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4 astronauts return to Earth after medical issue forces early ISS exit
3+ hour, 9+ min ago (931+ words) (CNN) " Four astronauts aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule splashed down early Thursday in the Pacific Ocean, ending a weeklong effort to get an unnamed crew member home to evaluate a medical issue. "NASA was ready. The team responded quickly…...
NASA postpones spacewalk to monitor ‘medical concern’ with astronaut
1+ week, 12+ hour ago (414+ words) (CNN) " NASA said on Wednesday it was postponing a spacewalk that was scheduled for Thursday, citing a "medical concern" with one of the crew members. The space agency did not provide additional information about the issue or name the astronaut…...
The "Super Bowl Effect": How major events cause a spike in travel by private jet
2+ week, 2+ day ago (593+ words) The Super Bowl is the most high-profile sporting event in the United States, drawing around 70,000 spectators each year. At its peak, attendance has surpassed 103,000 people, which is roughly the population of a mid-sized American city. What sets the event apart…...
Are astronomers wrong about dark energy? New study casts doubt on universe’s accelerating expansion
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (612+ words) By Jacopo Prisco, CNN (CNN) " The universe's expansion might not be accelerating but slowing down, a new study suggests. If confirmed, the finding would upend decades of established astronomical assumptions and rewrite our understanding of dark energy, the elusive force…...
The Leonid meteor shower is peaking early this week. Here’s what to know
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (475+ words) By Gina Park, CNN (CNN) " Sky-gazers worldwide may get the chance to see a celestial display this week as the annual Leonid meteor shower reaches its peak. The Leonids are set to peak at 1 p.m. ET Monday, according to EarthSky. You…...
Flight departing SLO County Airport diverted by bird strike Saturday; No injuries reported
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (141+ words) The plane landed safely and no injuries were reported stated the San Luis Obispo County Fire Department. The San Luis Obispo County Airports flight status webpage showed that Alaska Airlines flight ... SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) " An aircraft departing…...
October’s full harvest moon is the first supermoon of the year. Here’s when to see it
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (420+ words) By Gina Park, CNN (CNN) " Keep your eyes along the horizon on Monday night to see the first supermoon of the year. October's full moon, also called the harvest moon, will be visible from Monday night into early Tuesday. The…...
What’s a black moon? Here’s what to expect this weekend
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (682+ words) By Gina Park, CNN (CNN) " The moon goes by many names. August saw the full sturgeon moon while in March sky-gazers may have witnessed the blood moon, which occurs when the satellite appears to turn red during a lunar eclipse....
Astronomers discover hidden moon orbiting Uranus
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (1144+ words) (CNN) " Astronomers using the powerful eye of the James Webb Space Telescope have spotted a previously unknown moon whirling around Uranus, according to NASA. The discovery boosts the number of moons known to be orbiting the ice giant to 29 " and…...
County Airports Announces Wings Over SLO CAL Calendar Contest
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (220+ words) Below is a press release for The County of San Luis Obispo Department of Airports regarding their 'Wings Over SLO CAL" Student Art Contest SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. " The County of San Luis Obispo Department of Airports is inviting local…...