NASA announces 2 new missions to Venus launching around 2028-2030
Bill Nelson, the NASA administrator, said the missions would aim to understand how Venus became an inferno-like world. Credit - NASA via Storyful
Bill Nelson, the NASA administrator, said the missions would aim to understand how Venus became an inferno-like world. Credit - NASA via Storyful
White House, companies launch initiatives to promote COVID-19 vaccination
To help get as many Americans vaccinated against COVID-19 as possible and end the pandemic, the White House and other private companies have launched initiatives to help promote the effort.
To help get as many Americans vaccinated against COVID-19 as possible and end the pandemic, the White House and other private companies have launched initiatives to help promote the effort.
Bill Nelson sworn in as NASA administrator | NewsNOW from FOX
The Senate has confirmed former Florida Sen. Bill Nelson, who once flew on the space shuttle, to be the next NASA administrator. Lawmakers agreed to President Joe Biden?s choice to lead the space agency by consensus late Thursday, without a roll call vote. "I am honored by the President?s nomination and the Senate vote," Nelson said in a statement. "I will try to merit that trust. Onward and upward!" Nelson will become NASA?s 14th administrator, succeeding another former member of Congress, Jim Bridenstine, a Republican from Oklahoma. Nelson currently serves on the NASA Advisory Council. Nelson, 78, grew up near Cape Canaveral and was serving as a Democratic congressman when he launched aboard space shuttle Columbia on Jan. 12, 1986. His commander was Charles Bolden Jr., who later served as NASA administrator under President Barack Obama ? at Nelson?s urging.
The Senate has confirmed former Florida Sen. Bill Nelson, who once flew on the space shuttle, to be the next NASA administrator. Lawmakers agreed to President Joe Biden?s choice to lead the space agency by consensus late Thursday, without a roll call vote. "I am honored by the President?s nomination and the Senate vote," Nelson said in a statement. "I will try to merit that trust. Onward and upward!" Nelson will become NASA?s 14th administrator, succeeding another former member of Congress, Jim Bridenstine, a Republican from Oklahoma. Nelson currently serves on the NASA Advisory Council. Nelson, 78, grew up near Cape Canaveral and was serving as a Democratic congressman when he launched aboard space shuttle Columbia on Jan. 12, 1986. His commander was Charles Bolden Jr., who later served as NASA administrator under President Barack Obama ? at Nelson?s urging.
Welcome aboard! Crew-2 astronauts arrive at the International Space Station
After a nearly 24-hour journey from Earth, the astronauts aboard the Crew Dragon Endeavour have arrived at the International Space Station!
After a nearly 24-hour journey from Earth, the astronauts aboard the Crew Dragon Endeavour have arrived at the International Space Station!
Full briefing following successful launch of astronauts to ISS | NewsNOW from FOX
SpaceX?s Crew-2 is headed for the International Space Station after a successful pre-dawn launch on Friday. The Falcon 9 rocket thundered into the morning sky from Launch Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 5:49 a.m. ET. "I couldn't be more proud of the Commercial Crew Program, and the SpaceX team, and the NASA team and what they've been able to do to enable reliable, safe, effective transportation to and from station," Acting NASA Administrator Steve Jurczyk said at a press conference earlier this week. Before the liftoff, NASA tweeted a video of the International Space Station flying over the Kennedy Space Center. The mission marks SpaceX?s third crewed flight in partnership with NASA, following its previous launch Crew-1 and Demo-2 missions. The launch also marks the first time that SpaceX reuses a rocket and a capsule for a mission.
SpaceX?s Crew-2 is headed for the International Space Station after a successful pre-dawn launch on Friday. The Falcon 9 rocket thundered into the morning sky from Launch Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 5:49 a.m. ET. "I couldn't be more proud of the Commercial Crew Program, and the SpaceX team, and the NASA team and what they've been able to do to enable reliable, safe, effective transportation to and from station," Acting NASA Administrator Steve Jurczyk said at a press conference earlier this week. Before the liftoff, NASA tweeted a video of the International Space Station flying over the Kennedy Space Center. The mission marks SpaceX?s third crewed flight in partnership with NASA, following its previous launch Crew-1 and Demo-2 missions. The launch also marks the first time that SpaceX reuses a rocket and a capsule for a mission.
Successful Liftoff: NASA, SpaceX launches 4 astronauts to the International Space Station
SpaceX?s Crew-2 is headed for the International Space Station after a successful pre-dawn launch on Friday. The Falcon 9 rocket thundered into the morning sky from Launch Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 5:49 a.m. ET. "I couldn't be more proud of the Commercial Crew Program, and the SpaceX team, and the NASA team and what they've been able to do to enable reliable, safe, effective transportation to and from station," Acting NASA Administrator Steve Jurczyk said at a press conference earlier this week. The mission marks SpaceX?s third crewed flight in partnership with NASA, following its previous launch Crew-1 and Demo-2 missions. The launch also marks the first time that SpaceX reuses a rocket and a capsule for a mission.
SpaceX?s Crew-2 is headed for the International Space Station after a successful pre-dawn launch on Friday. The Falcon 9 rocket thundered into the morning sky from Launch Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 5:49 a.m. ET. "I couldn't be more proud of the Commercial Crew Program, and the SpaceX team, and the NASA team and what they've been able to do to enable reliable, safe, effective transportation to and from station," Acting NASA Administrator Steve Jurczyk said at a press conference earlier this week. The mission marks SpaceX?s third crewed flight in partnership with NASA, following its previous launch Crew-1 and Demo-2 missions. The launch also marks the first time that SpaceX reuses a rocket and a capsule for a mission.
Biden nominates former Sen. Bill Nelson as NASA Head
The Biden administration has tapped Former Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson to lead NASA. Nelson represented Florida?s Space Coast during his nearly two decades on Capitol Hill, where he was one of the space agency?s most vocal supporters. Nelson, as NASA administrator, will be tasked with leading the agency as it races to return American astronauts to the moon under the Trump-era Artemis program. The White House, last month, said it supports the Artemis Program, which aims to land the first woman and the next man on the moon by 2024.
The Biden administration has tapped Former Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson to lead NASA. Nelson represented Florida?s Space Coast during his nearly two decades on Capitol Hill, where he was one of the space agency?s most vocal supporters. Nelson, as NASA administrator, will be tasked with leading the agency as it races to return American astronauts to the moon under the Trump-era Artemis program. The White House, last month, said it supports the Artemis Program, which aims to land the first woman and the next man on the moon by 2024.
NASA, SpaceX launch of the Crew-2 mission to ISS now targeted for Friday | NewsNOW from FOX
NASA blog, Twitter break the news that the launch of the Crew-2 mission to the International Space Station has been pushed back to Friday, April 23, 2021. NASA and SpaceX now are targeting 5:49 a.m. EDT Friday, April 23, for the launch of the agency?s Crew-2 mission to the International Space Station due to unfavorable weather conditions along the flight path on Thursday. Although conditions around the launch site were expected to be favorable for liftoff, mission teams also must consider conditions along the flight path and recovery area in the unlikely event of a launch escape. For a launch April 23, the U.S. Space Force 45th Weather Squadron predicts a 90% chance of favorable weather conditions at the launch pad for liftoff of the Crew-2 mission based on Falcon 9 Crew Dragon launch weather criteria. Conditions also are expected to improve along the flight path and recovery area for the mission. The primary weather concerns for the launch area will be liftoff winds.
NASA blog, Twitter break the news that the launch of the Crew-2 mission to the International Space Station has been pushed back to Friday, April 23, 2021. NASA and SpaceX now are targeting 5:49 a.m. EDT Friday, April 23, for the launch of the agency?s Crew-2 mission to the International Space Station due to unfavorable weather conditions along the flight path on Thursday. Although conditions around the launch site were expected to be favorable for liftoff, mission teams also must consider conditions along the flight path and recovery area in the unlikely event of a launch escape. For a launch April 23, the U.S. Space Force 45th Weather Squadron predicts a 90% chance of favorable weather conditions at the launch pad for liftoff of the Crew-2 mission based on Falcon 9 Crew Dragon launch weather criteria. Conditions also are expected to improve along the flight path and recovery area for the mission. The primary weather concerns for the launch area will be liftoff winds.
NASA team cheers as helicopter makes 1st powered flight on another planet
The NASA JPL team cheers as they receive video data from the rover of the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter flight.
The NASA JPL team cheers as they receive video data from the rover of the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter flight.
Amazon union push in Alabama may have labor implications nationwide
Organizers hope what happens in Bessemer, Alabama, will inspire thousands of workers nationwide to consider unionizing, beyond Amazon.
Organizers hope what happens in Bessemer, Alabama, will inspire thousands of workers nationwide to consider unionizing, beyond Amazon.
Ingenuity: NASA's first aircraft on Mars
NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter will make history's first attempt at powered flight on another planet. (Source: NASA)
NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter will make history's first attempt at powered flight on another planet. (Source: NASA)
NASA releases footage of Mars 2020 Perseverance touching down on the Red Planet
NASA released footage of the Mars Perseverance rover touching down on the Red Planet.
NASA released footage of the Mars Perseverance rover touching down on the Red Planet.
More than 200 US Google employees form labor union
About 225 employees at Google and its parent company Alphabet are the first dues-paying members of the Alphabet Workers Union.
About 225 employees at Google and its parent company Alphabet are the first dues-paying members of the Alphabet Workers Union.
Sen. Lindsay Graham grills Twitter, Facebook CEOs on election security
Senator Lindsay Graham and the judiciary committee questioned the CEOs of Facebook and Twitter regarding election security.
Senator Lindsay Graham and the judiciary committee questioned the CEOs of Facebook and Twitter regarding election security.
Senate comments on upcoming hearing with big tech CEOs
CEOs from Twitter, Facebook and Google are set to appear before the Senate on Wednesday, Oct. 28.
CEOs from Twitter, Facebook and Google are set to appear before the Senate on Wednesday, Oct. 28.
Here's what is going on with the TikTok and WeChat ban
The Commerce Department said it will ban the Chinese-owned social media apps TikTok and WeChat from U.S. app stores.
The Commerce Department said it will ban the Chinese-owned social media apps TikTok and WeChat from U.S. app stores.
What is TikTok?
Tik Tok is a short-form video app that allows users to create and share fun content with added filters, music, animation and more.
Tik Tok is a short-form video app that allows users to create and share fun content with added filters, music, animation and more.
ULA launch: Mission to Mars
United Launch Alliance (ULA) successfully launched the Mars 2020 Perseverance rover into space on Thursday.
United Launch Alliance (ULA) successfully launched the Mars 2020 Perseverance rover into space on Thursday.
Starbucks employees ridiculed, attacked after enforcing mask rule
Customers who don't wear masks are asked to use the drive-thru or wait outside for their orders.
Customers who don't wear masks are asked to use the drive-thru or wait outside for their orders.
Facebook aims to help voters in 2020
Amid criticism for not removing or labeling political posts that spread misinformation, Facebook is launching a massive effort to boost voter turnout and show authoritative information about voting.
Amid criticism for not removing or labeling political posts that spread misinformation, Facebook is launching a massive effort to boost voter turnout and show authoritative information about voting.