15 Years Ago: STS-130 Delivers Tranquility and Cupola to Space Station On February 8, 2008, Space Shuttle Endeavour lifted off from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center on mission STS-130, carrying the Node 3 module, named “Tranquility,” and the Cupola, a seven-windowed observation module, to the International Space Station. The mission was the 23rd shuttle flight to … Read more
Advancing Space Exploration: NASA’s Technologies Benefit Life on Earth Published February 12, 2025 Washington, D.C. – NASA’s unwavering commitment to pushing the boundaries of space exploration has consistently yielded advancements that not only serve to unlock the mysteries of the cosmos but also translate into tangible benefits for humanity on Earth. The agency’s latest article, … Read more
A Rainbow-colored “Feather” in the Martian Sky February 12, 2025 Today, NASA released a stunning image captured by the Perseverance rover on Mars. The image, taken on February 10, 2025, shows a vibrant, rainbow-colored “feather” in the Martian sky. The feather-like formation is approximately 20 kilometers long and 5 kilometers wide. It is composed of … Read more
NASA’s Polar Ice Experiment Paves Way for Future Moon Missions February 12, 2025 NASA’s Polar Resources Ice Mining Experiment (PRIME-1) team has successfully demonstrated the ability to extract water ice from the lunar surface, providing valuable insights for future crewed missions to the Moon. The PRIME-1 experiment, which was part of the Artemis I mission, … Read more
25 Years Ago: STS-99, the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission Twenty-five years ago, on February 11, 2000, Space Shuttle Endeavour lifted off from Kennedy Space Center on mission STS-99, carrying a crew of five astronauts and the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM). The 11-day mission was dedicated to mapping the Earth’s surface in unprecedented detail using … Read more
Federal Reserve Board Announces Approval of Application by CSBH, LLC Washington, D.C. – The Federal Reserve Board on February 12, 2025, announced its approval of the application by CSBH, LLC, a bank holding company, to acquire all of the issued and outstanding common stock of Commercial State Bank. CSBH, LLC, is a newly formed bank … Read more
Federal Reserve Board Announces Approval of Proposal by ChoiceOne Financial Services, Inc. February 12, 2025 The Federal Reserve Board (FRB) today announced its approval of a proposal by ChoiceOne Financial Services, Inc., Sparta, Michigan, to acquire Legacy Financial Services, Inc., Milan, Michigan. The FRB received no comments on the proposal. The Board determined that the … Read more
Federal Reserve Board Announces Approval of Application by WesBanco, Inc. Washington, D.C., February 12, 2025 – The Federal Reserve Board on Friday announced its approval of an application by WesBanco, Inc. (Nasdaq: WSBC) to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Old Line Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: OLBK). The transaction is expected to close in the … Read more
FRB: Reflections on a Maturing Stablecoin Market February 12, 2025 In a recent speech, Governor Christopher Waller of the Federal Reserve Board (FRB) discussed the evolving stablecoin market and its potential implications for financial stability. Stablecoins: Definition and Significance Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies that are pegged to a fiat currency, such as the US dollar, and … Read more
FRB Publishes Paper on Geopolitics and Monetary Policy’s Impact on Cross-Border Bank Lending Publication: IFDP Paper: Geopolitics Meets Monetary Policy: Decoding Their Impact on Cross-Border Bank Lending Date: February 12, 2025 Institution: Federal Reserve Bank (FRB) Authors: Dario Erdin, Sam Langfield, and Catalina I. Teodorescu Summary: The recently published FRB paper delves into the intricate … Read more