NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Makes History With Closest Pass to Sun December 27, 2024 Pasadena, Calif. – NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has made history by flying closer to the Sun than any spacecraft before. On December 27, 2024, at 18:02 UTC, the probe passed within 3.8 million miles of the Sun’s surface, breaking the previous … Read more
Lebanon – Level 4: Do Not Travel Date: 2024-12-27 00:00 Source: Department of State Level 4: Do Not Travel The Department of State has issued a Level 4: Do Not Travel advisory for Lebanon. This advisory is based on the following factors: Civil unrest: There have been ongoing protests and demonstrations in Lebanon since October … Read more
U.S.-Japan Guidelines for Extended Deterrence Strengthened Washington, D.C. – December 27, 2024 – The United States and Japan have updated their bilateral guidelines for extended deterrence, reaffirming their commitment to work together to deter and respond to threats to peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. The new guidelines, announced today by the U.S. Department … Read more
H.R. 8012 (ENR) – Jackie Robinson Ballpark National Commemorative Site Act Summary H.R. 8012 is a bill that would establish the Jackie Robinson Ballpark National Commemorative Site in Vero Beach, Florida. The site would commemorate the historic Jackie Robinson Ballpark, where the legendary baseball player broke the color barrier in professional baseball on April 15, … Read more
H.R. 2997 (ENR) – Clifton Opportunities Now for Vibrant Economic Yields Act Article Date: 2024-12-27 06:20 Introduction The Clifton Opportunities Now for Vibrant Economic Yields Act (H.R. 2997) is a proposed bill before the United States Congress that seeks to provide economic support and development opportunities for the Clifton area of Cincinnati, Ohio. Key Provisions … Read more
H.R. 82 (ENR) – Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 Introduced: January 3, 2023 Sponsor: Rep. John Larson (D-CT) Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means Summary: The Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 is a bill that aims to address certain inequities in the Social Security system and provide additional benefits … Read more
H.R. 4955: Renaming VA Clinic in Monroeville, Pennsylvania to Honor Henry Parham December 27, 2024 Washington, D.C. – A bill has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives to rename the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, as the Henry Parham VA Clinic. Background: The VA clinic … Read more
NASA Runs X-59 Engine in Maximum Afterburner December 26, 2024 Edwards, California – NASA has successfully run the GE Aviation XA100 engine for the X-59 Quiet Supersonic Technology (QueSST) aircraft at maximum afterburner power, a critical milestone in the development of the experimental aircraft. The test took place at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in … Read more
Laboratory Director Tawnya Plummer Laughinghouse Tawnya Plummer Laughinghouse is the new director of the Space Biosciences Laboratory (SBL) at NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia. Laughinghouse has more than 25 years of experience in space biology and has held leadership positions at NASA and other organizations. In her new role, Laughinghouse will lead the … Read more
NESC Assists in Heatshield Investigation December 26, 2024 NASA’s Engineering and Safety Center (NESC) is assisting in an investigation into the heatshield of the Orion spacecraft that will carry astronauts back to the Moon in 2024. The investigation was initiated after a routine inspection of the spacecraft’s heatshield revealed a small crack. The crack is … Read more