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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U.S. Approves $2 Billion Arms Sale to Taiwan, Drawing Sharp Criticism from China
01 Nov
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U.S. Approves $2 Billion Arms Sale to Taiwan, Drawing Sharp Criticism from China

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NASA Space Technology TAIPEI, Taiwan – The United States has approved a $2 billion arms sale to Taiwan, marking a significant enhancement of the islands defense capabilities amid escalating tensions with China.The approved package includes the delivery of advanced National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems (NASAMS), the first of its kind to be provided to Taiwan.Beijing has sharply criticized this move, seeing it as a threat to its sovereignty and security interests.Taiwans presidential office thanked the U.S. on Saturday, October 26, 2024, for greenlighting the sale, describing the acquisition as essential to bolstering the islands self-defense amid rising military threats.Strengthening Taiwans self-defense capabilities is the foundation for maintaining regional stability, said presidential spokesperson Karen Kuo. SincePresident Lai Ching-te took office in May, Taiwan has ramped up its defense strategies in response to Chinas increased military activities...
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