Category: Science
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WATCH LIVE: SPACEX STARLINK MISSION
SpaceX is targeting today, Tuesday, January 18, for a Falcon 9 launch of 49 Starlink satellites to low Earth orbit from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The instantaneous launch window is at 7:04 p.m. EST (00:04 UTC on January 19). The booster supporting this mission previously launched GPS III-3, Turksat 5A, Transporter-2,…
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Brightline To Begin Crew Training and Qualification Runs Between West Palm Beach and Cocoa
MIAMI – Brightline is beginning the new year with a critical step toward the completion of its intercity rail system connecting Miami and Orlando. Starting the week of January 17, Brightline will begin running qualifying trains between West Palm Beach and Cocoa. The trains will be an opportunity for locomotive engineers and train conductors to learn the…
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Ronn Torossian Releases Book Excerpt: Amtrak’s Lost PR Opportunities
NEW YORK — Ronn Torossian says that “PR is a mix of journalism, psychology, and lawyering – it’s an ever-changing and always interesting landscape.” In the latest book excerpt from his best-selling PR paperback, “For Immediate Release: Shape Minds, Build Brands, and Deliver Results with Game-Changing Public Relations”, Torossian discusses Amtrak’s lost PR opportunities. As Torossian notes, “Too…
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Tsunami Advisory January 15, 2022
A Tsunami advisory is in effect for the US west coast as waves hit Tonga’s largest island Tongatapu, after an eruption of an underwater volcano in the South Pacific. The tsunami advisory was in effect along the California coast since early Saturday morning, after being reduced from a more severe warning, which would have…
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AMTRAK UNVEILS ONE-OF-A-KIND LOCOMOTIVE IN HONOR OF 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF OPERATION LIFESAVER
The diesel locomotive will travel on national network WASHINGTON – A specially-painted Amtrak P-42 diesel locomotive, emblazoned on both sides with the message, “See Tracks? Think Train!” was released into service today during a special ceremony at Washington Union Station. The black-and-yellow locomotive commemorates the 50th anniversary of Operation Lifesaver, a non-profit organization dedicated to…
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New Year, New Sustainable You
(Family Features) Committing to healthier living isn’t just about calories and fitness. Choosing a healthier lifestyle also means making smarter choices for the world around you, especially when it comes to eating and other daily routines. Commit to doing your part for a healthier environment with these tips: In and Around the Kitchen What you…
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NASA TV to Air SpaceX Cargo Dragon Departure from Space Station
A SpaceX Dragon cargo resupply spacecraft is set to depart the International Space Station Friday, Jan. 21. NASA Television, the agency’s website, and the NASA app will provide live broadcast of the spacecraft’s undocking and departure beginning at 10:15 a.m. EST. Ground controllers at SpaceX in Hawthorne, California, will send commands at 10:40…
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NASA Sets Coverage for Russian Spacewalk Outside Space Station
Two Russian cosmonauts will venture outside the International Space Station at about 7 a.m. EST Wednesday, Jan. 19, to conduct a spacewalk to ready the new Prichal module for future Russian visiting spacecraft. Live coverage of the spacewalk will begin at 6 a.m. on NASA Television, the NASA app, and the agency’s website.…
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NASA, White House Initiative to Spur Entrepreneurial Spirit of HBCU Scholars
NASA and the Department of Education are collaborating to enhance the federal Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Scholar Recognition Program using NASA entrepreneurial expertise. Beginning in 2022, a NASA pitch competition for students at higher education institutions will officially become part of the HBCU Scholar Recognition Program, part of the White…
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WATCH LIVE: SPACEX TRANSPORTER-3 MISSION
SpaceX is targeting Thursday, January 13 for a Falcon 9 launch of Transporter-3 to orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The 29-minute launch window opens at 10:25 a.m. EST, or 15:25 UTC, and a backup opportunity is available on Friday, January 14 with the same window. Falcon…