NASA astronaut captures city lights streaking below ISS in stunning new photos
04 Nov
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NASA astronaut captures city lights streaking below ISS in stunning new photos

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NASA Space Technology City lights in northern Mexico streak by in this long-exposure photograph taken by NASA astronaut Don Pettit from the International Space Station on Oct. 24, 2024.(Image credit: NASA/Don Pettit)The whirling Earth shines brightly in fresh imagery taken from the space station.NASA astronaut Don Pettit, known for his long-exposure photographs from the International Space Station (ISS), recently captured views above Mexico and the United States showing city lights streaking by 250 miles (400 kilometers) beneath him.Pettit also managed to glimpse the aurora, or northern lights, on the horizon. These glowing hues appear when energetic particles from the sun interact with Earth's upper atmosphere.Related: 'Spaceborne': Astronaut Don Pettit's amazing space photos (gallery)Pettit, on his fourth mission to the space station, is well known for his orbital photography, which he performs during his spare time.Streaks...
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NASA Awards Contract for Refuse and Recycling Services
04 Nov
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NASA Awards Contract for Refuse and Recycling Services

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NASA Space Technology Hillary SmithNov 01, 2024NASA has awarded the Custodial and Refuse/Recycle Services contract to Ahtna Integrated Services LLC  of Anchorage, Alaska, to provide trash, waste, and recycling services at the agency’s Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley.This is a hybrid contract that includes a firm-fixed-price and an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity portion. The period of performance begins Friday, Nov. 1, with a 60-day phase-in period, followed by a one-year base period, and options to extend performance through November 2029. This contract has a maximum potential value of approximately $24 million.Under this contract, the company will perform basic, regularly scheduled custodial and refuse and recycling services at NASA Ames. The company will focus on health and safety, environmental compliance, sanitary cleaning, and customer service.For information about NASA and agency programs, visit:https://nasa.gov-end-Hillary SmithAmes Research Center, Moffett Field, Calif.650-313-1701Hillary.smith@nasa.gov
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NASA’s New Edition of Graphic Novel Features Europa Clipper
04 Nov
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NASA’s New Edition of Graphic Novel Features Europa Clipper

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NASA Space Technology To celebrate the successful launch of NASA’s Europa Clipper mission, the agency’s Astrobiology program has released a new edition of Issue #4 – Missions to the Outer Solar System – of its graphic history series Astrobiology: The Story of our Search for Life in the Universe.Issue #4 tells the story of the outer solar system, from beyond the asteroid belt to the outer reaches of the Sun's magnetic influence. Gas giants like Jupiter and Saturn are not habitable, but many of their moons raise questions about life’s potential far, far away from the warmth of the Sun.One such body is Jupiter’s moon Europa, which contains an ocean of liquid water beneath its icy surface. The Europa Clipper mission is designed to help scientists understand whether this ocean holds key ingredients that could...
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Dog Haus Celebrates Thanksgiving All Month With Limited-Time Turducken Sausage Specials
04 Nov
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Dog Haus Celebrates Thanksgiving All Month With Limited-Time Turducken Sausage Specials

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Top Stories Tamfitronics Acclaimed burgers, brats and brews concept’s holiday classic gets new spins for 2024Pasadena, CA  (RestaurantNews.com) Dog house is gathering the best of the coop in its latest take on that Thanksgiving culinary icon, the turducken. The brand is serving up this savory combination of turkey, duck and chicken in a sausage, in two tasty chef-curated items available all of November. Year after year, fans eagerly await Dog Haus’ annual holiday items, often making them the star of Friendsgiving celebrations.Whether at Dog Haus locations, in their homes, workplaces or wherever friends and family get together for food, fun and lasting memories, the Turducken items are sure to top celebration menus. What’s more, in keeping with the holiday spirit, Dog Haus is donating a dollar from every purchase of the following Turducken items...
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