Tag: NASA

When Artemis 1 finally lifts off, manikins and Snoopy will make up the crew

UPDATE: Monday’s scheduled launch of the Artemis 1 test flight to the moon was scrubbed, after engineers were unable to resolve an engine problem. One of the four Space Launch System (SLS) core-stage engines failed to reach the proper temperature for launch, prompting the Artemis I mission’s launch director to scrub the planned Monday morning

NASA Names Spacecraft For Bradley Alum, First Black Astronaut

NASA is naming a spacecraft after a Bradley University graduate who was the first African American chosen to be an astronaut.

News Around Illinois – December 10, 2019

Groups Pushing For Accurate Census Count In Rural Illinois SPRINGFIELD – Illinois is in a precarious position when it comes to the 2020 census. Nearly 12 percent of Illinois residents live in small towns or sparsely populated areas. Anita Banerji is with Forefront Illinois, a civic engagement non-profit. She says a lack of awareness, access to