Category: News
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Wounded Warrior Project Supports Introduction of The True Cost of War Recognition Act
Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) applauds the recent introduction of the Comprehensive and Overdue Support for Troops (COST) of War Recognition Act of 2021, by Senator Jon Tester (D-MT). Having been introduced at a Senate Veterans Affairs Committee markup, the Committee immediately advanced the bill by voice vote with bipartisan support. The health issues caused by burn pits and other toxic…
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NASA Announces Nuclear Thermal Propulsion Reactor Concept Awards
NASA is leading an effort, working with the Department of Energy (DOE), to advance space nuclear technologies. The government team has selected three reactor design concept proposals for a nuclear thermal propulsion system. The reactor is a critical component of a nuclear thermal engine, which would utilize high-assay low-enriched uranium fuel. The contracts, to…
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NASA Launches Entrepreneurs Challenge to Identify Innovative Ideas
NASA is announcing its 2021 Entrepreneurs Challenge to invite fresh ideas and new participants that will lead to new instruments and technologies with the potential to advance the agency’s science mission goals. The agency’s Science Mission Directorate is seeking novel ideas that focus on priority areas for the commercial sector. The Entrepreneurs Challenge…
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Virgin Galactic Successfully Completes First Fully Crewed Spaceflight
Fourth Spaceflight Tests Private Astronaut and Research Experience First In-Flight Livestream Brings Spaceflight Experience to Audiences Around the World Virgin Galactic today announced that VSS Unity successfully reached space, completing the Company’s fourth rocket-powered spaceflight. Today’s flight was the 22nd test flight of VSS Unity and the first test flight with a fully crewed cabin,…
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LIVE: Virgin Galactic launches Richard Branson to space on Unity 22
Virgin Galactic is launching Richard Branson and five other crew members to space on the Unity 22 mission. VSS Unity is expected to take off after 6 am Mountain. The exact timing of the flight will be fluid. NASASpaceflight.com’s Jack Beyer will be live in the field from Spaceport America, New Mexico. Coverage:…
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NC, Wisconsin, NY Students to Hear from Astronauts on Space Station
Students from three states will hear from astronauts from three different countries aboard the International Space Station next week. The Earth-to-space calls will air live on NASA Television, the NASA app, and the agency’s website. On Monday, July 12, NASA astronauts Shane Kimbrough and Megan McArthur will answer prerecorded video questions from North Carolina students beginning…
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Brightline West Acquires Site in Las Vegas for High-Speed Rail Station
LAS VEGAS, NV. – Brightline Holdings has achieved a significant milestone with the successful acquisition of a 110-acre parcel that will serve as the future home for Brightline West. Brightline, the only private provider of high-speed passenger rail in America is developing Brightline West to connect Las Vegas to Los Angeles with its brand of modern,…
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July 3, 2021 Fireworks Show at Chase Field (video)
July 3, 2021 postgame firework show at Chase Field was presented by Gila River Hotels & Casinos took place after the Giants vs Diamondbacks game. Fans were invited to stick around in their seats after the game, as the roof opened up to a themed fireworks spectacular. https://storiesthismoment.com https://tnc.network/entertainment/ https://www.facebook.com/StoriesThisMoment https://www.mlb.com/dbacks/tickets/promotions/themes/fireworks
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Happy 4th of July
Wishing you an #IndependenceDay filled with stars, stripes and lots of sparkle! https://tnc.network/the-bridge/ TNC on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tncwrapup​​​​​​ twitter: https://twitter.com/tnc_wrapup​​​​​​ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tnc.network…
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FDA Approves Component of Treatment Regimen for Most Common Childhood Cancer
Alternative Has Been in Global Shortage Since 2016 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Rylaze (asparaginase erwinia chrysanthemi (recombinant)-rywn) as a component of a chemotherapy regimen to treat acute lymphoblastic leukemia and lymphoblastic lymphoma in adult and pediatric patients who are allergic to the E. coli-derived asparaginase products used most commonly for treatment. The…