Defense.gov,Groundhog Day: Civil War Regiment’s Knack for ‘Digging In’ Still Relevant

Groundhog Day: Civil War Regiment’s Knack for ‘Digging In’ Still Relevant By C. Todd Lopez, Defense.gov February 5, 2025 FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The 6th United States Colored Infantry Regiment has often been overlooked in the annals of history, but its unique skill at constructing earthworks and fortifications during the American Civil War has left … Read more

Defense.gov,Readout of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s Call With Panama’s Minister of Public Security

Readout of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s Call With Panama’s Minister of Public Security February 5, 2025 The Honorable Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Defense, spoke today with the Honorable Juan Pino, Minister of Public Security of Panama. Secretary Hegseth and Minister Pino discussed the strong bilateral relationship between the United States and Panama. They reaffirmed … Read more

Defense.gov,Readout of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s Meeting With Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Readout of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s Meeting With Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Date: February 5, 2025 Location: Jerusalem, Israel Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met in Jerusalem today to discuss a range of security and strategic issues facing the region. Topics Discussed: Iran’s Nuclear Program: Both sides … Read more

Washington, DC,Mayor Bowser to Announce Health Care Progress at the St. Elizabeths East Campus

Mayor Bowser to Announce Health Care Progress at the St. Elizabeths East Campus Washington, DC – Mayor Muriel Bowser will announce progress on the St. Elizabeths East Campus redevelopment project on February 6, 2025. The announcement will be made at the site of the future United Medical Center (UMC) at St. Elizabeths East, which is … Read more

NASA,Bullseye!

Bullseye! Dart Mission Successfully Deflects Asteroid Dimorphos February 4, 2025 Washington, D.C. – The Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) mission, a historic NASA spacecraft, has successfully impacted its target, the asteroid Dimorphos, on Monday, September 26, 2022. The mission, which was designed to test a potential method of planetary defense, exceeded expectations. Mission Objectives The … Read more

NASA,En Route to Jupiter, NASA’s Europa Clipper Captures Images of Stars

NASA’s Europa Clipper Captures Images of Stars En Route to Jupiter February 4, 2025 – NASA’s Europa Clipper mission has successfully captured images of stars using its navigation cameras to verify its camera system and prepare for future observations. The images were taken on January 25, 2025, as Europa Clipper traveled approximately 21 million kilometers … Read more

NASA,NASA Demonstrates Software ‘Brains’ Shared Across Satellite Swarms

NASA Demonstrates Software ‘Brains’ Shared Across Satellite Swarms Published: 2025-02-04 19:49 Source: NASA Summary: NASA has successfully demonstrated a new software system that enables multiple satellites to share a single, centralized “brain” for onboard decision-making and data analysis. This breakthrough has the potential to revolutionize the way satellite swarms operate, enhancing their autonomy, efficiency, and … Read more

NASA,Bullseye!

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) successfully aligned its mirrors, capturing the first images of a star, providing scientists with a glimpse into the deepest reaches of space. Bullseye! James Webb Space Telescope Arrives at Final Alignment Milestone The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) team released the first images taken by the telescope after it … Read more