NASA and Axiom Space have unveiled a new design for the next generation of spacesuits, which will provide astronauts with greater flexibility and protection from the moon's harsh environment. The suits will come in a wider range of sizes, allowing astronauts of different body types to find a comfortable fit. The prototype unveiled is a stark contrast to the puffy white suits worn by Moonwalking astronauts, and is designed to be ready for use by the first woman and person of color to walk on the moon.
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On Friday, former astronaut Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin celebrated his 93rd birthday by announcing his marriage to his longtime love, Dr. Anca Faur. The couple was married in a small private ceremony in Los Angeles, and Aldrin expressed his excitement in a tweet. Aldrin also thanked fans for their birthday wishes and was honored by the Living Legends of Aviation on the same day. This is Aldrin's fourth marriage.
The Englewood Library in Colorado has been closed for the second time in a month due to methamphetamine contamination. Signs were placed on the outside doors of the library to advise visitors, and other spaces such as countertops also tested positive for lower levels of the drug. The city is now considering new protocols to prevent similar issues from occurring in the future and is working with local authorities to determine when the library can reopen.
After 30 years on the run, Italian authorities have arrested the country's most-wanted fugitive, convicted Mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro. He is wanted for a string of crimes, including murder, extortion, and drug trafficking, and his arrest is seen as a major blow to the Italian Mafia. It is also a major success for the Italian police, who have been working tirelessly to bring the fugitive to justice.
The White House has confirmed that a small number of documents with classified markings from President Joe Biden’s time as Vice President were found in…
Allen Weisselberg, a longtime executive for Donald Trump’s real estate empire, is set to be sentenced Tuesday for dodging taxes on $1.7 million in job…
Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio “Lula” da Silva has joined a chorus of accusations against the country’s security forces, as questions mount on how protesters were…
NASA has announced the passing of Walter Cunningham, the last surviving astronaut from the first successful crewed space mission in the Apollo program. Cunningham, a…