Month: December 2024

Daffy Duck’s ‘full moon’ and Porky Pig fend off alien invasion in ‘The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie’ (trailer)

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The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie | Official Teaser (2025) Only in Theaters Feb 28 – YouTube Watch On Aiming for a worldwide release on Feb. 28, 2025, “The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie” has had a circuitous and oft-delayed path to the big screen after being abandoned by incoming Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav as a direct-to-streaming feature, before eventually getting a theatrical presentation courtesy of the most unlikely indie distribution partner. Now check out the first hilarious trailer which…

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See how ‘Ahsoka’ brought ‘Clone Wars’ Anakin Skywalker to live-action in this behind-the-scenes clip (exclusive video)

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Just in time for Old St. Nick’s annual trek across the sky and straight down your chimney, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, which now handles all of Disney’s physical media production and distribution, just launched “The Mandalorian” season 3 and “Ahsoka” season 1 onto 4K Ultra HD Steelbook on Dec. 3. This prestigious pair of Disney+ Original “Star Wars” shows is presented as part of the Lucasfilm Collector’s Editions series and comes supercharged with 4K Ultra HD Dolby Vision and Atmos audio. These two snazzy Collector’s Editions arrive in glossy SteelBook…

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Planes, drones or UFOs: What are people seeing in the New Jersey sky?

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The recent sightings of puzzling unidentified aircraft in New Jersey and other states have triggered yet another round of unanswered questions — and fueled conspiracy theories. For one, the odd objects have sparked a visual public mayday and melee — one that might be mirroring elements of the ongoing unidentified anomalous phenomenon (UAP) issue, spurring talk of secretive saucer crashes by run-amok alien crewmembers with expired driver licenses. Mischaracterization of what’s seen. Public anxiety about what’s not known. Government officials seemingly not clear on what’s happening. Toss in Capitol Hill…

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This Week In Space podcast: Episode 141 —Holiday Special 2024

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Holiday Special 2024 – TWiS Crew’s Childhood Space Obsessions – YouTube Watch On On Episode 141 of This Week In Space, are joined by producer Anthony and our old pal Ant Pruitt to celebrate and discuss a wide variety of topics, from first space memories to our favorite space toys to what spaceflight means to each of us. It’s a warm “family reunion” you won’t want to miss! Join us for some holiday cheer, and Tariq’s “Tiny Tim” moment… Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Get episodes ad-free…

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NASA Ames Astrogram – December 2024

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2024 Year in Review – Highlights from NASA in Silicon Valley by Tiffany Blake As NASA’s Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley enters its 85th year since its founding, join us as we take a look back at some of our highlights of science, engineering, research, and innovation from 2024. Ames Arc Jets Play Key Role in Artemis I Orion Spacecraft Heat Shield Findings  A block of Avcoat undergoes testing inside an arc jet test chamber at NASA Ames. The test article, configured with both permeable (upper) and non-permeable (lower)…

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NASA Exhibit Puts Visitors in Test Conductor Seat

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3 min read Preparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) NASA’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, is helping the Artemis Generation learn how to power space dreams with an interactive exhibit at INFINITY Science Center. The engine test simulator exhibit at the official visitor center of NASA Stennis provides the chance to experience the thrill of being a NASA test engineer by guiding an RS-25 engine through a simulated hot fire test. “It is an exhilarating opportunity to feel what it is like to be a…

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NASA Selects Four Commercial Companies to Support Near Space Network

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NASA has selected multiple companies to expand the agency’s Near Space Network’s commercial direct-to-Earth capabilities services, which is a mission-critical communication capability that allows spacecraft to transmit data directly to ground stations on Earth. The work will be awarded under new Near Space Network services contracts that are firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contracts. Project timelines span from February 2025 to September 2029, with an additional five-year option period that could extend a contract through Sept. 30, 2034. The cumulative maximum value of all Near Space Network Services contracts is $4.82 billion. Some…

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NASA’s New Deep Space Network Antenna Has Its Crowning Moment

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4 min read Preparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) A crane lowers the steel reflector framework for Deep Space Station 23 into position Dec. 18 on a 65-foot-high (20-meter) platform above the antenna’s pedestal that will steer the reflector. Panels will be affixed to the structure create a curved surface to collect radio frequency signals. NASA/JPL-Caltech After the steel framework of the Deep Space Station 23 reflector dish was lowered into place on Dec. 18, a crew installed the quadripod, a four-legged support structure that will direct radio…

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NASA Welcomes Liechtenstein as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory

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From left to right, Ambassador of the Principality of Liechtenstein to the United States of America Georg Sparber, Director of the Office for Communications of the Principality of Liechtenstein Dr. Rainer Schnepfleitner, NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Swiss Confederation and to the Principality of Liechtenstein Scott Miller, pose for a group photo during an Artemis Accords signing ceremony, Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, at the Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters building in Washington. The Principality of Liechtenstein is the 52nd country to sign the…

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NASA’s Ames Research Center Celebrates 85 Years of Innovation

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5 Min Read NASA’s Ames Research Center Celebrates 85 Years of Innovation The NACA Ames laboratory in 1944 Credits: NASA Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley pre-dates a lot of things. The center existed before NASA – the very space and aeronautics agency it’s a critical part of today. And of all the marvelous advancements in science and technology that have fundamentally changed our lives over the last 85 years since its founding, one aspect has remained steadfast; an enduring commitment to what’s known by some on-center simply as, “an…

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