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Associated Press
01-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Yuri's Night Los Angeles Will be Held at the California Science Center on April 5, 2025: Apollo-Soyuz, a Legacy of Human Connection
Yuri's Night Los Angeles Returns to the California Science Center on April 5, 2025 Yuri's Night, the annual space-themed celebration, will take place at the California Science Center on Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 7:00 p.m. to midnight. The event brings together astronauts, scientists, engineers, artists, and space enthusiasts for an immersive evening of music, science, and art, honoring space exploration and its impact on humanity's future. This year's event commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project, the first human international space mission. The mission, which culminated in a symbolic handshake between American and Soviet astronauts in orbit, laid the foundation for future global cooperation in space exploration. Featured Speakers and Special Guests The event will feature a keynote address by NASA astronaut Jeanette Epps, who recently completed a six-month mission aboard the International Space Station as part of NASA's SpaceX Crew-8 mission. Additional speakers include: Dr. Sian Proctor – Inspiration4 astronaut presenting the Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (JEDI) Award Ken Phillips – Space curator at the California Science Center providing an update on the Space Shuttle pavilion Scott Manley – Science communicator discussing the latest advancements in space exploration Richelle Gribble – Artist exploring the intersection of creativity and space science Ari Eisenstat – Space historian speaking at the historic Apollo-Soyuz capsule display In addition, several Yuri's Night Los Angeles space ambassadors will be in attendance, including astronauts Andy Sadhwani and Christopher Huie, as well as space industry professionals Ryan Robertson, Christine Hsieh, and Jason Achilles. Interactive Exhibits and Experiences The event will feature hands-on exhibits, industry showcases, and immersive experiences, including: Space technology displays from organizations such as ExLabs, L3Harris, Vast, and Turion The Apollo-Soyuz capsule exhibit, which will be on display without protective plexiglass for a limited time An asteroid rock petting zoo, offering an opportunity to examine interstellar materials Virtual reality experiences, allowing attendees to explore lunar and deep-space environments Nonprofit outreach programs, with participation from the Columbia Memorial Space Center, Griffith Observatory Foundation, and Mt. Wilson Observatory Live Entertainment and Performances The evening will also feature live music and performances, including sets from flown Blue Origin astronaut Chris Boshuizen, also known as Dr. Chrispy, as well as astrophysicist DJ Scott Manley and electronic music duo Test Shot Starfish. The event will include a second immersive dance space curated by the RVDIOVCTIVE artist collective, featuring Charles Meyer, DateNite, Devon James, and Naiad. Additional entertainment will include a space-themed game show by Two Bit Circus and appearances from Star Wars and Star Trek fan organizations, including the 501st Legion, Rebel Legion, and The Fleet. Honoring Space Industry Leaders This year's Spirit of Yuri's Night Award will be presented to astronaut Sarah Gillis in recognition of her contributions to space exploration. Gillis participated in the Polaris Dawn mission, where she completed the first commercial spacewalk and performed a violin solo in orbit as a fundraiser for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. As she is unable to attend the event, the award will be accepted on her behalf by senior space operations engineer Arthur Barriault. About Yuri's Night Yuri's Night is an international celebration of human spaceflight, held annually on or around April 12 to commemorate Yuri Gagarin's historic 1961 spaceflight and the first space shuttle launch in 1981. The Los Angeles event, produced by The SpaceKind Foundation, serves as the flagship Yuri's Night celebration and is part of a global movement that fosters public engagement with space and science through immersive events and community outreach. For more information and ticket details, visit Yuri's Night Brandon Thonen 502-533-5705
Russia Today
28-03-2025
- Business
- Russia Today
Putin aide reveals proposal for Musk's planned Mars mission
Moscow is prepared to contribute a compact nuclear power station and 'other advanced technologies' to support Elon Musk's future Mars mission, according to President Vladimir Putin's special economic representative Kirill Dmitriev. Dmitriev, who has taken on the role of chief economic envoy in recent US-Russia talks, first floated the idea of a joint mission to Mars in mid-March. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the International Arctic Forum on Thursday, Dmitriev said Moscow could offer various technological capabilities for long-duration missions to the Red Planet. 'Russia can offer a small-scale nuclear power station for the Mars mission, along with other advanced technologies,' Dmitriev told RIA Novosti. 'We believe that Russia has a lot to offer the Mars mission, because we possess nuclear technologies that, I think, could be applicable.' READ MORE: Moscow invites Musk to collaborate on Mars exploration Dmitriev previously highlighted the potential role of the national nuclear energy giant Rosatom and the space agency Roscosmos in enhancing the safety and efficiency of deep space missions. He also noted that 2025 would be a symbolic year to announce such an initiative, as it marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project — the first crewed international space mission, jointly carried out by the US and the Soviet Union in July 1975. The SpaceX CEO has not yet publicly responded to the proposal, though Dmitriev reiterated that he was open to holding a videoconference with Musk to explore potential cooperation. The renewed outreach comes amid signs of improving relations between Moscow and Washington. Dmitriev was part of the Russian delegation at recent US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia, which resulted in an agreement to begin restoring diplomatic and scientific cooperation across several sectors. READ MORE: American starship explodes in 'meteor shower' of debris (VIDEOS) President Vladimir Putin has also noted that in his communications with President Donald Trump, the two sides had 'agreed to work together in space.' READ MORE: Russian business should 'cooperate' with Musk – Putin Putin has voiced support for cooperation with Musk, signaling high-level backing for potential joint projects. Speaking at the Forum of Future Technologies in February, the president said Russian companies should be ready to collaborate with Musk once he shifts his focus back to science from his current role advising on US government reform. Earlier this month, Musk reaffirmed his goal to launch the first uncrewed Mars mission as early as 2026, with human landings possibly beginning in 2029. A prototype Starship carrying a Tesla-developed humanoid robot is expected to be part of the initial test phase. Starship departs for Mars at the end of next year, carrying Optimus. If those landings go well, then human landings may start as soon as 2029, although 2031 is more likely. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 15, 2025
Russia Today
15-03-2025
- Business
- Russia Today
Moscow invites Musk to collaborate on Mars exploration
Russian sovereign wealth fund head Kirill Dmitriev has pitched a US-Russia partnership for Mars exploration to Elon Musk. In a post on X on Saturday, Dmitriev, who has also taken on the role of chief economic envoy in the US-Russia talks, noted the importance of space collaboration between the two countries 'for the glory of humanity.' Dmitriev's remarks came in response to Musk's announcement of a planned 2026 Mars mission. The SpaceX founder stated that the company's Starship spacecraft is set to depart for Mars next year and will be carrying a Tesla humanoid bot called Optimus. Musk also suggested that human landings on Mars could begin as early as 2029. 'Shall 2029 be the year of a joint US-Russia mission to Mars, @elonmusk? Our minds & technology should serve the glory of humanity, not its destruction,' Dmitriev wrote. He also noted that 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project, the first crewed international space mission carried out jointly by then-spaceflight rivals, the US and the Soviet Union, in July 1975. Musk has not yet publicly responded to Dmitriev's proposal, but the idea has garnered a slew of positive reactions from X users. The proposal comes amid a thaw in relations between Moscow and Washington following years of tensions over the Ukraine conflict. Dmitriev was part of the Russian delegation at the high-level US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia last month, which marked the first direct diplomatic contact between the two states since 2022. The meeting ended with both sides signaling a readiness to restart economic and diplomatic cooperation and join forces in resolving the Ukraine conflict. Despite the conflict and Western sanctions imposed on Moscow, space cooperation between the US and Russia has not been severed. For instance, NASA and the Russian space agency Roscosmos recently extended their agreement on cross-flights to the International Space Station through 2026. Last month, Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested that domestic companies should collaborate with Musk once the billionaire shifts his focus back to science from government reform. Since returning to office, President Donald Trump has appointed Musk as an adviser leading the Department of Government Effectiveness (DOGE) charged with cutting wasteful spending, bureaucracy, and corruption in US government.
