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Astronomy
‘Ring Of Fire’ Solar Eclipse on Thursday Morning (video)
On June 10, the new moon will move in front of the sun and will become 2021’s first solar eclipse. It will not cover the sun completely because it is too far from us here on Earth to become a total eclipse. The event will produce...
Total Eclipse of the Supermoon on May 26 (video)
The full moon will sweep through the...
Catch The Ursid Meteor Shower (video)
Here’s a celestial Christmas gift that you...
Watch the Spectacular Geminids 2020
The annual Geminid meteor shower peaks on...
Space Exploration
NASA Statement on GAO Ruling Regarding Human Landing System Protest
The following is the NASA statement in response to the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) decision released Friday on the human landing system protest: “NASA was notified Friday, July 30, that the U.S. Government Accountability Office has denied the protests filed by Blue Origin Federation and Dynetics and has upheld...
NASA’s 10th Space Apps Challenge Increases Global Participation
To mark the 10th International Space Apps Challenge,...
NASA Celebrates National Intern Day 2021
National Intern Day NASA will host a variety...
US Interns, Texas, Bulgarian Students to Hear from Space Station Astronauts
Students across the globe have opportunities this...
The Earth
4 safety tips for summer weather hazards
It’s what we’ve waited for: Summer! Though the season brings longer, sunnier days, it also comes with life-threatening weather hazards such as extreme heat, rip currents, and thunderstorms and lightning. 1. Excessive heat. It’s a killer. Heat is one of the most deadly weather hazards, so don’t underestimate it....
When to Expect the Warmest Day of the Year
During the summer months, most areas in the United...
What is a North American Monsoon? (video)
The North American monsoon, variously known as the Southwest...
What is a Haboob?
A haboob (Arabic: هَبوب, romanized: habūb, lit. ’blasting/drifting’) is a type of intense dust storm carried...
Aerospace
Platinum Equity To Acquire Global Aerospace Supply Chain Services Provider Unical Aviation
Aviation parts and components business to benefit from new operational resources and recapitalized balance sheet as air travel begins to rebound LOS ANGELES — Platinum Equity announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Unical Aviation Inc. and certain of the company’s affiliates (“Unical”), a leading provider...
Lockheed Martin Opens Advanced Manufacturing Facility To Expand Orion Spacecraft Production
Florida-based Factory of the Future Features Digital Transformation...
CAE and Volocopter Partner to Create the Global Air Taxi Pilot Workforce of Tomorrow
MONTREAL and BRUCHSAL, Germany — CAE (NYSE: CAE) (TSX: CAE), a global leader in...
Dedrone Protects Preakness 146 from Drone Threats
Return of Live Events Signals New Era in...
Project Green
4 safety tips for summer weather hazards
It’s what we’ve waited for: Summer! Though the season brings longer, sunnier days, it also comes with life-threatening weather hazards such as extreme heat, rip currents, and thunderstorms and lightning. 1. Excessive heat. It’s a killer. Heat is one of the most deadly weather hazards, so don’t underestimate it....
Travel and Infrastructure
Student artwork decorates South Central Extension corridor
Phoenix, AZ – Cities become more vibrant and inviting when public art is on display and the South Central community is no different. As construction on the South Central Extension/Downtown Hub project continues, Valley Metro is finding ways to enhance the area through art. Students from three different...
