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Astronomy
Check Out the Mercury Transit from Griffith Observatory
Mercury will pass in front of the sun on the morning of November 11, 2019. View the transit safely from the comfort of your computer and join us live from Griffith Observatory. NEVER look at the sun directly without proper eye protection. All Space Considered is Griffith Observatory’s...
Orionid 2019 Coming Soon!
It is Fall 2019 and time for...
Newly Discovered Comet Maybe Interstellar Visitor
A newly discovered comet has excited the astronomical...
Small Asteroid Exploded in Our Atmosphere
On Saturday, the Earth’s atmosphere was impacted...
Space Exploration
CREW DRAGON LAUNCH ESCAPE DEMONSTRATION
SpaceX is targeting Sunday, January 19 for an in-flight test of Crew Dragon’s launch escape capabilities from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. This test, which does not have NASA astronauts onboard the spacecraft, is intended to demonstrate Crew Dragon’s ability to reliably...
NASA Invites Media to Northrop Grumman’s February Space Station Launch
Media accreditation is open for the launch from...
NASA Named Best Place to Work in Federal Government for 8th Straight Year
For the eighth consecutive year, NASA has been...
NASA, French Space Laser Measures Massive Migration of Ocean Animals
Every night, under the cover of darkness, countless...
The Earth
CRU: Why Rare Earths are Vital for a Low Carbon Economy
are Earth metals have long been a niche, but strategically important part of the mining industry. Although there are seventeen rare earth elements with a wide variety of uses, two in particular (Neodymium and Praseodymium, or NdPr for short), are becoming increasingly important due to their link to...
Pew Expresses Disappointment Over Another Year of Inaction on Antarctic Marine Protections
But CCAMLR's endorsement of an ecosystem-based management plan...
The Salvation Army Positioned to Respond to Hurricane Dorian in Caribbean and Along Eastern U.S.
Bahamian feeding efforts to begin as disaster experts...
Hurricane Dorian And The Islands Of The Bahamas
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation (BMOTA)...
Aerospace
Boeing Statement on 737 MAX Return to Service
As we have emphasized, the FAA and other global regulators will determine when the 737 MAX returns to service. However, in order to help our customers and suppliers plan their operations, we periodically provide them with our best estimate of when regulators will begin to authorize the ungrounding...
Lockheed Martin’s Expertise in Hypersonic Flight Wins New Army Work
On August 29, the U.S. Army awarded Lockheed...
Coverage Set for NASA Test of Orion Abort System for Moon to Mars Missions
June 25, 2019… NASA Television will broadcast launch and...
Gulfstream Reinforces Commitment To Sustainable Alternative Jet Fuel
Long Beach Facility Begins Sales Of Environmentally Friendly...
Project Green
Toyota Releases 2019 North American Environmental Report
PLANO, Texas (Jan. 14, 2020) – Toyota is committed to supporting and fostering a more inclusive and sustainable society. To achieve that goal, the Toyota Environmental Challenge 2050 was developed to address major environmental issues facing the global community, such as climate change, water scarcity, resource depletion and habitat loss....
Travel and Infrastructure
Improved Safety and Customer Experience Drive Record Amtrak Ridership
Amtrak delivers best operating performance in company history
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