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Newswise: ND Expert: NASA’s cancellation of VIPER is a frustrating setback for lunar exploration
Released: 24-Jul-2024 5:05 PM EDT
ND Expert: NASA’s cancellation of VIPER is a frustrating setback for lunar exploration
University of Notre Dame

Last week, NASA announced it canceled its plans to send the Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover (VIPER) to the Moon’s southern polar region. The rover was meant to search for water and other resources called volatiles, such as hydrogen, ammonia and carbon dioxide, which easily evaporate in warm temperatures.Nicola Fox, associate administrator of NASA’s Science Mission Directorate, reiterated the agency’s commitment “to exploring the Moon for the benefit of humanity” through other missions.

Released: 24-Jul-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: NYC Considering Cellphone Ban in Schools, Joining Other Districts Nationwide With Similar Policies
George Washington University

Cellphone bans have been considered and enacted in other school districts across the country, including in Virginia and California. ...

 
Released: 24-Jul-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Kamala Harris’ Social Media Strategy and the GenZ Vote
George Washington University

Vice President Kamala Harris has received a number of key endorsements since President Joe Biden decided to end his re-election campaign; however, some endorsements weigh more heavily than others,... ...

 
Released: 23-Jul-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Critics Suggest Democrats Support Harris for Nomination Due to Race and DEI Initiatives
George Washington University

Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-Wis.) claims Democrats feel inclined to back Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential nomination due to her race. If elected, Harris ...

Released: 23-Jul-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: New Poll Finds Many U.S. Adults Worry About Making Ends Meet
George Washington University

39% of U.S. adults say they worry most or all of the time that their family’s income won’t be enough to meet expenses, which is up from 28% in December of 2021. ...

 
Released: 23-Jul-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Iowa’s Strict Abortion Ban to Take Effect Monday
George Washington University

Iowa’s strict abortion ban, that would prevent most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, is expected to take effect on Monday. ...

Released: 23-Jul-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Delta Struggles to Restore Operations, Days After Global Computer Outage
George Washington University

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced today it has opened an investigation into Delta, which is still struggling to restore operations. ...



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