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 New Shepard flight to demonstrate lunar gravity Blue Origin's New Shepard lifts off Nov. 22 on the NS-28 suborbital human spaceflight.  Credit:  Blue Origin WASHINGTON — Blue Origin’s next suborbital spaceflight will be a long-awaited demonstration of New Shepard’s ability to generate lunar gravity rather than microgravity. Blue Origin announced Jan. 24 that it has scheduled its new New Shepard flight for no eaelier than Jan. 28 at 11 a.m. Eastern from the company’s test site in West Texas. The NS-29 mission will carry 30 payloads but no people. Unlike previous flights of New Shepard, where the vehicle experiences several minutes of microgravity at the apex of its suborbital trajectory, the New Shepard crew capsule will be spun after separation from its booster using reaction control thrusters. The thrusters will spin the capsule at about 11 revolutions per minute, enough to simulate lunar gravity at the midpoint of payload lockers inside the capsule. Blue Origin expect...

Suni Williams Breaks Free from Orbit: First Spacewalk After 7 Months in Space   NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore (not pictured), at International Space Station, on April 25, 2024 in Cape Canaveral, Florida NASA astronaut Suni Williams stepped outside the International Space Station (ISS) for her first spacewalk in over seven months, marking a significant milestone during an unexpectedly extended mission. Originally planned for last summer, the spacewalk was postponed due to technical issues, including water leakage in an astronaut suit's cooling system. NASA has since resolved the problem, paving the way for this crucial outdoor activity. On Thursday, as the ISS orbited 260 miles (420 kilometers) above Turkmenistan, Williams radioed, “I’m coming out,” signaling the beginning of her task. Accompanied by NASA colleague Nick Hague, she carried out overdue maintenance work on the station. This marked her eighth spacewalk, showcasing her expertise and commitment. The US...

  The Rise of Artificial Intelligence in Everyday Life Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a futuristic concept or a tool for tech experts. Over the last decade, AI has slowly made its way into our daily lives, transforming industries, businesses, and even personal tasks. From smartphones to smart homes, AI is becoming an integral part of modern living. AI in Smartphones: A Personal Assistant in Your Pocket One of the most noticeable impacts of AI is in our smartphones. Virtual assistants like Apple's Siri, Google Assistant, and Amazon's Alexa have become commonplace. These AI-driven applications help users perform a variety of tasks, such as setting reminders, sending messages, checking the weather, and even controlling smart home devices. Machine learning algorithms power these assistants, enabling them to improve with use, understand context, and deliver more accurate responses over time. AI in Healthcare: Revolutionizing Diagnosis and Treatment AI is also revolut...