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NASA’s Artemis I makes way to moon after successful launch
Posted on · After multiple delays, NASA's Artemis I rocket launched Wednesday and is set to travel to the moon and back.
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NASA’s Artemis Program is the most diverse in its history. Here is why that matters.
Posted on · NASA’s Artemis program is, to date, the most inclusive mission. It is multinational and multigender.
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NASA says its asteroid defense test was a success
Posted on · NASA smashed a spacecraft into an asteroid in an attempt to throw it off course. The mission succeeded beyond expectations, officials said.
Houston Matters
The New York Times snubs Houston restaurants: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the week
Posted on · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
NASA
This is what NASA’s spacecraft saw just seconds before slamming into an asteroid
Posted on · NASA successfully crashed a spacecraft into an asteroid on Monday night. These are the final images it captured as it hurtled toward the rocky surface.
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NASA delays Artemis 1 moon mission for third time as Ian approaches
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.
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Move over, Bruce Willis: NASA is shoving an asteroid to test planetary defense
Posted on · Hollywood likes to blow up incoming asteroids with nukes, but NASA's first test of whether it can change the trajectory of a space rock will try just giving one a little nudge.
Houston Matters
Reflecting on JFK’s moon speech in Houston, 60 years later (Sept. 12, 2022)
Posted on · On Monday's show: We visit an event bringing Houston startups together with venture capitalists. Then, on its 60th anniversary, we reflect on John F. Kennedy's historic speech declaring the nation's intention to land on the moon. And a local veterinarian answers your questions.
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NASA eyes late September for its next attempt to launch the Artemis moon mission
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.
Houston Matters
Queen Elizabeth’s visit to Houston, and a unique perspective on 9/11 (Sept. 9, 2022)
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.
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Take 2: NASA aims for Saturday launch of new moon rocket
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.
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The launch of NASA’s giant moon rocket is delayed after an issue with its engine
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.
Houston Matters
Artemis 1 launch delayed, and Houston as a technology hub (Aug. 29, 2022)
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.
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NASA set for first moon mission in 50 years with Artemis I launch Monday
Posted on · Artemis 1 will be the first moon mission since Apollo in 1972 and will be a test of various systems and capabilities.
Houston Matters
The biggest lesson from Harvey: It will happen again (Aug. 26, 2022)
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.