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Jackson Lake Dam Operations Result in Positive Outcomes
The Wyoming Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) announced today that the operations of Jackson Lake Dam have resulted in positive outcomes for flood risk management, water supply, and recreation. Reclamation was able to maintain a safe level of water in Jackson Lake during the spring runoff season, which helped to prevent flooding in downstream communities. The… Read more
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Scientists Discover Hexagonal Pattern on Mars, Suggesting Ancient Wet Climate
A team of scientists has discovered a hexagonal pattern on the surface of Mars, suggesting that the Red Planet once had a much wetter climate than it does today. The pattern, which was found by NASA’s Curiosity rover, is located in the Gale Crater, and consists of salt deposits that have formed into hexagonal shapes.… Read more
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NASA to Test Laser Communications for Deep Space Missions
NASA is set to launch a technology demonstration that will test the use of lasers to transmit data from deep space to Earth. The Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) project will use a laser transceiver to send and receive data with two ground stations in Southern California. The goal of the project is to demonstrate… Read more
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NASA and DARPA to Launch First Nuclear-Powered Spacecraft in 2025
NASA and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) are planning to launch the world’s first nuclear-powered spacecraft in 2025. The mission, named Demonstration Rocket for Agile Cislunar Operations (DRACO), will be the first test for a new type of rocket propulsion system that the agencies claim could send astronauts to Mars in just 45… Read more
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Yellow Corp. to Close After 94 Years in Business
Yellow Corp., a leading provider of transportation and logistics services, announced on Monday that it will be closing its doors after 94 years in business. The company cited financial difficulties as the reason for the closure. Yellow Corp. was founded in 1929 and was originally known as Yellow Freight System. The company grew rapidly in… Read more
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The Future of Space Force Has Been Determined
In a surprise move, President Joe Biden has overturned a last-ditch decision by the Trump administration to move U.S. Space Command headquarters to Alabama. The decision, which was announced on Monday, was based on the recommendation of Gen. James Dickinson, the head of Space Command. Dickinson argued that moving the headquarters now would jeopardize military… Read more