The Parker Probe is gearing up for its second daring encounter with the sun. This isn't just any flyby; it's a mission to get up close and personal with our star. The probe will swoop within 3. 8 million miles of the sun's surface, a distance that might seem far but is actually closer than any other
NASA had a rough year with their lunar missions. Two spacecrafts failed to land properly. The first one missed the moon entirely. The second one landed but then toppled over. It was a big letdown. It was a big risk for NASA. They had bet that private companies could handle moon missions more ch
The Blue Ghost spacecraft has just wrapped up a significant lunar mission. This mission, which spanned the duration of a full lunar day, or about two Earth weeks, took place on the moon's near side. The Blue Ghost spacecraft, roughly the size of a small car, carried out various experiments during it
Butch Wilmore, a NASA astronaut, spent 286 days in space. This was far longer than planned. He and his crewmate Sunita Williams were supposed to return home on June 13. However, technical problems with their spacecraft, Boeing's Starliner, delayed their return. They had to wait until a safer ship wa
The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville marked a major milestone with a spectacular event. On March 19th, the venue hosted Opry 100, a live celebration packed with performances from top artists. The night was hosted by Blake Shelton, who kept the energy high with his charismatic presence. Shelton's hosting
The Moon's surface witnessed a spectacular sunset, all thanks to a spacecraft that bid its farewell. The Blue Ghost lander, a creation of Firefly Aerospace, captured this moment before the lunar night took over. The footage, released by the Texas-based company, shows the Sun's light gradually disapp
In early March, young athletes from North Idaho made their mark in various sports events. Four middle schoolers from the North Idaho Distance Project club team traveled to New York to compete in the Nike Indoor Nationals. This event took place at the Nike Track and Field Center at The Armory from Ma
Two astronauts, Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore, finally touched down in the Gulf of Mexico. Their journey back to Earth was far from straightforward. They spent nine months on the International Space Station, way longer than they had planned. The Boeing Starliner spacecraft they had arrived in
The Nasdaq exchange has set up a new regional headquarters in Dallas. This move highlights the growing appeal of Texas as a business-friendly state. The Nasdaq is the second-largest stock exchange globally, based on the total value of its listed companies. The Nasdaq's new Dallas hub aims to suppor
Miami is gearing up for a NASCAR event that promises a unique blend of sports and music. The Homestead-Miami Speedway is set to host the Cup Series race, and the organizers have pulled out all the stops to bring in local celebrities. This weekend, fans can expect a mix of football and reggaeton vibe
