When astronaut Eugene Cernan left the surface of the moon after a very active Apollo 17 lunar expedition in 1972, he knew he was the last man on the moon, at least for a while. Cernan, who died Monday at age 82, didn’t have the all-American persona of John Glenn, the first American to orbit the Earth, nor the luck of being first, such as Alan Shepherd as the first American in space or Neil Armstrong as the first man to walk on the moon.
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Raytheon completes factory acceptance testing of flight operations system for NASAa s telescope
With seven times the light-collecting power of its predecessor, the Hubble Space Telescope, this next-generation telescope will gather data and images of dust clouds, stars and galaxies deeper into space. More than 800 requirements were successfully verified on the JWST ground control system during the testing conducted at Raytheon’s Aurora, Colorado, facility, bringing NASA’s next space observatory one step closer to the scheduled 2018 launch.
Boeing unveils the new ‘Starliner’ NASA spacesuit
Henry Bevil, 6, high-fives a space-suited person during the arrival of the Space Shuttle Trainer Crew Compartment in NASA’s Super Guppy aircraft at the Museum of Flight in this file photo from June 30, 2012. Boeing debuted its newest space suit on Wednesday which is a much lighter design that past suits.
NASA displays Apollo capsule hatch 50 years after fatal fire
A relic from America’s first space tragedy is finally going on display this week, 50 years after a fire on the launch pad killed three astronauts at the start of the Apollo moon program. The scorched Apollo 1 capsule remains locked away in storage.
Russia halts Proton-M launches for ‘technical checks’
Russia’s space agency said on Wednesday it had ordered extra checks to be made on its Proton-M rockets, meaning it might be forced to delay some satellite launches this year. Roscosmos, the Russian equivalent of NASA, made the announcement after the Kommersant daily reported that manufacturing problems had been detected in some Proton-M rockets.
A view of Newfoundland and Labrador from space at night
If you’re curious about the nighttime view of our little piece of the planet from the International Space Station, now’s your chance to have a gander . The NASA Video Collection channel on YouTube published a short clip of the east coast of North America from the ISS with cities labelled yesterday.
NASA displays Apollo capsule hatch 50 years after fatal fire
During a launch pad test on Jan. 27, 19… . In this 1966 photo made available by NASA, technicians work on the Spacecraft 012 Command Module at Cape Kennedy, Fla., for the Apollo/Saturn 204 mission.
NASA and the Super Bowl Bring Fans to Mars
Space exploration is going to be a prominent feature at Super Bowl LIVE, a 9-day fan festival that will run from January 28 through February 5 in Houston, where the Super Bowl takes place this year. There will be activities and exhibits that will showcase NASA specifically the Journey to Mars.
Nana Addo appoints Joe Anokye as acting NCA Head
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appointed Joe Anokye as the Acting Director General for the National Communications Authority . He takes over from William Tevie who occupied the position since June 22, 2015.
Campaign to build Argyll space port launched
A CAMPAIGN for the former Nato air base at Machrihanish in Argyll and Bute to be turned into a spaceport has reached Westminster. Argyll and Bute MP Brendan O’Hara spoke at a reception for the bid, which has been launched by the airport’s owners, Machrihanish Airbase Community Company .
Flags at half-staff Wednesday in memory of former astronaut
The U.S. and Texas flags will be flying at half-staff Wednesday in memory of former U.S. Navy Captain Gene Cernan, pursuant to Chapter 3100 of the Texas Government Code, and by order of Gov. Greg Abbott. “As an astronaut, Capt.
International Space Station to take call from Irish primary children
He’ll be taking questions posed by some of the 300 children attending the link-up at Limerick Institute of Technology later.
Saturn’s moon Tethys looks like a giant eyeball – CNET
A giant space eyeball might sound like a rejected Star Trek villain, but it’s what imaginative space enthusiasts see when they look at Saturn’s moon Tethys. Jeepers, creepers, where’d you get that peeper? NASA’s Cassini spacecraft took a peek at Saturn’s moon Tethys and it looks like Tethys is capable of staring right back.
Travel the Solar System with New PBS Programs This Year
PBS plans to air at least three new space-related programs this year, the network announced yesterday . The shows spotlight August’s solar eclipse that will sweep across the United States, the American astronaut who spent nearly a year in space and our species’ furthest-traveling spacecraft.
Scientists see aurora borealis as tool for discovery
It’s hard to witness a vivid display of northern lights dancing across the night sky and not be transfixed by a natural effect that seems almost supernaturally mysterious and beautiful. But when Eric Donovan looks at the aurora borealis he sees a tool for discovery.
Trump’s Speech Suggests This Is What He Talked To Elon Musk About
President Donald Trump celebrates after his speech during the Presidential Inauguration at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2017. President Donald Trump’s inauguration speech lends credence to reports that he discussed sending humans to Mars in a private meeting with billionaire Elon Musk earlier this week.
Donald Trump is about to make a massive move on Mars
The newly sworn in 45th president of the United States has big plans for Mars, and his election could herald a major shift in NASA’s focus. The election of Donald Trump to the highest office in the land has a lot of people wondering about what he’s going to do to NASA once in office, but one thing is for sure: Mars is likely to be high on the agenda.
Look up to the skyJanuary 22-30, 2017 proclaimed as ‘Dr. Roberta…
These days serve to honour the ground-breaking accomplishments of Sault native, Dr. Roberta Bondar, as the year 2017 marks the 25th anniversary of Dr. Bondar’s historic Space flight and also marks the 150th anniversary of Canada. “Dr. Bondar is an inspiration to all Canadians, from coast to coast to coast” said MP Sheehan.
For Third-Straight Time, Earth Sets Hottest Year Record
Earth sizzled to a third-straight record hot year in 2016, government scientists said Wednesday. They mostly blame man-made global warming with help from a natural El Nino, which has since disappeared.
Kids From Danbury Schools To Make Contact With International Space Station
A lucky 20 students from two Danbury elementary schools will talk live to an astronaut on the International Space Station next week, according to the school system’s Facebook page. The students, 10 each from Westside Middle School Academy and South Street Elementary School, will talk directory to astronaut Shane Kimbrough on the space lab that’s orbiting the Earth.
Kevin Lang: Proposed Spaceport in Camden County a serious threat to…
This Tuesday Oct 28, 2014 photo provided by NASA shows the Orbital Antares rocket, after it suffered a catastrophic anomaly moments after launch at NASAs Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia. The Cygnus spacecraft was filled with supplies slated for the International Space Station, including science experiments, experiment hardware, spare parts, and crew provisions.
Jim Parsons giving away tickets for Houston ‘Hidden Figures’
Houston native Jim Parsons has followed the lead set by his “Hidden Figures” co-star Octavia Spencer and purchased all the seats for a Sunday screening of their new film to give away to Houston moviegoers. “Inspired by Octavia Spencer’s buy out of a theater in Los Angeles last week for low income families, the rest of the cast and crew have followed suit,” Ted Melfi, the film’s director, said via email.
Trump Reportedly Interested in a Mars Mission
Trump also talked with historian Douglas Brinkley about the Apollo program and how it brought the country together in the 1960s. [Washington Post] night’s scheduled launch of a missile warning satellite on an Atlas 5. The launch was first delayed by sensor problems with the rocket, and later when an aircraft entered restricted airspace.
in Pictures: Kingston University students don their caps and capes in graduation ceremonies
Astronaut Helen Sharman was given an honorary doctorate at Kingston University as hundreds of students gathered for graduation ceremonies throughout the week. Ms Sharman, the first Britain to enter space, was given a doctorate for her contribution to the public understanding of science, while Oscar-nominated screenwriter Nicky Hornby was alo given an honorary degree for his contribution to literature.
Police Officer Matt Pearce receives FWPD Medal of Honor
Scientists at NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies analyzed measurements from 6,300 locations and found that Earth’s average surface temperature has risen about 2.0 degrees Fahrenheit since the late-19th century, largely a result of human emissions into the atmosphere. His hand trapped in his rigging, Junior Bull Rider Trevyn Armstrong, from Broken Bow, OK., was drug the length of the arena.
The guts and glory of forgotten astronaut Donn Eisele
San Diego space history Francis French edited the critically acclaimed new book, “Apollo Pilot: The Memoir of astronaut Donn Eisele”. San Diego space history Francis French edited the critically acclaimed new book, “Apollo Pilot: The Memoir of astronaut Donn Eisele”.
Virtual Reality Headset Market – Segmentation, Drivers and Restraints …
Virtual Reality Headset Market: Overview Virtual reality headset is a device used to deliver virtual reality experience for three dimensional simulations, computer games, and other applications such as movies, play stations, etc. VR headset consists of an Organic Light-Emitting Diode or Liquid Crystal Display screen, and head motion tracking sensor to provide effective 3D picture.
ESA Astronaut Christer Fuglesang Will Teach Online Course on Human Spaceflight
Christer Fuglesang, a veteran of five spacewalks and a professor of particle physics, will present a five-week online course on human spaceflight beginning on 23 January. The course is available to all to follow on aspects of human spaceflight such as the environmental, medical and technical challenges of space travel, offering a broad overview of spaceflight from research to social and political aspects and looking to the future.
NASA: 2016 Was the Warmest Year on Record Again
The reality of Climate Change has become painfully apparent in recent years, thanks to extended droughts in places like California , diminishing water tables around the world, rising tides , and coastal storms of increasing intensity and frequency. But perhaps the most measurable trend is the way that average global temperatures have kept rising year after year.
NASA issues climate warning before Trump inauguration
Last year was the hottest on record with temperatures rising across the planet, NASA has warned, just days before climate change denier Donald Trump takes over the US presidency. National Aeronautics and Space Administration and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration research was published yesterday ahead of Friday’s inauguration of Trump, who has voiced support for polluting fossil fuel industries.
Earth sets heat record for third straight year
Earth sizzled to a third-straight record hot year in 2016, with scientists mostly blaming man-made global warming with help from a natural El Nio that’s now gone. Two US agencies and international weather groups reported Wednesday that last year was the warmest on record.
NASA may pay Boeing as a middleman to launch 5 astronauts on…
When the space agency retired its last space shuttle in July 2011, it expected commercial carriers like SpaceX and Boeing to launch its astronauts into space by 2015. This left NASA with one option for getting astronauts to and from the International Space Station through 2018: a Russian spacecraft called the Soyuz.
Earth sets hottest year record for third-straight time
Earth sizzled to a third-straight record hot year in 2016, with scientists mostly blaming man-made global warming with help from a natural El Nino that’s now gone. Two U.S. agencies and international weather groups reported Wednesday that last year was the warmest on record.
NASA is in a strange and expensive pickle with the Russians
NASA, in dealing with Russia’s monopoly on human spaceflight , is hoping Boeing can help – that is, by buying tickets the company owns for rides aboard Russian rockets. When NASA retired its last space shuttle in July 2011, it expected commercial carriers like SpaceX and Boeing to launch its astronauts into space by 2015.
2016 hottest year on record
NASA and NOAA announced today that 2016 was the hottest year on record globally – and the 3rd year in a row of record warming – continuing a decades-long warming trend. Scientists at NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies analyzed measurements from 6,300 locations across the globe.
For the third time in a row, Earth has set a hottest year record
Earth sizzled to a third-straight record hot year in 2016, government scientists said Wednesday. They mostly blame man-made global warming with help from a natural El Nino, which has since disappeared.
World temperatures hit another record high in 2016
World temperatures hit a record high for the third year in a row in 2016, creeping closer to a ceiling set for global warming with extremes including unprecedented heat in India and ice melt in the Arctic, U.S. government agencies said on Wednesday. The data, supported by findings from other organizations, was issued two days before the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, who questions whether climate change has a human cause.
Successful Deep Space Maneuver for NASA’s OSIRIS-REx Spacecraft
New tracking data confirms that NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft aced its first Deep Space Maneuver on Dec. 28, 2016. The engine burn sets up the spacecraft for an Earth gravity assist this fall as it continues its two-year journey to the asteroid Bennu.
World temperatures hit new high in 2016 for third year in a row
Scientist Oliver Grah measures the speed of a melt water stream from Sholes Glacier on one of the slopes on Mount Baker in Washington. Glaciers on this and other mountains in the North Cascades are thinning and retreating.
Aireon Launch Begins New Era for Satellite-Based Aircraft Surveillance
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base on Saturday placed the first 10 Iridium Next satellites into low-Earth orbit, each with an Aerion cargo package carrying an ADS-B receiver. The launch represents the first successful effort in space to create Aireon’s global ADS-B-based aircraft-tracking system expected to be operational by the second quarter of 2018.