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Mar 09 2025SCIENCE

SpaceX's Next Crew Launch: What You Need to Know

SpaceX's Crew Dragon Endurance has arrived at the launch site, ready for its next mission to the International Space Station (ISS). This spacecraft has already completed three successful missions: Crew-3, Crew-5, and Crew-7. It will now embark on Crew-10, scheduled to launch on March 12, 2025.

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Mar 09 2025SCIENCE

From Fighter Jet to Space Adventure: A Woman's Journey

A woman from Woodland Park is about to make history and fulfill a lifelong dream. She will be piloting a rocket to the International Space Station. This is not just any rocket, but a joint mission between NASA and SpaceX. The launch is scheduled for March 12 at 5:48 MT from NASA's Kennedy Space Cent

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Mar 09 2025TECHNOLOGY

Supersonic Jet Breaks Sound Barrier

Imagine flying from New York to Los Angeles in just a few hours. That's the dream that Boom Supersonic is chasing. On February 10, their experimental jet, the XB-1, zoomed through the sky faster than the speed of sound. This wasn't just any flight; it was a big deal because it showed that supersonic

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Mar 07 2025HEALTH

Dasatinib's Role in Fighting Leukemia

Dasatinib is a medication that has shown promise in treating a specific type of leukemia known as BCR::ABL1 Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). This type of leukemia is particularly challenging because it affects a specific gene fusion that can make it tough to treat. The study focused on adult pat

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Mar 07 2025SCIENCE

Moon Landing Mishap: What Went Wrong with Athena?

The latest lunar mission faced an unexpected challenge. A privately owned spacecraft, Athena, recently attempted to land on the moon. It was carrying a drill, a drone, and rovers for NASA and other customers. The landing seemed to go smoothly at first, but things quickly took a turn for the worse. T

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Mar 07 2025SCIENCE

Voyagers' Power Struggle: The Race Against Time

Voyager 1 and 2 are two spacecraft that have been traveling through space for over 47 years. They have been exploring the vast cosmos and sending back valuable data. But now, they are facing a big problem. Their power is running out. To keep them going, NASA engineers have had to turn off some of th

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Mar 06 2025SCIENCE

Moon Mission: Athena's Big Day

Imagine a robot named Athena, standing tall at 15 feet. Its mission is to touch down on the moon's surface. This isn't just any landing. It's a big deal because if Athena succeeds, it will be the second private US company to do so this week. The landing is scheduled for 11:32 a. m. CT (12:32 p. m. E

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Mar 06 2025SCIENCE

Lunar Trailblazer: NASA's Moon Mission Hits a Snag

NASA is still trying to fix a problem with a spacecraft called Lunar Trailblazer. This spacecraft was sent to the moon last week. It was supposed to study water on the moon. But, there was a problem. The spacecraft lost contact with Earth. This happened less than 12 hours after it was launched. It w

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Mar 05 2025SPORTS

Roki Sasaki's First Big Show

Roki Sasaki, a 23-year-old pitcher from Japan, made his first official Major League Baseball appearance for the Dodgers. This happened during a Cactus League game against the Cincinnati Reds at Camelback Ranch. The game was a big win for the Dodgers, 4-2. Sasaki's performance was impressive

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Mar 05 2025SCIENCE

Homeward Bound: Astronauts' Long Journey to Earth

Two astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, are finally on the brink of returning to Earth after an extended stay in space. Their journey, which was supposed to last only a week, has stretched to nine months due to unexpected challenges. The astronauts were initially launched aboard Boeing's St

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