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NASA is delaying the arrival of a Cygnus spacecraft at the International Space Station to investigate a thruster problem with the cargo vehicle.| SpaceNews
The Footprint Nebula (Minkowski’s Footprint) is a bipolar protoplanetary nebula located approximately 8,000 light-years away in the northern constellation of Cygnus. It has an apparent magnitude of 11.7 and an apparent size of 8 by 16 arcseconds. It is catalogued as Minkowski 92 (M1-92). The protoplanetary nebula has a prominent pair of onion-shaped lobes extending… Read More »Footprint Nebula (M1-92)| Constellation Guide
The Fetus Nebula is a planetary nebula located approximately 2,800 light-years away in the constellation Cygnus. With an apparent magnitude of 12.0 and an apparent size of 1.4 by 1.1 arcminutes, it can be spotted in small telescopes. The nebula is listed as NGC 7008 in the New General Catalogue. The Fetus Nebula has a… Read More »Fetus Nebula (NGC 7008)| Constellation Guide
The Methuselah Nebula (MWP 1) is a large, very old bipolar planetary nebula located approximately 4,500 light-years away in the northern constellation Cygnus (the Swan). With a diameter of 15 light-years, it is one of the largest planetary nebulae known. Planetary nebulae are a very brief final phase in the lives of Sun-like stars. These… Read More »Methuselah Nebula (MWP 1)| Constellation Guide
The Cheeseburger Nebula is a planetary nebula located approximately 6,000 light-years away in the northern constellation of Cygnus. It has an apparent size of 0.590 by 0.378 arcminutes and an apparent magnitude of 15.33. It has the designation NGC 7026 in the New General Catalogue. NGC 7026 formed when an evolved star reached the late… Read More »Cheeseburger Nebula (NGC 7026)| Constellation Guide
NASA is delaying the arrival of a Cygnus spacecraft at the International Space Station to investigate a thruster problem with the cargo vehicle.| SpaceNews
SpaceX launches Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus freighter to ISS| Behind The Black - Robert Zimmerman
Another record beating month in the bag. In August, our Azure hosted Cloud Address Verification and Enhancement engine, SwiftCore PAF, handled a jaw dropping 112 million data records. That brings us to a staggering 1,022,480,841 records processed over the last 12 months. Let that sink in: over a billion addresses verified, validated and enhanced without even breaking into full gear. Why This Matters and Why You Should Care Accuracy is not a nice to have. It is the difference between reaching ...| The Software Bureau
When it comes to customer data, accuracy isn’t a “nice to have” — it’s the difference between reaching your audience and wasting money. Out-of-date or inaccurate contact data drives up costs, damages customer relationships, and makes your organisation look sloppy. Let’s put it into perspective: last month alone, Royal Mail made 57,442 changes to the [...] The post Why Keeping Contact Data Up to Date Is Business-Critical appeared first on The Software Bureau.| The Software Bureau
When it comes to data cleansing, volume matters. But so does variety, speed, security, and, above all, accuracy. At The Software Bureau, we manage a portfolio of suppression and home mover data so vast that it clocks in at around 500 million records—and growing. Every single one of these records comes from a trusted, vetted [...] The post Handling Half a Billion Records: The Power Behind Our Data Cleansing Engine appeared first on The Software Bureau.| The Software Bureau
Royal Mail Marketreach’s Totally Mailed It campaign is back—and it’s bigger than ever. This time, they’ve brought marketing heavyweight Mark Ritson on board to champion direct mail’s proven role in high-performing, multichannel campaigns. Ritson joins a powerful line-up of industry advocates including Rory Sutherland (Ogilvy), Nathan Ansell (Waitrose), and Andrew Tindall (System1), all making the case for mail as a modern, measurable, and meaningful channel. The campaign itself is r...| The Software Bureau
The UK’s advertising and marketing industry has just delivered a resounding message of economic strength. According to Advertising Pays 2025, a landmark report from think tank Credos, British businesses invested a record £66.6 billion into the sector in 2024. A Critical Economic Contributor The sector contributed £109 billion in gross added value (GVA), representing 4% of the entire UK economy. It supported over 1.7 million jobs and reached into nearly two-thirds of all UK businesses. In ...| The Software Bureau
At The Software Bureau, we welcome the Market Research Society’s Campaign for Better Data. While it may sit adjacent to our core area of data processing, we believe the campaign’s central theme — building trust and credibility in data — is critical across every part of the marketing and insight ecosystem. With the UK Government positioning the nation as a leader in AI, the spotlight is rightly falling on the quality of the data feeding these tools. As recent studies have shown, there...| The Software Bureau
The Shift from Moving to Improving New research reveals that the traditional pattern of moving up – or down – the property ladder is being replaced by a trend for staying put and adapting the current home to suit evolving needs. According to The Way We Live Now 2025 report from B&Q, flexible working and multigenerational living are driving a major rise in DIY. Nearly two-thirds of families have remodelled their homes to accommodate changing needs, and many now see their current property a...| The Software Bureau
Once a Silicon Valley darling, DNA testing company 23andMe has now gone into administration—leaving behind not just a troubled balance sheet, but a trove of highly sensitive personal data. Millions of customers entrusted the firm with their genetic information, family histories, and health predispositions. Now, the burning question: what happens to that data? The debate has ignited fears over data ownership, consent, and corporate accountability. In the UK, administrators are bound by GDPR,...| The Software Bureau
Direct mail continues to be one of the most effective marketing channels, with the latest JICMail data revealing that 77% of mail was read or looked at in Q4 2024—an all-time high since tracking began. At a time when digital channels are becoming more saturated and ad fraud is on the rise, mail has proven its ability to cut through the noise and drive meaningful consumer action. Unmatched Engagement and Response Rates JICMail’s data highlights the growing impact of mail across various ind...| The Software Bureau
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries, concerns are growing that charities are being left behind in the race to harness its potential. To address this, a new AI ‘Charity Task Force’ has been launched, aiming to champion the responsible, inclusive, and collaborative use of AI within the sector. A Collective Voice for AI in the Charity Sector The task force is set to tackle several key priorities: Acting as a unified voice advocating for AI adoption in the charity secto...| The Software Bureau
When we talk about data hygiene, many think of marketing—clean contact lists, accurate segmentation, and reduced direct mail returns or email bounce rates. But poor data hygiene isn’t just a marketing headache. An article by Cybersecurity expert, Josh Nadeau, published this week, reminds us that it’s actually a company-wide risk that impacts security, compliance, and decision-making. Understanding Data Hygiene Data hygiene, or data cleanliness, is about ensuring that all organisational ...| The Software Bureau
The UK government has unveiled an ambitious plan to harness artificial intelligence (AI) as a catalyst for national renewal, aiming to revolutionise public services and boost economic growth. However, a critical component of the success of this initiative will be the emphasis placed on data quality and hygiene, which serve as the foundation for effective AI implementation. The Importance of Data Quality and Hygiene in AI High-quality, well-maintained data is essential for training AI models t...| The Software Bureau
