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From Moon Landers to Formula 2: Exciting Updates in Sports, Space, and Banking World

Acquisitions - Banking - East Africa - Food Delivery Apps - Formula 2 - Lunar Lander - Resilience - Space Exploration - Tree Planting

Exciting news in Formula 2, lunar landers, and banking in Africa and Europe! 🌕🏎️💰

Rafael Villagómez is making waves in the sports world by stepping up to Formula 2 for the 2024 season with Van Amersfoort Racing. On the other side of the spectrum, Astrobotic's Peregrine lunar lander faced a challenging post-launch malfunction, setting a precedent for future moon missions. In a forest far, far away, the 325th Civil Engineer Squadron is sprucing up Tyndall's forests with an ambitious tree-planting program.

Despite facing setbacks, Astrobotic's Peregrine moon lander burned up in Earth's atmosphere after a failed mission, showcasing the resilience of space technology. In a surprising turn of events, Standard Bank Group is considering acquisitions to bolster its presence in East Africa, highlighting the region's growing importance in the banking sector. Meanwhile, Europe's food delivery apps are turning the tables with positive adjusted EBITDA expected in 2023, marking a major milestone in the industry.

Did you know that Astrobotic's Peregrine spacecraft launched for a lunar landing last week, emphasizing the challenges and advancements in space exploration? Additionally, Standard Bank's potential acquisition in East Africa could have significant implications for the banking landscape in the region, sparking interest and competition among financial institutions.

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Rafael Villagómez steps up to Formula 2 for 2024 season with Van ... (Formula 2)

Van Amersfoort Racing have announced that they are set to continue their partnership with Rafael Villagómez, as he makes the step up to FIA Formula 2 for ...

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Peregrine, a Private U.S. Moon Lander, Burns Up in Earth's ... (Scientific American)

Astrobotic's Peregrine lunar lander, which endured a crippling postlaunch malfunction for longer than expected, could set a precedent for a coming wave of ...

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Sprucing up Tyndall's forests (Tyndall Air Force Base)

The 325th Civil Engineer Squadron's environmental flight forestry program is expected to achieve a significant milestone this year of planting approximately ...

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Image courtesy of "The New York Times"

Astrobotic's Peregrine Moon Lander Burns Up in Earth's Atmosphere (The New York Times)

The Astrobotic Peregrine spacecraft launched last week for a lunar landing, but a propulsion malfunction left it unable to complete its mission.

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As crippled Peregrine moon lander burns up in Earth's atmosphere ... (Space.com)

Despite the conclusion of the Peregrine lunar lander mission, Astrobotic is proud of how its spacecraft performed and is looking forward to its next flight.

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Pittsburgh-based Astrobotic's lunar lander burns up after failed mission (CBS News)

(CNN/KDKA) -- After soaring hundreds of thousands of miles through space and battling a propellant issue that dashed its plans, Pittsburgh-based ...

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Ethnic killings in one Sudan city left up to 15000 dead - UN report (Reuters)

Between 10000 and 15000 people were killed in one city in Sudan's West Darfur region last year in ethnic violence by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces ...

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Standard Bank may do deal to bulk up in east Africa (News24)

Standard Bank Group would consider doing an acquisition as it seeks to gain a greater foothold in east Africa, a region that's been aided by increased ties ...

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Europe's food delivery apps are beginning to serve up a profit (Financial Times)

For the first time, all three of the European delivery companies are expected to report positive adjusted ebitda in 2023. This metric strips out the impact of ...

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