Science

Sierra Space & Spaceport America Sign Agreement On Landing Site For Dream Chaser Spaceplane

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Memorandum of Understanding Adds New Mexico Spaceport to Growing Portfolio of Global Landing Locations for Dream Chaser. Courtesy/Spaceport America

SPACEPORT AMERICA News:

SIERRA COUNTY — Sierra Space, a leading commercial space company at the forefront of creating and building the future of space transportation and infrastructure for low-Earth orbit (LEO) commercialization, and Spaceport America announced today the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

The agreement adds the world-class New Mexico spaceport to Sierra Space’s portfolio of potential global landing Read More

Luján Chairs Hearing On Oversight Of National Telecommunications And Information Administration

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U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján leading a subcommittee hearing June 9 on the oversight of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. Courtesy/BRL

Senate News:

WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Chair of the Subcommittee on Communications, Media, and Broadband, led a subcommittee hearing June 9 on the oversight of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) with Administrator Alan Davidson.

During the hearing, Senator Luján focused on bridging the digital divide and connecting every New Mexican to high-speed, affordable internet, Read More

Los Alamos Faith And Science Forum: Prof. Victoria Erhart Speaks On Eastern Christianity & Science June 22

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An image of Christ measuring out the world. Courtesy/LAFSF

Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum News:

The Los Alamos Faith And Science Forum presents UNM-Los Alamos Professor Victoria Erhart speaking on “Eastern Christianity and Science” at 6 p.m. this Wednesday, June 22, at Kelly Hall of Trinity-on-the Hill Episcopal Church.

Eastern Christianity, Greek-speaking Christianity, and its branches, as it developed east of Rome, has gifted the world with two theologies quite different from but not at odds with Latin-based Western Christianity. The Eastern Christian doctrine of Creation is Read More

LANL News Roundup For Week Of June 13-17, 2022

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Science: Quantum computer programming for dummies

For would-be quantum programmers scratching their heads over how to jump into the game as quantum computers proliferate and become publicly accessible, a new beginner’s guide provides a thorough introduction to quantum algorithms and their implementation on existing hardware. See full article here. Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

The weekly compilation of Los Alamos National Laboratory’s (LANL) news stories for the week of June 13-17, 2022.

LANSCE: Unique capabilities for science and national security

In early June 1972, the world’s most Read More

Hydraulic Shearing Key To N3B’s Waste Retrieval At Los Alamos National Laboratory

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N3B’s Waste Retrieval Operations Supervisor Juan Garcia guides a mock-up pipe, filled with cement that does not contain radioactive waste, while it is loaded onto a pipe-roller conveyor belt before being cut into sections. The ends of the actual corrugated metal pipes to be retrieved from an underground storage site will be covered in full containment sleeves. Courtesy/N3B

The hydraulic shear before it was encased in a structure designed to prevent release of contamination to the outside environment at Technical Area 54 at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Courtesy/N3B

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Fort Union National Monument Star Party June 25

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Fort Union National Monument News:

Watrous – Fort Union National Monument is hosting a Dark Sky program Saturday night June 25. Gates to the park open at 7:30 p.m. and the formal program, weather permitting, runs 9-11 p.m. near the visitors center.

The solitude, remoteness and arid landscapes of Fort Union National Monument make it an ideal place for observing a natural dark sky. After sunset, the sky over the high prairie gives way to the glow of celestial bodies unaffected by the artificial light of distant communities. Immerse yourself in the culture and science of a natural Read More

PEEC: Last Chance For Space Camp!

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PEEC News:

Is your child fascinated with all things space-related? Would they love to explore the solar system, practice astronaut skills, learn about telescopes, and more?!

Don’t miss out on your chance to sign them up for space camp at the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC). Starting this Monday, June 20, this day camp for kids entering grades fourth through seventh will meet 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Combining hands-on projects, planetarium time, and outdoor exploration, the group will follow NASA’s “How to Train Like an Astronaut” program, make a scale solar Read More

Directed Energy Leader Dr. Kelly Hammett Recaps Time In AFRL, Looks Ahead To Space Position

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Dr. Kelly Hammett, former director of the AFRL Directed Energy Directorate, speaks at the activation ceremony of the 15th Space Surveillance Squadron May 26, in Kihei, Maui, Hawaii. The 15th SSS, formerly named AFRL Detachment 15, is now recognized officially as a research and development function under AFRL and an operations unit under the U.S. Space Force. Hammett became director of the Space Rapid Capabilities Office June 6 at KAFB. Courtesy/AFRL

AFRL News:

KIRTLAND AFB — Dr. Kelly Hammett, who has led the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Directed Energy Directorate for the past six Read More

AFRL Developing First Of Kind Multi-Energy Electron Device

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Dr. Miles Bengtson, an Air Force Research Laboratory postdoctoral scientist, stands next to the vacuum chamber in the AFRL Space Vehicles Directorate’s Spacecraft Charging and Instrument Calibration Lab in which multi-energy electron source is developed and tested. Courtesy photo

The multi-energy electron source undergoes testing in a vacuum chamber at the Air Force Research Laboratory Space Vehicles Directorate’s Spacecraft Charging and Instrument Calibration Laboratory. Courtesy/Miles Bengtson, USAF

AFRL News:

KIRTLAND AFB — The Air Force Research Laboratory Space Vehicles Read More

AGU: Colorado River Basin’s Worst Known Megadrought Was 1,800 Years Ago, Scientists Discover

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Lake Powell, a major reservoir along the Colorado River, was at less than half its capacity in 2014. A new study, published in Geophysical Research Letters, used tree rings to uncover the most severe drought in 2,000 years of the river’s history. Courtesy/NASA Goddard/Earth Observatory

AGU News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The ongoing severe drought in the Colorado River Basin has led to the river flowing at 84 percent of its historic average flow. An even more intense “megadrought” hit the region around 1,800 years ago, a new study reveals. At just 68 percent of the river’s average flow rate, the megadrought Read More