Public Law 118-80: Starr-Camargo Bridge Expansion Act Enacted on January 15, 2025, Public Law 118-80, also known as the Starr-Camargo Bridge Expansion Act, authorizes the expansion and modernization of the existing Starr-Camargo International Bridge between Hidalgo, Texas, and Camargo, Mexico. Background: The Starr-Camargo Bridge, built in 1957, is a vital crossing point for commerce, tourism, … Read more
Public Law 118 – 79 – Preventing the Financing of Illegal Synthetic Drugs Act January 15, 2025 Background The United States has been facing a growing problem with illegal synthetic drugs, such as fentanyl and methamphetamines. These drugs are often manufactured in foreign countries and smuggled into the U.S., where they are sold on the … Read more
NASA’s Langley Propeller Research Tunnel Published January 15, 2025, 7:35 PM EST Langley Research Center, Hampton, Virginia The Langley Propeller Research Tunnel (PRT) is a unique facility that provides NASA engineers and researchers with the capability to test and evaluate propellers in a controlled environment. The PRT is located at NASA’s Langley Research Center in … Read more
50 Years Ago: Preparing the Final Saturn Rocket for Flight January 15, 2025 Fifty years ago today, on January 15, 1975, NASA technicians at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida completed the assembly of the final Saturn V rocket, which would launch the Apollo-Soyuz mission. The Apollo-Soyuz mission was a joint venture between the … Read more
How It Started, How It’s Going: Johnson Space Center Edition January 15, 2025 The Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston, Texas, has a long and storied history of human spaceflight. From the early days of the Mercury and Gemini programs to the present day, JSC has been at the forefront of space exploration. How It … Read more
NASA Seeks Proposals for Space Biology and Physical Sciences Research January 15, 2025 The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking proposals for research that will advance our understanding of the effects of spaceflight on human health and the physical sciences. This research will help us develop new technologies and strategies to mitigate the … Read more
Langley’s Propeller Research Tunnel: Advancing Aviation Propulsion Efficiency Published: 2025-01-15 19:33 PST NASA’s Langley Research Center, Virginia NASA’s Langley Propeller Research Tunnel (PRT) is a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to the testing and development of advanced propeller technologies. Propellers play a crucial role in aircraft propulsion, and advancements in propeller design can significantly improve efficiency, reduce … Read more
NASA Solar Observatory Sees Coronal Loops Flicker Before Big Flares Posted: 2023-01-15 19:37 NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) has captured stunning images of coronal loops flickering before the eruption of powerful solar flares. These observations provide new insights into the complex mechanisms that trigger these explosive events on the Sun. Coronal Loops: Coronal loops are … Read more
Quadrennial Review Helps Ensure Troops Are Paid Competitively by U.S. Department of Defense January 15, 2025 The Department of Defense released the results of its Quadrennial Review of Military Compensation and Benefits (QRMCB) today. The review found that military pay and benefits remain competitive with the civilian sector, but that some changes are needed to … Read more
Media Backgrounder: “14th Quadrennial Review of Military Compensation (QRMC),” Today, January 15, 2025, at 10 a.m. EST via Zoom On Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at 10 a.m. EST, the Department of Defense (DoD) will host a virtual media roundtable to discuss the findings and recommendations of the 14th Quadrennial Review of Military Compensation (QRMC). The … Read more