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They flew around the moon. Now the Artemis II astronauts are at the White House
17+ hour, 48+ min ago (153+ words) WASHINGTON " The astronauts who flew on the historic Artemis II mission around the moon earlier this month met with President Donald Trump on Wednesday." Commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Canada's Jeremy Hansen hold the record for…...
United drops plan to merge with American Airlines, CEO confirms
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (291+ words) FORT WORTH, Texas " United Airlines is no longer pursuing a merger with American Airlines." United CEO Scott Kirby made the announcement Monday after American reportedly declined to engage in talks." "I approached American about exploring a combination because I thought…...
What happened to the night sky?
1+ week, 12+ hour ago (631+ words) DENVER " As a Boy Scout on camping trips in the 1990s, I remember how difficult it was to spot a satellite moving across the starscape. They don't flash like aircraft and don't twinkle like stars, but they are tiny points of…...
The number of satellites continues to explode to the ire of night sky advocates and astronomers
1+ week, 12+ hour ago (67+ words) KUSA. com The number of satellites continues to explode to the ire of night sky advocates and astronomers To stream 9 NEWS on your phone, you need the 9 NEWS app. Download the 9 NEWS app Next up in 5 Example video title will…...
University of Colorado students simulate 'life on Mars' in unique space medicine program
1+ year, 2+ week ago (527+ words) UTAH, USA " Students at the University of Colorado spent spring break on Mars, or at least the closest thing we have to Mars here on Earth." "I went to Mars. That's what I've been telling everyone," said Eric Sallinger, one…...
FAA wants video gamers to become air traffic controllers as it rolls out new hiring campaign
2+ week, 5+ day ago (286+ words) WASHINGTON " The Federal Aviation Administration wants video game players to "level up" and apply to become air traffic controllers. The splashy new campaign, including an ad targeted at video game players, comes ahead of the opening of the annual air…...
Artemis II astronauts bound for moon after successful launch of NASA's first lunar voyage in decades
4+ week, 19+ hour ago (1565+ words) CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. " Four astronauts embarked on a high-stakes flight around the moon Wednesday, humanity's first lunar voyage in more than half a century and the thrilling leadoff in NASA's push toward a landing in two years. Carrying three Americans…...
Artemis II astronauts emerge from their moon capsule after returning to Earth
2+ week, 4+ day ago (59+ words) KUSA. com Artemis II astronauts emerge from their moon capsule after returning to Earth To stream 9 NEWS on your phone, you need the 9 NEWS app. Download the 9 NEWS app Next up in 5 Example video title will go here for this…...
Artemis II's moon-traveling astronauts return home to cheers after a record-breaking trip
2+ week, 4+ day ago (618+ words) HOUSTON " Still marveling over their'moon mission, the Artemis II astronauts received a thunderous welcome home Saturday from hundreds who took part in'NASA's lunar comeback that set a record for deep space travel. The crew of four arrived at Ellington Field…...
PHOTOS: Artemis II crew all smiles after historic mission's successful splashdown
2+ week, 4+ day ago (294+ words) SAN DIEGO " "Artemis II's astronauts closed out humanity's first lunar voyage in more than half a century with a Pacific splashdown on Friday, blazing new records near the moon with grace and joy. It was a dramatic grand finale to…...