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.....»»
Japan becomes the fifth country to land a spacecraft on the moon
TOKYO — Japan became the fifth country in history to reach the moon when one of its spacecrafts without astronauts successfully made a soft landing on the lunar surface early Saturday. However, space officials said they needed more time to analyze whether the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon, or SLIM, achieved its mission priority of.....»»
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,.....»»
Human ashes, drink container to moon? Plans to do this spark legal debate
WASHINGTON — An array of unconventional, privately funded plans to exploit the moon, including as a site for human ashes and sports-drink containers, has gathered steam in recent years as NASA pushes to make Earth’s natural satellite more accessible. Concerns about possible gaps in U.S. oversight and legal questions about proper use of the moon.....»»
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.....»»
12,246 law graduate sasabak sa 2024 online Bar exam
MAY kabuuang 12,246 na law graduate sa bansa ang nagparehistro para sa 2024 online Bar examination na pangangasiwaan ng Supreme Court (SC) sa Setyembre. The post 12,246 law graduate sasabak sa 2024 online Bar exam first appeared on Abante......»»
Yellow Cab launches Half Moon Pizza
Yellow Cab Pizza Co. introduces Half Moon Pizza, a “just-for-you” size ideal for solo diners and available in Pepperoni and Hawaiian flavors for only P159.00. This budget-friendly alternative is designed for solo diners on a tight budget and is perfect for budget-conscious individuals or someone looking for a lighter meal. Yellow Cab’s Half Moon Pizzas.....»»
Commercial US spaceship lands on moon
A Houston-based company has landed America’s first spaceship on the Moon in more than 50 years, part of a new fleet of NASA-funded, uncrewed commercial robots intended to pave the way for astronaut missions later this decade. But while flight controllers confirmed they had received a faint signal, it was not immediately clear whether Odysseus,.....»»
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.....»»
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......»»
Ramadan to start March 12 as Muslims report no sighting of new moon
Viewing the moon to determine the start of Ramadan is ‘part of the tradition of the Prophet Muhammad,’ says Islamic Studies professor Alzad Sattar at a moonsighting event in Manila.....»»
4 Negrense scholars graduate in Japan
4 Negrense scholars graduate in Japan.....»»
‘Under a Piaya Moon’ director hopes he made mentor Peque Gallaga proud
In receiving the award for Mowelfund Film Institute Special Citation (full-length film category) at the just-concluded Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival at the Gateway Cineplex, “Under a Piaya Moon” director Kurt Soberano dedicated it to all his film and acting mentors, including the late multi-awarded filmmaker Peque Gallaga, Lawrence Fajardo, Jay Abello, and all the Ilonggo and Negrense directors......»»
Ban Ki-moon conferred honor, addresses Senate
Former United Nations secretary-general Ban Ki-moon called for unity, for nations to come together in cooperation, partnership and solidarity and to redouble efforts to achieve the 17 sustainable development goals......»»
Ramadhan starts March 12
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (MindaNews / 11 March) — Ramadhan in the Philippines will start Tuesday, March 12, after the crescent moon marking the beginning of the month-long fasting was not sighted Sunday night, Islamic scholars announced. Bangsamoro Mufti Abdulrauf Guliani, executive director of the Bangsamoro Darul-Ifta, said the moon sighting committee at the Timako Hills, Kalanganan […].....»»
Private lander makes United States’ 1st moon landing in over 50 years
Private lander makes United States’ 1st moon landing in over 50 years.....»»
Japan’s moon probe back to work after sun reaches its solar panels
Japan’s moon probe back to work after sun reaches its solar panels.....»»
Yeung At Heart: Jewelle Yeung Paints Motherhood and Astronauts at Qube Gallery
On February 8, Qube Gallery presented ‘Familiar Echoes,’ which showcased the diverse stories of Cebuana artists through photographs and paintings. Among these paintings was Jewelle Yeung’s ‘Same Place, Different Time,” a favorite of art patrons at the exhibit opening. Cebu-based artist Jewelle Yeung has never been to space, but she is an astronaut. Yeung started.....»»
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......»»
New system, same skills: Ex-F2 setters Fajardo, Alba shine as PLDT, Choco Mucho cruise
Former F2 playmakers Kim Fajardo and Mars Alba both make an immediate impact with their new teams as PLDT and Choco Mucho both roll to sweeping PVL All-Filipino Conference debuts.....»»
US moon lander Odysseus goes dormant a week after lopsided landing
'Goodnight, Odie. We hope to hear from you again,' says Intuitive Machines, the Texas-based aerospace company that NASA paid $118 million to build and fly Odysseus.....»»