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Scientists trace latest interstellar comet's home to a cold, isolated corner of the Milky Way
1+ week, 5+ min ago (275+ words) CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. " The comet that rambled past us from another star last year likely originated in a cold, isolated corner of the galaxy that had yet to gel into its own solar system, astronomers reported Thursday. Comet 3 I/Atlas…...
Space X satellite launch illuminates Charlotte sky
2+ week, 1+ day ago (91+ words) CHARLOTTE " Did you see that bright light streak across the sky Tuesday morning? It's not a meteor, and it's not extraterrestrial. It's Space X. The company launched its 1, 000th Starlink of the year into low Earth orbit around 5: 30 a. m. from Cape Canaveral Space…...
How the FAA is trying to fill a shortage of air traffic controllers
2+ week, 4+ day ago (122+ words) WSOC TV Save more, spend less & avoid ripoffs Inside look at law enforcement & true crime Your one-stop shop for delicious dishes Documentaries that enlighten & entertain In-depth reporting & trending stories How the FAA is trying to fill a shortage of air…...
FAA wants video gamers for this $100 K+ job
2+ week, 4+ day ago (198+ words) CHARLOTTE " Who says video games are a waste of time? There's a big opportunity for gamers out there looking to translate their skills into a high-paying job. The Federal Aviation Administration is still dealing with a national shortage of air…...
Artemis II mission: Mission breaks Apollo 13s distance record; flyby begins
3+ week, 2+ day ago (292+ words) For the first time in more than five decades, astronauts will do a lunar flyby and break a record at the same time. Update 2: 49 p. m. ET, April 6: The lunar flyby has begun, CNN reported. The crew will take images of the…...
Hollywood's narrative on UFOs and ETs reaches back many decades
3+ week, 5+ day ago (664+ words) Before zombies shambled about, ghoulishly feasting on the flesh of those too slow to flee, aliens from outer space ruled movie theaters, drive-ins and late Saturday night creature features on television. Even as Hollywood still drives how Americans envision little…...
Concord airport expected to host 1st phase of NC's electric air taxi network
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (191+ words) The next generation of aircraft could soon be taking off from Concord-Padgett Regional Airport. The North Carolina Department of Transportation officially announced the state's participation in the FAA's Advanced Air Mobility and Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Integration Pilot Program....
Concord airport could be host to 1st phase of NC's electric air taxi network
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (191+ words) The next generation of aircraft could soon be taking off from Concord-Padgett Regional Airport. The North Carolina Department of Transportation officially announced the state's participation in the FAA's Advanced Air Mobility and Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Integration Pilot Program....
NASA satellite crashes to Earth after 14-year spaceflight
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (202+ words) A 14-year spaceflight will come to a spectacular end on Tuesday. The Van Allen Probe A is expected to enter the Earth's atmosphere at 7: 45 p. m. ET, plus or minus 24 hours, Space. com reported. The probe was launched in August 2012 along with…...
Etihad Airways eyeing Middle East airstrikes but optimistic for CLT launch
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (130+ words) WSOC TV Save more, spend less & avoid ripoffs Inside look at law enforcement & true crime Your one-stop shop for delicious dishes Documentaries that enlighten & entertain In-depth reporting & trending stories Election results come in Tuesday night Garry Mc Fadden wins Mecklenburg…...