The Artemis II astronauts, on a 10-day lunar mission, share awe at the moon's far side and Earth views while managing minor onboard challenges. They prepare for a historic lunar flyby and record-breaking distance from Earth.
Posts tagged as “Charles Koch”
NASA is preparing to launch Artemis II, the first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years, sending four astronauts on a nine-day journey orbiting the moon as a critical step toward establishing a sustainable human presence on the lunar surface and future Mars missions. The crew, led by commander Reid Wiseman and including the first Canadian to travel beyond low-Earth orbit, will fly aboard the Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft, both developed over nearly two decades at a combined cost exceeding $44 billion. Despite challenges such as high costs and technical issues, Artemis II aims to advance long-term lunar exploration, maintain U.S. leadership in space, and inspire a new era of human spaceflight.
NASA’s Artemis II mission is set to launch Wednesday evening, marking the agency’s first crewed lunar flight in over 50 years with astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian Jeremy Hansen embarking on a 10-day journey around the moon. Preparations have gone smoothly, including fueling the Space Launch System rocket and Orion capsule, with an 80% chance of favorable weather for liftoff from Kennedy Space Center. This historic mission, the first to carry humans on NASA’s new lunar spacecraft, is a crucial step toward a planned lunar landing in 2025 and features a diverse, experienced crew ready to reignite human exploration of the moon.
The fourth Republican presidential debate in Tuscaloosa, Alabama saw the four remaining candidates battle for voters' attention. Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie was particularly critical of fellow candidate Ramaswamy, calling him an 'obnoxious blowhard'. Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley was also targeted, with Christie accusing her of being too inexperienced to be president. The debate showed that little has changed since the first meeting of the candidates in August.
Key takeaways: The Koch Network has endorsed Nikki Haley in the Republican primary. The endorsement is backed by a multimillion-dollar ad campaign beginning this week.…
Americans for Prosperity Action, the political arm of the Koch network, is preparing to back a single Republican candidate in the 2024 presidential primary, a move that could reshape the GOP field. The memo released by Emily Seidel, the CEO of Americans for Prosperity, does not mention Donald Trump, and the group is not planning to support his White House bid. The Club for Growth is also openly working to oppose Trump’s candidacy, and it remains to be seen which candidate AFP Action will support and how much influence the group will have on the Republican primary race.