Widow can sue over NASA sting operation to 'forcibly seize' moon rock
LAKE ELSINORE, Calif. – A 75-year-old widow in tough financial straits reached out to NASA about selling a speck of moon rock her late husband had given her.Joann Davis then became the target of a sting operation at a Denny's that a federal appeals court suggested Thursday was outrageous overkill.The lead agent "organized a sting operation involving six armed officers to forcibly seize a Lucite paperweight containing a moon rock the size of a rice grain from an elderly grandmother," wrote Judge Sidney Thomas of the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals in the decision allowing Davis to sue, per the Los Angeles Times.One awful detail from the 2011 incident: The agents refused Davis' request to use the bathroom, and she urinated in her pants during the two-hour ordeal at the restaurant in Lake Elsinore, Calif.
LAKE ELSINORE, Calif. – A 75-year-old widow in tough financial straits reached out to NASA about selling a speck of moon rock her late husband had given her.Joann Davis then became the target of a sting operation at a Denny's that a federal appeals court suggested Thursday was outrageous overkill.The lead agent "organized a sting operation involving six armed officers to forcibly seize a Lucite paperweight containing a moon rock the size of a rice grain from an elderly grandmother," wrote Judge Sidney Thomas of the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals in the decision allowing Davis to sue, per the Los Angeles Times.One awful detail from the 2011 incident: The agents refused Davis' request to use the bathroom, and she urinated in her pants during the two-hour ordeal at the restaurant in Lake Elsinore, Calif.
SpaceX launches its first recycled rocket in historic leap
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — SpaceX launched its first recycled rocket Thursday, the biggest leap yet in its bid to drive down costs and speed up flights.The Falcon 9 blasted off from Florida's Kennedy Space Center, hoisting a broadcasting satellite into the early evening clear sky on the historic rocket reflight.
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — SpaceX launched its first recycled rocket Thursday, the biggest leap yet in its bid to drive down costs and speed up flights.The Falcon 9 blasted off from Florida's Kennedy Space Center, hoisting a broadcasting satellite into the early evening clear sky on the historic rocket reflight.
NASA: Spacewalking astronauts lose piece of shielding that protects ISS
Spacewalking astronauts have lost an important piece of shielding needed for the International Space Station.The cloth bundle floated away Thursday midway through a spacewalk by Peggy Whitson and Shane Kimbrough (KIM-broh).
Spacewalking astronauts have lost an important piece of shielding needed for the International Space Station.The cloth bundle floated away Thursday midway through a spacewalk by Peggy Whitson and Shane Kimbrough (KIM-broh).
Spacewalking astronauts prep station for new parking spot
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Astronauts ventured out on a spacewalk Friday to prep the International Space Station for a new parking spot.NASA's Shane Kimbrough and France's Thomas Pesquet emerged early from the orbiting complex, then went their separate ways to accomplish as much as possible 250 miles up."We are ready to get to work," Mission Control informed them.Their main job involves disconnecting an old docking port.
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Astronauts ventured out on a spacewalk Friday to prep the International Space Station for a new parking spot.NASA's Shane Kimbrough and France's Thomas Pesquet emerged early from the orbiting complex, then went their separate ways to accomplish as much as possible 250 miles up."We are ready to get to work," Mission Control informed them.Their main job involves disconnecting an old docking port.
"It’s been a long time:" Pres. Trump signs bill authorizing NASA funding, Mars exploration
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed a bill into law Tuesday that updates NASA's mission to add exploration of Mars and authorizes $19.5 billion in spending for the U.S. space agency for the current budget year.It's the first time in seven years that there has been an authorization bill for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, also known as NASA, said Sen.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed a bill into law Tuesday that updates NASA's mission to add exploration of Mars and authorizes $19.5 billion in spending for the U.S. space agency for the current budget year.It's the first time in seven years that there has been an authorization bill for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, also known as NASA, said Sen.
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."