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Barrelhand’s Monolith Could Be the Most Advanced Space Watch Yet
technology6 days ago

Barrelhand’s Monolith Could Be the Most Advanced Space Watch Yet

Barrelhand unveils the Monolith, a space-ready watch built around an Aircore Chassis 3D-printed from Scalmalloy for extreme temperature and impact resistance, with a double-brass dial, bright Aerolight lume, C-plane sapphire crystal, an EVA-ready 8mm Airlock Crown, and a Memory Disc that stores 3GB of data. It uses a modified Sellita SW300-1b (M1 Engine) and a cordura-like strap designed for space suits, priced at $9,750. The watch has already flown in a 2024 lunar mission and last year on a Blue Origin flight; NASA currently certifies EVA watches via Omega, but Barrelhand claims the Monolith meets ISO aerospace standards and NASA guidance and could become a second NASA-grade option if tested. Availability is via Barrelhand’s site.

Skyscraper-Sized Asteroid 2022 FA22 to Pass Near Earth on September 18, 2025
science8 months ago

Skyscraper-Sized Asteroid 2022 FA22 to Pass Near Earth on September 18, 2025

An asteroid named 2025 FA22, measuring between 130 and 290 meters, will safely pass Earth on September 18, 2025, at a distance just over twice the Moon's distance. Although initially considered a potential impact threat for 2089, further observations ruled out any danger. The event provides an opportunity for astronomers to study the asteroid's characteristics and test observation networks, with a livestream available for viewing.