As Focus on Space Grows, Stakeholders Seek Standardization
The ESA has begun a push for a standardized lunar time zone, after the idea was floated in the Netherlands in late 2022. The change would create a common lunar reference time for use between all space operators, moving away from the current system where each mission is governed by its parent country’s time zone. While similar issues were brought up in the establishment of the International Space Station, Moon missions will be using a common ‘LunaNet’ architecture for local communications and navigation services.
Fort WaynePD Air Support Unit to Survey Scene to Evaluate Appropriate Response
The Fort Wayne Police Department’s new Drone First Responder Program (DRF) will create a hybrid response for 911 calls within the area. Under the program, the FWPD Air Support Unit will work closely with the 911 dispatch center, responding to calls with an immediate drone sortie to survey and evaluate the area. The move will allow dispatchers to quickly ascertain the level of response appropriate to the issue.
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