NASA is working to resolve fueling problems with its Space Launch System (SLS) rocket before the Artemis III mission, which aims to land the first crew on the Moon in over 50 years, according to Ars Technica. The agency is also preparing for a second countdown rehearsal for the Artemis II mission, currently on the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, to address a hydrogen fuel leak that cut short a practice run earlier in February.
Ars Technica reported that NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman stated the agency is exploring solutions to the fueling issues that have plagued the SLS rocket, specifically in preparation for the Artemis III mission. Artemis III is slated to be the first crewed mission to the lunar surface since the Apollo program. The Artemis II mission, the first crewed flight, is awaiting a second countdown rehearsal as early as next week. This rehearsal will determine if technicians have fixed the hydrogen fuel leak that occurred during a practice countdown on February 2nd.
Meanwhile, California Governor Gavin Newsom addressed the Munich Security Conference, where he sought to reassure European allies that the political climate under former President Donald Trump is temporary, as reported by Fortune. Newsom predicted that Trump would face significant losses in the midterm elections and legal challenges. He urged European leaders to maintain partnerships with U.S. states like California during what he described as a period of instability. Newsom stated that Trump's political approach does not reflect enduring American values.
In other news, astronomers continue to study the Kuiper Belt, a region beyond Neptune's orbit, filled with ancient relics and dynamical enigmas, according to Ars Technica. Over the past 30 years, astronomers have cataloged approximately 4,000 Kuiper Belt objects (KBOs), including dwarf worlds and icy comets. This number is expected to increase significantly in the coming years with the use of more advanced telescopes.
Additionally, the U.S. Deputy Health Secretary, Jim O'Neill, described his plans to increase human healthspan through longevity-focused research supported by ARPA-H, a federal agency dedicated to biomedical breakthroughs, as reported by MIT Technology Review.
Finally, a VentureBeat article discussed how AI agents helped Super Bowl viewers form a high-IQ team, and how this could be applied in the enterprise.
Discussion
AI Experts & Community
Be the first to comment