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5 Things to Know Before Your Morning Coffee — Tuesday, May 11, 2021

Every day we wake up, drink a cup of coffee, and get ready for work. Following are a handful of stories from around the tech world condensed to fit into one single cup of coffee. These are the things you need to know before you step foot out of your door (or in front of a webcam) and into the real world this morning. So sit back,...

5 Things to Know Before Your Morning Coffee — Tuesday, May 4, 2021

5 Things to Know Before Your Morning Coffee — Monday, April 26, 2021

3-2-1 Blastoff! SpaceX, NASA Launch Recycled Rocket and Capsule

SpaceX and NASA launched four astronauts from three different space agencies to the International Space Station this morning using a recycled Falcon 9 capsule and rocket. Crew-2 was scheduled to blast off Thursday, but inclement weather along the Atlantic coast forced officials to delay it until early this morning. Astronauts...

5 Things to Know Before Your Morning Coffee — Monday, April 19, 2021

5 Things to Know Before Your Morning Coffee — Tuesday, March 30, 2021

5 Things to Know Before Your Morning Coffee — Monday, March 22, 2021

5 Things to Know Before Your Morning Coffee — Friday, March 19, 2021

How to Watch The NASA Mars Rover Perseverance Land on Mars

Later today, the most technologically sophisticated rover ever will land on Mars.

5 Things to Know Before Your Morning Coffee — Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021

Wednesday's ISS Spacewalk: Everything You Need to Know

Astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) will be taking a spacewalk Wednesday morning, and we have your all-access pass. The January 27 walk will mark the first time astronauts have exited the station since Nov. 18, 2020 when they decommissioned the Pirs Airlock. A pair of US astronauts, Michael Hopkins and Victor...

Why Failure Is An Option For The Software And Tech Industry

Story by Rick White, alliantgroup Strategic Advisory Board Member and Former U.S. Congressman When the Apollo 13 spacecraft had problems on its way to the moon in 1970, NASA engineers mobilized to find a solution. They meticulously considered every possible option for getting the astronauts home safely – except one. Taking...

Aiming for Space — and Our Higher Potential: Behind the Making of The Right Stuff

It was one of the best books written about one of mankind’s greatest feats. When Tom Wolfe published The Right Stuff, it was 1979, just 10 years after Apollo 11 touched down on the Moon to complete a dizzying first decade of space flight. The you-are-there bestselling book focused on the Mercury astronauts, all test pilots, and how the...

Failure to Launch; SpaceX rocket launch postponed due to inclement weather

Just 30 seconds before liftoff yesterday, SpaceX grounded a Falcon 9 rocket launch at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Falcon 9 completed all of its pre-launch sequencings, including loading liquid oxygen, before the launch’s cancellation. Mere seconds were left before the engine controller would have commanded the rocket’s...

Godspeed Crew Dragon; NASA and SpaceX Begin New Journey

On May 27, NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley will pilot a SpaceX capsule called the “Crew Dragon” to the International Space Station in low orbit.

National Geographic's "The Right Stuff" to Premiere on Disney+ This Fall

Disney+ original scripted series is an adaptation of Tom Wolfe’s bestseller, recounting a pioneering chapter of the historic U.S. space race

Former NASA Astronaut Leland Melvin on Prepping the Next Generation for Mars

Leland Melvin, former NASA astronaut and STEM advisor to President Obama, focuses his energies on his greatest passion: prepping today’s students for Mars.

Poppy Northcutt: The First Woman to Work in Mission Control at NASA

Poppy Northcutt, a young mathematical whiz figured out lunar orbital trajectories — and became the first woman to work in Mission Control. Her mission? Apollo.

NASA and Harvard Agree: Think Different

To NASA, Harvard, and many other successful organizations, thinking different often means leveraging the efforts and ideas of outsiders.

The Weekly Buffer: Most Popular Apps, Cancelled Shows, & Osiris Rex

This episode of our podcast explores the most popular apps of 2018, the best shows you'll never see again, and NASA's two year mission with Osiris Rex.

The Weekly Buffer: Eating Insects to Save the World

Where did Cyber Monday come from? What happened with the Mars landing? Would you eat insects to save the planet? Find out on The Weekly Buffer.

How NASA is Predicting Crop Yields with Satellites

Using satellites, NASA has been monitoring the Earth for over 60 years. In their observation, they've been able to predict future crop yields with impressive accuracy.

How NASA is Solving the Space Junk Problem

We pick up trash every day, so what is so special about doing it in space? What exactly is ‘space junk’ made of, and why is it necessary to clean it up?

Everything You Need to Know About the Parker Solar Probe

What's the Parker Solar Probe's mission? How is it going to impact our understanding of the Sun and our solar system? Find out here.

Will Smith Hosts First Ever Instagram Live from Space

After getting completely rejected by Sophia the Robot on their first date, Will Smith took his anguish and looked towards the stars. Today, many dreams were realized as the longtime Hollywood star hosted the first ever Instagram Live from the International Space Station. Along with National Geographic, Smith will converse with NASA...