Hundreds of MPS students see history come to life by viewing "Hidden Figures"
BROOKFIELD -- Hundreds of 6th and 7th grade students from Milwaukee Public Schools traded in their desks on Wednesday, February 1st for a seat at the movies.
BROOKFIELD -- Hundreds of 6th and 7th grade students from Milwaukee Public Schools traded in their desks on Wednesday, February 1st for a seat at the movies.
Hundreds honor 3 astronauts lost in Apollo fire 50 years ago
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Moonwalkers and dozens of others who took part in NASA's Apollo program are paying tribute to the three astronauts killed in a fire 50 years ago.On the eve of the Apollo 1 anniversary, hundreds gathered at Florida's Kennedy Space Center on Thursday to honor Gus Grissom, Ed White and Roger Chaffee.
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Moonwalkers and dozens of others who took part in NASA's Apollo program are paying tribute to the three astronauts killed in a fire 50 years ago.On the eve of the Apollo 1 anniversary, hundreds gathered at Florida's Kennedy Space Center on Thursday to honor Gus Grissom, Ed White and Roger Chaffee.
Enter NASA's 'space poop challenge' and you could win $30,000
Pooping in space "isn't glamorous, but it is necessary for survival," an astronaut explains—yet it's presenting quite a challenge for NASA.See, while the International Space Station has a pretty fancy toilet, an astronaut must wear a diaper during launch and landing activities or while spacewalking.But as NASA looks toward future missions in deep space, it's also looking for a way for astronauts to relieve themselves while remaining in their space suits for up to six days, reports Time.That's where you come in.
Pooping in space "isn't glamorous, but it is necessary for survival," an astronaut explains—yet it's presenting quite a challenge for NASA.See, while the International Space Station has a pretty fancy toilet, an astronaut must wear a diaper during launch and landing activities or while spacewalking.But as NASA looks toward future missions in deep space, it's also looking for a way for astronauts to relieve themselves while remaining in their space suits for up to six days, reports Time.That's where you come in.
GOES-R weather satellite rockets toward orbit
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The most advanced weather satellite ever built is rocketing toward orbit, part of an $11 billion effort by the United States to revolutionize forecasting and save lives.NASA launched the $1 billion satellite Saturday night for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The most advanced weather satellite ever built is rocketing toward orbit, part of an $11 billion effort by the United States to revolutionize forecasting and save lives.NASA launched the $1 billion satellite Saturday night for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
NASA astronaut on verge of becoming oldest woman in space
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson is on the verge of becoming the oldest woman in space.Whitson will be 56 when she rockets off the planet Thursday.
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson is on the verge of becoming the oldest woman in space.Whitson will be 56 when she rockets off the planet Thursday.
Monday's supermoon extra super; closest in nearly 69 years
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The moon doesn't get much bigger and brighter than this.On Monday, Earthlings will be treated to a so-called supermoon.
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The moon doesn't get much bigger and brighter than this.On Monday, Earthlings will be treated to a so-called supermoon.
NASA spacecraft's next close pass to Jupiter delayed
PASADENA, Calif. — NASA says a rocket engine burn designed to put a spacecraft close to Jupiter has been delayed until December.The space agency said Friday the maneuver scheduled for Oct. 19 has been postponed as engineers investigate a valve issue.Juno entered orbit around Jupiter in July after a nearly five-year journey to map the giant planet's poles, atmosphere and interior.The solar-powered spacecraft made its first close pass over Jupiter in late August, coming within 2,500 miles of the planet's dense clouds and beaming back stunning pictures of turbulent storms in the north pole.Juno chief scientist Scott Bolton says the delay will not affect the quality of the science collected.Some three dozen close flybys of Jupiter are planned during the 20-month mission.
PASADENA, Calif. — NASA says a rocket engine burn designed to put a spacecraft close to Jupiter has been delayed until December.The space agency said Friday the maneuver scheduled for Oct. 19 has been postponed as engineers investigate a valve issue.Juno entered orbit around Jupiter in July after a nearly five-year journey to map the giant planet's poles, atmosphere and interior.The solar-powered spacecraft made its first close pass over Jupiter in late August, coming within 2,500 miles of the planet's dense clouds and beaming back stunning pictures of turbulent storms in the north pole.Juno chief scientist Scott Bolton says the delay will not affect the quality of the science collected.Some three dozen close flybys of Jupiter are planned during the 20-month mission.
Earth's message to aliens coming to humans soon
It’s been dubbed "music for aliens," but the Voyager golden record, sent into space on NASA's Voyager 1 and 2 in 1977, was as much "a gift to humanity" as it was "a gift from humanity to the cosmos," per a Kickstarter campaign.In a project overseen by astronomer Carl Sagan, the gold records were filled with sounds from Earth, including music from Bach and Chuck Berry, sounds of nature, and greetings in 55 languages, reports Pitchfork.But most humans never got a chance to listen.
It’s been dubbed "music for aliens," but the Voyager golden record, sent into space on NASA's Voyager 1 and 2 in 1977, was as much "a gift to humanity" as it was "a gift from humanity to the cosmos," per a Kickstarter campaign.In a project overseen by astronomer Carl Sagan, the gold records were filled with sounds from Earth, including music from Bach and Chuck Berry, sounds of nature, and greetings in 55 languages, reports Pitchfork.But most humans never got a chance to listen.
No, NASA did not change your Zodiac sign!
NASA is setting the record straight after a recent surge of social media posts claiming the agency has 'changed' everyone's astrological Zodiac signs.In a Tumblr post, the agency explains what's really going on - and also reminds everyone that Astrology is not Astronomy!
NASA is setting the record straight after a recent surge of social media posts claiming the agency has 'changed' everyone's astrological Zodiac signs.In a Tumblr post, the agency explains what's really going on - and also reminds everyone that Astrology is not Astronomy!
Industry leaders on NASA’s mission to Mars visit EAA to honor Wisconsin suppliers
The leaders of NASA's next generation of manned spacecraft will be at EAA AirVenture this week in Oshkosh.They're coming to highlight Wisconsin companies that will be involved in the program expected to take astronauts to Mars.ATI Ladish in Cudahy and Snap-On Industrial in Kenosha are among about a dozen Wisconsin companies that won contracts for NASA's space launch system.The program is expected to have its first test launch by November 2018.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.
The leaders of NASA's next generation of manned spacecraft will be at EAA AirVenture this week in Oshkosh.They're coming to highlight Wisconsin companies that will be involved in the program expected to take astronauts to Mars.ATI Ladish in Cudahy and Snap-On Industrial in Kenosha are among about a dozen Wisconsin companies that won contracts for NASA's space launch system.The program is expected to have its first test launch by November 2018.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.
View of Wisconsin that's out of this world, courtesy of Astronaut Jeff Williams
MILWAUKEE -- Astronaut Jeff Williams, a native of Superior, Wisconsin, provided a unique view of the Badger State on Tuesday morning, May 17th -- and he posted it to Twitter.
MILWAUKEE -- Astronaut Jeff Williams, a native of Superior, Wisconsin, provided a unique view of the Badger State on Tuesday morning, May 17th -- and he posted it to Twitter.
Greetings Milwaukee -- from space! NASA astronaut shares view of city from space
SPACE -- Have you ever wondered what the City of Milwaukee looks like from space?
SPACE -- Have you ever wondered what the City of Milwaukee looks like from space?
SpaceX delivers world's 1st inflatable room for astronauts
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — SpaceX has made good on a high-priority delivery: the world's first inflatable room for astronauts.A SpaceX Dragon cargo ship arrived at the International Space Station on Sunday, two days after launching from Cape Canaveral, Florida.
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — SpaceX has made good on a high-priority delivery: the world's first inflatable room for astronauts.A SpaceX Dragon cargo ship arrived at the International Space Station on Sunday, two days after launching from Cape Canaveral, Florida.
Watch SpaceX finally nail rocket landing as Mission Control rejoices
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – It was a double win for SpaceX Friday – not only did a first-stage booster rocket finally land safely on an ocean platform, but the company also successfully launched an inflatable room for NASA astronauts, the first of its kind.SpaceX employees watched from Mission Control in Hawthorne, California, and burst into wild applause as many jumped up and down cheering, "U.S.A., U.S.A."
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – It was a double win for SpaceX Friday – not only did a first-stage booster rocket finally land safely on an ocean platform, but the company also successfully launched an inflatable room for NASA astronauts, the first of its kind.SpaceX employees watched from Mission Control in Hawthorne, California, and burst into wild applause as many jumped up and down cheering, "U.S.A., U.S.A."
SpaceX conducts rocket-firing test; aims for Sunday launch
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — SpaceX is aiming for a Sunday launch, its first since a summer accident grounded its Falcon line of rockets.The company conducted a test-firing of its rocket at Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Friday.
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — SpaceX is aiming for a Sunday launch, its first since a summer accident grounded its Falcon line of rockets.The company conducted a test-firing of its rocket at Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Friday.
NASA is hiring astronauts; applications due next week
CAPE CANAVERAL, Flor. -- If you've ever wanted to be an astronaut, it's time to get your résumé ready; NASA is accepting applications starting next week for the next class of astronaut candidates.The next class of astronauts will likely have a chance to spend some time on the International Space Station and possibly ride on one of the next-generation rockets being built by SpaceX and Boeing.The requirements are pretty significant for landing this great job; candidates need to have a bachelor's degree in engineering, science or math along with relevant professional experience or have 1,000 hours of pilot-in-command time in jet planes.You'll also need to pass NASA's 'Long Duration Flight Physical' with the following requirements:
CAPE CANAVERAL, Flor. -- If you've ever wanted to be an astronaut, it's time to get your résumé ready; NASA is accepting applications starting next week for the next class of astronaut candidates.The next class of astronauts will likely have a chance to spend some time on the International Space Station and possibly ride on one of the next-generation rockets being built by SpaceX and Boeing.The requirements are pretty significant for landing this great job; candidates need to have a bachelor's degree in engineering, science or math along with relevant professional experience or have 1,000 hours of pilot-in-command time in jet planes.You'll also need to pass NASA's 'Long Duration Flight Physical' with the following requirements:
For the very first time, astronauts munch on red romaine lettuce grown in space!
WASHINGTON — These are the salad days of scientific research on the International Space Station.
WASHINGTON — These are the salad days of scientific research on the International Space Station.
Mysterious, woman-like figure captured on Mars by NASA's Curiosity rover
PASADENA, CA -- Is it proof of life on Mars?
PASADENA, CA -- Is it proof of life on Mars?
NASA to try again to get saucer-shaped craft flying on Monday
KAUAI, Hawaii -- This one is for the UFO lovers.
KAUAI, Hawaii -- This one is for the UFO lovers.