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El jueves 18 de febrero, la NASA transmitirá “Juntos Perseveramos”, por primera vez una visión en español sobre el aterrizaje de una nave en otro planeta por parte de la agencia. La NASA dice que este programa brindará a los espectadores una vista detallada de la misión a Marte y destacará el papel que los […]

Today is Thursday, Feb. 18, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County: 1.COVID-19 Vaccine Preregistration Info: Montgomery County run clinics are currently vaccinating Priority Groups 1A and 1B (Tier 1: ages 75 and up). Residents must preregister to make an appointment. For help with the form, call 240-777-2982. Health officials urge residents to […]

Originally Published Feb. 6, 2020 Brig. Gen. Charles McGee, a former Tuskegee Airman and Bethesda resident, is having a very memorable week. Sunday he took part in the Super Bowl pregame coin toss ceremony, Tuesday night he was recognized by President Trump at the State of the Union Address and Wednesday, the 100 year-old was […]

Former Tuskegee Airman Charles McGee was honored Feb. 5 at NASA Headquarters during a Black History Month program about the general. McGee was recently appointed to Brigadier General by President Donald Trump and was recognized during the State of the Union Address on Feb. 4. McGee said “it was a real thrill” to be honored […]

Children who are staying at the Children’s Inn at NIH had a fun filled, space-themed day. The educational experience included a Skype interview with retired NASA Astronaut, Clay Anderson and a conversation about space medical research. Please watch the video for more details.    

This weekend you can relive the thrilling launch of the Apollo 11’s Saturn V Rocket and enjoy the Apollo 50th-anniversary festival hosted by National Air and Space Museum and NASA on the National Mall. There will be a free 17-minute projection show to recreate the launch of the Saturn V Rocket and the first Moon […]

Update: The livestream is complete. The first “Super Blue Blood Moon” in 166 years takes place today. The National Aeronautic and Space Administration (NASA) are streaming the event live. Related post: What Does a Super Blue Blood Moon Even Mean?

Skywatchers are in for a rare occurrence. After 166 years, a lunar event called a “Super Blue Blood Moon,” will take place early Wednesday morning. But what does that even mean? According to Geoff Chester, public affairs officer at the United States Naval Observatory, a blue moon is the second full moon in a calendar […]

With students returning to school in just over a week, it is no surprise that our story on the new mobile application offered by Montgomery County Public Schools was the top story based on web traffic. Our coverage on the solar eclipse, the expansion of a Gaithersburg based biotechnology company, and the sale of Lakeforest […]

It’s the first total solar eclipse in the U.S. since 1979, according to NASA and more than 2,500 people gathered at the Gaithersburg Latitude Observatory to watch it. “This is incredible,” Nick Smith, digital content specialist for the City of Gaithersburg said. “We had a thing on Faecbook that maybe 200 people had confirmed that […]