Jenam 2011The European rover Rosalind Franklin will have a 2-meter drill to probe the Martian surface.Credit: ESA/ATG medialab The European Rosalind Franklin Mars rover, part of the beleaguered €1.3 billion (US$1.3 billion) ExoMars program, is now set to launch in 2028, having secured a $360 million investment. euros from European countries. …
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Katherine Johnson receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House on November 24, 2015. NASA, Bill Ingalls, via Flickr The critically acclaimed film hidden numbers (2016) have drawn public attention to important aspects of NASA’s history. Based on the book of …
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No other event impacted the markets this year like the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The Russian military launched a new offensive this week ahead of Ukraine’s liberation of previously occupied Kherson. As winter looks set to harden the battle lines, investors looking for a drone ETF should take a close …
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In July 2022, the first images from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) were released, causing a sensation. The infrared photos showed planets, stars and galaxies in unprecedented detail, going viral online and still making headlines around the world. With an interest in science and astronomy at its peak, we …
Read More »Research center to develop space food expertise
A new research centre, led by the University of Adelaide, will focus its international expertise on finding ways to provide the next generation of space explorers with nutritious food and the on-demand supply of materials and of drugs. Announced today, Friday 4 November, the Australian Research Council’s (ARC) Plants for …
Read More »Why Monuments and Symbols of Nazi Collaborators Are All Over America – ARTnews.com
Walk down Broadway in New York’s Financial District and you’ll see hundreds of black granite slabs honoring every ticker parade in the city’s history. There are named winners of the parade like beloved 20th century icons Amelia Earhart and Nelson Mandela, as well as more ignominious figures, in particular Marshal …
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By Grace Pham, NASA Johnson Space Center October 29, 2022 Drina Shah standing in front of the Goddard Space Flight Center. Credit: NASA Reach for the stars because you might just become one! Drina Shah is fascinated by space exploration and engineering. Engineering and space exploration are two things that …
Read More »Innoventures Education reaches the Guinness record for the largest space exploration lesson in the world
Supervised by NASA astronauts and top scientists, students aged 12 to 18 joined the class in multiple locations of Innoventures Education schools As part of the lesson, students designed a rover to help humans survive and thrive on Mars. Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Thousands of Dubai students from Innoventures Education …
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Read More »Astronaut who sent medal to Pope he was carrying in space dies at 93
James A. McDivitt piloted the Gemini capsule on the first spacewalk and later played a key role in the lunar landings. Shortly after a pioneering trip to space in 1965, astronaut James A. McDivitt sent Pope Paul VI a medal of St. Christopher which he took on Gemini 4. McDivitt …
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Outer space is a numbers game. A light year equals 5.879 trillion miles. The Milky Way alone is 100,000 light-years across. The diameter of the universe is 93 billion light years. So 93 billion times 5.879 trillion equals… a giant headache to even begin to fathom those distances. All of …
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Flavia Tata Nardini’s growing constellation of small satellites in low orbit in space is already having a significant impact on Earth. Nardini was born and educated in Italy, where she obtained a master’s degree in space engineering. She moved to the South Australian capital of Adelaide to become a leader …
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In January 2021, the space agency reported that there were nearly 22,000 alien objects orbiting Earth. About 4000 of that number are satellites, but the rest are just space junk. There are probably millions of small pieces of junk out there that also can’t be found. This is a problem …
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By Gary Martin, Carolina Sá, Raphael Roettgen and Camilo Andrés Reyes Group photos at Deimos Engenharia; photo courtesy of Gary Martin This summer has been amazing at Instituto Superior Técnico – Tagus Park in Oeiras, Portugal, especially for the energetic, driven and inspiring people who make up the Down 2 …
Read More »Why the space race is not the answer to the climate crisis
6 Reading minutes Some of the richest people on the planet have been heavily invested in space colonization. However, space travel can cause more harm than good in the long run. Some of the wealthiest people on the planet – including Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk and Richard Branson – have …
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I’ve always been a fan of disaster movies. I still remember what I call the golden age of disaster movies in the 1970s, the first that comes to mind being “Airport” from 1970. The soundtrack to that movie gives me shivers again today. In this film, a suicidal man boards …
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Future lunar explorers could not only bark at the moon, but also search for scientific answers. Dog-shaped robots could be used on future lunar missions, because humanity’s best friend is already an agile explorer. Jumping, digging and exploring high ground are all dogs look forward to Earth. Now, researchers hope …
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Microprocessor-controlled knees: ISRO has announced the development of new Microprocessor Controlled Knees or MPKs that will help amputees walk comfortably. The current range of these MPS is about 100 meters. This means that amputees can walk up to 100 meters down a hallway without any support. These MPKs offer extended …
Read More »Science promotion event aims to spark young students’ interest in space exploration
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Read More »Voyager Space Announces Ground Laboratory at George Washington Carver Science Park to be Located at Ohio State University
George Washington Carver Science Park Voyager Space Holdings PARIS, September 19, 2022 – Voyager Space (Voyager), today announced that it has selected a proposal from The Ohio State University, Ohio State, JobsOhio and One Columbus (“Team Ohio”) to locate the terrestrial analogue of the George Washington Carver Science Park (GWCSP) …
Read More »If Your Child Is Excited About The NASA Crash, Here Are 20 Space Exploration Toys They’ll Love – WWLP
What are the best space exploration toys? On September 26, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration launched the Double Asteroid Redirect Test spacecraft directly onto Dimorphos, an Earth-passing asteroid, to test its capabilities in the event of an imminent threat to the planet. It’s an exciting time for space fans …
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Earth Observant Inc., or EOI Space, a developer of low-flying intelligence satellites, will launch its first craft next year aboard a Space Exploration Technologies Corp rideshare rocket. (SpaceX). The 2023 mission aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket “will allow EOI to test and validate its technology, ensuring that the satellite’s configuration …
Read More »What is Changesite-(Y)? China Crystal Moon Mineral Explained
A vial of lunar dust, scraped from the lunar crust by a Chinese rover, contains a tiny crystal that could one day power a nuclear reactor. The mineral crystal was identified by scientists at the Uranium Geology Research Institute in Beijing and dubbed “Changesite-(Y)”, after Chang’e, the Chinese mythological moon …
Read More »NASA Artemis I lunar mission, why was the launch canceled twice in a row?
On Saturday, NASA halted its latest effort to launch the groundbreaking Artemis 1 moon rocket because it failed to stop a fuel leak detected during refueling. The spacecraft had been kept on the launch pad due to technical difficulties twice in the previous five days. AFP What is Artemis 1? …
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Read More »NASA JPL Launches First Female Leader – Outlook Pasadena
First published in the September 8 print issue of Pasadena Outlook. After its founding 86 years ago, the stars finally aligned at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory to welcome its first female leader, Director Laurie Leshin.As JPL’s tenth director, the appointment was also described as a homecoming for Leshin, who earned …
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Reusable rocket engines have become all the rage lately, even as NASA’s continually delayed Artemis I mission attempts to launch with non-reusable technology. Realistically, the only way to drastically reduce start-up costs is to reuse engines rather than building them from scratch every time. That’s why any space exploration fan …
Read More »Space enthusiasts on Artemis: ‘Ideal for humanity’
PORTAGE, Mich. (WOOD) — With the first launch of the Artemis missions scheduled for Saturday, many people in western Michigan are excited about the program that aims to eventually return astronauts to the moon. The inaugural mission is designed to circumnavigate the moon without a crew. Space enthusiasts like Dave …
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NASA’s Voyager 1 probe is finally finding meaning in interstellar space. After months of sending unwanted data about its health to flight controllers on Earth, the 45-year-old Voyager 1 is once again sending back clear telemetry data about its status beyond our solar system. NASA knew the problem lay somewhere …
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A team of planetary scientists, including Michael Line, an associate professor at Arizona State University, has detected carbon dioxide in the atmosphere of a gas giant exoplanet with the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). The discovery demonstrates JWST’s long-awaited capabilities to observe the atmospheres of planets outside our solar system, …
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NASA’s upcoming Artemis I launch is a historic moment in the making. The Kennedy Space Center is thrilled to be the launch site for such an incredible mission. Before liftoff, currently scheduled for Monday, August 29, 2022 at 8:33 a.m., the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex invites you to learn …
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Many children of several generations often dream of being astronauts. With space epics such as Star Wars, Star Trek, and guardians of the galaxy filling movie screens since the 1960s, it’s no wonder why. RELATED: From ‘Alien’ to ‘Sunshine’: 10 Terrifying But Terrific Space Horror MoviesMany find the science of …
Read More »Astronaut visits elementary school in Fort Lauderdale for ‘Space Day’ – WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL. (WSVN) – Engineers and an astronaut had the chance to educate Broward County students. It was “Space Day” at Rock Island Elementary School on Friday. The students discovered the final frontier thanks to Blue Origin employees and heard about a real astronaut. “We are so excited to …
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IIn his 1961 farewell address, Dwight D Eisenhower warned the nation against the “unwarranted influence” of the military-industrial complex. But a lesser-known part of the speech was directed at universities: “In the same way, the free university, historically at the source of free ideas and scientific discovery, has experienced a …
Read More »Redwire to Develop First Commercial Space Greenhouse to Improve Crop Science on Earth and Support Future Space Exploration Missions
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Redwire Corporation (NYSE:RDW), a leader in space infrastructure for the next-generation space economy, today announced that it will develop the only spaceflight-qualified plant growth platform , commercially owned and operated, capable of growing plants from seed to maturity in space. Redwire Greenhouse, slated for launch into space no …
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LARKSPUR, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 05: Amazon has announced plans to purchase iRobot, maker of the popular … [+] Roomba robot vacuum, for an estimated $1.7 billion. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) Getty Images It was recently announced that Amazon.com would acquire iRobot, the maker of the Roomba vacuum cleaner. There …
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The first orbital test flight of SpaceX’s Starship vehicle will not lift off in August. SpaceX is aiming for a six-month window that opens on September 1 for the highly anticipated mission, according to a radio spectrum license application (opens in a new tab) that the company has filed with …
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Launch of Starlink on August 9, 2022 Heads up! SpaceX begins its Starlink launches for the month with a batch of 53 satellites at 22:57 UTC (6:57 p.m. EDT) on August 9, 2022. Starlink Group 4-26 will ascend atop a Falcon 9 rocket. The time and the date are an …
Read More »Florida braces for crowds for launch of NASA’s Artemis 1 lunar mission
They arrive. Florida’s Space Coast tourism officials are expecting a massive influx of tourists for the upcoming Artemis 1 lunar mission, NASA’s first launch. Space Launch System rocket. The “Space Coast” is a term given to the area of Florida where the two Kennedy Space Center (KSC) and Cape Canaveral …
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Today, humanity has already learned a lot about the mystery of the universe. Successful space explorations have led to discoveries of the cosmos. In previous decades, mankind was able to send many spacecraft and satellites into space. Agencies such as NASA have successfully sent humans into orbit around the Earth, …
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SEOUL, Aug. 2 (Yonhap) — South Korea’s Science and ICT Minister Lee Jong-ho met with U.S. technology and space officials and discussed ways to strengthen cooperation and bilateral alliance in the field of advanced technologies, officials said on Tuesday. . Lee met with Alondra Nelson, acting director of the White …
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DUBAI, 31st July, 2022 (WAM) — The Future Museum has launched its first Future Heroes Summer Camp, full of fun, educational and highly entertaining programs for children focusing on science, technology and engineering, art and mathematics (STEAM). From August 2-19, 2022, Future Heroes Summer Camp offers a unique opportunity for …
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HUNTSVILLE, Alabama., July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — NASA Welcomes Joseph Pelfrey as Deputy Director of NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center – and shares his inspiring story: For Joseph Pelfreygrowing up in Cheraw, South Carolina, was idyllic. Most of his family lived in or near the town of less than 6,000 …
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WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), a member of the Senate Commerce Committee and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement regarding his negative vote on the CHIPS-Plus bill: “Our dependence on foreign-made semiconductors is a serious vulnerability. Currently, a huge amount of the most complex …
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NASA is finally close to the first flight of the Space Launch System, the rocket the agency says it needs to get humans back to the moon, but its development suggests NASA could better outsource launch operations to the private sector. (credit: NASA/Ben Smegelsky) by Roger HandbergMonday, July 25, 2022 …
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Perched in a Swiss experimental park is a space habitat inspired by SpaceX’s Starship. School-age students at the Institut auf dem Rosenberg, aged 6 to 18, worked for years on a prototype for future astronauts that would fit inside the hull of SpaceX’s mighty Starship rocket. The results, unveiled on …
Read More »Capito Announces Funding for NASA’s Spacecraft Research Center at WVU Through Congressional Directed Spending
WASHINGTON DC – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (RW.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that West Virginia University (WVU) will receive $800,000 from NASA for the creation of a space instrument development facility. This funding was made available through a Congressional Directed Spending (CDS) request made …
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July 20, 2022 — SpaceX rockets and spacecraft will soon come with a new label: Made by Mattel. The global toy company has entered into a multi-year deal with Elon Musk’s commercial spaceflight company to create and market toys inspired by SpaceX’s launch vehicles. The first products under the partnership …
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As with the Pathfinder games, developers Owlcat plan to document the creation of Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader with a series of dev diary videos on its YouTube channel. (opens in a new tab). The first of these features lead narrative designer Olga Kellner giving a first look at the space …
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Anand Mahindra reacted to the ongoing legal battle between Elon Musk and Twitter. Businessman Anand Mahindra has shared his views on the showdown between billionaire Elon Musk and Twitter Inc over a $44 billion acquisition deal. Mr Musk had announced he would buy the micro-blogging platform but the deal failed …
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[This piece has been published in Restoring America to highlight how a recent advancement in space exploration proves that America is still a great nation.] Not so long ago, some people on social media were calling America a “failed state”. Why? Too many Americans were contracting and dying from COVID-19, …
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The six-wheeled explorer has inspected part of the Red Planet to see if it’s flat enough for NASA’s next Mars lander. NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover is carrying out its science campaign, taking samples from the ancient Jezero Crater River delta, but it’s also been busy scouting. The rover is looking …
Read More »After Shaktimaan, the makers bring back Milind Soman’s Captain Vyom
India’s original space/sci-fi superhero, “Captain Vyom – The Sky Warrior”, returns after more than 20 years in a sleek and modern new avatar. Brewing Thoughts Private Limited (BTPL), which produces the “Shaktimaan” trilogy with Sony Pictures International Productions, has acquired the adaptation/remake rights to Cosmos Maya. BTPL’s licensed rights include …
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The late 90s saw India have its first date with space/sci-fi superhero, Captain Vyom – The Sky Warrior. Now, over twenty years later, the Indian space superhero is ready for a sleek and modern new avatar. For the uninitiated, filmmaker Ketan Mehta’s popular creation – which originally aired on Doordarshan …
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For all mankind covered roughly 30 years of alternate American history in its three seasons, in which the Soviets beat the Americans to the moon, the Americans doubled down on their space program, and the world kicks off the 90s with a race to Mars. And, of course, it is …
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Jing Haipeng (R, commander) and Chen Dong (L), during a farewell ceremony on China’s Shenzhou-11 mission, Oct. 17, 2016. /CFP Jing Haipeng (R, commander) and Chen Dong (L), during a farewell ceremony on China’s Shenzhou-11 mission, Oct. 17, 2016. /CFP Chinese astronaut Jing Haipeng held an online exchange with Chinese …
Read More »USC Students Participate in NASA SUITS Augmented Reality Challenge – USC Viterbi
Lead Developer Spencer Lin supervises a visitor to Space Center Houston as he tests the SENVA app. PHOTO/AEGIS TEAM. A virtual environment can be used to explore anything from a Costa Rican rainforest to a new school building project. Now a new NASA program hopes to apply augmented reality (AR) …
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Triple Ring Technologies and The Hines Family Foundation collaborate on Nanolab BioModule Press release from: Triple Ring Technologies Posted: Tuesday June 28th 2022 The Hines Family Foundation for Education, Innovation and Service (HFF) SILVA Nanolab YCC01 BioModule was successfully delivered to the International Space Station (ISS) via SpaceX Crew-4 on …
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OTTAWA, Ontario–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT) today announced that its subsidiary BWXT Medical Ltd. has signed a commercial agreement with Bayer AG (Bayer) to supply high purity actinium-225 (Ac-225). Today’s announcement follows the agreement the two companies reached in September 2021. Under the terms of the commercial agreement, Bayer …
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It’s a daunting task to imagine a more pivotal year for classic Hollywood genre films than 1982. Trek II: Wrath of Khan, “The Thing”, “ET the Extra-Terrestrial”, “The Dark Crystal”, “Tron”, “Conan the Barbarian”, and director Ridley Scott’s neo-noir gem, ” Blade Runner”. Warner Bros.’ ‘Blade Runner’ opened on June …
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Fortune Business Insights The companies covered in the small satellite market are Sierra Nevada Corporation (USA), ST Engineering (Singapore), Airbus SAS (Netherlands), Northrop Grumman Corporation (USA), Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) (USA), The Boeing Company (USA). ), Thales Group (France), Lockheed Martin Corporation (USA), L3Harris Technologies Inc. (USA) and Other …
Read More »Ad Minoliti transforms Tate St Ives into a colorful and experimental biosphere
Through October 30, 2022, the interactive exhibition sees Ad forgoing conventional approaches to gallery space. Rather than being limited to frames and canvases, the colorful artwork in this exhibition takes up entire walls and flows along the floor. Biosfera Plush / Biosphere Plush transforms Tats St Ives into a fantasy …
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A piece of space debris from a test of Russian anti-satellite weapons forced the International Space Station to maneuver to avoid orbital debris Thursday, June 16. Russia’s Roscosmos space agency used an uncrewed Progress 81 cargo ship docked to the International Space Station to move the laboratory into orbit away …
Read More »Watch NASA film celebrating black space explorers for Juneteenth
A new NASA documentary showcasing the accomplishments of many black astronauts will premiere Sunday, June 19, during June 19. The 50-minute documentary, titled “The Color of Space,” will be available from 12 p.m. EDT (1700 GMT). You can see it in the video above, or on NASA TV, the NASA …
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Startups to watch: Atomos Space wants nuclear reactors to be operational in space for orbital transport. The Denver-based startup, launched in 2017, navigates complicated US government regulations to test a low-power nuclear fission reactor called the neutrino space nuclear pathfinder in orbit, by Vice. The Neutrino mission is part of …
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Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex is the “spaceport of the future”, offering visitors the opportunity to experience “the interstellar journey of tomorrow”. Photos courtesy of Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex From artifacts and exhibits to modern spacecraft, the multi-level Gateway attraction offers a glimpse into the present and future …
Read More »The New Mexico Space History Museum offers a look back at space exploration
In the field of space exploration, scientists have seen major developments across the country. Like in New Mexico, where the impacts have changed lives. That’s what many visitors take away from the State Space History Museum in Alamogordo. From artifacts to modules, the installation focuses on three things: educating, preserving …
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“The Eagle has landed.” Astronaut Neil Armstrong transmitted this striking statement to Earth on July 20, 1969 from the surface of the Moon. President John F. Kennedy made the dramatic promise in 1961 to land a man on the moon before the end of this decade – and return him …
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bluShift Aerospace on February 4, 2021, launched the Stardust 1.0 rocket from Maine, their first launch as they seek to bring small satellite launches to Pine Tree State. Photo courtesy of bluShift Aerospace/Twitter BANGOR, Maine, June 7 (UPI) — Maine leaders and policymakers have long sought ways to keep more …
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What is most important movie in Marvel’s future? The studio’s slate includes major sequels for some of its biggest stars and properties, from Thor and Captain Marvel to Ant-Man and Black Panther. Beyond that, the Marvel Cinematic Universe is set to introduce fan favorites like Blade and the X-Men. And …
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When Vicky Lea started as Director of Aerospace and Aviation for the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation (EDC) over a decade ago, she was responsible for developing the city’s aerospace economy and, by extension, of the state. It seemed like a pretty easy gig. After all, the state was already …
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Business leaders hailed the “unprecedented” free trade agreement announced on Tuesday between the United Arab Emirates and Israel – the first time in history that Israel has done so with an Arab country. Israel and the United Arab Emirates announced the free trade deal, having formally established ties in 2020 …
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Standing before congregants on May 16, 1982, Jim Irwin shared what it was really like during the Apollo 15 mission to the Moon and was the first to drive the lunar rover to its surface. After his address, members of the cathedral debated the ethics of space travel in a …
Read More »Global space launch services industry expected to reach $29 billion by 2027 – ResearchAndMarkets.com
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The report “Global Space Launch Services Market (2022-2027) by Launch Platform, Vehicle Size, Orbit, Payload, Service, End User, Geography, Competitive Analysis and Impact of Covid-19 with Ansoff analysis” has been added to from ResearchAndMarkets.com offer. The Global Space Launch Services Market is estimated to be valued at USD 14.13 …
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No Man’s Sky Developer Hello Games has released a new free update for the space exploration video game that, among other things, brings space whales and a time-looping roguelike expedition. Leviathan, which is available now with its associated shipping and is expected to last around six weeks, is just the …
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Space Exploration, an integrated architecture and interior design firm in Brooklyn, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to facilitate several new and ongoing projects. Space Exploration is a design-driven company that specializes in responsive detailing adaptive reuse projects infused with warmth, character and modern flourishes. Our small, integrated team is …
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Plants grown in lunar soil are now a reality. Scientists examine the plates filled partly with lunar soil and partly with control soils, under LED grow lights. At the time, scientists did not know if the seeds would even germinate in lunar soil. Image via UF/IFAS photo by Tyler Jones. …
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Have you ever dreamed of having your own private portal to a distant planet where you could relax and watch shooting stars dance across an alien sunset? Amazon Prime Video’s new sci-fi thriller “Night Sky” delivers such a fantastic destination in their latest puzzle-box offering that enters our orbit starting …
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued Huntsville International Airport a license on Friday, May 13 that allows spacecraft to land there. It is the nation’s first commercial airport approved as a re-entry site and an important step in consolidating Huntsville as a key player in the …
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For the first time ever, scientists have grown plants in soil samples taken from the Moon fifty years ago, a feat that could have implications not only for prolonged space exploration, but also for plants trying to thrive in difficult conditions on our planet. During the study, which was funded …
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Meteorologists give their forecast for the weekend, saying parts of southern England will hit the hottest temperature of the year so far and beat the Greek island of Rhodes A beach in Bournemouth, Dorset, attracts crowds of sun worshipers ( Image: Max Willcock/BNPS) Britain will be roastier than Rhodes as …
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The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) successfully completed the first static test firing of its “HS200” rocket booster at 7:20 a.m. Friday at the Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota. This booster is a modified and human-adapted version of the existing “S200” booster that is used on the Indian space …
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A San Diego City College alumnus who has dreamed of exploring the cosmos since she was a child learned on Monday that her wish will come true on a mission in which she will become the first Mexican-born woman to travel to the ‘space. Katya Echazarreta was one of six …
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02:12 Huang Zhen, 39, is one of the youngest deputy chief designers working on China’s manned space program. He conquered a number of key technologies in just a few years with his teammates and was awarded the May 4 Chinese Youth Medal on Tuesday. The talented engineer said his space …
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POTTSTOWN – Sometimes throwing a big party means finding the best space. Organizers of the GoFourth celebrations believe they did just that last year when they moved the celebration to a downtown street fair after the iconic Independence Day parade. And the folks bringing the Challenger Learning Center to the …
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How are we going to send it into space? A good plan would be to deploy parts into low Earth orbit via spacecraft. Astronauts will assemble the parts in low Earth orbit and the entire structure will be sent into geosynchronous orbit. It would be simpler and less risky than …
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