Free Workspace for Space & Directed Energy Companies to Collaborate with U.S. Space Force and the Air Force Research Laboratory ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Q Station, a collaborative workspace supported by the Air Force Research Laboratory and U.S Space Force will host its first-ever Soft Landing Space Tech Cohort to support emerging space and directed energy companies. This Cohort will…
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NASA Sets Coverage, Invites Public to Virtually Join Starliner Launch
Starliner NASA will provide coverage of the upcoming prelaunch, launch, and docking activities for the agency’s Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2 (OFT-2) mission to the International Space Station. Scheduled to launch at 2:53 p.m. EDT Friday, July 30, OFT-2 is the second uncrewed flight for Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft as part of the agency’s Commercial Crew Program. Starliner will…
Read MoreFDA Approval Of Kerendia To Help Slow Kidney Disease And Failure Associated With Type 2 Diabetes
New Kidney Drug Therapy and the FDA The American Association of Kidney Patients, the largest kidney patient consumer and caregiver organization in the nation, today issued the following statement regarding the recent approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration of a new drug therapy, Kerendia by Bayer Pharmaceuticals, designed to slow chronic kidney disease progression and reduce the risk…
Read MoreTrailblazing Astronaut Doug Hurley Retires from NASA
NASA astronaut and former U.S. Marine Col. Doug Hurley is retiring from NASA after 21 years of service. His last day with the agency is July 16. “Doug Hurley is an exceptional astronaut whose leadership and expertise have been invaluable to NASA’s space program,” said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson. “His impact on the agency transcends his impressive work…
Read MoreAMTRAK AND VERMONT AGENCY OF TRANSPORTATION CELEBRATE RESTORATION OF VERMONT TRAINS
New safety and health measures are in place for customers Barre, VT. – To celebrate Amtrak and Vermont Agency of Transportation’s (VTRANS) previous announcement of the restoration of its Vermont train service, customers can take advantage of $1 fares are being offered for travel within Vermont on its first day of service, Monday, July 19 when using the promo code V102 or via Amtrak.com/Vermont. Celebratory…
Read MoreUNCSA partners with The Posse Foundation on new initiative to recruit diverse young artists
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., July 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) is partnering with The Posse Foundation on a new initiative conceived in collaboration with renowned songwriter, actor, producer and director Lin-Manuel Miranda (“Hamilton,” “In the Heights”) to recruit, train and support talented students who might be missed through traditional avenues. UNCSA is the third school — and the first conservatory — to join Posse…
Read MoreFive Reasons Why You Must Visit Ford at the Chicago Auto Show
Ford to showcase latest vehicles, including Bronco, Bronco Sport and Mustang Mach-E at the Chicago Auto Show; visitors can climb hills with Ford Bronco and experience what nearly instantaneous torque feels like in Mustang Mach-E through unique outdoor drive events All-electric 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning is the hero of a new Built to Electrify experience highlighting how easy it actually…
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