen it displays a variety of information, pointers and even the location of the enemy. The development of such a gadget is carried out by Applied Research Associates, BAE Systems and DARPA.
The Pentagon is also considering options to create a fundamentally new device that will show the battlefield in three-dimensional form. A prototype of such a gadget already exists: this is the Urban Photonic Sandtable Display, which is developed by Zebra Imaging.
Israeli military personnel use smartwatches that allow them to see the location of other fighters with the same devices. Israeli company Sensight has created an electronic sight for civilian long-barreled small arms that can be connected to a computer or smartphone via Wi-Fi.
Russia, Uzbekistan and China lead the International Army Games-2021, according to the RF Ministry of Defense.
According to the Chief Judge of Army-2021 Major General Alexander Peryazev, according to the results of 30 of the completed competitions, the team of the Russian Armed Forces takes 15 first, eight second and three third places. The Uzbekistan team has four firsts, seven second and two first places, while the Chinese team has & ndash; two first, nine second and four third.
Peryazev said that during the competition of repair platoons “ Master gunsmith & # 39; & # 39; in Iran, the first place was taken by the Iranian team. The second and third places are occupied by Uzbekistan and Russia, respectively.
“ Emergency zone & # 39; & # 39 ;; in Vietnam the Russian team won. Teams from Vietnam and Belarus became second and third respectively.
In the competition “ Excellence in Military Intelligence & # 39; & # 39; The Russians have also become winners. China and Uzbekistan share second place, and the Belarusian team took third place.
ARMI-2021 is taking place from August 22 to September 4 simultaneously at 23 training grounds and in the waters of the Caspian, Arab and Japanese seas. The competitions are accepted by 11 countries: Algeria, Armenia, Belarus, Vietnam, Iran, Qatar, Kazakhstan, China, Serbia, Uzbekistan and Russia. In total, more than five thousand soldiers from 277 teams from 42 countries are participating in the Games.
Previously, it was reported that over 20 world records were set at ARMI-2021.
< p> The country needs projects that can make people interested in the space theme, says pilot-cosmonaut, Hero of Russia Roman Romanenko. & nbsp;
Educational projects “ Cosmic universal education '' started in the Russian Federation. and the Chief Space Officer initiated by the Arcturus Space Technology Center Federal Research Institute “ Spetsvuzavtomatika ''. The projects were presented to the VI EEF.
“ It would be great to go back to the days when every kid dreamed of being an astronaut, and & nbsp; adults followed closely the news of events in space, & # 39; Roman Romanenko shared.
He noted that 'Cosmic Universal Education' is an opportunity for everyone, regardless of age, to 'pull up' ' your knowledge on the subject of space. 'Chef Space Officer' educational course addressed to a smaller group of listeners. This is an additional professional training program for specialists in the field of digitization and technology.
“ Our country now needs projects that can restore the interest of citizens in the space theme, immerse participants in research. After all, the space technology industry & ndash; the most progressive, at the forefront of all other spheres: electronics, industry, digital systems, “says Hero of Russia. & nbsp;
Each participant in “Cosmic Universal Education” will have to answer 10 questions of varying degrees of difficulty. After testing, participants will receive a certificate in PDF format, and those who excel will be entitled to bonuses, including free Chief Space Officer training. Its passage involves the issuance of an advanced training certificate of the established model.
Environmentalist and writer Anatoly Batashev shared his impressions of passing the interactive test: “ I tested my knowledge of space '' scored 18 out of 23 possible points. & # 39; & # 39;
He said the questions included knowledge in history, physics, chemistry, astronomy and other disciplines. “ It should be noted that you can take the test an unlimited number of times, but each time you get different questions by random selection. This helps to better cover the huge and fascinating theme of space, '' Batashev said.
On September 3, speaking at the New Knowledge Marathon, Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova noted that the health shield project is needed. She pointed out that now the government, together with the “ United Russia '' actively works & nbsp; on its content.
“ The project, which started right from our president's speech to the Federal Assembly, has already acquired a proper name & mdash; & bdquo; Sanitary Shield & ldquo ;. Today we believe this project is one of the most needed, as it is not the only pandemic we have to face in our life, '' & mdash; said the Deputy Prime Minister.
Tatiana Golikova said that this project was created in order to avoid socio-economic consequences.
In mid-August, parliamentarians from United Russia; and the government said it had developed guidelines for the Sanitary Shield program. Its implementation is part of the popular program of the party. As pointed out by the First Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council, Secretary of the General Council of United Russia Andrey Turchak , the project will be implemented on modern infrastructure.
On the need to create a 'shield' in the area of health security, President Vladimir Putin said during his address. According to him, in the event of an infection as dangerous as the coronavirus, Russia should be ready within four days to develop its own testing systems & nbsp; and as soon as possible to create an effective household vaccine, and then start mass production. There are also plans to create an information resource where citizens can get reliable information on the state of the environment and the epidemiological situation.
Fandomats, machines for collecting consumer packaging from the population for further processing, are widespread abroad, where the percentage of sorted recyclables is reintroduced into the production cycle of the economy is over 75%. . In Russia, this indicator barely reaches 10%.
Use of the fandomat is rewarded by issuing funds or points/discounts on goods and services of project partners.
The machines are capable of accepting the following types of packaging: PET bottles, aluminum cans and household chemical bottles. Recycled PET is made into polyester fibers, which are used to insulate clothing, sleeping bags, plush toys. Recycled plastics also produce materials such as organza, nylon, taffeta, which are actively used in the modern textile industry. For example, it takes around 8 bottles to make a new T-shirt and around 15 bottles to make the stuffing for a winter jacket. Building materials, sports equipment and furniture are also made from recycled plastic. & Nbsp;
Separate collection in Russia
In Russia, the theme of separate collection is growing in popularity. Collection points for secondary raw materials are organized in almost all regions. However, the problem of the underutilization of existing processing companies remains. This is the task the fandomat faces, creating a constant flow of high quality recyclable materials. The project of creating a large network of such machines throughout the country is actively being developed by the Russian environmental operator.
At the same time, companies producing household equipment for automated curbside recycling are already actively developing in the market. In August 2021, the Ecoplatform company, which released the first Russian fandomat in 2019, announced the collection of the fifth million packaging units. These are 120 tonnes of plastic bottles and 23 tonnes of aluminum cans.
