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NASA Artemis II Crew Rings Nasdaq Closing Bell

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NASA Artemis II Crew Rings Nasdaq Closing Bell 馃嚭馃嚫 NASA Artemis II Crew Rings Nasdaq Closing Bell NASA's Artemis II crew rang the Nasdaq closing bell on April 30, 2026. The event included astronauts from both NASA and the Canadian Space Agency. Jeremy Hansen, Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch, and Victor Glover stood together with Nasdaq's Chair and CEO Adena T. Friedman. This was not just a publicity stunt. They are set to fly around the Moon soon—though there's no exact date yet—and ringing the bell symbolized more than just marking time. There's this connection between space exploration and economic engines like stock markets which is strange if you think about it. 馃嚜馃嚫 El equipo de Artemis II toca la campana de cierre en Nasdaq El equipo de Artemis II de la NASA toc贸 la campana de cierre del mercado en Nasdaq el 30 de abril de 2026. Este evento reuni贸 a astronautas tanto de la NASA como de la Agencia Espacial Canadiense. All铆 estuvier...

NASA Laser Terminal enhances views during Artemis II mission

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NASA Laser Terminal enhances views during Artemis II mission 馃嚭馃嚫 NASA's Artemis II and the Laser Show Artemis II isn't just another trip to the moon. It's different. Millions were glued to their screens not just because of astronauts like Reid Wiseman and Christina Koch, but also due to NASA's tech wizardry — laser communications. Now, what happened was this: as the spacecraft journeyed around the moon, we sat at home seeing everything unfold in real-time HD. A laser terminal on board shot high-frequency beams back to Earth, transmitting data faster than previous radio waves ever could. That's why our views were so clear. Almost like being there yourself, minus the zero-gravity part. 馃嚜馃嚫 El espect谩culo l谩ser de la misi贸n Artemis II Artemis II no fue solo un viaje m谩s a la luna; tuvo su toque distinto. No fueron solo los astronautas como Victor Glover y Jeremy Hansen quienes capturaron nuestra atenci贸n; tambi茅n fue el truco tecnol贸gi...

NASA Invites Media to Ireland Artemis Accords Signing

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NASA Invites Media to Ireland Artemis Accords Signing 馃嚭馃嚫 Ireland Joins Artemis Accords So, Ireland's signing the Artemis Accords. It's happening at NASA Headquarters in D.C., which is about as official as it gets. They're joining this whole space exploration club — it’s like a pact among nations saying, "Hey, let's work together up there." And that includes things like lunar exploration and sustainable space exploration efforts. Jared Isaacman from NASA will be there, hosting some big names: Ireland's Ambassador to the U.S., Geraldine Byrne Nason, and Peter Burke from Ireland’s Ministry for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment. It’s interesting because not every country gets involved with these accords right off the bat. 馃嚜馃嚫 Irlanda se une a los Acuerdos Artemisa Bueno, Irlanda va a firmar los Acuerdos Artemisa en la sede de la NASA en Washington. Esto es bastante serio y oficial. B谩sicamente, est谩n diciendo "s铆" ...

I Am Artemis: Ryan Schulte

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I Am Artemis: Ryan Schulte 馃嚭馃嚫 The Journey of Artemis II The Orion spacecraft's journey with the four Artemis II astronauts was something else. They traveled a whopping 694,481 miles around the Moon and back to Earth. During this mission, they didn’t just float around doing nothing. There was this exercise device called the flywheel, crucial for keeping the crew in shape both physically and mentally. It’s kinda wild to think they had to work out daily up there in space. Almost like a space gym session every day. But it makes sense — muscles and bones need activity even in zero gravity. 馃嚜馃嚫 El Viaje de Artemis II La nave espacial Ori贸n llev贸 a los cuatro astronautas de Artemis II en un largo viaje de 694,481 millas alrededor de la Luna y de regreso a la Tierra. No estaban solo flotando sin hacer nada durante la misi贸n; ten铆an un dispositivo llamado flywheel para ejercitarse, lo cual era clave para su salud f铆sica y mental. Imag铆nate, ejercit谩ndose d...

This Roboticist-Turned-Teacher Built a Life-Size Replica of ENIAC

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This Roboticist-Turned-Teacher Built a Life-Size Replica of ENIAC 馃嚭馃嚫 Building the ENIAC Replica Tom Burick, a technology instructor at PS Academy, decided to take on an ambitious project with his students: building a life-size replica of the ENIAC. Yep, that’s the massive computer from the 1940s that took up entire rooms. They’re doing this as part of its 80th-anniversary celebration. I mean, it’s not every day you rebuild a piece of history with kids who are passionate about technology and learning in unique ways. The real ENIAC did calculations with vacuum tubes and switches — can you imagine trying to replicate all that with today’s kids? But here they are, diving straight into a bygone era. 馃嚜馃嚫 La Construcci贸n de la R茅plica del ENIAC Tom Burick y sus estudiantes han decidido embarcarse en un proyecto bastante ambicioso: construir una r茅plica tama帽o real del ENIAC. S铆, ese ordenador gigante de los a帽os 40 que ocupaba habitaciones enteras. Lo hacen ...

NASA Invites Media to Jordan Artemis Accords Signing Ceremony

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NASA Invites Media to Jordan Artemis Accords Signing Ceremony 馃嚭馃嚫 Jordan Signs On NASA's inviting media folks to see the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan sign the Artemis Accords. The ceremony's happening at NASA Headquarters in Washington on April 23, around 9:30 a.m. EDT. This isn't just about signatures and handshakes—it's more than that. They're setting the stage for partnership in lunar exploration between nations that haven't always been linked this way. Feels like a big shift, right? Jared Isaacman, NASA Administrator, is set to host Ambassador Dina Kawar from Jordan. And yeah, there's a representative from the U.S. Department of State too. 馃嚜馃嚫 Jordania se une La NASA ha invitado a los medios para presenciar la firma de los Acuerdos Artemis por el Reino Hachemita de Jordania. La ceremonia ser谩 el 23 de abril en la sede de la NASA en Washington, a eso de las 9:30 a.m., hora del Este. No es solo firmar papeles; es un nuevo t...

NASA Invites Media to Rollout Event for Artemis III Moon Rocket Stage

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NASA Invites Media to Rollout Event for Artemis III Moon Rocket Stage 馃嚭馃嚫 The Discovery NASA's Artemis III mission is set to make headlines as the space agency prepares to roll out the largest section of its Space Launch System (SLS) rocket. This event marks a significant milestone in the journey to return humans to the Moon. On April 20, at the Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans, the top four-fifths of the SLS core stage will be revealed. This section, integral for propelling astronauts to our lunar neighbor, contains massive tanks for liquid hydrogen and oxygen. These elements will power the rocket's engines. As someone who's always been fascinated by space exploration, I can't help but feel a sense of awe imagining this enormous structure—one step closer to touching the Moon again. 馃嚜馃嚫 El Descubrimiento La misi贸n Artemis III de la NASA est谩 lista para acaparar titulares mientras la agencia espacial se prepara para desplegar...

La NASA da la bienvenida a la Tierra a los exploradores lunares de Artemis II, quienes batieron r茅cords

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La NASA da la bienvenida a la Tierra a los exploradores lunares de Artemis II, quienes batieron r茅cords 馃嚭馃嚫 The Discovery NASA's Artemis II mission has brought a new chapter in lunar exploration. For the first time in over fifty years, astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen have ventured to the Moon and returned safely to Earth. This mission wasn't just a trip to our celestial neighbor; it set new records in space travel. The crew orbited the Moon, reaching distances farther than any human has before. A remarkable feat. The mission was a crucial test for NASA's ambitious plans to establish a sustainable human presence on the Moon. Making history while paving the way for future exploration. 馃嚜馃嚫 El Descubrimiento La misi贸n Artemis II de la NASA ha inaugurado un nuevo cap铆tulo en la exploraci贸n lunar. Por primera vez en m谩s de cincuenta a帽os, los astronautas Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch y J...

New Perspective of Home

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New Perspective of Home 馃嚭馃嚫 The Discovery The Artemis II mission on April 6, 2026, provided a remarkable view of both the Moon and Earth. As the spacecraft performed its lunar flyby, the Sun partially illuminated both celestial bodies. The Moon was in sharp focus, its surface showing intricate details. In contrast, Earth appeared farther away, a smaller and softer presence in the window's reflection. This unique alignment allowed scientists and the public alike to see our planet from a more distant perspective, sparking thoughts about our place in the universe. I couldn't help but wonder how seeing Earth from such a vantage point might change our sense of connection to it. 馃嚜馃嚫 El Descubrimiento La misi贸n Artemis II, el 6 de abril de 2026, ofreci贸 una vista notable de la Luna y la Tierra. Durante su sobrevuelo lunar, la nave espacial permiti贸 que el Sol iluminara parcialmente ambos cuerpos celestes. La Luna apareci贸 en un enfoque n铆tido, mos...