A Dazzling Supernova Rising Rapidly on NASA NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory recently detected a dazzling supernova, designated SN2023A, rapidly rising in brightness in the constellation Pisces. Here’s an explanation of this exciting astronomical event: What is a Supernova? A supernova is an extraordinary explosion that occurs when a massive star reaches the end of … Read more
I Am Artemis: Casey Wolfe “I Am Artemis: Casey Wolfe” is a recently released NASA video that has quickly gained popularity and garnered significant attention. The video features Casey Wolfe, a young NASA engineer who is passionate about her work and is actively involved in the Artemis program, NASA’s mission to return humans to the … Read more
Read With NASA: Books, More to Inspire Young Explorers NASA’s Read With NASA initiative is a collection of resources designed to inspire young explorers and foster a love of reading. Through a variety of engaging materials, interactive activities, and book recommendations, the program encourages children to explore the wonders of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics … Read more
NASA Wallops to Support October Sounding Rocket Launch NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia will support the launch of a Terrier-Orion sounding rocket on Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, at 9 a.m. EDT from the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport’s Pad 0B. The rocket will carry the X-Calibur experiment, which will study the X-ray emission from the Scorpius … Read more
A Dazzling Supernova Rapidly Rising on NASA A dazzling supernova, dubbed SN2023A, has been rapidly brightening in the Whirlpool Galaxy (M51) since its discovery on January 12, 2023. This Type II supernova is the result of the catastrophic explosion of a massive star that has exhausted its nuclear fuel. Observations: NASA’s Swift satellite, equipped with … Read more
NASA Awards Custodial, Refuse Collection Contract What is the contract? NASA has awarded a custodial and refuse collection contract to Jacobs Technology, Inc., of Tullahoma, Tennessee. The contract has a potential value of $63 million and a five-year base period, with two one-year option periods. What services will Jacobs provide? Under the contract, Jacobs will … Read more
On-Camera Press Briefing Rapidly Rising on Defense.gov An on-camera press briefing is a live event where a spokesperson or official provides information and answers questions from reporters on behalf of an organization or institution. In the context of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), on-camera press briefings are typically held to provide updates on current … Read more
DOD, German Ministry of Defence Enter Into Security of Supply Arrangement The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) and the German Ministry of Defence (MoD) have signed a Security of Supply (SOS) Arrangement to strengthen the industrial base and enhance the resilience of both nations’ defense sectors. The SOS Arrangement establishes a framework for cooperation in … Read more
Department of Defense and U.S. Small Business Administration Announce First Licensed and Green Light Approved Funds for the Small Business Investment Company Critical Technology Initiative The Department of Defense (DoD) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the first licensed and Green Light Approved Funds for the Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) Critical Technology … Read more
H.R. 9876 (118th Congress): United States-Republic of Korea Digital Trade Enforcement Act Sponsors: Representatives Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Suzan DelBene (D-WA) Introduced: October 6, 2022 Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Summary: The United States-Republic of Korea Digital Trade Enforcement Act aims to enhance cooperation between the United States and … Read more