SpaceX has postponed its much-anticipated Polaris Dawn mission. This was because of a helium leak detected in the ground-side equipment. The Helium Leak: A Critical Issue The leak was discovered during pre-launch checks. It is one of the main reasons for delaying the Polaris Dawn mission. Helium is used to pressurize the rocket’s fuel tanks, and any leak could become …
Get Them Out: NASA Acts to Rescue Astronauts Trapped in Space for Over 80 Days
The end to two astronauts’ seemingly extended trip finally appears to be in sight as NASA takes action. Sixth Inaugural Flight Got off to a Good Start The Boeing Starliner carrying Astronauts Butch Wilmore (61) and Suni Williams (58) took off from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on the 5th of June without a hitch. According to NASA, this …
World Faces Up to Climate Reality After UN Secretary General’s Warning
The UN Secretary-General has recently highlighted the dangers of rising seas as he advocates more cuts to toxic emissions. Coming For Us All Millions of people around the globe are at risk of displacement, starvation, and disease as the sea levels continue to rise. The General Secretary warns that the “surging seas are coming for us all” in his speech. …
California, Arizona, Nevada, and Texas: Unprecedented Heat Wave Hits Dangerous Levels
The temperature rise has reached unprecedented heights across the US. However, four states have experienced such severe heat waves that they have prompted warnings and necessary emergency actions. The Unending Sauna Arizona, California, Nevada, and Texas have been experiencing severe temperature spikes for over a month. Recently, Phoenix has seen record-breaking temperatures of over 110°F, raising heat stroke and healthcare …
New Hampshire Faces Extreme Thunderstorm—Urgent Warning Issued
Hail and windstorms threaten New Hampshire as weather forecasters issue severe thunderstorm warnings. Flash Floods Warnings In a strange twist, New Hampshire suddenly developed flood warnings after a relatively humid and windy day. While there were scattered showers, weather forecasters were forecasting a severe thunderstorm on the way. Thunderstorm Alert: Act Now! New Hampshire residents have been called upon to …