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A Soyuz capsule carrying two Russians and one American landed in Kazakhstan on Thursday, ending the astronauts' nearly six months aboard the International Space Station. The capsule carried Russians Alexander Samokutayev and Elena Serova and NASA's Barry Wilmore, who blasted off for the space station on Sept. 26.The capsule landed upright in heavy fog southeast of the town of Dzhezkazgan on the Kazakh steppes. Despite the poor visibility, recovery workers arrived within several minutes and all three astronauts were extracted within a half-hour.They were taken to recliner-style chairs set up near the capsule, to begin their readjustment to gravity and undergo brief medical tests. All three appeared in good condition, and Serova smiled broadly as she sat in the chair bundled up against temperatures a few degrees below freezing.

On September 11, 2001, the world witnessed one of the most tragic and pivotal events in modern history. This date, commonly referred to as "9/11," unfolded as a series of coordinated terrorist attacks carried out by the extremist group Al-Qaeda on American soil. The morning of 9/11 began like any other day, with people going about their daily routines in New York City and Washington, D.C. However, at 8:46 AM Eastern Daylight Time, American Airlines Flight 11 crashed into the North Tower of the World Trade Center in New York City. This shocking event sent shockwaves around the world, as millions watched in disbelief on live television. Just 17 minutes later, at 9:03 AM, United Airlines Flight 175 struck the South Tower of the World Trade Center. The impact and subsequent fires caused both towers to collapse within hours, resulting in the deaths of nearly 3,000 people, including first responders and civilians. Simultaneously, at 9:37 AM, American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, causing significant damage and loss of life. Meanwhile, United Airlines Flight 93, which was also hijacked, crashed into a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, after passengers heroically attempted to regain control of the aircraft, preventing another potential attack on Washington, D.C. These devastating attacks on 9/11 had far-reaching consequences, leading to the United States launching the War on Terror, which included the invasion of Afghanistan to dismantle Al-Qaeda and the Taliban regime that had harbored them. It also prompted a significant overhaul of national security and counterterrorism measures. The events of 9/11 had a profound impact on global geopolitics, reshaping the world's approach to terrorism and international security. The day serves as a somber reminder of the vulnerability of open societies and the resilience of communities in the face of tragedy. It also honors the memory of those who lost their lives and the countless individuals who selflessly responded to help, symbolizing the strength of human spirit and unity in times of crisis.

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What does it *really* feel like to jump from space? In 2012 Felix Baumgartner took a helium balloon into the stratosphere and skydived back to earth in a specially made space suit. Whilst in freefall he broke the speed of sound and entered a spin which threatened the entire Red Bull Stratos mission... Felix reflects on his achievement and shares what it really felt like to jump from the edge of space #RedBull #GivesYouWiiings #RedBullStratos#NASA #NASA VIDEO

The horrific earthquake shook Morocco, and killed more than 600 people More than 300 people have suffered injuries. The tremors were felt as far as Spain and Portugal. The epicenter of the earthquake is reported to be at Morocco's High Atlas mountains. #breakingnews #latestnews #morocco #earthquake #earthquakes #buildingcollapsed #injured #marrakesh #mosque

A strong earthquake has struck central Morocco, killing at least 632 people, the country's interior ministry says. The quake - measuring magnitude 6.8 - sent people rushing into the streets in Marrakesh and other cities. The quake struck at 23:11 local time (22:11 GMT) on Friday.

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson delivers the State of NASA address for 2023. Learn about our plans to explore the Moon and Mars, monitor and protect the planet, sustain U.S. leadership in aviation and aerospace innovation, drive economic growth and promote equity and diversity within the agency and across the nation, while inspiring the next generation of explorers for the benefit of humanity.

At NASA, we’re aeronautical pioneers. From developing the world’s first all-electric airplane to improving air traffic control, we’re making aviation safer and more sustainable. We’re working with the Federal Aviation Administration to expand air transportation, shorten taxi times on the runway, and reduce carbon emissions for greener aviation.

NASA explores the unknown in air and space, innovates for the benefit of humanity, and inspires the world through discovery.

Sustainable aviation, peering deep into the cosmos with the James Webb Space Telescope, and returning explorers to the Moon under Artemis. At NASA, we build on the amazing legacy our workforce has created to guide us where we want to go. We’re building the STEM pipeline to the future, enabling the #Artemis Generation to go farther than ever before. For 12 years in a row, NASA has been named Best Place to Work in the Federal Government.

It’s a new era of pioneers, star sailors, and adventurers. The #Artemis Generation will go to the Moon to prepare us for Mars.