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Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
US Space Force celebrates return of 1st Guardian to launch to space (photos)
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. U.S. Space Force Col. Nick Hague is back on Earth after living on the International Space Station (ISS) for the last five-plus months. On March 18, Hague splashed down in the SpaceX Crew-9 Dragon capsule "Freedom" with fellow NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore and Russian cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov. Hague holds the distinction of being the first Space Force Guardian to launch into orbit. As a member of the Crew-9 mission, Hague's trip began aboard Freedom, which lifted off atop a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Sept. 28, 2024. "I never would have imagined that I was going to be the first Guardian to launch into space," Hague said in a post-splashdown statement. "I represent all those Guardians that are around the globe. I represent that entire family that brings so much to the table that lets us explore space, and it's a thrill to be a part of that." Related: Dolphins welcome SpaceX's Crew-9 astronauts home after splashdown (video) Hague was busy during his ISS stay, helping with over 150 scientific experiments. His work included studies on blood clotting and how astronauts' vision changes in space. He also looked into how plants grow in microgravity. These studies could be foundational for future missions, such as the journey to Mars', which will require long voyages through the final frontier. "The experiments we are conducting on ISS are pushing the boundaries of science and solving real-world problems," Hague said. "Whether it's finding new treatments for diseases, discovering new material properties, learning to grow food more efficiently, or ensuring the health of future space explorers, the ongoing research aboard the space station can and has improved life for everyone back on Earth." Related stories: — SpaceX launches relief crew for NASA's beleaguered Starliner astronauts on ISS (video) — NASA moves up return date for Boeing Starliner astronauts after swapping SpaceX Dragon spacecraft — International Space Station: Everything you need to know Hague's time on the ISS also included some important maintenance for the orbiting laboratory. During a six-hour spacewalk on Jan. 16, for example, Hague helped to replace a station component. He also serviced a research instrument on the outside of the ISS that's required for space-related observation. When Hague launched last year, he brought a few items with him, including sheet music for the Space Force song "Semper Supra," which the military branch says "symbolized the branch's expanding presence in space and its commitment to safeguarding U.S. interests." Other significant items Hague brought to space included mission patches and mementos honoring contributions for service members, scientists, and engineers. "Welcome home, Nick, and congratulations on your second return from the ISS," Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman, said in the same statement. "We're all excited to have you back, and we're ready to leverage your experiences and expertise in the Space Force."
Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
13 Press Releases You Need to See This Week
Including the return of NASA's Crew-9 astronauts, PepsiCo's acquisition of poppi and Vrbo's top vacation rentals of the year. NEW YORK, March 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists and consumers stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a recap of some major stories from the week that shouldn't be missed. The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story. Click on the press release headlines to access accompanying multimedia assets that are available for download. Welcome Home! NASA's SpaceX Crew-9 Back on Earth After Science MissionNASA astronauts Nick Hague, Suni Williams, and Butch Wilmore, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov, returned to Earth at 5:57 p.m. EDT on March 18. Teams aboard SpaceX recovery vessels retrieved the spacecraft and its crew. PepsiCo to Acquire poppiPepsiCo will acquire the fast-growing prebiotic soda brand for $1.95 billion, including $300 million of anticipated cash tax benefits for a net purchase price of $1.65 billion. poppi's consumer-first approach, cultural cache, and nutritional profile have nurtured a loyal fan base and driven rapid growth. Vrbo Reveals the 2025 Vacation Rentals of the YearThe selected homes range from three to nine bedrooms, with nightly average rates between $400 and $4,000, and are in the most in-demand destinations for rentals this spring and summer, including the Florida Panhandle; Scottsdale, Arizona and Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Google Announces Agreement to Acquire WizGoogle LLC has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Wiz, Inc., a leading cloud security platform headquartered in New York, for $32 billion, subject to closing adjustments, in an all-cash transaction. This acquisition represents an investment by Google Cloud to accelerate two large and growing trends in the AI era: improved cloud security and the ability to use multiple clouds (multicloud). New Home Depot Survey Reveals America's Must-Do Spring ProjectsAmong those surveyed, the most common tasks tackled nationwide are cleaning windows and screens, grill cleaning and weeding or clearing out the garden, highlighting a focus on freshening up both indoor and outdoor spaces as the new season begins. Cisco Paves the Way with Agentic AI CollaborationNew agentic AI innovations include the general availability of the Webex AI Agent for enhanced customer experience. Additional solutions announced across Collaboration Devices and the Webex Suite include new workflows in AI Assistant for Webex Suite to streamline employee experiences, Webex Calling Customer Assist, and AirPlay on Cisco Devices for Microsoft Teams Rooms. Wonder Expands Iconic Brand with New Line of Sweet Treats The new line of treats features a variety of crowd-pleasing favorites perfect for lunchboxes, afternoon pick me-ups, and sweet cravings. It includes Crème-Filled Chocolate Cupcakes, Glazed Honey Buns, Pecan Cinnamon Twists, Peanut Butter Wafers and more. Garmin and researchers from Harvard and Oxford universities share initial findings from landmark study examining happinessDaily physical activity and adequate sleep, both measured by Garmin devices, were strongly correlated with increased happiness and reduced levels of stress. The study also found that respondents were happiest when involved in cultural and social activities, eating, or spending time with friends and family. IBM Taps NVIDIA AI Data Platform Technologies to Accelerate AI at ScaleIBM is planning to launch a content-aware storage capability for its hybrid cloud infrastructure offering, IBM Fusion; intends to expand its watsonx integrations; and is introducing new IBM Consulting capabilities with NVIDIA to help drive AI innovation across the enterprise. America Has Spoken! French Bulldog Remains the Most Pup-ular Breed for the Third Consecutive Year"The Frenchie has solidified itself as America's sweetheart, and it's no surprise why," said American Kennel Club Executive Secretary Gina DiNardo. "They are fabulous companions for a variety of people." While the playful and adaptable French Bulldog's popularity shows no signs of slowing, the smart and courageous Cane Corso has been quietly climbing the charts since becoming recognized by the AKC in 2010. Join Crayola in Celebrating International Colour Day at "The Most Colourful Reunion Ever!"On March 21 in New York City, the free, public event will mark the return of eight beloved retired crayon colors, brought to life by their crayon personas for a unique, one-day-only, immersive experience celebrating creativity, color, and cultural exploration. The Radio City Rockettes Celebrate 100 Years of Precision, Athleticism & Sisterhood in 2025Jessica Tuttle, Executive Vice President, Productions for Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp., the parent company of the Radio City Rockettes, said, "This Women's History Month, we celebrate the enduring legacy of the Rockettes and honor the rich history of these trailblazing women who are part of a unique sisterhood. As we look to the future, we commit to the continued evolution of the line and to inspiring generations of women to follow their dreams." TOGETHXR and Aflac Put More Ducks in a Row for Women's SportsThrough their renewed partnership, TOGETHXR and Aflac announced the launch of Raise the Bar, a campaign that encourages bars around the country to pledge to show the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament on at least 50% of their TVs from March 17-April 6. Read more of the latest releases from PR Newswire. Do you have a press release to distribute? Sign up with PR Newswire to share your story with the audiences who matter most. Helping Journalists Stay Up to Date on Industry News These are just a few of the recent press releases that consumers and the media should know about. To be notified of releases relevant to their coverage area, journalists can set up a custom newsfeed with PR Newswire for Journalists. Once they're signed up, reporters, bloggers, and freelancers have access to the following free features: Customization: Users can create customized newsfeeds that will deliver relevant news right to their inbox. 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Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Starliner and Crew-9 astronauts arrive home in Houston: Space photo of the day
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Welcome home to the members of Crew-9! NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore, Suni WIlliams and Nick Hague, together with Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov arrived home on Tuesday night (March 18), just hours after splashing down from the International Space Station. After landing off the coast of Tallahassee, Florida and being helped out of SpaceX's Crew Dragon "Freedom" on Tuesday evening (March 18), the four members of Crew-9 (including two former Boeing Starliner test flight astronauts) were flown by helicopter from a recovery ship to shore, where they boarded a NASA Gulfstream jet for Wilmore, Suni Williams, Nick Hague and Aleksandr Gorbunov touched down at 11:19 p.m. CDT (12:19 a.m. EDT or 0419 GMT on March 19) at Ellington Field, NASA's base for flight operations near the Johnson Space Center. There, the four crewmates were greeted by fellow astronauts, NASA officials and their family members. For Hague and Gorbunov, this was the normal end of a 170-day mission aboard the International Space Station. Standard return-to-Earth protocols has returning crew members remaining at Johnson Space Center for several days before they are approved by flight surgeons to return to their Williams and Wilmore, this arrival marked the end of an unexpectedly-long journey, which began with their launch on Boeing's CST-100 Starliner spacecraft on what could have been as brief as a 12-day mission to a 286-day stay on the International Space Station. Propulsion problems resulted in NASA deciding to land the Starliner without its crew and bringing Williams and Wilmore home on SpaceX's Dragon instead. You can read more about the crew's return to Earth and splashdown or watch a video of the pod of dolphins which came out to see the landing.
Jordan Times
19-03-2025
- Science
- Jordan Times
Stranded' NASA astronauts back on Earth after splashdown
his photo provided by NASA shows NASA astronaut Suni Williams being helped out of a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft on board the SpaceX recovery ship MEGAN after she, NASA astronauts Nick Hague, Butch Wilmore, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov landed in the water off the coast of Tallahassee, Florida yeserday (AFP photo) WASHINGTON — Home at last: After an unexpected nine-month stay in space, a pair of NASA astronauts finally returned to Earth on Tuesday, concluding a mission that gripped global attention and became a political flashpoint. A SpaceX Crew Dragon spaceship carrying Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, alongside fellow American Nick Hague and Russian cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov streaked through the atmosphere before deploying parachutes for a gentle splashdown off the Florida coast at 5:57 teams erupted in cheers as the gumdrop-shaped spacecraft named Freedom, charred from withstanding scorching temperatures of 3,500 degrees Fahrenheit during re-entry, bobbed steadily on the waves beneath a clear, sunny boats raced to the capsule for initial safety checks, soon to be followed by a recovery vessel that will retrieve the crew before they are flown to Houston to begin a 45-day rehabilitation program."What a ride, I see a capsule full of friends here," Hague quartet left the International Space Station roughly 17 hours earlier after exchanging final farewells and hugs with remaining crew and Williams, both ex-Navy pilots and veterans of two prior space missions, flew to the orbital lab in June last year, on what was supposed to be a days-long roundtrip to test out Boeing's Starliner on its first crewed the spaceship developed propulsion problems and was deemed unfit to fly them back, instead returning were subsequently reassigned to NASA's SpaceX Crew-9 mission, which arrived at the ISS last September with a reduced crew of two, rather than the usual four, to accommodate the pair, who had become widely referred to as the "stranded" Sunday, a relief team called Crew-10 docked with the station, paving the way for the Crew-9 team to depart. 'Unbelievable resilience'Wilmore and Williams' 286-day stay exceeds the usual six-month ISS rotation but ranks only sixth among US records for single-mission Rubio holds the top spot at 371 days in 2023, while the world record remains with Russian cosmonaut Valeri Polyakov, who spent 437 consecutive days aboard the Mir makes it "par for the course" in terms of health risks, according to Rihana Bokhari of the Center for Space Medicine at Baylor College of such as muscle and bone loss, fluid shifts that can lead to kidney stones and vision issues, and the readjustment of balance upon returning to a gravity environment are well understood and effectively managed."Folks like Suni Williams are actually known for their interest in exercise, and so I believe she exercises beyond what is even her normal prescription," Bokhari told the unexpected nature of their extended stay, away from their families and initially without enough packed supplies, has drawn public interest and sympathy."If you found out you went to work today and were going to be stuck in your office for the next nine months, you might have a panic attack," Joseph Keebler, a psychologist at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, told AFP."These individuals have shown unbelievable resilience." Trump weighs inTheir unexpected stint also became a political lightning rod, with President Donald Trump and his close advisor, Elon Musk, who leads SpaceX , repeatedly suggesting former president Joe Biden abandoned the astronauts and refused an earlier rescue accusations have prompted an outcry in the space community, especially as Musk offered no specifics and NASA's plan for the astronauts' return has remained largely unchanged since their Crew-9 has also drawn attention for his bizarre remarks, referring to Williams, a former Navy captain who holds the US record for the second-longest cumulative time in space, as "the woman with the wild hair" and speculating about the personal dynamic between the two. "They've been left up there, I hope they like each other, maybe they love each other, I don't know," he said during a recent White House press conference.
Arabian Business
19-03-2025
- Science
- Arabian Business
NASA's SpaceX Crew-9, Sunita Williams return to Earth after nine-month space mission
NASA's SpaceX Crew-9 has successfully completed its mission, returning safely to Earth on Tuesday after months of being stuck at the International Space Station (ISS) following technical issues with the spacecraft scheduled to bring them home. On Wednesday, the crew splashed down in the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft off the coast of Tallahassee, Florida, in the Gulf of Mexico at 1:57 AM GST. Splashdown confirmed! #Crew9 is now back on Earth in their @SpaceX Dragon spacecraft. — NASA (@NASA) March 18, 2025 SpaceX Dragon completes mission The returning crew members included NASA astronauts Nick Hague, Sunita Williams, and Butch Wilmore, along with Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov. Following their landing, teams aboard SpaceX recovery vessels retrieved the spacecraft before the crew was transported to shore. From there, they will travel to NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston to reunite with their families. 'We are thrilled to have Suni, Butch, Nick, and Aleksandr home after their months-long mission conducting vital science, technology demonstrations, and maintenance aboard the International Space Station,' said NASA acting Administrator Janet Petro. The mission began with Hague and Gorbunov launching aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on September 28, 2024. They docked at the ISS the following day. Meanwhile, Williams and Wilmore travelled to the ISS on Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, launching from Cape Canaveral on June 5, 2024, as part of the Boeing Crew Flight Test. They joined the ISS on June 6, before NASA later integrated them into Expedition 71/72 for their return with Crew-9. We're getting our first look at #Crew9 since their return to Earth! Recovery teams will now help the crew out of Dragon, a standard process for all crew members after returning from long-duration missions. — NASA (@NASA) March 18, 2025 Throughout the mission, the crew engaged in numerous scientific experiments, maintenance activities, and technology demonstrations. Williams now holds the record for total spacewalking time by a female astronaut, with 62 hours and 6 minutes. The Crew-9 team contributed over 900 hours to more than 150 scientific experiments and technology demonstrations. Their research included investigations into plant growth, stem cell technology for treating blood diseases and cancers, astronaut circadian rhythm maintenance, and microorganism survival in space. They also facilitated the deployment of the first wooden satellite. The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, named Freedom, completed its fourth flight with Crew-9. It previously supported NASA's SpaceX Crew-4, Axiom Mission 2, and Axiom Mission 3. The Crew-9 mission is part of NASA's Commercial Crew Program, designed to provide safe and cost-effective transportation to and from the ISS. This program enhances scientific research opportunities in low Earth orbit and supports NASA's broader goal of human exploration of the Moon and Mars. Crew-9's return coincides with NASA's SpaceX Crew-10 launch, which docked with the ISS on March 16 to begin another long-duration mission.
