Category: Science
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El público nombra al “maniquí lunar” que volará alrededor de la Luna en la misión Artemis I
Read this release in English here. “Comandante Moonikin Campos” es el nombre oficial del maniquí que se lanzará a bordo de Artemis I, la prueba de vuelo sin tripulación de la NASA del cohete Sistema de Lanzamiento Espacial (SLS por sus siglas en inglés) y la nave espacial Orion alrededor de la Luna a finales…
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SpaceX WATCH LIVE: TRANSPORTER-2 MISSION
SpaceX is targeting Wednesday, June 30 for launch of Transporter-2, SpaceX’s second dedicated SmallSat Rideshare Program mission, from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The 58-minute launch window opens at 2:56 p.m. EDT, or 18:56 UTC. Falcon 9’s first stage booster previously supported launch of GPS III Space Vehicle 03, Turksat…
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Public Names ‘Moonikin’ Flying Around Moon on NASA’s Artemis I Mission
“Commander Moonikin Campos” is the official name of the manikin launching on Artemis I, NASA’s uncrewed flight test of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft around the Moon later this year. The Moonikin received its name as the result of a competitive bracket contest honoring NASA figures, programs, or astronomical objects. NASA received more than…
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NASA Software Benefits Earth, Available for Business, Public Use
Many of NASA’s computational innovations were developed to help explore space, but the public can download them for applications that benefit us right here on Earth. The agency’s latest software catalog has hundreds of popular programs, as well as more than 180 new ones, all available for free download. “From operations here on Earth to missions…
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U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $182 Million in Grants to Expand Low or No Emission Transit Vehicles & Facilities Nationwide
49 projects in 46 states & territories selected to receive funding to improve service, air quality WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced approximately $182 million in funding for low and no emissions buses and the facilities that support them. This program helps contribute to the Biden-Harris Administration’s goal…
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MTS Board Approves Ride Free in September with PRONTO
San Diego – The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) Board of Directors approved a plan for passengers to ride free in September with PRONTO to help riders smoothly transition from Compass Cards to the new PRONTO fare collection system. The PRONTO system is scheduled to launch in September. Critical to the success of changing the…
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L.A. Metro Breaks Ground on New State-of-the-Art Airport Metro Connector Project
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) today held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the beginning of construction on the $898.6-million Airport Metro Connector Project that will directly connect the Metro system to the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The Airport Metro Connector Project (AMC) is the ninth station along the Crenshaw/LAX Line currently…
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Younger US consumers are leading the way on environmental concern, activism
New GfK survey shows 18-to-35 age group is more likely to say “green” brands have altruistic motives NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES — After a year of lockdowns and deprivation, a new GfK survey reveals that the environment is still a powerful concern for Americans – and that younger consumers are leading in the charge on…
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Russian Forests Are Crucial To Global Climate Mitigation
Russia is the world’s largest forest country. Being home to more than a fifth of forests globally, the country’s forests and forestry have enormous potential to contribute to making a global impact in terms of climate mitigation. A new study by IIASA researchers, Russian experts, and other international colleagues have produced new estimates of biomass…
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Buttigieg Recommends $2.5 Billion for New and Expanded Public Transit Services Across the Country
WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced the recommendation of $2.5 billion to advance the construction or completion of 25 rail, bus rapid transit (BRT) and streetcar projects in 12 states, as well as other projects that may become ready for funding in Fiscal Year (FY) 2022. These projects, competitively funded through the Federal Transit…