JAXA’s First Wooden Satellite Deploys from Space Station January 7, 2025 [Redacted], Florida – The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has successfully deployed its first wooden satellite from the International Space Station (ISS). The WNISAT-1 (Wooden Nano-Satellite) was launched to the ISS on December 22, 2024, aboard the SpaceX Dragon CRS-28 cargo spacecraft. WNISAT-1 is … Read more
NASA eClips Educator Receives 2024 VAST Science Educator Specialist Award [Publication Date] 2025-01-07 19:24 [Source] NASA [Summary] NASA eClips Educator Kurt Andresen has been selected to receive the 2024 Visual Arts Satellite Technology (VAST) Science Educator Specialist Award. The award recognizes Andresen’s exceptional contributions to science education through his innovative use of VAST technology. [Details] … Read more
Best of 2024: Reestablished NASA Art Program Begins with Mural in New York City January 7, 2025, 9:00 p.m. ET Washington, D.C. – The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) today unveiled the first in a series of murals to be created as part of the agency’s newly reestablished Art Program. The mural, titled “Cosmic … Read more
Federal Reserve Board H.10: Foreign Exchange Rates – Revision to H.10 January 7, 2025 – The Federal Reserve Board today announced a revision to its statistical release, H.10: Foreign Exchange Rates. The revision incorporates new data sources and methodologies to improve the accuracy and timeliness of the release. Key Changes The revised H.10 release now … Read more
Austin to Convene Ukraine Coalition Group to Map Country’s Future Defense Needs, Objectives WASHINGTON – Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III will convene a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group on Jan. 20 to discuss mapping Ukraine’s future defense needs and objectives. The meeting, which will be held at Ramstein Air Base in … Read more
A Commander-in-Chief’s Final Journey Led by Military Tradition Defense.gov, January 7, 2025 Today, the nation witnessed the solemn procession of the late Commander-in-Chief, escorted by a joint service honor guard. The ceremony was a testament to the military tradition that has been passed down through generations, honoring the legacy of those who have served. At … Read more
Department of Defense Awards $14.3 Million to Expand Sources of Solid Rocket Motors Posted: 2025-01-07 14:10 The Department of Defense (DoD) has awarded a $14.3 million contract to Aerojet Rocketdyne to expand the sources of solid rocket motors used in various missile and launch systems. Solid rocket motors are essential for powering rockets and missiles, … Read more
DOD Releases List of Chinese Military Companies in Accordance with Section 1260H of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 January 7, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Defense (DOD) today released a list of 59 Chinese companies that are owned or controlled by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) or its affiliates. … Read more
Secretary of Defense Austin to Host 25th Ukraine Defense Contact Group Meeting at Ramstein Air Base January 7, 2025 The United States Secretary of Defense, Lloyd J. Austin III, will travel to Ramstein Air Base in Germany on January 10, 2025, to host the 25th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG). The meeting … Read more
S. Con. Res. 1 (ENR): Extending the Life of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies Summary: Senate Concurrent Resolution 1 (S. Con. Res. 1) was introduced by Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) on January 7, 2025. The resolution proposes extending the life of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (JCCIC) through January 20, 2033. … Read more