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NASA’s Artemis I Mission Aces Lunar Flyby

NASA’s Artemis 1 mission fired its engines close to the moon today (Nov. 21), finishing the maneuver successfully out of communication with Earth. Artemis 1’s uncrewed Orion spacecraft has been cruising toward the moon since Wednesday morning (Nov. 16), when it launched atop NASA’s gigantic Space Launch System (SLS) rocket.  The burn “sent Orion close enough to the lunar surface to leverage the moon’s gravitational force, and swing the spacecraft once around the moon toward entry into a distant retrograde orbit,” NASA’s…

Search and rescue jetpack aces flight test in lousy weather

A paramedic in England recently strapped a jetpack to his back and tested it for the first time in rough weather conditions. The successful flight means the kit could be used in mountain rescue missions where strong winds and heavy rain would leave a helicopter unable to reach those in need of help. A video (below) shared by Reuters this week shows first responder Jamie Walsh of the Great North Air Ambulance Service flying with the jetpack in challenging weather in Cumbria, around 225 miles north of London. Following…

Antibody to prevent malaria infection aces first human trials

Promising results have been published from a Phase 1 human trial testing a novel antibody treatment designed to prevent malaria infection. Almost every volunteer was protected from infection after being deliberately exposed to malaria, indicating the unique treatment could become a crucial tool in the fight against this deadly disease.Unlike vaccines, which help train the immune system to produce its own antibodies against a targeted pathogen, monoclonal antibodies are basically potent injections of antibodies already…

NASA’s CAPSTONE Aces First Targeting Maneuver on Journey to the Moon

The Cislunar Autonomous Positioning System Technology Operations and Navigation Experiment, or CAPSTONE, is a CubeSat that will fly a unique orbit around the Moon intended for NASA’s future Artemis lunar outpost Gateway. Its six-month mission will help launch a new era of deep space exploration. Credit: NASA Ames Research CenterAfter losing communications with CAPSTONE on July 4, the first trajectory correction maneuver, which was originally scheduled for the morning of July 5th, had to be been delayed. Now, after…

Bandai Namco partners with Ilca to form Bandai Namco Aces division

New Wing prepares to take Flight. Airplanes. Long-time publisher Bandai Namco has announced that it has partnered with Japanese studio Ilca to form a brand new development division, monikered Bandai Namco Aces. “With the recent remarkable growth of the global game market, the demand for more high-end games is increasing,” wrote Bandai Namco Aces on its new website. “On this basis, in order to deliver high-end games that exceed the expectations of fans around the world, we have decided to establish a new company to…

How to reach the Howling Aces’ secret boss phase in the Cuphead DLC

You might have an easier time with it, too Fans are flying through Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course, and I don’t blame them — it’s been a long time coming, and the new bosses are an audio-visual treat, as expected. The urge to burn through the gauntlet and circle back around to improve the grades is high. That said, it pays to take it slow and appreciate the finer details. One of them, a secret alternate boss phase in the Cuphead DLC, is low-key blowing my mind for a few reasons. First off, it’s been a while; I forgot…

Aces clash for Braves, Brewers in rubber match

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Sports Author of the article: Publishing date: May 18, 2022  •  23 minutes ago  •  3 minute read  •  Join the conversation Article content The Atlanta Braves and the host Milwaukee Brewers will turn to their aces as they close out a three-game series on Wednesday afternoon in a rematch of the star starters from earlier this month. Left-hander Max Fried (4-2, 3.14 ERA) gets the nod for the Braves in the rubber game of the series. The Brewers will counter with…

Garmin Vivosmart 5 review: Aces the software, fails design

Garmin Vivosmart 5 MSRP $150.00 “The design of the Garmin Vivosmart 5 won't make you look twice, but the comprehensive Garmin Connect platform makes this a fitness tracker a standout.” Pros Detailed Garmin Connect platform Comprehensive sensor array Lightweight and comfortable Accurate health and sleep tracking…