Posted on · On Friday's show: We learn how inflation is making it hard for rural hospitals in Texas to stay open. Houstonians share their memories of the moon landing. And we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week.
Posted on · NASA's Artemis moon rocket has finally launched after months of setbacks, from fuel leaks to hurricanes. If successful, the mission signals a big step toward returning humans to the moon.
Posted on · The nearly monthlong $4 billion mission has been grounded since August by fuel leaks and Hurricane Ian, which forced the rocket back into its hangar for shelter at the end of September.
Posted on · The launch of the uncrewed space vehicle was scheduled for Tuesday but is being pushed back because Tropical Storm Ian might hit Florida next week as a hurricane.
Posted on · On Monday's show: We get the latest on a tropical depression developing in the Caribbean Sea and whether it poses any threat to Houston -- and whether it could interfere with the latest attempt to launch the Artemis 1 mission. Also: Why Texas continues to investigate transgender youth and their families for child abuse despite a court ruling temporarily blocking such actions.
Posted on · The National Space Council – led by its chair, VP Kamala Harris – held its second meeting in NASA’s Space Vehicle Mockup Facility.
Posted on · During a press conference on Thursday, space agency officials said they were eyeing Sept. 23 or Sept. 27 as possible dates for the launch.
Posted on · On Friday's show: We reflect on Queen Elizabeth's life and recall the time she visited Houston. Also, a UH alum who was with Pres. George W. Bush on 9/11 shares his memories of that day. And we discuss The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week.
Posted on · Nicky Davis is one of the social media influencers whose name made it to the coveted list of attendees to NASA's Artemis I launch at Cape Canaveral, Florida.
Posted on · The 322-foot (98-meter) rocket — the most powerful ever built by NASA — remains on its pad at Kennedy Space Center with an empty crew capsule on top.
Posted on · The space agency's long-awaited Artemis I mission will have to wait until at least Friday, after a problem with one of the SLS rocket's engines was discovered.
Posted on · On Monday’s show: We learn what caused the delay in launching NASA's Artemis 1 mission. And should Houston be the real technology capital of Texas instead of Austin? Plus we discuss what water scarcity in the Rio Grande region means for the rest of Texas. And we preview the Texans season.
Posted on · Artemis 1 will be the first moon mission since Apollo in 1972 and will be a test of various systems and capabilities.
Posted on · On Friday’s show: We conclude our week of conversations about lessons learned five years after Hurricane Harvey with one final lesson to impart: It will happen again, so we all better be ready.