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NASA helicopter ends mission after 3 years in Mars

NASA’s Ingenuity Mars helicopter, which made history by achieving the first powered flight on another world, has officially ended its nearly three-year mission after sustaining rotor damage during its last outing, the space agency said Thursday. The tissue-box sized aircraft, which hitched a ride to the Red Planet under the belly of the Perseverance rover,.....»»

Category: newsSource: inquirer inquirerJan 26th, 2024

New NASA astronauts graduate, eying Moon — and Mars

After two years of rigorous training, ten Americans officially became astronauts on Tuesday, and are now eligible for planned NASA missions to the International Space Station, the Moon, and — if all goes well — to Mars. Two Emiratis who trained alongside them also graduated Tuesday during a ceremony at the Johnson Space Center in.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

Mars rover data confirms ancient lake sediments on red planet

LOS ANGELES — NASA’s rover Perseverance has gathered data confirming the existence of ancient lake sediments deposited by water that once filled a giant basin on Mars called Jerezo Crater, according to a study published on Friday. The findings from ground-penetrating radar observations conducted by the robotic rover substantiate previous orbital imagery and other data.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 28th, 2024

Want to be an analog astronaut? Prepare to be bored.

'They’re looking for people who can be bored for a very, very long time. Imagine yourself living in Mars — or even just enclosed in a capsule traveling to Mars for four months.... Can you be sitting in a capsule for four months?' Filipino analog astronaut Kristine Atienza says......»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Mars Alba ready to fit in stacked Choco Mucho

Mars Alba, a UAAP champion and Finals MVP with La Salle, welcomes the ‘healthy competition’ with fellow Choco Mucho setters Jem Ferrer and crowd favorite Deanna Wong.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024

Iran opens registration for the June presidential election after Raisi died in a helicopter crash

Iran opens registration for the June presidential election after Raisi died in a helicopter crash.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

DENR, NASA hold air quality mission in Clark

DENR, NASA hold air quality mission in Clark.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

Iran’s president missing after helicopter accident in foggy region

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, the country’s foreign minister and other officials apparently crashed in the mountainous northwest reaches of Iran on Sunday, sparking a massive rescue operation in a fog-shrouded forest as the public was urged to pray. As the sun rose Monday, Raisi and the others.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 20th, 2024

Caap-Davao tracks down Quiboloy’s helicopter

THE Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines-Davao Region (CAAP-Davao) confirmed through their live flight tracker that Pastor Apollo Quiboloy's personal helicopter flew last May 4, 2024, for a short hour within the Davao Region......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

Two Philippines Navy Pilots Killed in Helicopter Crash

TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Two Philippine navy pilots were killed on Thursday when their helicopter crashed during a training flight, the military said. - Other Media news - The navy said in a statement a Robinson R22 helicopter with two officers on board was forced to make an emergency landing near a market south of Manila, Reuters reported.The pilots were rushed to nearby hospitals, but eventually died from.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

Cavite helicopter crash: Navy forms team to probe why chopper went down

MANILA, Philippines — A team to investigate the helicopter crash in Cavite that killed two of its pilots has been formed on Thursday by the Philippine Navy. This was according to Navy spokesperson, Cmdr. John Percie Alcos on Friday. Alcos said in an interview over Radyo 630 on Friday that “The investigation team was already.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 12th, 2024

2 Navy pilots killed in Cavite helicopter crash

Two Philippine Navy pilots died when their military training helicopter crashed at the Draga reclamation area, which is near the Cavite City public market, early yesterday morning......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 12th, 2024

Philippine scientists harassed by China helicopter

Another case of harassment at sea by the Chinese has been reported – this time near Pag-Asa Island last Saturday – involving a helicopter, which hovered dangerously close to a group of Filipino scientists doing research work on a sand bar called Sandy Cay, causing minor injuries......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

Marcos on helicopter use: I try not to cause traffic

Following criticisms for using the presidential helicopter to avoid the traffic gridlock and watch the concert of British rock band Coldplay last week, President Marcos yesterday said he did not want his convoy to cause traffic......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Civilian mission sa WPS binuntutan ng China

Hindi pa man lubusang nakakalayo sa Masinloc, Zambales, nakabuntot na agad ang dalawang barko ng Chinese Coast Guard sa civilian mission ng ‘Atin Ito’ contingent na patungong Scarborough Shoal sa West Philippine Sea nitong Miyerkoles. The post Civilian mission sa WPS binuntutan ng China first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

Civilian mission susugod sa WPS

Tuloy pa rin ang paglalayag ng civilian mission patungong West Philippine Sea kahit napaulat na magsasagawa ng Naval blockade ang China sa Scarborough Shoal. The post Civilian mission susugod sa WPS first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024

Sweden ends 200 years of neutrality

Sweden ends 200 years of neutrality.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

Serious Crash, Longbeach Road, Willowby

Police are responding to a two vehicle crash on Longbeach Road near Winslow Willowby Road, Willowby, Ashburton.The crash was reported around 5:40pm.One person is in a critical condition, and a helicopter is enroute.The Serious Crash Unit has been advised.The road is blocked and motorists are advised to expect delays.ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre   Sou.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Serious crash near Ashburton

Police are responding to a two-vehicle crash in Willowby, near Ashburton.The crash was reported around 5:40pm on Longbeach Road, near Winslow Willoughby Road.One person is in a critical condition, and a helicopter has been called for.The Serious Crash Unit has been advised.The road is blocked and motorists are advised to expect delays.ENDS   Source: NZ Police.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Gigi emosyonal sa world tour, ina nasa ICU: She’s fighting for her life now

MAY mabigat na pinagdadaanan ang singer na si Gigi De Lana, lalo na’t malayo siya ngayon sa kanyang ina na si Gng. Imelda. Kasalukuyang nasa Canada kasi si Gigi para sa kanyang “Gigi Vibes” world tour na nakatakdang matapos ng May 18. Sa Facebook, ibinandera ng singer ang isang video na makikitang nasa kalagitnaan siya.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 10th, 2024

Habang nasa US si BBM VP Sara, Bersamin, DAR chief caretaker ng PH

Tatlong opisyal ng gobyerno ang magiging caretaker ng bansa habang nasa Estados Unidos si Pangulong Bongbong Marcos. The post Habang nasa US si BBM VP Sara, Bersamin, DAR chief caretaker ng PH first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024