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NASA Astronauts Launch On a Historic Test Flight of SpaceX Crew Dragon
- August 07, 2020
EDT. SpaceX has gone from strength to strength in its launch capabilities in Florida at the Kennedy Space Center and nearby Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, going from 11 rocket launches in 2019 to a proposed 38 in 2020. I tried to connect to the ISS and we got connected. Of course, both NASA and SpaceX have already deemed that potential issue to be minuscule and Crew Dragon completed its first flawless orbital reentry and splashdown in March 2019. (more...)
- August 07, 2020
EDT. SpaceX has gone from strength to strength in its launch capabilities in Florida at the Kennedy Space Center and nearby Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, going from 11 rocket launches in 2019 to a proposed 38 in 2020. I tried to connect to the ISS and we got connected. Of course, both NASA and SpaceX have already deemed that potential issue to be minuscule and Crew Dragon completed its first flawless orbital reentry and splashdown in March 2019. (more...)
Tropical Storm Isaias: Cuomo declares emergency in NYC, probes power outage response
- August 06, 2020
Two were in St. Mary's County and the other was in Calvert County. To report a power outage , call Jersey Central Power & Light at 1-888-LIGHTSS (1-888-544-4877) or visit its website at www.firstenergycorp.com and click on the "Report Outage" link, or text to 544487. (more...)
- August 06, 2020
Two were in St. Mary's County and the other was in Calvert County. To report a power outage , call Jersey Central Power & Light at 1-888-LIGHTSS (1-888-544-4877) or visit its website at www.firstenergycorp.com and click on the "Report Outage" link, or text to 544487. (more...)
Deadly Tropical Storm Isaias weakens, moves into Canada (with forecast video)
- August 05, 2020
Isaias sustained top winds of up to 65 mph (105 kph) more than 18 hours after coming ashore, but it was down to 40 mph max winds as of early Wednesday, according to the National Hurricane Center . The president of New Jersey's Board of Public Utilities on Wednesday said there was "hope" that power would be restored to 80% of the state's more than 900,000 customers experiencing an outage after Tropical Storm Isaias . (more...)
- August 05, 2020
Isaias sustained top winds of up to 65 mph (105 kph) more than 18 hours after coming ashore, but it was down to 40 mph max winds as of early Wednesday, according to the National Hurricane Center . The president of New Jersey's Board of Public Utilities on Wednesday said there was "hope" that power would be restored to 80% of the state's more than 900,000 customers experiencing an outage after Tropical Storm Isaias . (more...)
Tornado warning ended in Guelph, northern and southern Wellington county
- August 05, 2020
Tornado warnings issued earlier for Caledon, Orangeville and other parts of Southern Ontario just east of Toronto have also ended. At 5:48 p.m., the watch was expanded to include the City of Toronto, as well as York and Durham regions. "If you hear a roaring sound or see a funnel cloud, swirling debris near the ground, flying debris, or any threatening weather approaching, take shelter immediately". (more...)
- August 05, 2020
Tornado warnings issued earlier for Caledon, Orangeville and other parts of Southern Ontario just east of Toronto have also ended. At 5:48 p.m., the watch was expanded to include the City of Toronto, as well as York and Durham regions. "If you hear a roaring sound or see a funnel cloud, swirling debris near the ground, flying debris, or any threatening weather approaching, take shelter immediately". (more...)
US' first crewed spaceship to ISS in 10 years returns
- August 05, 2020
Watch raw footage of the 2:48 p.m. EDT, Sunday, August 2, 2020, splashdown of SpaceX's Crew Dragon Endeavour spacecraft in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Pensacola, Florida. That means the US once again has its own ability to put people in orbit and return them safely. This program was NASA's solution to the retirement of the Space Shuttle nearly a decade ago. (more...)
- August 05, 2020
Watch raw footage of the 2:48 p.m. EDT, Sunday, August 2, 2020, splashdown of SpaceX's Crew Dragon Endeavour spacecraft in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Pensacola, Florida. That means the US once again has its own ability to put people in orbit and return them safely. This program was NASA's solution to the retirement of the Space Shuttle nearly a decade ago. (more...)
Isaias makes landfalls after it strengthens into a hurricane
- August 04, 2020
Isaias is the ninth named storm of the year and the latest National Hurricane Center (NHC) forecast says the storm is "getting better organised" and will likely be at hurricane strength when it reaches the coast this evening. Unfortunately, the highest rainfall totals from Isaias will be north and west. He urged those evacuating to turn to shelters as a last resort, citing coronavirus risks and the need to operate shelters at reduced capacity to allow for social distancing. (more...)
- August 04, 2020
Isaias is the ninth named storm of the year and the latest National Hurricane Center (NHC) forecast says the storm is "getting better organised" and will likely be at hurricane strength when it reaches the coast this evening. Unfortunately, the highest rainfall totals from Isaias will be north and west. He urged those evacuating to turn to shelters as a last resort, citing coronavirus risks and the need to operate shelters at reduced capacity to allow for social distancing. (more...)
First astronaut launch from U.S. soil in nearly a decade
- August 04, 2020
SpaceX claims that sending astronauts to the International Space Station will mean a "turning point for America's future in space exploration" that could propel missions to "the moon, Mars and beyond". Eastern, although NBC News notes that NASA is "monitoring weather reports at the Florida launch site that may delay proceedings". The Falcon 9 rocket will lift off from Launch Pad 39A, the pad that sent Apollo 11 to the moon. (more...)
- August 04, 2020
SpaceX claims that sending astronauts to the International Space Station will mean a "turning point for America's future in space exploration" that could propel missions to "the moon, Mars and beyond". Eastern, although NBC News notes that NASA is "monitoring weather reports at the Florida launch site that may delay proceedings". The Falcon 9 rocket will lift off from Launch Pad 39A, the pad that sent Apollo 11 to the moon. (more...)
SpaceX capsule with NASA astronauts lands in Gulf of Mexico
- August 03, 2020
After collecting the capsule, SpaceX staff encountered residual fuel vapors on the Dragon, which delayed progress on helping Behnken and Hurley to exit. He also thanked SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, who flew into Houston to greet the astronauts after watching their return to Earth from SpaceX's mission control in Hawthorne, California. (more...)
- August 03, 2020
After collecting the capsule, SpaceX staff encountered residual fuel vapors on the Dragon, which delayed progress on helping Behnken and Hurley to exit. He also thanked SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, who flew into Houston to greet the astronauts after watching their return to Earth from SpaceX's mission control in Hawthorne, California. (more...)
NASA, SpaceX send austronauts into orbit,
- August 03, 2020
SpaceX is in the process of preparing for its historic first astronaut launch, with a mission to demonstrate its human spaceflight capabilities by flying NASA astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken to the International Space Station . It looks entirely different than the huge winged space shuttles that carried astronauts into space from U.S. soil from 1981 to 2011. In press briefings, Behnken and Hurley said they'd been tested twice for COVID-19 and expected to be tested one final time ... (more...)
- August 03, 2020
SpaceX is in the process of preparing for its historic first astronaut launch, with a mission to demonstrate its human spaceflight capabilities by flying NASA astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken to the International Space Station . It looks entirely different than the huge winged space shuttles that carried astronauts into space from U.S. soil from 1981 to 2011. In press briefings, Behnken and Hurley said they'd been tested twice for COVID-19 and expected to be tested one final time ... (more...)
Watch here: SpaceX Crew Dragon splashdown today
- August 03, 2020
The pair are scheduled to undock from the space station at around 7:34pm ET (12:30am United Kingdom time), and travel in SpaceX's astronaut carrier, the Crew Dragon, before splashdown at 2:42 pm ET (7:42pm United Kingdom time). A successful splashdown, Behnken said, will bring US -crew launching capability "full circle". When we clicked in to NASA TV this morning, they were already discussing the splashdown. (more...)
- August 03, 2020
The pair are scheduled to undock from the space station at around 7:34pm ET (12:30am United Kingdom time), and travel in SpaceX's astronaut carrier, the Crew Dragon, before splashdown at 2:42 pm ET (7:42pm United Kingdom time). A successful splashdown, Behnken said, will bring US -crew launching capability "full circle". When we clicked in to NASA TV this morning, they were already discussing the splashdown. (more...)
NASA and SpaceX confirm first astronaut launch
- August 02, 2020
Launch is scheduled for 4:33 p.m. EDT. The launch, which will be attended by U.S. President Donald Trump, is crucial for Musk, SpaceX and NASA . The private company will attempt to launch two NASA astronauts from Kennedy Space Center - a first from the USA since the end of the Space Shuttle Program in 2011. (more...)
- August 02, 2020
Launch is scheduled for 4:33 p.m. EDT. The launch, which will be attended by U.S. President Donald Trump, is crucial for Musk, SpaceX and NASA . The private company will attempt to launch two NASA astronauts from Kennedy Space Center - a first from the USA since the end of the Space Shuttle Program in 2011. (more...)
How To Watch SpaceX’s Demo-2 Mission Launch NASA Astronauts Into Space
- August 02, 2020
It will is the first private, commercially built manned spaceflight. Crews had begun to fuel the Falcon 9 rocket carrying the capsule before the decision was taken to cancel due to cloudy skies and rain. The Crew Dragon Capsule, as part of its final demonstration, will be ferrying NASA astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley to the ISS. Today's launch will also mark the first time in history that a commercial aerospace company will carry humans into Earth's orbit, a milestone NASA ... (more...)
- August 02, 2020
It will is the first private, commercially built manned spaceflight. Crews had begun to fuel the Falcon 9 rocket carrying the capsule before the decision was taken to cancel due to cloudy skies and rain. The Crew Dragon Capsule, as part of its final demonstration, will be ferrying NASA astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley to the ISS. Today's launch will also mark the first time in history that a commercial aerospace company will carry humans into Earth's orbit, a milestone NASA ... (more...)
Andy McCarthy: 'Absurd' to claim Trump's election delay tweet was impeachable offense
- August 02, 2020
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu vowed his state would hold its November elections as scheduled: "End of story". He added: "Anyone who says otherwise should never be elected to Congress again". What is more likely to be delayed is the result. There have been a handful of moments that strained the GOP's allegiance to Trump since he emerged as his party's unlikely presidential nominee four years ago, yet his party has increasingly acquiesced to his turbulent leadership as his presidency ... (more...)
- August 02, 2020
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu vowed his state would hold its November elections as scheduled: "End of story". He added: "Anyone who says otherwise should never be elected to Congress again". What is more likely to be delayed is the result. There have been a handful of moments that strained the GOP's allegiance to Trump since he emerged as his party's unlikely presidential nominee four years ago, yet his party has increasingly acquiesced to his turbulent leadership as his presidency ... (more...)
Palaeomicrobiology - Scientists revive germs from the period of the dinosaurs | Science & technologies
- August 01, 2020
It's a mystery how the microbes were able to survive the harsh conditions of their surroundings - and it's unclear just how long they can live. 'In the oldest sediment we've drilled, with the least amount of food, there are still living organisms, and they can wake up, grow and multiply'. (more...)
- August 01, 2020
It's a mystery how the microbes were able to survive the harsh conditions of their surroundings - and it's unclear just how long they can live. 'In the oldest sediment we've drilled, with the least amount of food, there are still living organisms, and they can wake up, grow and multiply'. (more...)
SpaceX mission: Astronauts prepare to board Crew Dragon from the ISS
- August 01, 2020
Launch and rendezvous went flawlessly, "so we expect nothing different for the splashdown", he said. "We have plenty of opportunities here in August, and we're in no hurry". NASA has selected seven potential sites off the east and west coasts of Florida for the Dragon's return. "Crew Dragon will be traveling at orbital velocity prior to reentry, moving at approximately 17,500 miles per hour". (more...)
- August 01, 2020
Launch and rendezvous went flawlessly, "so we expect nothing different for the splashdown", he said. "We have plenty of opportunities here in August, and we're in no hurry". NASA has selected seven potential sites off the east and west coasts of Florida for the Dragon's return. "Crew Dragon will be traveling at orbital velocity prior to reentry, moving at approximately 17,500 miles per hour". (more...)
Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover mission launched to Red Planet-NK#135213
- August 01, 2020
Mars 2020 sent its first signal to ground controllers at 9:15 am (6:45 pm IST) but it was not until 11:30 am (9:00 pm IST) that it established telemetry - more detailed spacecraft data. Jet Propulsion Laboratory Director Mike Watkins joked about the California quake, saying it was "just the Earth being excited about going to Mars". (more...)
- August 01, 2020
Mars 2020 sent its first signal to ground controllers at 9:15 am (6:45 pm IST) but it was not until 11:30 am (9:00 pm IST) that it established telemetry - more detailed spacecraft data. Jet Propulsion Laboratory Director Mike Watkins joked about the California quake, saying it was "just the Earth being excited about going to Mars". (more...)
Hurricane Isaias could have Staten Island impact
- August 01, 2020
Quagliariello said the storm is expected to pass SC sometime on Monday, but added there's still uncertainty about how strong the storm will be. North Carolina Gov. "We've been through these before, as you know", McMaster said. The NHC said heavy rains may begin to affect South and east-Central Florida beginning late Friday night, and the eastern Carolinas by early next week, potentially causing flooding in low-lying and poorly drained areas. (more...)
- August 01, 2020
Quagliariello said the storm is expected to pass SC sometime on Monday, but added there's still uncertainty about how strong the storm will be. North Carolina Gov. "We've been through these before, as you know", McMaster said. The NHC said heavy rains may begin to affect South and east-Central Florida beginning late Friday night, and the eastern Carolinas by early next week, potentially causing flooding in low-lying and poorly drained areas. (more...)
NASA Rover En Route to Mars to Look for Signs of Life
- July 31, 2020
The robotic explorer was propelled into space by an Atlas 5 rocket operated by the United Launch Alliance, a joint venture between private aerospace companies Boeing and Lockheed. From his base at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California, Matt Wallace, the mission's deputy project manager, said in an online update that the spacecraft is healthy, and well and truly on its way to Mars. (more...)
- July 31, 2020
The robotic explorer was propelled into space by an Atlas 5 rocket operated by the United Launch Alliance, a joint venture between private aerospace companies Boeing and Lockheed. From his base at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California, Matt Wallace, the mission's deputy project manager, said in an online update that the spacecraft is healthy, and well and truly on its way to Mars. (more...)
NASA announces astronauts for SpaceX CREW-2 manned mission to the ISS
- July 31, 2020
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Akihiko Hoshide and European Space Agency ( ESA ) astronaut Thomas Pesquet will also be accompanying them. They'll don them again later this week for the return trip. McArthur operated the shuttle's robotic arm over the course of the 12 days and 21 hours she spent in space, capturing the telescope and moving crew members during the five spacewalks needed to fix and upgrade it. (more...)
- July 31, 2020
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Akihiko Hoshide and European Space Agency ( ESA ) astronaut Thomas Pesquet will also be accompanying them. They'll don them again later this week for the return trip. McArthur operated the shuttle's robotic arm over the course of the 12 days and 21 hours she spent in space, capturing the telescope and moving crew members during the five spacewalks needed to fix and upgrade it. (more...)
NASA’s Mars 2020 rover will seek signs of ancient life
- July 31, 2020
After a soft landing, the 240-kilogram six-wheel rover will traverse the Martian surface and collect data on soil and rock composition. Earlier this week, UAE launched its first interplanetary mission known as the Hope Mars Mission. A high-performance deep-space communications network is also necessary to deal with the demanding tasks of sending and receiving signals between the control center and the probe, he added. (more...)
- July 31, 2020
After a soft landing, the 240-kilogram six-wheel rover will traverse the Martian surface and collect data on soil and rock composition. Earlier this week, UAE launched its first interplanetary mission known as the Hope Mars Mission. A high-performance deep-space communications network is also necessary to deal with the demanding tasks of sending and receiving signals between the control center and the probe, he added. (more...)
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