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The 2021 Floods Shattered a Tennessee Rainfall Record and a Community

The 2021 Floods Shattered a Tennessee Rainfall Record and a Community

On August 21, 2017, a total solar eclipse captivated observers across the United States, earning it the moniker "The Great American Eclipse." This ...
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Why the 2017 Eclipse Was Part of an 18-Year Astronomical Cycle

Why the 2017 Eclipse Was Part of an 18-Year Astronomical Cycle

The total solar eclipse of August 21, 2017, was a prime example of a fascinating celestial phenomenon, offering a clear demonstration of how the Mo...
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International Wine Challenge Expands with New Americas and Asia Pacific Regional Heats

International Wine Challenge Expands with New Americas and Asia Pacific Regional Heats

International Wine Challenge Expands with New Americas and Asia Pacific Regional Heats
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NASA Offers Extensive Collection of Free E-Books on Space and Aeronautics

NASA Offers Extensive Collection of Free E-Books on Space and Aeronautics

NASA has made available a vast collection of free e-books covering a wide range of topics including aeronautics, space station science, the agency's history, and planetary exploration. These digital books are accessible to the public at no cost through the official NASA E-Books Directory. The collection includes various formats such as PDF, EPUB, and MOBI, catering to different e-reading devices. While many of these e-books are geared towards individuals with scientific backgrounds, featuring titles like the 'NASA Systems Engineering Handbook,' there are also more broadly appealing options. These include books on the history of flight, supersonic research, X-planes, deep space discoveries, atmospheric science, and planetary missions. The collection also boasts coffee-table-style books filled with high-resolution imagery of galaxies, nebulae, and deep space, alongside comprehensive accounts of NASA's evolution, such as 'Orders of Magnitude: A History of the NACA and NASA.'
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NASA Launches Orbital Clarity Challenge to Enhance Space Weather Prediction and Satellite Orbit Management

NASA Launches Orbital Clarity Challenge to Enhance Space Weather Prediction and Satellite Orbit Management

NASA has initiated the Orbital Clarity Challenge, offering up to $500,000 to incentivize the development of new technologies capable of measuring Earth's extremely thin upper atmosphere. This initiative aims to improve predictions regarding how space weather influences satellite orbits. The thermosphere, an upper layer of Earth's atmosphere, despite its thinness, significantly interacts with orbiting satellites. Changes in this region, particularly when solar activity causes the upper atmosphere to heat and expand, can alter atmospheric drag and consequently affect the paths of spacecraft. With the increasing number of satellites in low Earth orbit, accurately predicting these changes has become crucial. NASA is specifically seeking affordable technological solutions to provide clearer insights into this challenging-to-measure atmospheric region. This effort aligns with NASA's broader National Space Transportation Policy, which emphasizes maintaining superior space transportation capabilities and supportin...
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NASA-led study shows some Earth microbes could survive on the moon

NASA-led study shows some Earth microbes could survive on the moon

By Will Dunham WASHINGTON, Aug 21 (Reuters) - The moon is, to put it mildly, an inhospitable place for people and other living organisms from Earth, with its lack of breathable air, extreme temperatures and exposure to relentless space radiation and energetic particles.
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Partial lunar eclipse will create a blood moon effect. Here's when

Partial lunar eclipse will create a blood moon effect. Here's when

Skywatchers across North America are in for a celestial treat as a partial lunar eclipse is expected to turn the moon red. Here's when to look up.
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A blood moon is rising in Western NC. When you should look up

A blood moon is rising in Western NC. When you should look up

The 'blood moon' will rise at the end of August. Here's how to view it in Western North Carolina.
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NASA's mission to save Swift Observatory fails. Here's what went wrong

NASA's mission to save Swift Observatory fails. Here's what went wrong

NASA took a big risk when it mounted a rescue mission to boost its aging Swift Observatory further into orbit. Here's why it didn't succeed.
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U.S. Space Nuclear Programs Face Funding and Supply Chain Challenges Despite Growing Interest

U.S. Space Nuclear Programs Face Funding and Supply Chain Challenges Despite Growing Interest

U.S. space nuclear programs, including NASA's Space Reactor 1 (SR-1) Freedom project and the Lunar Reactor 1 (LR-1) effort, are experiencing a surge in interest but face significant near-term and long-term challenges. Industry officials and government representatives, including Aaron Miles from the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, acknowledge a 'generational opportunity' for space nuclear technologies. However, concerns persist regarding the supply chain for ceramic high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU) fuels, a limited workforce with dual nuclear and space expertise, and restricted access to ground test sites. NASA's SR-1, aiming for a 2028 launch, lacks a clear customer beyond its technology demonstration payload, raising questions about its long-term sustainability.
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NASA Establishes State Hubs to Cultivate Aerospace Technical Workforce

NASA Establishes State Hubs to Cultivate Aerospace Technical Workforce

NASA has allocated approximately $10.5 million to seven institutions across the United States to establish 'NASA State Hubs.' This initiative aims to strengthen and streamline pathways for high school and community college students into skilled technical jobs within the aerospace industry. The investment is designed to accelerate the development of technical roles, such as welders, electricians, and machinists, to meet the growing talent demands of the space sector. The awarded organizations include Antelope Valley Community College District in California, Georgia Tech Research Corporation, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, Southern Utah University, Space Florida, State Board for Community Colleges and Occupation Education in Colorado, and the Texas Space Commission. These hubs will act as strategic conveners, aligning industry employers, educational programs, and workforce systems to facilitate student entry into high-demand technical jobs. The funding for these cooperative agreements comes from ...
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US carries out its first deportations under pact for Liberia to accept 1,200 non-Liberians

US carries out its first deportations under pact for Liberia to accept 1,200 non-Liberians

The United States has carried out its first deportation under an agreement for Liberia to accept up to 1,200 people who are not from the African country