Press Release Distribution Services – WebWire

Press Release Distribution Services – WebWire

Monday, August 19, 2024 4:49:31 PM ET In a heartfelt tribute to her son and all the victims of September 11, 2001, educator Maureen Crethan Santora shares a powerful story that speaks to both children and young readers. 4:46:49 PM ET In the annals of American history, September 11, 2001, stands as a day of …

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NASA Sponsors New Research on Orbital Debris, Lunar Sustainability

NASA Sponsors New Research on Orbital Debris, Lunar Sustainability

As part of NASA’s commitment to foster responsible exploration of the universe for the benefit of humanity, the Office of Technology, Policy, and Strategy (OTPS) is funding space sustainability research proposals from five university-based teams to analyze critical economic, social, and policy issues related to Earth’s orbit and cislunar space. The …

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ESA astronaut Marcus Wandt returns from his first space mission

ESA astronaut Marcus Wandt returns from his first space mission

The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft undocked autonomously from the Space Station. After completing a series of deorbit burns, the spacecraft entered Earth’s atmosphere and deployed its parachutes for a water-landing off the coast of Florida. The Axiom-3 crew was launched on 18 January 2024 and spent 18 days on board the Space …

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How NASA Chases and Investigates Bright Cosmic Blips

How NASA Chases and Investigates Bright Cosmic Blips

Stephen Lesage’s phone started vibrating just after halftime on Oct. 9, 2022, while he was watching a soccer game in Atlanta with a friend. When Lesage saw the incoming messages, the match no longer seemed important. There had been a rare cosmic event, and he needed to get to his computer immediately. …

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