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The Artemis IV mission is taking shape with major hardware for Gateway, humanity’s first space station to orbit the Moon, progressing in Turin, Italy. NASA will launch HALO (Habitation and Logistics Outpost), center of image in background, along with the Power and Propulsion Element (not pictured) to lunar orbit ahead of the Artemis IV mission as the first elements of Gateway, the first space station to be assembled around the Moon. During that mission, astronauts will launch in the Orion spacecraft with the Lunar I-Hab, pieces of which are shown here in the foreground, and deliver it to Gateway. Lunar I-Hab is provided by ESA (European Space Agency) with significant hardware contributions from JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency), and is one of four Gateway modules where astronauts will live and work as they orbit the Moon. Thales Alenia Space completed major welding on HALO and began initial fabrication of Lunar I-Hab last year. The company is a subcontractor to Northrop Grumman

In preparation for the arrival of NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test, four crew members aboard the International Space Station will relocate the SpaceX Dragon crew spacecraft to a different docking port Thursday, May 2, to make way for Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft. NASA will provide live coverage of the move beginning at 7:30 a.m. EDT on NASA+, NASA Television, the NASA app, YouTube, and the agency’s website. Learn how to stream NASA TV through a variety of platforms including social media. NASA astronauts Matt Dominick, Mike Barratt, and Jeanette Epps, as well as Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexander Grebenkin, will undock from the forward-facing port of the station’s Harmony module at 7:45 a.m. The spacecraft will then autonomously dock with the module’s space-facing port at 8:28 a.m. The relocation, supported by flight controllers at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston and SpaceX in Hawthorne, California, will free up Harmony’s forward-facing port for the docking of the Boeing Starliner spa

GIGA PUMP, one of the most successful inflatable pump product lines in the industry, proudly announces the integration of its entire product range into the newly crafted inflatable product brand, Aerogogo. Aerogogo aims to establish itself as the leading professional brand in the wireless inflation category. Aerogogo Empowering Effortless Inflation: Your Cordless Companion for Life's Easy Moments The term "Aerogogo" derives from "Aerodynamic," based on fundamental theories and ongoing research in aerodynamics. The Aerogogo team is dedicated to developing lighter and more convenient inflatable products to meet the daily needs of consumers. Leveraging proprietary research, including dual parallel winding motors, nine-tailed fox curved fan blades, and multi-point heat dissipation design models, Aerogogo has developed a series of wireless air pumps to suit various pressure requirements for inflatable products. Currently, Aerogogo's most popular wireless air pump

 B'laster Holdings announced today that the B'laster brand will be expanding into the refrigerants category with a lineup of products created to service and maintain both R-134a and R-1234yf automotive AC systems. B'laster Holdings Brand Portfolio "B'laster has created some of the best automotive care products in the market since 1957," said Marketing & Product Manager, Morgan Pollen. "With decades of experience to build on, we're excited about the new technology we've developed and incorporated into the B'laster AC product line. We pride ourselves on being innovative and offering products that both professionals and DIYers can use." Features and benefits of the B'laster Refrigerants include: - Smart Clips™ allow users to charge by temperature and provide an easier, more accurate way to determine when an AC recharge is complete. Charging an automotive AC system using temperature helps the user avoid overcharging the system. - The

The Sun will be at peak activity this year, providing a rare opportunity to study how solar storms and radiation could affect future astronauts on the Red Planet. In the months ahead, two of NASA’s Mars spacecraft will have an unprecedented opportunity to study how solar flares — giant explosions on the Sun’s surface — could affect robots and future astronauts on the Red Planet. That’s because the Sun is entering a period of peak activity called solar maximum, something that occurs roughly every 11 years. During solar maximum, the Sun is especially prone to throwing fiery tantrums in a variety of forms — including solar flares and coronal mass ejections — that launch radiation deep into space. When a series of these solar events erupts, it’s called a solar storm. Earth’s magnetic field largely shields our home planet from the effects of these storms. But Mars lost its global magnetic field long ago, leaving the Red Planet more vulnerable to the Sun’s energetic particles. Just how inten

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson on Monday named John Bailey as director of the agency’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, effective immediately. Bailey had been serving as acting director since January.  “John will build on his nearly 35 years of federal service to lead our talented workforce at Stennis,” said Nelson. “So much of NASA runs through Stennis. It is where we hone new and exciting capabilities in aerospace, technology, and deep space exploration. I am confident that John will lead the nation’s largest and premier propulsion test site to even greater success.” NASA Stennis also is a unique federal city, home to more than 50 resident tenants with a combined workforce of over 5,200. The center tested the SLS (Space Launch System) core stage that helped launch the Artemis I mission. It also is testing all RS-25 engines to help power SLS launches and will conduct flightworthy testing of the agency’s new exploration upper stage prior to its use in space on futu

There’s good news from NASA’s Cloudspotting on Mars project! That’s the project that invites you to help identify exotic clouds high in the Martian atmosphere. - Thanks to your help, the Cloudspotting on Mars project reached ahuge milestone. Another full Mars year, Mars Year 30 (Oct 2009 – Sep 2011), has been completed! That's the second full Mars year of observations that has been analyzed since the project began.  - The team has uploaded another full year of data, Mars Year 31 (Sep 2011 – Aug 2013). You’ll find right here, ready for you to investigate. - A new project from the Cloudspotting on Mars team has started its beta testing phase! In this new project, you’ll pick out cloud shapes in data from NASA’s Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) Mission.  If you're willing to help beta test this project and provide feedback before it launches, please send an email to the team. We'll let everyone know when this project officially launches, of course! Congratulation

Download PDF: Innovation that Impacts All NASA Missions: Improving How We Engineer Our Systems John F. Kennedy set the tone for NASA’s culture in 1961 during his famous speech on going to the Moon, “We choose to go to the Moon not because it’s easy, but because it’s hard; because that goal will serve to organize and measure the best of our energies and skills, because that challenge is one that we are willing to accept, one we are unwilling to postpone…”    That culture has never faded, even across NASA’s diverse spectrum of missions. The continuous challenge to do what is hard or near impossible includes the requirement for innovation. Innovation is the importance of what we do, but also how we do it. With a goal of improving the way NASA’s workforce engineers its systems, the Systems Engineering (SE) Technical Discipline Team (TDT) has partnered with numerous facets of the NASA workforce to better enable innovation in how we work. Over the past year, three diverse teams made progress

 Sortilège, a spirits brand renowned for its Maple Whisky over the last 25 years, is proud to announce the launch of its latest innovation: Sortilège Rye Whisky. This new creation is in perfect harmony with the brand's DNA: a classic Canadian rye whisky finished with maple wood. Sortilège Rye Whisky is the result of three years of aging in custom oak barrels, using the finest Canadian grains: corn, rye and barley. This aging process is enriched by a distinctive touch; a toasted maple wood finish, which brings slightly smoky, complex notes for a lingering finish. Sortilège Rye Whisky, a unique elixir combining tradition and innovationPost this NEW Sortilège Rye Whisky (CNW Group/Sortilège) Ward Eight Cocktail with Sortilège Rye Whisky. Credit: Léa Messier F. Photo Credits : Arnaud Savard (CNW Group/Sortilège) «Our ambition with Sortilège Rye Whisky was to create an unforgettable sensory experience while honouring our heritage and commitment to quality. We look forward to sharing thi

ROBAM, the leader of premium kitchen appliances, is revolutionizing the industry with the launch of its groundbreaking sterilizing dishwasher– the first of its kind under the new industry standards. “China Dishwasher Patent Innovation Research Report (2024)”Post this This innovative appliance marks a significant shift in the global dishwasher sector, where Chinese brands are rapidly outpacing their Western counterparts in both technological advancement and market share. Chinese Innovation Redefining Dishwashers According to a report titled "China Dishwasher Patent Innovation Research Report (2024)" by the Electronic Intellectual Property Center of CICS-CERT, as of February 2024, China boasted 12,364 authorized patents for dishwashers, with nearly a half belonging to leading Chinese brands. In contrast, international dishwasher giants are lagging behind in patent authorization for cleaning, energy efficiency, and related aspects. Moreover, research data from GFK reveal that Ch

The magnificent central bar of NGC 2217 (also known as AM 0619-271) shines bright in the constellation of Canis Major (The Greater Dog), in this image taken by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope. Roughly 65 million light-years from Earth, this barred spiral galaxy is a similar size to our Milky Way at 100,000 light-years across. Many stars are concentrated in its central region forming the luminous bar, surrounded by a set of tightly wound spiral arms. The central bar in these types of galaxies plays an important role in their evolution, helping to funnel gas from the disk into the middle of the galaxy. The transported gas and dust are then either formed into new stars or fed to the supermassive black hole at the galaxy's center. Weighing from a few hundred to over a billion times the mass of our Sun, supermassive black holes are present in almost all large galaxies. This image was colorized with data from the Panoramic Survey Telescope and Rapid Response System (Pan-STARRS). Text

Identification of Noise Sources During Launch Using Phased Array Microphone Systems  Every part of a launch vehicle, launch pad, and ground operation equipment is subjected to the high acoustic load generated during lift-off . Therefore, many extreme measures are taken to try to suppress this acoustic environment by damping with a water deluge system and diverting engine plumes away from the vehicle via flame trenches. Even single decibel reductions of the acoustic levels can translate into a sizable reduction of acoustic loadings, certification needs, operational costs, and even vehicle weight. Therefore, lowering the acoustic level via various mitigation schemes is an important aspect of a launch pad design.    In 2011 and 2012, the NESC sponsored research into the effectiveness of a microphone phased array (MPA) to identify noise sources and tested the array during an Antares launch from the Wallops Flight Facility . This simple prototype array was able to identify impingement-relat

At the agency’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, interns from Cal State LA are learning key skills studying the origins of life. What does wastewater management in Los Angeles have to do with the search for life on Mars? Eduardo Martinez certainly didn’t make the connection when he was pursuing a master’s in civil engineering. Not at first. Then his professor pointed him toward an internship opportunity at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory for astrobiology, the study of life’s origins and the possibility of life beyond Earth. That professor, Arezoo Khodayari of California State University, Los Angeles, helped Martinez understand the chemistry common to both fields. Soon, Martinez saw that just as phosphorous, nitrogen, and other chemicals in wastewater can fuel algal blooms in the ocean, they can potentially provide energy for microbial life on other planets. Interns working in JPL’s Origins and Habitability Lab grow fingerlike mineral structures like the one shown here to simulate oceans on

NASA is working to resume science operations of the agency’s Hubble Space Telescope after it entered safe mode April 23 due to an ongoing gyroscope (gyro) issue. Hubble’s instruments are stable, and the telescope is in good health. The telescope automatically entered safe mode when one of its three gyroscopes gave faulty readings. The gyros measure the telescope’s turn rates and are part of the system that determines which direction the telescope is pointed. While in safe mode, science operations are suspended, and the telescope waits for new directions from the ground. This particular gyro caused Hubble to enter safe mode in November after returning similar faulty readings. The team is currently working to identify potential solutions. If necessary, the spacecraft can be re-configured to operate with only one gyro, with the other remaining gyro placed in reserve . The spacecraft had six new gyros installed during the fifth and final space shuttle servicing mission in 2009. To date, th

It took the Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) mission just 13 minutes to reach low-Earth orbit from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in February 2024. It took a network of scientists at NASA and research institutions around the world more than 20 years to carefully craft and test the novel instruments that allow PACE to study the ocean and atmosphere with unprecedented clarity. In the early 2000s, a team of scientists at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, prototyped the Ocean Radiometer for Carbon Assessment (ORCA) instrument, which ultimately became PACE’s primary research tool: the Ocean Color instrument (OCI). Then, in the 2010s, a team from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), worked with NASA to prototype the Hyper Angular Rainbow Polarimeter (HARP), a shoebox-sized instrument that will collect groundbreaking measurements of atmospheric aerosols. Neither PACE’s OCI nor HARP2 — a nearly exact copy of the HARP prototype — woul

After careful review of hundreds of applications, NASA has selected organizations from across the country to receive ‘Moon Tree’ seedlings that flew around the Moon on the agency’s Artemis I mission in 2022, to plant in their communities. Notifications to selected institutions will be made in phases, with the first beginning this spring, followed by notifications in fall 2024, spring 2025, and fall 2025. NASA chose institutions based on criteria that evaluated their suitability to care for the various tree species and their ability to maximize educational opportunities around the life and growth of the tree in their communities. “A new era of Moon trees will one day stand tall in communities across America,” said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson. “NASA is bringing the spirit of exploration back down to Earth because space belongs to everyone. The Artemis Generation will carry forth these seedlings that will be fertile ground for creativity, inspiration, and discovery for years to come.”

NASA’s Deep Space Optical Communications experiment also interfaced with the Psyche spacecraft’s communication system for the first time, transmitting engineering data to Earth. Riding aboard NASA’s Psyche spacecraft, the agency’s Deep Space Optical Communications technology demonstration continues to break records. While the asteroid-bound spacecraft doesn’t rely on optical communications to send data, the new technology has proven that it’s up to the task. After interfacing with the Psyche’s radio frequency transmitter, the laser communications demo sent a copy of engineering data from over 140 million miles (226 million kilometers) away, 1½ times the distance between Earth and the Sun. This achievement provides a glimpse into how spacecraft could use optical communications in the future, enabling higher-data-rate communications of complex scientific information as well as high-definition imagery and video in support of humanity’s next giant leap: sending humans to Mars. “We downlink

Brothers and owners of Framingham-based Jack's Abby Craft Lagers - Jack, Eric and Sam Hendler, have agreed to purchase Worcester-based brewery and local mainstay, Wormtown Brewery. The acquisition firmly establishes the company as one of the nation's ten largest family-owned craft breweries. Be Hoppy IPA and House Lager With the purchase, the corporate name will transition to the Hendler Family Brewing Company, which will operate the Jack's Abby Craft Lagers and Wormtown brands, as well as Jack's Beverage Co., the company's contract brewing arm. The corporate headquarters will remain in Framingham and the Hendler family is offering roles to the vast majority of current non-ownership Wormtown staff. This strategic move solidifies the company's position and underscores its dedication to fostering long-term growth and prosperity within the Massachusetts brewing landscape. "The pandemic put unimaginable pressures onto Massachusetts breweries which have been com

Today, developer Monster Couch joins forces with Maximum Entertainment to reveal physical retail versions of 'Wingspan Special Edition' for Nintendo Switch! Adapted from the cult favourite board game, Wingspan is a relaxing strategy card game challenging players to discover and attract the best birds to your network of wildlife preserves. Stacked with 3 different DLC packs, including the European Expansion and Oceania Expansions as well as the Seasonal Decorate Pack, 'Wingspan Special Edition' is available for pre-order now at all good retailers including Signature Edition Games!  Watch 'Wingspan' Announcement Trailer You are bird enthusiasts—researchers, bird watchers, ornithologists, and collectors—seeking to discover and attract the best birds to your network of wildlife preserves.  Each bird extends a chain of powerful combinations in one of your habitats.  Each habitat focuses on a key aspect of the growth of your preserves.  In Wingspan up to 5 players com

2K announced TopSpin® 2K25, a revival of the beloved tennis simulation video game series developed by Hangar 13, is available now on PlayStation® 5 (PS5®), PlayStation®4 (PS4®), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam. Featuring competitive single-player and multiplayer modes, all four historic Grand Slam® Tournaments, 25 playable pros, and much more, TopSpin 2K25 is sure to satisfy seasoned tennis aficionados and newcomers to the virtual court alike. Fans can check out the launch trailer, which features cover athlete Frances Tiafoe facing off against iconic rapper and tennis aficionado Pusha T, plus an appearance by tennis icon John McEnroe, as well as the gameplay trailer, which shows cover athlete Carlos Alcaraz vs. Daniil Medvedev, Andre Agassi vs. Pete Sampras, Coco Gauff vs. Madison Keys, as well as several other members of the game’s roster and custom MyPLAYERs in action. “After over a decade since the last iteration of TopSpin, we’re excited to be able to share TopSpin 2K25

This week’s Nintendo Download includes the following content: - Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch - Tales of Kenzera: ZAU – Embark on a poignant action-adventure game inspired by the rich myths of Bantu cultures. As Zau, you must face your own emotions to become a worthy Nganga, or spiritual healer, and reclaim your father’s spirit. Wield cosmic powers from the sun and moon and brave the beautiful and treacherous lands of Kenzera alongside the God of Death. Tales of Kenzera: ZAU is available now on the Nintendo Switch system. - Another Crab’s Treasure – Become a hermit crab and reclaim your prized shell in an epic treasure hunt across a polluted ocean! Wear the trash around you – cans, cardboard and whatever else you find – as shell-like armor to protect yourself against crabby foes and other threats lurking in the deep. Collect over 60 shells with distinct special abilities to defend yourself and improve your combat prowess with Adaptations learned from a variety of ocean creatures. H

Developer Game Island and publisher Toplitz Productions are pleased to announce the playtest for their exciting first-person survival adventure game SERUM is now live on Steam for PC. The playtest will run for a week, giving brave survivors another unique opportunity to provide developer Game Island with valuable feedback on the game and a great opportunity for players to explore two of the game's biomes in an updated version as it prepares for launch on Steam early access in a matter of weeks. With a thrilling narrative that drives the player forward under the pressure of time, SERUM will put players to the ultimate test as they seek out ways of surviving a brutal world and uncovering a deadly conspiracy. The playtest will give gamers a chance to delve into the game's mechanics and explore different abilities and strategies through crafting and serum brewing. “At this stage in the game's development, player feedback is still as crucial as ever to optimize the player experi