Mars

NASA Seeks Student Solutions for Managing Moon Landing Dust Cloud

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

This effect is called plume surface interaction and can increase risks caused by lunar dust on future human missions.

Key Points: 
  • This effect is called plume surface interaction and can increase risks caused by lunar dust on future human missions.
  • "The Moon is covered with granular, rocky material called regolith, which can be lifted from the surface by rocket engines during landing and ascent.
  • To establish a long-term human presence on and around the Moon for the benefit of humanity, NASA must address the challenges lunar dust presents to these complex missions.
  • Potential solutions might include development of dust shields, creating flight instrumentation dedicated to managing plume surface interactions, finding ways to see through the dust cloud during landing, or tracking dust during ascent and descent.

Regional Winners of 31st Annual ExploraVision Competition Announced by Toshiba, National Science Teaching Association

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Toshiba and the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) announced today the regional winners of the 31st annual ExploraVision program, the largest K-12 science competition designed to build problem-solving, critical thinking and collaboration skills that are central to the Next Generation Science Standards.

Key Points: 
  • Toshiba and the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) announced today the regional winners of the 31st annual ExploraVision program, the largest K-12 science competition designed to build problem-solving, critical thinking and collaboration skills that are central to the Next Generation Science Standards.
  • “The 31st year of the ExploraVision program saw tremendous progression across schools, driving innovation among teachers and students around the world.
  • In the next phase of the competition, the 24 regional winners will advance to the national level.
  • All first- and second-place national winners will be formally recognized for their creativity and accomplishments at an ExploraVision awards ceremony in early June.

Saudi's Space Mission will be for the Benefit of Science

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Monday, March 20, 2023

The results of which will enhance the Kingdom's global position within the field of space exploration and service to humanity.

Key Points: 
  • The results of which will enhance the Kingdom's global position within the field of space exploration and service to humanity.
  • It will also confirm the role of Saudi research centers in making a scientific impact in this field.
  • The SSC said that The Saudi experiments in space range from human research and cell science to artificial rain in microgravity.
  • Results are expected to contribute to a better understanding of space health and uncover biomarkers or potential therapies for inflammatory diseases in both Space and Earth.

Saudi's Space Mission will be for the Benefit of Science

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Monday, March 20, 2023

The results of which will enhance the Kingdom's global position within the field of space exploration and service to humanity.

Key Points: 
  • The results of which will enhance the Kingdom's global position within the field of space exploration and service to humanity.
  • It will also confirm the role of Saudi research centers in making a scientific impact in this field.
  • The SSC said that The Saudi experiments in space range from human research and cell science to artificial rain in microgravity.
  • Results are expected to contribute to a better understanding of space health and uncover biomarkers or potential therapies for inflammatory diseases in both Space and Earth.

Dogtopia Celebrates Retired CSM Gretchen Evans on M&M'S Flipping the Status Quo Recognition

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Monday, March 20, 2023

PHOENIX, March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This International Women's Day (March 8), M&M'S announced the 20 trailblazing winners of its Flipping the Status Quo program. Among them was Retired Command Sergeant Major and Dogtopia Foundation ambassador Gretchen Evans. Evans has been a driving force behind the Foundation's mission to provide service dogs for veterans in need, embarking on a national tour as part of the nonprofit's Dogs Save Lives campaign to raise funds and awareness for the cause. As part of Evans' recognition, she has chosen to honor the Dogtopia Foundation and donate the grant money she received to help them further their mission of connecting veterans and service dogs.

Key Points: 
  • Among them was Retired Command Sergeant Major and Dogtopia Foundation ambassador Gretchen Evans.
  • As part of Evans' recognition, she has chosen to honor the Dogtopia Foundation and donate the grant money she received to help them further their mission of connecting veterans and service dogs.
  • "I am honored to be chosen by M&M'S as a woman 'flipping the status quo' and thrilled that Dogtopia Foundation will receive funding for its important mission," Evans said.
  • In January, consumers nominated women who were flipping the status quo in their everyday lives.

PRINTING IN SPACE -- Patent Issue for Printing in Space

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Monday, March 20, 2023

Space printer rovers will paint the Lunar and Martian landscape with customized words and pictures.

Key Points: 
  • Space printer rovers will paint the Lunar and Martian landscape with customized words and pictures.
  • The RKF patent protects against any competition that draws imagery on a celestial body and is not reliant on a specific printer or rover design.
  • Unlike space tourism, which is too expensive and impractical for most people, space printing will be affordable and provide a tangible, lasting product.
  • "RKF is thrilled to announce our space printer patent, and I can't wait to see the first imagery drawn on the Moon and Mars," said RKF CTO Jeffrey Freedman.

Rocket Lab to Launch Pair of Satellites for BlackSky from New Zealand Just Days After Successful Launch from Virginia

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Friday, March 17, 2023

Electron will deliver the satellites to a circular 450KM orbit, which will bring the total number of satellites in BlackSky’s constellation to 16.

Key Points: 
  • Electron will deliver the satellites to a circular 450KM orbit, which will bring the total number of satellites in BlackSky’s constellation to 16.
  • As a secondary mission, Rocket Lab plans to recover Electron’s first stage after it parachutes back to Earth and splashes down in the ocean.
  • Rocket Lab’s recovery team will retrieve Electron using a customized vessel and transport the stage back to Rocket Lab’s production complex for analysis.
  • Rocket Lab has three launch pads at two launch sites, including two launch pads at a private orbital launch site located in New Zealand and a third launch pad in Virginia, USA.

Rocket Lab Successfully Launches 34th Electron Rocket, Second Mission from Virginia

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Friday, March 17, 2023

Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a leading launch and space systems company, today announced it has successfully launched its 34th Electron rocket and second mission from its launch site on Wallops Island, Virginia deploying two spacecraft to low Earth orbit for Capella Space.

Key Points: 
  • Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a leading launch and space systems company, today announced it has successfully launched its 34th Electron rocket and second mission from its launch site on Wallops Island, Virginia deploying two spacecraft to low Earth orbit for Capella Space.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230316005778/en/
    Electron launches from Rocket Lab Complex 2 on Wallops Island, Virginia.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    The “Stronger Together” mission lifted off at 22:38 UTC, March 16 2023 from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 2 at Virginia Space’s Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport within NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility.
  • "Congratulations to Capella Space and well done to the Rocket Lab team for another flawless launch from Virginia,” said Rocket Lab founder and CEO Peter Beck.

CSE Bulletin: Expiry - Heritage Cannabis Holdings Corp. 17MAR2023 Warrants (CANN.WT.A)

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Monday, March 13, 2023

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - le 13 mars/March 2023) - Heritage Cannabis Holdings Corp. 17MAR2023 Warrants listed on March 17, 2021 will expire on March 17, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - le 13 mars/March 2023) - Heritage Cannabis Holdings Corp. 17MAR2023 Warrants listed on March 17, 2021 will expire on March 17, 2023.
  • The warrants will be halted at noon and delisted at market close March 17, 2023.
  • Heritage Cannabis Holdings Corp. 17MAR2023 Les bons de souscription cotés le 17 mars 2021 expireront le 17 mars 2023.
  • Les bons de souscription seront arrêtés à midi et retirés de la cote à la clôture du marché le 17 mars 2023.

CSE Bulletin: Expiry - Pure Extracts Technologies Corp. 10MAR2023 Warrants (PULL.WT)

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Monday, March 6, 2023

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - le 6 mars/March 2023) - Pure Extracts Technologies Corp. 10MAR2023 Warrants listed on March 10, 2021 will expire on March 10, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - le 6 mars/March 2023) - Pure Extracts Technologies Corp. 10MAR2023 Warrants listed on March 10, 2021 will expire on March 10, 2023.
  • Settlement Terms: All trades March 8 and 9 will settle for cash next day.
  • The warrants will be halted at noon and delisted at market close March 10, 2023.
  • Pure Extracts Technologies Corp. 10MAR2023 Les bons de souscription cotés le 10 mars 2021 expireront le 10 mars 2023.