Cargo ship reaches space station despite jammed solar panel
November 9, 2022 GMTCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A Northrop Grumman capsule delivered several tons of supplies to the International Space Station on Wednesday despite a jammed solar panel.
The shipment arrived two days after launching from Virginia.
Solar panel trouble on cargo capsule bound for space station
November 7, 2022 GMTCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A Northrop Grumman cargo capsule ran into trouble with a solar panel after Monday's liftoff to the International Space Station.
Only one of the two solar panels on the Cygnus capsule opened successfully following the predawn liftoff from Virginia.
US Mint begins shipping quarters honoring Maya Angelou
January 12, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — The United States Mint said Monday it has begun shipping quarters featuring the image of poet Maya Angelou, the first coins in its American Women Quarters Program.
Angelou, an American author, poet and Civil Rights activist, rose to prominence with the publication of “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” in 1969.
US Mint to issue quarters honoring notable American women
June 17, 2021 GMTPoet and author Maya Angelou, America’s first woman in space and a revered Cherokee Nation leader are among female trailblazers whose likenesses will appear on the U.S. quarter.
The new four-year American Women Quarters Program celebrates women's accomplishments and contributions to the United States' development and history, according to the U.S.
Bone cancer survivor to join billionaire on SpaceX flight
February 22, 2021 GMTCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — After beating bone cancer, Hayley Arceneaux figures rocketing into orbit on SpaceX’s first private flight should be a piece of cosmic cake...
Lego unveils ‘Women of NASA’ set with astronauts, scientists
October 18, 2017 GMTENFIELD, Conn. (AP) — Lego has unveiled a set of figures celebrating the women of NASA.
The 231-piece set features Sally Ride, the first American female astronaut, and Mae Jemison, the first black woman to travel in space...