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Japan is on the verge of a historic attempt to land its robotic “Moon Sniper” explorer on the moon, which could make it the third …
Published on January 19, 2024
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Japan is on the verge of a historic attempt to land its robotic “Moon Sniper” explorer on the moon, which could make it the third …
Published on January 19, 2024
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Congressman Al Green Joins U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra for MD Anderson Cancer Moon Shots Event
“I am honored to welcome Secretary Becerra to Houston and accompany him on a tour of MD Anderson, a premier institution for cancer care and research of international renown. Since 1944, MD Anderson has welcomed nearly 1.8 million people for cancer care and in 2021 alone cared for over 174,000 patients,” Congressman Al Green stated. “One of MD Anderson’s most ambitious cancer detection, prevention, and treatment initiatives is the Moon Shots Program launched in 2012. Inspired by President Kennedy’s promise 60 years ago to put a man on the moon, the goal of this program is to drastically reduce cancer mortality and suffering in 13 cancer types, which will form the basis for future treatment of all cancer types.”
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Jury has been selected in the civil trial against the organizers of the 'Unite the Right' rally in Charlottesville
A jury has been selected in the civil trial that will decide if organizers behind the August 2017, "Unite the Right" rally will be held responsible for the violence that took place in Charlottesville, Virginia.
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Award-winning Apple Original Film “Killers of the Flower Moon,” from Martin Scorsese, to premiere globally on Apple TV+ on January 12, 2024
Following its widely acclaimed and award-winning global theatrical run, Apple Original Films today announced that Martin Scorsese's Critics Choice and Golden Globe Award-nominated feature, “Killers of the Flower Moon,” will be available to stream globally on Apple TV+ beginning Friday, January 12.
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For the first time in 50 years, NASA is on the precipice of launching a rocket that is designed to fly astronauts all the way …
Published on August 24, 2022
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All Eyes On Trump and Kim, But South Korean Leader Deserves Kudos
Monday was the eve of the summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. As the two leaders meet Tuesday morning in Singapore, hopefully they will at least agree to a process that can provide a framework for further negotiations.
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Damien Chazelle defends 'First Man' amid flag controversy
Damien Chazelle has responded to criticism over his choice to omit the iconic planting of the American flag on the moon in his upcoming Neil Armstrong biopic.
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SpaceX to Fly Two Space Tourists Around the Moon in 2018
Two tourists are paying SpaceX for a trip around the moon next year.
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Inaugural “Laughs with Legends” Event Honors Houston Oilers Legend Warren Moon
Event also features Comedy Headliner George Wallace, and the “Legends Liars Club” - Former NFL Greats Andre Reed, Larry Centers, John Randle and Bubby Brister
A-Game Sports Marketing announced today that the honoree for the inaugural “Laughs with Legend” event will be Houston Oilers Legend and Pro Football Hall of Fame member Warren Moon. The event, which will take place at the Houston Improv on January 31, 2016 will also feature George “Mr. Las Vegas” Wallace as the comedy headliner and four legendary former NFL players in a skit called “The Legends Liars Club.” These players are: Andre Reed, Pro Football Hall of Fame; Larry Centers, NFL record-holder; John Randle, Pro Football Hall of Fame; and Bubby Brister, NFL record-holder.
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Trump Aims For Return To Moon, Astronaut Weighs In
Nearly 50 years since man first went to the moon, President Trump may want to go back.
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Why it’s difficult to land on moon five decades after Apollo
Hundreds of thousands of miles beyond Earth, a phone booth-size spacecraft is en route to take on a challenge no vehicle launched from the United States has attempted in more than 50 years.
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Children’s Museum of Houston spotlights Vietnamese Mid-Autumn Festival with stories, song and dance!
Saturday, Sept. 22 starting at 10 a.m.
Revel in the majesty of the moon and the joys of the harvest as we celebrate the Vietnamese Mid-Autumn Fest at the Children’s Museum of Houston. Explore this holiday with a variety of Asian traditions and check out the Museum’s new “Dragons & Fairies: Exploring Viet Nam Through Folktales” exhibit. Don't forget to bring your camera!
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Buzz Aldrin's moon landing jacket could fetch $2 million at auction
Buzz Aldrin is auctioning off a trove of personal items and historic artifacts from his storied career -- including the jacket he wore during the moon landing.
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Lunar lander rights itself after suffering an ‘anomaly’ en route to the moon, but future is still unclear
Just hours after launching from Florida toward the moon early Monday morning, the first US lunar lander to take off in five decades is in jeopardy. The spacecraft was able to put itself into the correct position after suffering what was likely a propulsion issue while on its way to the moon — but it’s not yet clear whether the lander will be able to finish its mission.
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Why it’s so difficult to land on the moon, even five decades after Apollo
Hundreds of thousands of miles beyond Earth, a phone booth-size spacecraft is en route to take on a challenge no vehicle launched from the United States has attempted in more than 50 years.
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Congressman Al Green Observes 60th Anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s “We Choose to go to the Moon” Speech
“President Kennedy’s ‘We Choose to go to the Moon’ address, when examined in context with his inaugural address, explicates how Kennedy engendered a we-can-do-it, it-must-be-done attitude into the zeitgeist of our time. In his inaugural address he indicated, ‘…let us go forth to lead the land we love, asking His blessing and His help, but knowing that here on earth God's work must truly be our own.’”
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Discovery Green announces lineup for Full Moon Fridays Concert Series
Discovery Green, the 12-acre park in the heart of downtown Houston, announces the lineup for its new monthly concert series, Full Moon Fridays. These free, family-friendly concerts showcase some of the best music of the Gulf Coast.
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NASA and Axiom unveil spacesuits astronauts will wear on the moon
NASA and Texas-based company Axiom Space have revealed a new spacesuit design — and it could be these very suits that are eventually worn by the first woman and person of color to walk on the moon.
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NASA to Announce New Discoveries About Ocean Worlds
NASA will present new discoveries about the ocean worlds in our solar system on Thursday, the agency announced. Learning more about ocean worlds could help in the agency's quest for life beyond Earth.
