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Fridaygram: Street View in the sky, robot carp, restored shuttlecraft

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Google's recent initiatives include launching Street View images from the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, marking the first Street View collection in the Arab World and the first to feature a skyscraper, with breathtaking views offered from the 163rd and 73rd floors. In other technological advancements, scientists in Singapore have developed the world's first robot carp, an autonomous underwater vehicle inspired by the movements of real carp, designed to explore tight underwater spaces. Additionally, Star Trek fans are restoring the Galileo Shuttlecraft, a prop from the original series, to its former glory for fans to enjoy, demonstrating the enduring appeal of the series. Meanwhile, in the realm of space exploration, Voyager 1 remains within the solar system but has entered a new, previously unknown area.