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Associated Press
29-04-2025
- Science
- Associated Press
Lunar Resources and NASA Achieve Historic Breakthrough in Lunar Oxygen and Metal Extraction from Regolith Simulant
Houston company and NASA demonstrate full scale extraction of resources from simulated lunar soil 'This monumental achievement, 20 years in the making, is a major leap forward for the lunar community.'— Dr. Alex Ignatiev, CTO of LUNAR HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 / / -- Lunar Resources (LUNAR), a Houston-based space industrial company pioneering lunar resource extraction technologies, has achieved a groundbreaking milestone in collaboration with NASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSC). In December, LUNAR and NASA successfully demonstrated the extraction of oxygen at a commercial scale from simulated lunar soil (regolith) at KSC's Swamp Works. The demonstration showcased LUNAR's LR-1 resource extraction reactor, an advanced system engineered to electrolytically extract oxygen and metals from lunar soil. Conducted in a simulated lunar vacuum environment within KSC's vacuum chamber, the test lasted over 36 hours, processing 25 kilograms (55 lbs) of simulated lunar soil while producing oxygen. 'This marks the first-ever production of oxygen at full scale from lunar soil simulant in a vacuum environment,' said Dr. Alex Ignatiev, LUNAR's Chief Technology Officer. 'This monumental achievement, 20 years in the making, is a major leap forward for the lunar community.' The LR-1 system employs molten regolith electrolysis (MRE), a high-temperature electrolytic process that uses only electric current to separate oxygen and metals from lunar soil. Alongside oxygen extraction, the demonstration produced valuable metals such as iron and silicon, further expanding the potential for lunar resource utilization. The project was jointly funded by NASA's Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) Game Changing Development (GCD) program and LUNAR's internal research and development initiatives. Resource extraction from lunar soil is a critical component for achieving lunar sustainability under NASA's Artemis Program. The LR-1 demonstration is the first instance of full-scale extraction of both oxygen and metals from simulated lunar soil, paving the way for a dependable and cost-effective supply of raw materials on the Moon's surface. About Lunar Resources Based in Houston, Texas, Lunar Resources, Inc. is space industrial company developing off-earth industrial technologies that advance the utilization of the resources of space for commercial, scientific, and strategic applications. For more information, please contact [email protected] or visit Elliot Carol Lunar Resources, Inc. [email protected] Visit us on social media: X Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Neosho High student honored with state award for disability advocacy
NEOSHO, Mo. — Neosho High School has a state award winner. Senior Arabel Standingbear has been named the 2024 Youth Leadership Award winner by the GCD. It stands for 'Governor's Council on Disability.' Standingbear deals with HAE—a rare genetic condition, characterized by recurrent episodes of severe swelling. She's worked with state senators and representatives to advance legislation supporting individuals with disabilities, including a childcare bill aimed at providing critical resources for families. 'I'm really happy that I got this opportunity, because in, like, just doing that gives me enough, like, it gives me the ability to advocate on another level. Because of that awareness, I get to use that to keep advocating, to keep talking about it—and on a—like, in a louder way,' said Standingbear. Standingbear is active in numerous clubs and activities both in and outside of school—and also runs a small art business with her mother, who also lives with HAE. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Bahrain News Gazette
10-04-2025
- Business
- Bahrain News Gazette
Zimbabwe Government Delivers on Commitment: Compensation of Former Farm Owners Under the Global Compensation Deed Commences
In February 2025, Government disbursed US$20 million towards compensation of investors protected by Bilateral Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement whose farms were affected by the 2000 Land Reform programme HARARE, ZIMBABWE – EQS Newswire – 10 April 2025 – Zimbabwe Government has started fulfilling its commitment to compensate Former Farm Owners (FFOs) claims under the Global Compensation Deed (GCD) signed in 2020. To date, 740 farms have been approved for compensation. In this regard, Government disbursed US$3.1 million for the first batch of 378 processed farms. This amount is 1 per cent of the total compensation claim value of US$311 million. Government has also issued Treasury bonds amounting to US$ 308 million for the first batch of farmers. FFOs receive 1 per cent of their claim in cash, with the balance being paid through US$ denominated Treasury bonds with a 2 per cent coupon and maturities of 2 to 10 years. Government allocated US$10 million in the 2025 National Budget for the compensation of FFOs under the GCD. Zimbabwe's Minister of Finance, Economic Development, and Investment Promotion, Hon. Prof. Mthuli Ncube, reaffirmed the Government's commitment to reforms aimed at clearing the country's arrears and resolving its debt burden, emphasizing that 'payments to FFOs will continue.' ' Monday 24 March 2025 saw the first US Dollar Cash payments due under this plan being paid to the signed up FFOs,' said Mr. Andrew. J. Pascoe, Chairperson of the Compensation Steering Committee. Mr. Pascoe thanked His Excellency, President Dr. E.D Mnangagwa for upholding the commitment to compensate FFOs for improvements on farms acquired under the Fast Track Land Reform Programme more than 20 years ago. He believes this move ' will attract and strengthen the local, regional and international goodwill that will be vital for the success of the country's current Arrears Clearance and Debt Resolution Process.' UNDP Resident Representative Dr. Ayodele Odusola welcomed the progress made under the GCD framework and expressed commitment 'to supporting a transparent, inclusive, and sustainable process that contributes to economic recovery and re-engagement .' Ambassador of Switzerland to Zimbabwe, H.E. Stéphane Rey said; 'These initial payments are a step in the right direction and hopefully more farmers will come forward to seek compensation based on this development.' This compensation marks another historic milestone. In February 2025, Government disbursed US$20 million towards compensation of investors protected by Bilateral Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement whose farms were affected by the 2000 Land Reform programme. Both milestones are key as Zimbabwe seeks to clear its arrears, restore debt sustainability, and unlock new concessional external financing to achieve its development goals. Zimbabwe further calls for support from partners to complement its efforts. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Zimbabwe's Ministry of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion. Download Image (1): (Zimbabwe President H.E Emmerson D Mnangagwa flanked by Zims Finance Minister Ncube Afdb President Dr. A.A. Adesina Ambassador Nuno) Download Image (2): (Zimbabwes Finance Minister Hon. Prof Mthuli Ncube) Download Image (3): (President of Zimbabwe. H.E Emmerson D. Mnangagwa) Additional Link (1): Additional Link (2): Download Audio: Download Presentation: Download Video:
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
US gov affirms no 'human right' to abortion, rejoins international declaration
The federal government under President Donald Trump rejoined the Geneva Consensus Declaration (GCD) on Friday, affirming there is no "human right" to abortion. The U.S. rejoined the international declaration last week, according to a communication from the United States Mission to the United Nations. The coalition of governments, which was first adopted in October 2020, are united around a pro-life policy stance. The Biden administration exited the coalition by Executive Order in January 2021. "The Trump Administration has stated its commitment to promoting women's health and the preservation of the family values that the international coalition as a whole, and its individual member states, support through national policy and legislation," the message reads. The U.S. was a founding member of the GCD, which is now comprised of 40 signatory countries that uphold the right to life of the unborn and affirm national sovereignty with regard to pro-life laws and policies. Desantis Jokes He's Ready To 'Welcome' Ny Times To Pro-life Movement After Headline Recognizing The 'Unborn' The Declaration states that "every human being has the inherent right to life" and declares that there is no international obligation to promote or fund abortion. It also promotes holistic strategies for advancing women's health and well-being, including maternal care, education and economic development. Read On The Fox News App "The United States will pursue these objectives in cooperation with member states in the UN system and through our continued shared ambition for improved health for women and girls," the message announcing the move reads. "Investing in women's health and well-being saves lives, allows women and girls more opportunities and protects the family as the fundamental unit of society." Elyssa Koren, an international human rights lawyer for Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) International, said that by rejoining the GCD, the United States sends a clear message that it is committed to advancing a pro-life stance on the world stage and that there is no international "human right" to abortion. "This signals a massive reorientation away from the virulent abortion promotion that characterized the Biden administration's international engagement, particularly with the developing world," Koren said. "With this action, the United States is decisively rejecting ideological colonization by saying no to the imposition of abortion pressure on sovereign nations." She also said the decision to rejoin the Geneva Consensus Declaration carries significant legal weight in that it prevents the emergence of a false "human right" to abortion by customary international law. Ogles And Other Republicans Push Federal Ban On Chemical Abortions "The Trump Administration should be commended for recognizing the importance of defending unborn life at the international level," she added. "This is sure to have an enormously empowering effect on governments across the world that are trying to uphold their pro-life laws and policies in the face of enormous pressure from the pro-abortion lobby." Valerie Huber, the founder and president of the Institute for Women's Health (IWH) and architect of the Geneva Consensus Declaration, commended Trump for fulfilling his promise to rejoin the GCD. "By rejoining, President Trump sends a bold message that the United States stands with sovereign nations to defend the real health needs of women against coercive tactics by global power players," she said. "I was a special representative for global women's health under Trump 45 and saw how ideological colonialism was standing in the way of authentic gains for women and girls, especially in the developing world," she told Fox News Digital. "I also saw firsthand during negotiations at the United Nations, how countries were being disrespected, that something needed to change because women and girls were unnecessarily dying or have developing lifelong health conditions that were totally preventable." Abortion Survivors Slam Dems For Blocking 'Born-alive' Abortion Bill: We Are Not Treated As Human Beings' Huber said ideology was taking priority over real health, prompting the creation of the GCD. Abortion "is not a fundamental human right," she said. "It's up to the countries to decide themselves. We know that if something is deemed a human right, then countries have no sovereign authority to set their own laws and that is the direction that far too many organizations and advocates under the name of women's health are putting their time and effort." Through the GCD, she said, developing nations are given a voice, instead of being "drowned out by intimidation and even threats for silence." "When a coalition of nations make a statement or negotiate a particular policy position, the power is much greater than the sum of its parts, and so the GCD is important for multilateral negotiation," she said. "Biden removed the U.S. from the GCD in day eight of his administration, which shows that what should not be a political issue was heavily politicized," she added. "The fact that Trump rejoined in the first hundred hours, I think it shows that women's health is going to be about women's health again, and I'm happy to see that."Original article source: US gov affirms no 'human right' to abortion, rejoins international declaration
Fox News
28-01-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
US gov affirms no 'human right' to abortion, rejoins international declaration
The federal government under President Donald Trump rejoined the Geneva Consensus Declaration (GCD) on Friday, affirming there is no "human right" to abortion. The U.S. rejoined the international declaration last week, according to a communication from the United States Mission to the United Nations. The coalition of governments, which was first adopted in October 2020, are united around a pro-life policy stance. The Biden administration exited the coalition by Executive Order in January 2021. "The Trump Administration has stated its commitment to promoting women's health and the preservation of the family values that the international coalition as a whole, and its individual member states, support through national policy and legislation," the message reads. The U.S. was a founding member of the GCD, which is now comprised of 40 signatory countries that uphold the right to life of the unborn and affirm national sovereignty with regard to pro-life laws and policies. The Declaration states that "every human being has the inherent right to life" and declares that there is no international obligation to promote or fund abortion. It also promotes holistic strategies for advancing women's health and well-being, including maternal care, education and economic development. "The United States will pursue these objectives in cooperation with member states in the UN system and through our continued shared ambition for improved health for women and girls," the message announcing the move reads. "Investing in women's health and well-being saves lives, allows women and girls more opportunities and protects the family as the fundamental unit of society." Elyssa Koren, an international human rights lawyer for Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) International, said that by rejoining the GCD, the United States sends a clear message that it is committed to advancing a pro-life stance on the world stage and that there is no international "human right" to abortion. "This signals a massive reorientation away from the virulent abortion promotion that characterized the Biden administration's international engagement, particularly with the developing world," Koren said. "With this action, the United States is decisively rejecting ideological colonization by saying no to the imposition of abortion pressure on sovereign nations." She also said the decision to rejoin the Geneva Consensus Declaration carries significant legal weight in that it prevents the emergence of a false "human right" to abortion by customary international law. "The Trump Administration should be commended for recognizing the importance of defending unborn life at the international level," she added. "This is sure to have an enormously empowering effect on governments across the world that are trying to uphold their pro-life laws and policies in the face of enormous pressure from the pro-abortion lobby." Valerie Huber, the founder and president of the Institute for Women's Health (IWH) and architect of the Geneva Consensus Declaration, commended Trump for fulfilling his promise to rejoin the GCD. "By rejoining, President Trump sends a bold message that the United States stands with sovereign nations to defend the real health needs of women against coercive tactics by global power players," she said. "I was a special representative for global women's health under Trump 45 and saw how ideological colonialism was standing in the way of authentic gains for women and girls, especially in the developing world," she told Fox News Digital. "I also saw firsthand during negotiations at the United Nations, how countries were being disrespected, that something needed to change because women and girls were unnecessarily dying or have developing lifelong health conditions that were totally preventable." Huber said ideology was taking priority over real health, prompting the creation of the GCD. Abortion "is not a fundamental human right," she said. "It's up to the countries to decide themselves. We know that if something is deemed a human right, then countries have no sovereign authority to set their own laws and that is the direction that far too many organizations and advocates under the name of women's health are putting their time and effort." Through the GCD, she said, developing nations are given a voice, instead of being "drowned out by intimidation and even threats for silence." "When a coalition of nations make a statement or negotiate a particular policy position, the power is much greater than the sum of its parts, and so the GCD is important for multilateral negotiation," she said. "Biden removed the U.S. from the GCD in day eight of his administration, which shows that what should not be a political issue was heavily politicized," she added. "The fact that Trump rejoined in the first hundred hours, I think it shows that women's health is going to be about women's health again, and I'm happy to see that."
