Join the conversation You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account ferry moored offshore in Mission caught fire early Saturday engulfing the old Queen of Sidney in flames and sending huge plumes of black smoke into the air Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience The fire is now under investigation by the RCMP The City of Mission activated its emergency operations centre because of concerns with the toxic smoke from the fire city staff said in a news release on Saturday Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox Interested in more newsletters? Extinguishing the fire involved Mission Fire Rescue Service provincial and federal environment officials The coast guard is assisting with marine and environmental safety operations City staff said the cause is unknown but it is considered suspicious and the RCMP will be leading the investigation Mission RCMP said there was “a large plume of smoke coming from the vessel which had an obvious impact on air quality in the area.” Mission Search and Rescue was also called out to monitor the situation Residents nearby — Chester Street to 287th Street south of Lougheed Highway — were advised to shelter in place to minimize exposure to any hazardous emissions That order was lifted early Saturday afternoon but the city urged Mission residents to prevent lingering smoke from getting into their homes residents are encouraged to keep windows and doors closed as a precaution as smoke may continue intermittently,” it said in an update the city said the fire aboard the ferry “is largely under control but may continue to smoulder for the next couple of days.” The public is being asked to continue to avoid the area including the Fraser River near the Queen of Sidney and all road and area closures must be respected for everyone’s safety,” said the city confirmed there is an investigation but said there is no evidence that it was deliberately set Because of the hazardous smoke and poor condition of the ferry Mohr said investigators had not been able to board the vessel as of Saturday afternoon RCMP will continue to work with the fire department the coast guard and other agencies to ensure the safety of citizens and to try to identify a cause of the fire jruttle@postmedia.com transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy You can manage saved articles in your account Sign In Subscribe Now An early-morning fire on the water in Mission has caused the City of Mission to activate its Emergency Operations Centre The derelict BC Ferry (Queen of Sidney) is on fire on the Fraser River May 3 and a large plume of smoke could be seen coming from the vessel Residents in the nearby area (Chester Street to 287 Street/South of Lougheed Highway) were advised to shelter in place to minimize exposure to any hazardous emissions “if you reside in the surrounding vicinity and turn off any ventilation systems that draw air from outside.” The cause of the fire hasn't been determined led by the RCMP in coordination with other responding agencies," the city said. Mission RCMP say nothing indicates the fire was intentionally set but investigators haven't been able to board the vessel due to the hazardous nature of the smoke and its overall condition. The Mission Fire Rescue Service (MFRS) and the Ministry of Environment (MOE) were actively managing the situation. Mission Search and Rescue was also called out to monitor the situation from the river firefighters did not attack the fire but rather alerted several agencies including Coast Guard and BC Fisheries. The fire completely engulfed the old ferry which was decommissioned in 2000 According to an update from the city at 9:30 a.m., the blaze remained active but fire behaviour and smoke production were significantly reduced from the night before. "At this time there is nothing to indicate the fire was intentionally set although due to the hazardous nature of the smoke and the overall condition of the vessel investigators have not been able to board the former ferry," Cpl Harrison Mohr with Mission RCMP stated in a press release The activation of the Emergency Operations Centre aims to coordinate efforts efficiently and ensure the safety of all affected individuals Mayor Paul Horn told the Mission Record that “according to the fire chief the shelter in place advisory has been removed “We’re asking people to stay away from the area because it is very constrained and we need to make sure that first responders are not hampered,” said Horn “The fire department has collected drone footage with thermal and liDAR imaging That will help with investigation and also ensuring that they can monitor the state of the fire,” he added The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) will take over the site after the fire is extinguished. The city has been working with the provincial and federal ministries of environment as well as the Department of Fisheries and Oceans the Coast Guard will send a vessel into the area to monitor soon and they have sent an air quality contractor to help monitor air quality in the area. it continues to assess the incident and is prepared to act quickly if the situation changes "An initial on-water assessment was conducted during the early stages of the incident Another on-water assessment and an overflight occurred during daylight with no pollution observed on the water," the CCG statement reads. Horn added: “Mission City Council will continue to advocate for a more assertive approach to derelict vessels in our waterways we wrote to the federal government and stated that we were not content to wait for this vessel to become a greater hazard It is very unfortunate that those concerns have been realized and we will be pushing for provincial and federal agencies to learn from this example.” Horn wrote that “there is no logic in waiting until pollution occurs and having to react to a much worse situation with the potential for devastating effects.” CCG deputy commissioner of programs Marc Mes responded on Aug saying a then recent assessment of the 'Bad Adventure' (ex-Queen of Sidney) determined the vessel was not posing a high risk that would require immediate action from the CCG. The ship was in service for BC Ferries from 1960 to 2000 before it was sold to Robert and Gerald Tapp in 2002 when it was renamed Bad Adventure the coast guard informed the ‘Bad Adventure’ owners of their responsibilities to properly maintain the vessel Sign up for a free account today and start receiving our exclusive newsletters Dialogue and debate are integral to a free society and we welcome and encourage you to share your views on the issues of the day. We ask that you be respectful of others and their points of view, refrain from personal attacks and stay on topic. To learn about our commenting policies and how our community-based moderation works, please read our Community Guidelines The Queen of Sidney — an old abandoned BC Ferries vessel — is on fire on the Fraser River in Mission The Mission Emergency Operations Centre has issued a shelter-in-place advisory for nearby residents which is now being blown toward the northwest Silverdale area due to shifting winds It is recommended that residents in the affected area remain inside and deactivate ventilation systems that draw in external air The Mission Fire Rescue Service and Mission Search and Rescue are at the scene to monitor the situation Mission Mayor Paul Horn says the ferry contained a variety of vehicles Mission Fire Rescue Service chose to let the fire burn rather than putting water onto the fire and risking pollution into the river,” he said says that the fire “continues to smolder but smoke production has reduced significantly from last night and it’s considered likely that the fire will get smaller and off-gas for the remainder of the day.” The shelter-in-place advisory was lifted around 3:30 p.m Mission Fire Rescue Service reports that a Coast Guard vessel is en route to assess potential pollution the Canadian Coast Guard will take over the site as this section of the Fraser River falls under federal jurisdiction a contractor is currently conducting air quality modeling in the area the authorities have not been able to verify the cause of the fire the RCMP said earlier this morning in a press release that “there is nothing to indicate the fire was intentionally set.” The retired BC Ferries vessel was in operation from 1960 to 2000 the City of Mission has been lobbying the provincial and federal governments for the removal of this vessel since about 2007 The vessel was regularly inspected over the last few years to prevent chemical leaks as the city kept asking its government partners for the ferry’s removal The federal council and the NDP caucus decided on the local MP The Surrey Police Service (SPS) is turning to the public for help Jendhel May Sico is described as a person who lived her life to the fullest she was celebrating the Lapu-Lapu Day festival with those she loved most -- her cousin Killed in a car-ramming attack on Saturday she was celebrating the Lapu-Lapu Day festival with those she loved most -- her cousin speaks to reporter Kier Junos about the day their lives changed forever Huge crowds lined the streets of Vancouver to cheer on 25,000 runners making their way around the city for the 53rd annual BMO Marathon on Sunday Andrew's Saturday in honour of the victims of the deadly Lapu-Lapu tragedy last week The accused person in the deadly car attack at the Lapu-Lapu Day block party in Vancouver on April 26th appeared at the provincial Court of British Columbia 30-year-old Kai Ji Adam Lo appeared via video in court Four people remain in critical condition in hospital and another two remain in serious condition five days after the deadly attack at the Lapu-Lapu Day festival in Vancouver on April 26 Jack Rabb has more on the efforts to support the victims Listen to NewsRadio Vancouver live anytime and get up-to-the-minute breaking-news alerts weather and video from CityNews Vancouver anywhere you are – across all Android and iOS devices VancouverNewsShelter-in-place advisory lifted for Mission, B.C., residents after derelict ferry fireBy Ian HollidayPublished: May 03, 2025 at 12:44PM EDT Twitter feed ©2025 BellMedia All Rights Reserved Video evidence, NHLer testimony raise questions in world junior sexual assault trialThe National |May 2Video4:45 Trump repeats 51st state taunt as Carney prepares for White House visitThe National |May 5 Video11:28 It is a priority for CBC to create products that are accessible to all in Canada including people with visual Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem The City of Mission is considering improvements to a pair of sanitary dump facilities. Facilities on Mission Way and the city’s public works yard are leading to concerns with limited space A $200,000 spending package for 2026 to improve the Mission Way site will come back before council at budget time that would also create a pair of new revenue streams. The popular sanitary dump facility on Mission Way allows RVs to dump their waste for free and also attracts non-Mission residents According to a staff report provided to council on April 22 local businesses are unhappy about the current operation Public works crews are also needed to attend the site due to misuse. and the lineup of RVs can block the entrance to local businesses as well as overflow to the shoulder of London Avenue,” the report reads. In addition to the Mission Way location site there is a dumping facility at the public works yard popular for Hatzic residents disposing of sewage holding tank waste The waste being dumped can have silt and gravel-like materials from the bottom of the holding tanks or it is possible that the waste might be mixed with septic sludge on occasion This has led to smells and operational issues at Public Works and the Penitentiary Sanitary Sewer Lift Station,” the report reads Proposed improvements to the Mission Way site include adding a commercial dump site for Hatzic residents and pumping trucks with a sump separator; installing kiosks with pay-activated caps and cameras to prevent misuse; and removing garbage cans and adding signage for better facility use including $10/use for RVS and $85/tank for the commercial site Jag Gill says he hears from businesses about the Mission Way site on a weekly basis. “I know businesses in that area are affected and our public works are responding quite a bit so I do appreciate seeing the spending package I honestly just don’t know what difference it’s going to make other than removing a site from public works to Mission Way and the issue is still going to continue,” Gill said. which becomes service to the Church and to all humanity.” Pope Francis “animated by the Lord’s love,” was faithful to his mission “to the point of exhausting all his strength.” This was a primary point of Cardinal Mamberti’s homily delivered during the final Mass of the Novemdiales (Masses marking the nine days of mourning for a deceased pope) reflecting on the Gospel passage from John read on this Third Sunday of Easter The reading recounts the encounter of the Risen Jesus with several apostles by the Sea of Tiberias ending with Jesus entrusting Peter with his mission and the command: “Follow me!” Cardinal Mamberti remarked that this Gospel is especially fitting for a Church now praying for a new Successor of Peter as the Conclave begins on 7 May the first reading from the Acts of the Apostles where Peter and the others declare: “We must obey God rather than men.” The French Cardinal recalled how Pope Francis warned the powerful and proclaimed to all humanity the joy of the Gospel “I stood near him on Easter Sunday at the Loggia of the Blessings of this Basilica but above all to his courage and determination to serve the People of God until the end.”” Cardinal Mamberti recalled words of Pope Benedict XVI “Simon understands that Jesus is satisfied with his poor love the only one he is capable of.” It is this divine understanding that gives hope to the disciple who has known the pain of unfaithfulness Peter follows the Master “with full awareness of his own fragility.” Cardinal Mamberti also recalled Saint John Paul II who on the 25th anniversary of his pontificate said “Every day in my heart I relive the same dialogue between Jesus and Peter,” and that he felt Jesus encouraging him to answer you know everything; you know that I love you.” Then Jesus would entrust him again with his responsibilities Cardinal Mamberti also recalled the second reading from Revelation with its praise and adoration of God and the Lamb that “adoration is an essential dimension of the Church’s mission and of the faithful’s lives.” In his homily for Epiphany 2024 the Pope lamented that “we’ve lost the habit of adoring Let’s rediscover the beauty of prayerful adoration “This ability to adore was clearly present in Pope Francis His intense pastoral life and countless encounters were always rooted in long periods of prayer shaped by Ignatian discipline He often reminded the Church that contemplation is “a dynamic of love” that “lifts us to God not to detach us from the world Cardinal Mamberti recalled how Pope Francis did everything under the gaze of Mary before whom he prayed 126 times at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major “Now that he rests near the beloved icon,” Cardinal Mamberti invited the faithful to entrust him to the intercession of the Mother of the Lord and our Mother the Church prayed that the Lord welcome Pope Francis into His kingdom acknowledging his trust in the Church’s prayer purifying him “of human weakness,” and granting him “the reward promised to faithful servants.” some Cardinals celebrated Mass in their titular churches across Rome the Cardinals will meet for General Congregations in the morning at 9 and again at 5 p.m with a possible afternoon session if needed Thank you for reading our article. You can keep up-to-date by subscribing to our daily newsletter. Just click here Rising water levels have prompted the closure of the Casorso Road underpass on the Mission Creek Greenway in Kelowna. The Regional District of Central Okanagan is asking people to respect signage and barriers A temporary walkway has been set for pedestrians and cyclists to safely cross the road. Spring runoff can cause water levels to rise unexpectedly Creek banks may become slippery or unstable as a result. Vancouver WatchOld ferry catches fire in MissionInvestigators are still trying to figure out what caused a former BC Ferries vessel near Mission to catch fire Saturday morning. Lace up your shoes and get ready to make a difference as Kelowna Gospel Mission’s (KGM) Strides Event is back for its 14th year The annual walk/run fundraiser is on Saturday Participants can choose from a two or five kilometre walk or take on a five or 10km run to help support Kelowna’s unhoused community you’re not just participating in a walk or run you’re standing up to protect and support some of Kelowna’s most vulnerable neighbours when they need it most,” said the Kelowna Gospel Mission in a release shaded spaces pose serious risks for those without shelter Funds raised through Strides go toward shelter “I love Strides because it brings our entire community together as we walk/run in solidarity with and for our unhoused neighbours,” said Troy McKnight There’s still time to sign up on the KGM website The Dallas Stars defeat the Colorado Avalanche to advance to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs Gm 1: Knies fires a backhand over Bobrovsky to extend the Maple Leafs lead in the 3rd Mic Drop: The best mic'd up moments from the first round Take a look at the first ever live draft lottery Watch every overtime goal from the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs Gm1: Nylander wrists it into the cage to put the Maple Leafs up by 2 Gm 1: Balinskis rips home a wrister to cut the lead down to 1 in the 3rd Gm1: Jones drills in a PPG to put the Panthers on the board Gm1: Rielly blasts it into the cage to put the Maple Leafs back up by 2 Gm1: Nylander goes five-hole to put Maple Leafs on the board Senators and Maple Leafs clash in First Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs Stars conclude back-and-forth series in do-or-die Game 7 Gm7: Lowry lifts the Jets to victory in double overtime Top 10 Goals from Week 2 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs Wild and Golden Knights battle in First Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs Gm7: Perfetti ties it in waning seconds with his second goal Gm7: Jets and Blues exchange handshakes at center ice Gm7: Binnington makes a game-saving stop in overtime Gm7: Faksa restores two-goal lead late in the 2nd Gm7: Kyrou nets one-handed shot for opening goal Gm 7: Johnston reacts to scoring the game-winner in Game 7 Gm7: Stars and Avalanche shake hands at center ice following Stars' victory Gm7: Rantanen notches first postseason career hat trick for 4-point game Gm7: Johnston rips it home from a tough angle to the put the Stars on top on the power play Gm7: MacKinnon doubles the lead early in the 3rd Gm7: Manson rings one off the post and in for a short-handed goal to open scoring Canada’s Politics and Government News Source Since 1989 By entering your email address you consent to receive email from The Hill Times containing news, analysis, updates and offers. 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Applications are now open The deadline for applications is 1 July 2025 at 23:59 CEST You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email An old BC Ferry went up in flames in the Lower Mainland early Saturday morning prompting concerns about “hazardous emissions” from the fire the City of Mission activated its Emergency Operations Centre in response to the derelict Queen of Sidney going up in flames The old ferry was located on the Fraser River the city said Mission Fire Rescue Service and the Ministry of Environment were “actively managing the situation,” but asked nearby residents to shelter in place “If you reside in the surrounding vicinity and turn off any ventilation systems that draw air from outside,” the City of Mission said “Public safety is our highest priority and we are committed to keeping you informed as the situation develops.” The cause of the fire is not known at this time The Queen of Sidney was built in 1960 and sailed for four decades It was sold to private owners soon after and has sat in the Fraser River near Mission for more than two decades (NASDAQ: AVO) (“Mission” or “the Company”) and distributing fresh Hass avocados with additional offerings in mangos and blueberries today announced the appointment of Michael Bryan Sims to its board of directors Sims is appointed as an independent Class I director with a term expiring at the Company’s 2028 Annual Meeting of Stockholders Mission Produce’s board of directors has increased the size of the board from eight to nine directors Sims is a seasoned financial executive with more than four decades of experience leading global organizations across the food with a proven track record of driving growth and leading transformative initiatives for both public and private companies Sims most recently served as Executive Vice President and CFO of TruGreen where he led the company through critical financial restructurings He previously held senior leadership roles at AdvancePierre Foods where he helped take the company public and later facilitated its acquisition by Tyson Foods where he led global finance and business development initiatives for over 20 years Sims currently serves on the boards of The Hain Celestial Group and Winland Foods where he provides strategic and financial oversight as a board member and audit committee chair He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business from Indiana University “We are pleased to welcome Michael to our board of directors,” said Steve Barnard “Michael’s extensive financial background combined with his board-level experience in the food and consumer sectors make him an ideal addition to our team We expect that his proven ability to align financial strategy with long-term business objectives will enhance our growth strategies and create sustainable value moving forward.” “I’m honored to join the board of Mission Produce,” said Mr “Mission’s industry-leading position in the avocado and mango industries and supply chain transparency aligns closely with my professional philosophies and I look forward to supporting the Company’s continued growth and success.” Investor Relations:ICRJeff Sonnek646-277-1263jeff.sonnek@icrinc.com Media:Jenna AguileraMarketing Content and Communications Manager Mission Produce, Inc.press@missionproduce.com Charges are recommended against two men after separate assaults in Mission last month against a woman in a mobility scooter a fast food customer and police officers. According to the Mission RCMP’s weekly “Community Connection” crime recap staff at a fast food restaurant on Park Street reported a “disturbance” in the drive-thru at about 12:30 a.m “A man was upset at not being served while walking through the drive-thru and punched the drive-thru window and assaulted a customer,” the detachment said. Police arrived and arrested the man after he kicked officers while being arrested RCMP say the man was taken to cells to sober up During another assault three days later (April 25) a 48-year-old man allegedly spat on a woman in a mobility scooter and bit a police officer during a subsequent arrest. Mission RCMP were called to the 33200 block of 2nd Avenue at approximately 6 a.m for a man throwing furniture and garden items Police say the man also began yelling at a woman in a mobility scooter and spat on her biting one officer in the arm and causing an “arm laceration” for another officer. Multiple charges have been recommended against the 48-year-old man The assaults were two of 322 calls for service for Mission RCMP between April 21 and 27 About the Author: Mission City Record Staff Local Mounties are attempting to provide clarity about a post circulating on social media about a missing 16-year-old in Mission earlier this week. "Mission RCMP is releasing a statement to correct misinformation surrounding the actions of our officers in their response to an ongoing matter concerning the welfare of a youth and the frustrations of their family," a news release from Friday (May 2) reads Parents of a local youth alleged their son was being hidden at a location known to them in Mission and that laws were being broken They said in the post that RCMP was contacted several times but didn't call them back. Mission RCMP received a report of a missing 16-year-old youth who had not been seen for two days on April 20. "The youth was found to be living at another residence and did not want to return home Police investigated the matter and determined that the youth’s wellbeing was not compromised and there was no authority for police to remove the missing youth or return him to his parents," Mission RCMP said. A second report was made about the youth on April 25 that suggested he could be at risk Mounties say they investigated and did not establish evidence to support that the youth’s welfare was at risk and no grounds existed for charges under the Criminal Code police did not establish authority to remove the youth or return him to his parents," Mission RCMP said. the detachment worked with the Ministry of Children and Family Development and other relevant partners on the case. "We sympathize with the family and hope that they can reunite with their son," Mission RCMP officer-in-charge Ted Lewko said. "Many of my officers are parents as well and recognize the intense frustration that can result from such situations We have worked diligently to find a resolution and have engaged external resources for the family We will continue to do everything we can under the circumstances." A 20-year-old man was arrested late in April after a trio of break-and-enters in Mission that included the theft of wallets According to a news release from Mission RCMP on Saturday (May 3) the detachment received reports on three break-ins at residences in the 2nd Avenue area on the morning of April 21. police say the suspect entered the first residence and stole a wallet before nabbing a purse and tub of ice cream from another unlocked residence shortly after. “The now-empty ice cream bucket was found nearby along with the wallet and purse,” Mission RCMP said. the third break-in occurred on Catherwood Street but police say the offender was scared off by dogs. Mounties arrested the 20-year-old after community members identified him from a Facebook post. The City of Mission has implemented the Land Clearing Management Program to ensure that land disturbance is regulated and undertaken responsibly The City uses the Official Community Plan and other policies to protect the natural environment Mission’s Official Community Plan promotes conservation and enhancement of natural areas for fish Permits may be required for land alterations or clearing in regulated areas as identified on Map 14A and Map 14B of the Official Community Plan The purpose of this program is to equip the City with the proper tools to regulate otherwise uncontrolled land clearing that may occur outside or in advance of development processes a Development Permit is required for any of the following activities within a designated area: Failure to obtain or comply with the conditions of a Development Permit can result in a daily fine of $500 Some violations may incur additional fines or restoration orders from senior government agencies A Development Permit is required for any land disturbance within a designated area as depicted on Map 14A which exceeds the following cumulative area in a calendar year: a preliminary site survey must be prepared by a Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP) to catalogue environmentally sensitive features and recommend mitigation measures Exemptions have been provided to enable responsible land stewardship and property maintenance without the hindrance of a Development Permit The exemptions include the removal of noxious weeds and other invasive plants maintenance of easements and existing landscaping Please note that these exemptions do not apply to designated areas as identified on Map 14B The Land Clearing Management Program includes the protection of fish habitat by regulating development near streams It also promotes the restoration and enhancement of riparian areas to create biologically diverse habitat and corridors for wildlife movement functions and conditions that are critical for fish populations Permits are required for all development in areas depicted on Map 14B in the Official Community Plan and any other lands within the Riparian Assessment Area (RAA) as defined by the Riparian Areas Protection Regulation (RAPR). a local government must not approve development within the RAA unless a QEP has prepared an Assessment Report that provides a professional opinion that there will be no adverse effects to fish habitat based on the proposal and imposed conditions Join our newsletter today for Mission’s latest news Website by Upanup The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) says staff seized a package last week containing large amounts of contraband at the Mission Institution This comes just over a week after staff at the Fraser Valley Institution — a federal prison located in Abbotsford — seized a package containing cannabis concentrate Staff at Abbotsford’s Matsqui Institution have also recently located a significant amount of drugs and drug paraphernalia These were discovered at the medium-security prison during a several-day lockdown that was lifted on April 24 The CSC says it uses ion scanners and drug-detector dogs to search for drugs in buildings and personal property and on inmates and visitors — With files from The Canadian Press Mission Zero Technologies (MZT) has launched a second direct air capture (DAC) system in the United Kingdom marking a world’s first by integrating this technology directly into the production of building materials With support from the UK Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) MZT has kicked off a DAC plant in Norfolk that will serve to pull down atmospheric CO2 to be used for the production of manufactured limestone by O.C.O Technology (O.C.O.) Current estimates say that once operational at full capacity this DAC plant will be able to remove around 250 tonnes of CO2 per year. which utilizes captured CO2 to produce sustainable construction materials this DAC deployment will enable a reliable and sustainable on-site source of carbon dioxide optimizing the supply and protecting against price and availability fluctuations. “With the construction sector being one of the largest contributors to global carbon emissions the industry needs to rapidly rethink its carbon backbone — and creating sustainable building materials which double as carbon sinks is a great way to do just that.” This deployment marks the third ambitious DAC initiative announced by Mission Zero Technologies the company made headlines by launching the first commercial DAC plant in the UK a technology that enabled the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at the University of Sheffield Relevant: Mission Zero Technologies Deploys Its First DAC System Sold To The University Of Sheffield Besides the successful launch in Norfolk, MZT has also embarked on a collaboration with Deep Sky working on another DAC system to be deployed in Alberta Projected to become part of Deep Sky Labs in Canada later this year this third DAC system is expected to be able to capture a volume of 250 tonnes of CO2 that will be permanently stored underground. With this mixed portfolio of projects that use DAC technology for both carbon removal and utilization Mission Zero Technologies has managed to position itself as one of the most diverse decarbonization companies on the market Read more: RepAir Secures $15M In Series A To Advance Its Trailblazing DAC Tech By Rachel Feltman, Fonda Mwangi & Alex Sugiura I hope the weather is pleasantly springy wherever you’re listening from For Scientific American’s Science Quickly Let’s kick off the month with a quick roundup of some science news you may have missed last week First, a crucial report on climate change is under threat. The National Climate Assessment, published by the federal government every few years since 2000 provides the most comprehensive look at how climate change is impacting the U.S It looks at things like sea-level rise and wildfire smoke mitigation as well as analyzes climate change’s impacts on areas including health and state and local governments use the information in the assessment to help navigate the effects of climate change which oversees the creation of the assessment If you're enjoying this article, consider supporting our award-winning journalism by subscribing By purchasing a subscription you are helping to ensure the future of impactful stories about the discoveries and ideas shaping our world today So it’s probably not a bad idea to call up your representatives and ask them to make sure this congressionally mandated report isn’t stymied but it’s also possible some of the entities that rely on the assessment will take legal action to save it Reports indicate that SpaceX aims to have as many as 42,000 satellites in orbit in the future Back in late 2024 more than 100 astronomers signed an open letter asking the U.S Federal Communications Commission to halt the launch of further satellites of this kind which collectively form networks often referred to as mega constellations The scientists called for more investigation into how these mega constellations will impact the environment In addition to creating more and more space debris—which can damage other satellites and even spacecraft like the International Space Station—mega constellations have the potential to interfere with astronomical observations The satellites that make up these networks can also damage the ozone layer and pollute the planet when they fall back down to Earth which happens after a few years of operation After years of observing these cyclones scientists say they’ve seen the storms slowly drift toward the pole—but then bounce off one another when they get close That could help explain why this set of storms is so stable Juno also provided an update on Io’s volcanic activity This Jovian moon is constantly squeezed by the massive planet’s gravitational pull which creates enough friction to melt parts of Io’s interior That means Io has pretty much constant volcanic activity In December Juno spotted a massive new volcanic hotspot in Io’s southern hemisphere. Scientists estimated that the hotspot was nearly a third larger than Lake Superior and was spewing six times as much energy as all of Earth’s power plants combined that eruption was still spitting out ash and lava as of March 2 Scientists hope to observe it again during another close flyby on May 6 We’ll end with a fun story—or maybe kind of a bummer of a debunking You may have seen some news stories last week claiming that lab-grown Tyrannosaurus rex leather could soon be used to craft wallets and purses Those headlines stemmed from a press release issued by VML in partnership with biotech companies Lab-Grown Leather Ltd The press release claims that together these companies will use fossilized T rex collagen to engineer cells with synthetic DNA that mimic those found in dinosaur skin Can you guess where this is going? I bet you can. Two different experts told Live Science that the notion is misleading at best. Thomas Carr, director of the Carthage Institute of Paleontology in Wisconsin, told Live Science that scientists have an incomplete understanding of T rex collagen because all the fossilized evidence we have of its amino acids are fragmented He also pointed out that collagen is a pretty generic molecule across species rex collagen looked like at the cellular level wouldn’t necessarily help you create distinctly T whether you’re reading about mammoth mice if you see someone promising to resurrect a prehistoric creature using the powers of genetic engineering That’s all for this week’s news roundup We’ll be back on Wednesday to explore the benefits of strength training While I’ve got you, I’ve got just a quick favor: We’re running a listener survey to find out what people like about Science Quickly and what we might be able to improve. If you complete it this month, you’ll be entered to win some sweet SciAm swag. 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Players can visit Azuchi to find Luis Players must complete the "Path he Walks" mission to start the new story chapter You need a javascript enabled browser to watch videos Now Playing: Assassin's Creed Shadows - Official Cinematic Launch Trailer The patch also reduces an issue that could cause too many deer to spawn near roads, which in turn led them to run into harm's way. "Oh dear, watch out!" Ubisoft said in the patch notes Players can also expect improvements for animation and visual issues along with multiple fixes for the game's Photo Mode the new update addresses crashing and stability issues Also notable in this update is the introduction of character bios in the Codex database Ubisoft said this should help players "keep track of the many allies and foes you will meet throughout your journey in Japan." update for Assassin's Creed Shadows varies in size by platform but on Xbox Series X|S it's a whopping 20 GB The patch officially arrives on May 6 at 7 AM PT / 10 AM ET An encounter with Luis Frois at a Jesuit Mission turns into an opportunity to help an old friend protect Lady Satoko and learn more about the Jesuits in this new Free Story Pack playable with both Naoe or Yasuke To meet with Luis Frois and start the quest arc Luis will be located south of the Merchants’ Quarters The quest will be available upon completing "The Path he Walks," in Yasuke's Board we have added character bios in the Codex database to help you keep track of the many allies and foes you will meet throughout your journey in Japan Got a news tip or want to contact us directly? 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delivering a better user experience for the visitors Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with customized advertisements based on the pages you visited previously and to analyze the effectiveness of the ad campaigns Inter Milan striker Marcus Thuram is set to spearhead the club’s charge against Barcelona in the decisive second leg of their Champions League semi-final, as the Italian champions look to salvage a season that has begun to slip away The tie is finely poised following a thrilling 3-3 draw in the first leg in Spain and Inter return to the San Siro knowing that victory would send them to their second Champions League final in three years — a much-needed lift after a campaign that has threatened to end without silverware scoring with a backheel shortly after returning from injury and he will once again lead the line in Tuesday’s encounter While Barcelona had to rely on key players to edge past relegated Real Valladolid at the weekend Inter were able to rest their entire starting XI in a routine 1-0 win over Verona That result kept their Serie A title hopes alive but with just three league games left and Napoli holding a three-point lead the Champions League represents Inter’s most realistic shot at a trophy This is a significant shift from earlier in the season when their dramatic quarter-final triumph over Bayern Munich had fans dreaming of a treble Thuram’s injury absence coincided with a steep dip in form — Inter went on a three-game losing streak in domestic competition and crashed out of the cup against archrivals AC Milan alongside Lautaro Martinez if the Argentine striker proves fit The pair have scored 39 goals between them across 92 appearances highlighting their importance in a squad that lacks depth in attacking positions and Joaquin Correa have combined for just 10 goals in roughly 35 appearances Arnautovic alone accounts for seven of those strikes Martinez is a major doubt for Tuesday after picking up a hamstring injury in the first leg He is training individually and pushing to make the bench returned to training on Sunday following an ankle problem “We’ll probably have to decide about both of them in the warm-up,” said assistant coach Massimiliano Farris “Lautaro is trying to achieve the impossible and Pavard has worked hard to be available.” Inter will also be hoping Barcelona are forced to manage without Robert Lewandowski again as the Polish striker missed the first leg with Jules Koundé and Alejandro Balde ruled out Coach Hansi Flick may also regret having to use key players like Lamine Yamal and Raphinha in the weekend’s win Thuram’s leadership and firepower could prove crucial in determining whether Inter’s season ends in triumph or disappointment The naira began the week on a downward trend slipping further against the US dollar… The journey of Snehdeep Holy Cross Residential School began in May 2014 witnessed the harsh realities faced by children living with hiv/aids they realized that many of these children did not go to school due to stigma guardians were often indifferent to their welfare and school dropouts due to medical reasons were common One story deeply moved Sr Britto — a boy whose parents abandoned him and migrated abroad to escape social stigma but simply to prevent him from spreading the illness Who am I to question and reject them?” she reflected you take over my work.” These powerful moments led Sr Britto to dedicate her life to this cause the sisters held a counseling session on 9 July conducted jointly by the Jharkhand State Education Project Council (jepc) and the Snehdeep Holy Cross Community Care Centre the Snehdeep Holy Cross Residential School was established in two small rooms at St Michael’s Hearing-Impaired School in Hazaribagh the school had to shift locations six to seven times before settling in Banahappa in 2017 Many — including religious — looked down upon Sr Britto with some even refusing to allow her into their rooms “One of my friends said she wouldn’t allow me to come to her room the aids sister is coming to beg for food!’” Sr Britto recalled Procuring land was another major challenge as government officials dismissed the initiative stating that these children were of “no use” to society A Hindu Swami observing Sr Britto’s tireless efforts decided to finance the land for the school Further support came from Australian Jesuit Fr Crotty The National aids Control Organization (naco) stepped in to cover medical expenses while the Government of India took responsibility for staff salaries He takes care of our needs,” Sr Britto often says Snehdeep Holy Cross Residential School provides holistic development opportunities to children living with hiv/aids and those of hiv-infected parents the school ensures children receive proper healthcare The institution nurtures each child’s talents — whether in academics or sports — and helps them reach their full potential The school offers education up to the eighth grade but efforts are underway to expand it to the tenth grade “I am happy to tell you that our school will soon be up to class 10 Necessary correspondence is being done for this our students go to the nearby government school and complete their studies,” Sr Britto shared Sr Britto was honored with the “Sustainability of Mission and Ministry” award at the 81st Annual General Body Meeting (agbm) at St John’s Medical College for her dedication to educating and uplifting children affected by hiv/aids The media in Hazaribagh also recognized her work further highlighting the impact of her mission Sr Britto belongs to the Congregation of the Sisters of Mercy of the Holy Cross a religious congregation serving in India since 1894 Their mission remains steadfast: “Urged by the Lord’s compassionate love and as sharers in the mystery of Christ’s Death and Resurrection we commit ourselves to proclaim the Good News and strive for the creation of a new society of wholesome individuals is a testament to what can be achieved when compassion meets action L'Osservatore Romano00120 Vatican City.All rights reserved the Müller Ice Cap is currently home to a 10-person team of Canadian and Danish scientists on an ambitious quest to drill through the ice to the bedrock below.Alison Criscitiello/Supplied Those who venture onto the Müller Ice Cap experience something akin to walking on a giant snow-covered roof the ice cap sits astride Axel Heiberg Island in Canada’s Arctic Archipelago it is currently home to a 10-person team of Canadian and Danish scientists on an ambitious quest to drill through the ice to the bedrock below Their goal is to extract 10 to 20 thousand years’ worth of climate history reaching back to a time when vast sheets of ice covered most of the country Located about 100 kilometres west of the Arctic Ocean the sprawling Muller Ice Cap on Axel Heiberg Island is ideally placed to record the climate history of the western High Arctic.Alison Criscitiello/Supplied “We have been thinking about this ice core for more than 10 years,” said Dorthe Dahl-Jensen “There are only a few spots left in Canada where the ice hasn’t disappeared – we think Müller is one of them.” Dahl-Jensen has studied ice cores her entire research career much of it at the University of Copenhagen’s Centre for Ice and Climate she has also been a professor at the University of Manitoba where she holds a $10-million Canada Excellence Research Chair a major funding source for the expedition to retrieve an ice core from the Müller Ice Cap “This is an unprecedented opportunity,” said Alison Criscitiello a co-leader on the project and director of the Canadian Ice Core Laboratory at the University of Alberta “It will be the deepest core ever drilled in Arctic Canada.” Altitude and geography have combined to make the Müller ice cap such a valuable repository It receives a steady accumulation of snow each year with each annual load compressing the layers below into a tight A Danish-Candian team aims to extract a 600-metre long core from the Muller Ice Cap to access the region’s long-term climate history Encased within are traces of anything that was deposited by winds blowing in from the Arctic Ocean about 100 kilometres to the west – providing information about long-term climate trends bromine and iodine from ocean salts can reveal how much open water there was at different times in the past prehistoric record can be calibrated to modern measurements revealing the region’s past response to global change as well as a glimpse of what lies in the future But while the ice has accumulated for centuries the task of retrieving it must be done on a tight timeline to capture the entire ice core while the location is accessible Expedition leader Dorthe Dahl-Jensen inspects a section of the ice core Dahl-Jensen has studied ice cores her entire research career.Alison Criscitiello/Supplied “We have to be done by the first week of June,” Dr “There’s just enough surface melt that the planes will not land the expedition has started earlier than is typical for fieldwork in the high Arctic people and gear began arriving at the project’s staging point at Eureka Dahl-Jensen and two colleagues were transported to the site by a Twin Otter plane on April 3 A critical task was using a snowmobile-towed groomer to prepare a runway for a much larger Basler aircraft to fly in some seven tonnes of cargo including large tents and supplies needed for a two-month stint atop the windswept ice cap a key consideration was finding a site that is relatively static at depth While the ice cap appears immobile to the human eye it is a dynamic presence on the landscape with channels of slow moving ice that flow outward from its centre The Müller ice cap receives a steady accumulation of snow each year Another concern was making sure the ice under the drilling location is as deep as possible “The rock underneath is pretty mountainous so you get quite a bit of variation in the ice thickness,” said David Lilien a glaciologist at Indiana University who was part of the site-selection expedition team in 2023 “If you were off by even half a kilometre on the surface your ice thickness could change by 50 per cent.” the sun stopped setting at the drilling site by mid-month and temperatures were hovering around “a very pleasant” -20 degrees “We do not want temperatures too high for the ice cores,” she said director of the Canadian Ice Core Laboratory at the University of Alberta is working on a series of shorter (100-metre) ice cores that can reveal history of airborne contaminants deposited on the ice in recent history.Alison Criscitiello cu/Supplied the team erected a temporary freezer that will server as the first link in a cold chain for transporting sections of ice core to their final destination at Dr the insulated building doubled as a shower – a rare treat – before it was returned to freezing temperatures so that the first ice cores could be stored inside The drill consists of a metal tube that bores into the glacial ice and removes the cores one length at a time When the drilling commenced a week ago the operation soon passed through the top layer of accumulated snow and into the denser ice below a change in the ice revealed the presence of residue from the massive eruption of Laki “We have drilled through 242 years of ice,” Dr Now the extraction has become more challenging because of the pressure difference between the ice at depth and the surface – a change that can cause ice cores to fracture the team has begun adding a non-hazardous drilling fluid to the lengthening borehole Members of the Muller Ice Cap drilling team posed for a group picture after an Easter egg hunt earlier this month.Emma Ausin/Supplied the team had reached a depth of 140 metres Criscitiello has been leading a parallel effort to drill out a series of shorter ice cores of about 100 metres in length to obtain more information about the more recent history of the Arctic These cores will be used to probe for lead microplastics and other chemical contaminants that ride like hitchhikers on tiny particles of dust and are transported to the Arctic by global winds “It requires a lot of sample volume to measure these,” Dr so the more shallow cores they can drill alongside the main It could be many years before the convergence of expertise equipment and resources makes another such opportunity possible “It is very exciting to finally see the ice-cap drilling campaign under way this year,” said Laura Thompson a Queen’s University glaciologist who is not part of the project but is conducting long-term monitoring of glacial ice about 50 kilometres south at Expedition Fjord Thompson said her own work shows that Canada’s ice caps are changing because of rising temperatures during the summer months the excess melt water often percolates downward and refreezes it is expected to contribute to sea-level rise “We should remember that Canada hosts the largest area of glaciers on Earth outside 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flight in 2022, the Artemis II mission will travel around the Moon to ensure that all of the Orion spacecraft's systems work as designed with a crew of four on board Crewmembers will live and work aboard Orion throughout their journey Artemis II astronauts could witness the "Earthrise," a breathtaking view of our planet suspended in the blackness of space CSA astronaut Jeremy Hansen tells the story of how the crew of Apollo 8 captured the famous "Earthrise" photo as they came around the far side of the Moon in December 1968 Transcript of the video entitled CSA astronaut Jeremy Hansen inspired by "Earthrise" CSA astronaut Jeremy Hansen will travel with NASA astronauts Christina Hammock Koch Artemis II marks the first time a Canadian astronaut will take part in a lunar mission Canada's participation in the Artemis campaign and contribution of Canadarm3 has also secured a future mission to Gateway Reid Wiseman is an engineer and decorated U.S. Navy pilot he lived aboard the International Space Station (ISS) for six months conducting multiple spacewalks and setting a record 82 hours of scientific research done in a single week with his crewmates He most recently served as NASA's chief astronaut Read full bio of Reid Wiseman Victor Glover is an accomplished test pilot and engineer he served as the pilot and second-in-command of the first operational flight of SpaceX's Crew Dragon Read full bio of Victor Glover Jeremy Hansen is a fighter pilot in the Royal Canadian Air Force He worked as capcom – the voice between the ground and the ISS – for many years at NASA's Mission Control Center He is the first Canadian to have led a NASA astronaut class Artemis II is his first assignment as an astronaut Christina Hammock Koch is an engineer and holds the record for the longest single spaceflight by a woman with a total of 328 days in space During her stay on the ISS from March 2019 to February 2020 she served as Flight Engineer and participated in the first all-female spacewalk Read full bio of Christina Hammock Koch CSA astronaut Jenni Gibbons has been assigned as the official backup astronaut for Jeremy Hansen for Artemis II This assignment secures a seat for a CSA astronaut to fly aboard this historic mission Backup astronauts are typically trained in a similar way to the prime crew to ensure they are prepared to take on the same duties and responsibilities She will also play a key role in defining and validating astronaut training and processes for future lunar missions, and is training to become a lunar capcom They get to spend almost 10 days crammed in a tiny capsule together They respect and trust each other very much but also have lots of fun preparing for their journey to the Moon CSA astronaut Jeremy Hansen introduces his fellow Artemis II crewmembers Transcript of the video entitled Vlog 10: Get to know my Artemis II crewmates The Artemis II mission will launch from NASA's Kennedy Space Center The Orion spacecraft will orbit Earth twice to ensure Orion's systems are working as expected while still close to home Text version - Artemis II: First crewed flight to the Moon since Apollo four astronauts will fly around the Moon in the Orion spacecraft The approximately 10-day flight test will pave the way for lunar surface missions including landing the first woman and first person of colour on the Moon Crew will perform a sequence of manoeuvres designed to test manual piloting of Orion and habitation equipment to ensure readiness before heading to the Moon A powerful engine burn by the European Service Module will set Orion on a four-day outbound course to the Moon Orion will fly approximately 10,400 km beyond the Moon before completing a lunar flyby and returning to Earth Orion will splash down in the Pacific Ocean where the capsule and crew will be recovered by ship In their campervan-size Orion crew module atop the SLS rocket CSA astronaut Jeremy Hansen and his Artemis II crewmates will launch from Florida Watch this vlog to hear 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alta dirección en AdvancePierre Foods y Chiquita Brands International Actualmente forma parte de los consejos de The Hain Celestial Group y Winland Foods como miembro y presidente del comité de auditoría Mission Produce (NASDAQ: AVO)는 신선한 하스 아보카도 Michael Bryan Sims를 독립적인 클래스 I 이사로 2025년 5월 5일부터 이사회에 임명했습니다 이전에는 AdvancePierre Foods와 Chiquita Brands International에서 고위 경영진으로 근무했습니다 현재 The Hain Celestial Group과 Winland Foods 이사회 멤버이자 감사위원회 의장으로 활동하고 있습니다 un distributeur majeur d’avocats Hass frais a nommé Michael Bryan Sims en tant qu’administrateur indépendant de Classe I au sein de son conseil d’administration Sims siégera au comité d’audit avec un mandat expirant lors de l’Assemblée générale annuelle des actionnaires de 2028 portant le nombre de membres du conseil de huit à neuf Sims possède plus de 40 ans d’expérience dans les secteurs de l’alimentation de l’agriculture et des biens de consommation Il a récemment occupé les postes de EVP et CFO chez TruGreen Ses expériences antérieures incluent des postes de direction chez AdvancePierre Foods et Chiquita Brands International Il siège actuellement aux conseils d’administration de The Hain Celestial Group et Winland Foods ein führender Vertreiber von frischen Hass-Avocados hat Michael Bryan Sims als unabhängigen Direktor der Klasse I in seinen Vorstand berufen seine Amtszeit endet auf der Hauptversammlung 2028 des Unternehmens und erweitert den Vorstand von acht auf neun Mitglieder Sims bringt über 40 Jahre Erfahrung in den Bereichen Lebensmittel Landwirtschaft und Konsumgüter mit und war zuletzt EVP und CFO bei TruGreen Zuvor bekleidete er Führungspositionen bei AdvancePierre Foods und Chiquita Brands International Derzeit ist er Mitglied im Vorstand von The Hain Celestial Group und Winland Foods sowie Vorsitzender des Prüfungsausschusses Investor Relations:ICRJeff Sonnek646-277-1263jeff.sonnek@icrinc.com Media:Jenna AguileraMarketing Content and Communications Manager Mission Produce, Inc.press@missionproduce.com 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Login WindsorNews80th Anniversary of RCAF Humanitarian mission during WWII commemorated at Windsor Museum Published: April 30, 2025 at 8:42AM EDT This image from NASA’s SPHEREx shows the same region of space in a different infrared wavelength (0.98 microns) The molecules that compose the dust — polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons — do not radiate light in this color the space observatory has begun its science mission taking about 3,600 unique images per day to create a map of the cosmos like no other NASA’s SPHEREx space observatory has spent the last six weeks undergoing checkouts and other activities to ensure it is working as it should Now it’s mapping the entire sky — not just a large part of it — to chart the positions of hundreds of millions of galaxies in 3D to answer some big questions about the universe the spacecraft began regular science operations which consist of taking about 3,600 images per day for the next two years to provide new insights about the origins of the universe and the ingredients for life in the Milky Way “Thanks to the hard work of teams across NASA SPHEREx is operating just as we’d expected and will produce maps of the full sky unlike any we’ve had before,” said Shawn Domagal-Goldman acting director of the Astrophysics Division at NASA Headquarters in Washington “This new observatory is adding to the suite of space-based astrophysics survey missions leading up to the launch of NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope SPHEREx will play a key role in answering the big questions about the universe we tackle at NASA every day.” From its perch in Earth orbit, SPHEREx peers into the darkness The observatory will complete more than 11,000 orbits over its 25 months of planned survey operations and each day it takes images along one circular strip of the sky As the days pass and the planet moves around the Sun SPHEREx’s field of view shifts as well so that after six months the observatory will have looked out into space in every direction This video shows SPHEREx’s field of view as it scans across one section of sky inside the Large Magellanic Cloud with rainbow colors representing the infrared wavelengths the telescope’s detectors see The view from one detector array moves from purple to green the light is sent to six detectors that each produces a unique image capturing different wavelengths of light These groups of six images are called an exposure and SPHEREx takes about 600 exposures per day the whole observatory shifts position — the mirrors and detectors don’t move as they do on some other telescopes SPHEREx relies on a system of reaction wheels which spin inside the spacecraft to control its orientation Hundreds of thousands of SPHEREx’s images will be digitally woven together to create four all-sky maps in two years. By mapping the entire sky, the mission will provide new insights about what happened in the first fraction of a second after the big bang an event called cosmic inflation caused the universe to expand a trillion-trillionfold “We’re going to study what happened on the smallest size scales in the universe’s earliest moments by looking at the modern universe on the largest scales,” said Jim Fanson the mission’s project manager at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California Cosmic inflation subtly influenced the distribution of matter in the universe and clues about how such an event could happen are written into the positions of galaxies across the universe the universe was smaller than the size of an atom but the properties of that early universe were stretched out and influence what we see today No other known event or process involves the amount of energy that would have been required to drive cosmic inflation so studying it presents a unique opportunity to understand more deeply how our universe works “Some of us have been working toward this goal for 12 years,” said Jamie Bock the mission’s principal investigator at Caltech and JPL “The performance of the instrument is as good as we hoped That means we’re going to be able to do all the amazing science we planned on and perhaps even get some unexpected discoveries.” The SPHEREx observatory won’t be the first to map the entire sky, but it will be the first to do so in so many colors. It observes 102 wavelengths the telescope separates the light into wavelengths — much like a prism creates a rainbow from sunlight — revealing all kinds of information about cosmic sources spectroscopy can be harnessed to determine the distance to a faraway galaxy information that can be used to turn a 2D map of those galaxies into a 3D one The technique will also enable the mission to measure the collective glow from all the galaxies that ever existed and see how that glow has changed over cosmic time And spectroscopy can reveal the composition of objects. Using this capability the mission is searching for water and other key ingredients for life in these systems in our galaxy It’s thought that the water in Earth’s oceans originated as frozen water molecules attached to dust in the interstellar cloud where the Sun formed The SPHEREx mission will make over 9 million observations of interstellar clouds in the Milky Way mapping these materials across the galaxy and helping scientists understand how different conditions can affect the chemistry that produced many of the compounds found on Earth today From Mars to the Milky Way—never miss a discovery https://science.nasa.gov/mission/spherex/ calla.e.cofield@jpl.nasa.gov NASA’s Newest Space Telescope Recognized at New York Stock Exchange Stars and Galaxies. NASA’s SPHEREx Team To Ring New York Stock Exchange Bell Stars and Galaxies. With NASA’s Webb, Dying Star’s Energetic Display Comes Into Full Focus Stars and Galaxies. 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NASA's Psyche Images Stars, Jovian System The global space community is undertaking Artemis a multi-mission campaign designed to push human space exploration deeper into space to the Moon and on to Mars The NASA-led Artemis campaign is a new chapter of lunar exploration designed to send humans farther into space than ever before An international collaboration led by NASA with contributions from the European Space Agency the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency and the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre of the United Arab Emirates and the participation of several companies the campaign builds the expertise for a lasting return to the Moon The campaign also lays an important foundation for deep-space exploration to more distant destinations like Mars Like the Apollo program over 50 years ago Artemis begins with missions around the Moon before a mission that lands on the lunar surface In addition to crewed and uncrewed missions the Artemis campaign includes the construction of the Gateway space station in orbit around the Moon NASA will land the first woman and the first person of colour on the lunar surface designed to support human presence on and around the lunar surface astronauts would travel from Gateway to the Artemis Base Camp using the Human Landing System In return for contributing Canadarm3, a robotic system, to Gateway, Canada receives a range of opportunities for lunar science, technology demonstration and commercial activities, as well as two astronaut flights to the Moon. CSA astronaut Jeremy Hansen is part of Artemis II, the first crewed mission to the Moon since 1972 The Artemis missions are increasingly complex endeavours that lay the foundation for sustainable human and robotic exploration of Earth's only natural satellite, the Moon During later missions, astronauts will dock Orion to Gateway, a small space station to which Canada is contributing Canadarm3 Gateway is critical to sustainable lunar exploration and will serve as a model for future missions to Mars astronauts will be able to venture to the lunar surface Named after the mythological figure Artemis who is both Apollo's twin sister and Goddess of the Moon and the hunt this ambitious campaign encompasses efforts to send the first woman and the first person of colour to walk on the surface of the Moon These missions will also prepare and propel us onward to Mars As the "torch bringer," Artemis will light the way for human exploration of the red planet An artist's concept of the Orion spacecraft approaching Gateway Artemis I provided a foundation for human deep-space exploration Artemis I demonstrated the performance of the SLS rocket The launch of Artemis I took place on November 16 During this flight, the Orion spacecraft launched from Florida on the SLS and ventured thousands of kilometres beyond the Moon Orion's systems were then monitored to ensure a safe Crew Module re-entry Orion stayed in space longer than any spacecraft built for astronauts ever has without docking to a space station On the first day of the Artemis I mission this image of Earth was captured as Orion heads to the Moon A camera on the tip of Orion's solar array captures the uncrewed Orion capsule and the far side of the Moon six days into the Artemis I mission Both Earth and the Moon are visible in this image that Orion captured as the spacecraft reached its maximum distance from Earth on day 13 of the Artemis I mission Images of Artemis I the mission Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen is part of Artemis II the first crewed mission to the Moon since 1972 will make Canada the second country to have an astronaut fly around the Moon In addition to being the second test flight of the SLS this important mission will allow a crew of four astronauts to monitor several vital factors Text version - To the Moon! – Infographic Orion is a new exploration vehicle that will carry Artemis crews to space It is designed to be launched by NASA's SLS rocket one of the most powerful rockets in the world The crewed Orion spacecraft will take a unique trajectory known as "hybrid free return," which will circle our planet twice to gain enough speed to travel the distance to the Moon Orion will use the Moon's gravity to slingshot around the far side and return to Earth The exact duration of the mission has yet to be confirmed The flight path for Artemis II involves a mission duration of at least eight days The mission will launch from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida and splash down in the Pacific Ocean upon its return to Earth Text version - Artemis II: First crewed flight to the Moon since Apollo – Infographic four astronauts will fly around the Moon in the Orion capsule CSA astronaut Jeremy Hansen reflects on coming together to achieve big goals and how he thinks he will react when he sees our home planet from the perspective of the Moon Transcript of the video entitled Vlog 6: One tiny marble in space NASA astronaut and Mission Specialist on Artemis II reflects on the space collaboration between Canada and the United States Our collaboration spans from the iconic Canadarm and Canadarm2 to missions like Expedition 59 Transcript of the video entitled Beyond borders: A celebration of US–Canada space collaboration Artemis III will be the culmination of rigorous testing a crew of four astronauts will once again travel to the Moon Two Artemis III crewmembers will be transported by a human lander to the Moon's surface where they will collect a variety of samples intended to deepen our understanding of key aspects of the Moon the Canadian Space Agency awarded a grant of $300,000 to Western University whose scientist Dr. Gordon "Oz" Osinski was selected to be part of NASA's Artemis III Geology Team The team will support the planning and operations of the Artemis III mission including designing the geology surface campaign of the astronauts on the Moon to ensure that the mission achieves its scientific objectives The Orion spacecraft will use the gravitational forces of Earth and the Moon to help propel itself during the Artemis missions For long-term operations, Gateway provides a staging point for human and robotic lunar missions The orbiting outpost will support longer expeditions on the Moon and potentially multiple trips to the surface during a single Artemis mission The Gateway-to-surface operational system is similar to how a human Mars mission may be designed - with the ability for some crew to remain in orbit and others to go to the surface It is important to gain experience using this system on the Moon before the first human missions to Mars this configuration was used to launch the first Artemis mission to the Moon Public and commercial organizations within the international space community are developing a range of vehicles that will help enable human exploration missions to the Moon and Mars One of these is NASA's SLS among the most powerful rockets in the world Its core stage holds over 2.7 million litres of liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen The SLS will produce 15 percent more thrust than the Saturn V rocket that brought astronauts to the Moon during the Apollo missions Using additional rocket boosters and stages the system can evolve and expand according to crew and cargo mission requirements Different SLS configurations increase payload volume and thrust allowing more cargo to be sent farther than ever before An artist's concept of NASA's Orion spacecraft in low Earth orbit Orion is a new exploration vehicle that will carry Artemis crews to space. Designed to be launched by NASA's SLS rocket, the spacecraft features life support systems and emergency abort capabilities. It includes the Crew Module, where the crew will live and work during Artemis missions; and the European Service Module as well as in-space propulsion and power systems The Crew Module is able to withstand the intense physical forces and heat during re-entry into Earth's atmosphere Spacesuit engineers demonstrate the launch arrangement inside a full-scale model of the Orion spacecraft Spacesuit engineers demonstrate the launch arrangement inside a full-scale model of the Orion spacecraft We are seeking support to send the most well-prepared Canadian team to the Rugby World Cup 2025 Help us make Canadian rugby history by winning the World Cup for the first time Canada's Women's Rugby Team is currently ranked #2 in the world despite operating on only a fraction of the budget of our top competition The year 2024 was a historic for women's rugby in Canada · Winning the 2024 World Rugby Pacific Four Series title for the first time for the first time in Canadian rugby history Alexandria Tessier and Olivia Apps) named to the World Rugby Dream Teams for 2024 · Canada's Women's Sevens Team winning a silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics Help us make Canadian rugby history by winning the World Cup for the first time and make our Mission to Win the Rugby World Cup 2025 a reality Donate today and help us make our Mission: Win Rugby World Cup 2025 a reality and be part of Canadian rugby history by supporting Canada's Women's Rugby Team in their journey to win the Rugby World Cup We are already over 50% of the way to our fundraising target of $1,000,000 Your support will help provide our team with adequate training and preparation to achieve our goal For questions about donations, please contact us HERE