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West Australian
2 days ago
- Business
- West Australian
Durack MP Melissa Price given science, cyber security in new Coalition shadow cabinet
Fifth-term Durack Liberal MP Melissa Price has been handed science and cyber security in the Coalition's new-look shadow cabinet. After the Liberal and Nationals parties reconciled after their Coalition 'divorce', Liberal leader Sussan Ley on Wednesday announced the make-up of the new team. Ms Price said she was honoured by her appointed shadow ministries and as a former science and technology minister had a wealth of knowledge and experience and proven track record in these areas. 'The opportunity to once again help guide Australia's scientific and technological future is an incredible honour,' she said. 'Serving in this portfolio was one of the most rewarding experiences of my career. From announcing our partnership with NASA to sending an Australian rover to the Moon, I saw firsthand the opportunity, innovation and national pride that science brings.' The vast electorate Ms Price represents — the biggest in Australia at 4,000,000sqkm — has long been central to the nation's science story. 'Carnarvon played a vital role in the Apollo 11 mission and today, we are home to groundbreaking projects like the Square Kilometre Array in the Murchison and deep space communication facilities in New Norcia,' Ms Price said. As shadow minister for cyber security, Ms Price will also focus on one of Australia's most urgent national security challenges. 'In today's interconnected world, protecting our digital borders is as vital as defending our physical ones — cyber security is national security,' she said. 'I will continue to push for stronger cyber protections and greater investment in science because our future depends on how we face today's challenges and prepare for tomorrow.'
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Science
- Yahoo
This Week In Space podcast: Episode 162 — Lunar Landing Day
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. On Episode 162 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik discuss the effort to make July 20 a national holiday called "Lunar Landing Day." If you're lucky enough to have witnessed the landing of Apollo 11 on July 20, 1969, you know what a momentous occasion that was. If you're younger than a Boomer, you've read and heard about that amazing day, but it might not have the impact it did for those who witnessed it. Bob Slater, M.D., is out to change that with his campaign to make July 20 a national holiday and we think it's a fine idea — and so do the moonwalkers, Mission Control folks, and lots of others. It'll be good for STEM, good for national pride, and just good all around. Join us to learn more and about how you can help make this great idea a reality! Download or subscribe to this show at: episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at Upcoming Launch - Starship's Ninth Flight Test SpaceX gets FAA approval for Flight 9 of Starship megarocket Giant 'white streak' appears over multiple US states as Chinese rocket dumps experimental fuel in space U.S. Space Force general to lead Trump's $175 billion Golden Dome space defense program Mark Rocket, a former ambassador and more: Blue Origin reveals passengers for 12th space tourism launch Weekly World News - 8 U.S. SENATORS ARE ALIENS Lunar Landing Day NASA - Apollo 11 TOP TELESCOPE PICK: Looking for a telescope to see planets and comets? We recommend the Celestron Astro Fi 102 as the top pick in our best beginner's telescope guide. Finally, did you know you can launch your own SpaceX rocket? Model rocket maker Estes' stunning scale model of a Falcon 9 rocket that you can pick up now. The launchable model is a detailed recreation of the Falcon 9 and retails for $149.99. You can save 10% by using the code IN-COLLECTSPACE at checkout, courtesy of our partners This Week in Space covers the new space age. Every Friday we take a deep dive into a fascinating topic. What's happening with the new race to the moon and other planets? When will SpaceX really send people to Mars? Join Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik from as they tackle those questions and more each week on Friday afternoons. You can subscribe today on your favorite podcatcher.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
NASA legend Gene Kranz returns to mission control
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Gene Kranz, who served in Apollo mission control as "White Flight," was at the head of the room when Apollo 11 landed on the moon and Apollo 13 "had a problem." He may have never said "Failure is not an option," but his record of success has earned him a prestigious award. On May 15, 2025, Kranz received the 2024 American Astronautical Society (AAS) Lifetime Achievement Award for his "exemplary leadership and a 'must-never-fail' style that ensured historic mission successes, empowered human space exploration, saved lives and inspired individuals around the world." Prior to a public celebration at Space Center Houston, Kranz revisited his former workplace — the now history Apollo mission control room at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. In this photo, he poses with his award at the restored console where once led flights to the moon. "Gene didn't just help put humans on the moon, he helped build the mindset that made missions possible. Forging ahead into the Artemis generation, we still see the lasting impact of Gene's leadership today," said Steve Koerner, acting director of the Johnson Space AAS lifetime achievement award is only presented once every ten years. Previous honorees have been Werner von Braun (1964), William Pickering (1974), George Low (1984), Norm Augustine (1994), Pete Aldrige (2004) and Ed Stone (2014). You can read about the role of NASA flight directors and another way that veterans of Houston mission control have been honored.
Economic Times
15-05-2025
- Science
- Economic Times
India's Shubhanshu Shukla to walk on Neil Armstrong's footsteps during his historic trip to space; Here's how
Agencies Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla who will undertake historic trip to International Space Station will be using the KSC Launch Complex 39A, built in the 1960s and was used for the Apollo 11 moon landing and the Space Shuttle. The Apollo 11 mission put the first man — Neil Armstrong — on the lunar surface. 'The private [Ax-4] astronauts will work alongside the Expedition 73 crew aboard the orbiting laboratory for a short time, conducting mission-related science, outreach, and commercial activities,' Nasa said. Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station, piloted by Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla with three other crew members, has been delayed and will now be launched from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida on June 8 at 6:41 pm IST. The mission was earlier scheduled for launch on May announcement was made by Axiom Space, a US-based commercial human spaceflight firm, and NASA."After reviewing @Space_Station flight schedule, NASA and its partners are shifting launch opportunities for several upcoming missions. The new targeted no-earlier-than-launch opportunities, pending operational readiness, are: Axiom Mission 4: 9:11 am EDT, Sunday, June 8," NASA said in a post on X. Shukla's historic space visit: Shukla's travel to space, onboard SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft, comes four decades after Rakesh Sharma's iconic spaceflight onboard Russia's Soyuz spacecraft in Shukla, the Ax-4 crew includes members from Poland and Hungary, marking each nation's first mission to the International Space Station in history and the second government-sponsored human spaceflight mission in over 40 will conduct seven experiments in space that are aimed at encouraging microgravity research in India which hopes to build its own space station by 2035 and send astronauts to the moon by has drawn up plans to focus on India-centric food to carry out experiments on the ISS, including sprouting methi (Fenugreek) and moong (green gram) in microgravity Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission will also include Slawosz Uznanski, European Space Agency (ESA) project astronaut, who will be the second Polish astronaut since Kapu will be the second national Hungarian astronaut since Whitson will command her second commercial human spaceflight mission, adding to her standing record for the longest cumulative time in space by an American Ax-4 crew will launch aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft to the space station and spend up to 14 days at the orbiting laboratory.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Science
- Time of India
India's Shubhanshu Shukla to walk on Neil Armstrong's footsteps during his historic trip to space; Here's how
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla who will undertake historic trip to International Space Station will be using the KSC Launch Complex 39A, built in the 1960s and was used for the Apollo 11 moon landing and the Space Shuttle. The Apollo 11 mission put the first man — Neil Armstrong — on the lunar surface.'The private [Ax-4] astronauts will work alongside the Expedition 73 crew aboard the orbiting laboratory for a short time, conducting mission-related science, outreach, and commercial activities,' Nasa said. Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station, piloted by Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla with three other crew members, has been delayed and will now be launched from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida on June 8 at 6:41 pm IST. The mission was earlier scheduled for launch on May announcement was made by Axiom Space, a US-based commercial human spaceflight firm, and NASA."After reviewing @Space_Station flight schedule, NASA and its partners are shifting launch opportunities for several upcoming missions. The new targeted no-earlier-than-launch opportunities, pending operational readiness, are: Axiom Mission 4: 9:11 am EDT, Sunday, June 8," NASA said in a post on travel to space, onboard SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft, comes four decades after Rakesh Sharma 's iconic spaceflight onboard Russia's Soyuz spacecraft in Shukla, the Ax-4 crew includes members from Poland and Hungary, marking each nation's first mission to the International Space Station in history and the second government-sponsored human spaceflight mission in over 40 will conduct seven experiments in space that are aimed at encouraging microgravity research in India which hopes to build its own space station by 2035 and send astronauts to the moon by has drawn up plans to focus on India-centric food to carry out experiments on the ISS, including sprouting methi (Fenugreek) and moong (green gram) in microgravity Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission will also include Slawosz Uznanski, European Space Agency (ESA) project astronaut, who will be the second Polish astronaut since Kapu will be the second national Hungarian astronaut since Whitson will command her second commercial human spaceflight mission, adding to her standing record for the longest cumulative time in space by an American Ax-4 crew will launch aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft to the space station and spend up to 14 days at the orbiting laboratory.
