Mount Everest from Space NASA released a new article on 2025-02-10 22:11 titled “Mount Everest from Space”. The article features stunning satellite imagery of Mount Everest, the tallest mountain on Earth. The images were taken by NASA’s Landsat 8 satellite, which orbits the Earth at an altitude of 438 miles (705 kilometers). The Landsat 8 … Read more
NASA-Led Study Pinpoints Areas Sinking, Rising Along California Coast Published February 10, 2025 A new study led by NASA scientists has identified areas along the California coast that are sinking and rising, providing valuable information for coastal planning and hazard mitigation. Using satellite radar data, the researchers measured changes in ground elevation along the entire … Read more
Station Science Top News: Feb. 7, 2025 International Space Station Research Continues to Advance Scientific Knowledge The International Space Station (ISS) continues to serve as a unique platform for scientific research, with astronauts conducting a wide range of experiments and investigations to advance our understanding of the universe and our place within it. Here are … Read more
NASA Awards Launch Service Task Order for Pandora Mission Summary: NASA has awarded a task order to United Launch Alliance (ULA) for the launch service of its Pandora mission, scheduled for launch in 2025. The mission will study the formation and evolution of the solar system’s planets, moons, and asteroids. Mission Overview: Pandora is a … Read more
Mount Everest from Space NASA’s Earth Observatory has released a new image of Mount Everest, the world’s highest mountain, as seen from space. The image was taken by the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) on NASA’s Terra satellite on February 10, 2025. The image shows Mount Everest as a white peak rising above the surrounding … Read more
NASA’s Perseverance Rover Explores Marker Band Valley Pasadena, Calif.– NASA’s Perseverance rover has been exploring an intriguing region of Jezero Crater called Marker Band Valley since late January 2023. The valley is named for a distinctive geological feature that runs along its floor, and it is thought to have formed by the flow of water … Read more
Medal of Honor Monday: Army Sgt. John Baca Published February 10, 2025 at 12:42 PM Army Sgt. John Baca was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during the Vietnam War. On February 10, 1968, Baca’s platoon was ambushed near Song Be, South Vietnam. Baca was wounded in the leg and chest, but … Read more
DOD Support to the Southern Border in Photos, Feb. 10, 2025 The Department of Defense (DOD) continues to provide support to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in securing the southern border of the United States. This support includes providing personnel, equipment, and infrastructure to help DHS apprehend and deter illegal border crossings. As of … Read more
Battle of Manila Foreshadowed Future Urban Warfare, Provided Lessons Learned Source: Defense.gov Summary The Battle of Manila, fought from February 3 to March 3, 1945, was a pivotal battle in the Pacific War during World War II. The battle, fought in the densely populated streets of Manila, Philippines, foreshadowed the challenges of future urban warfare … Read more
Mayor Bowser Celebrates New Youth Development Certification Program at George Washington University Washington, DC – Mayor Muriel Bowser joined leaders from George Washington University (GW) on February 9, 2025, to announce the launch of a new Youth Development Professional Certification Program. This innovative program is designed to equip individuals with the knowledge, skills, and competencies … Read more