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Yuri’s (Movie) Night 2026

🇩🇪 · Maschinenraum · Louisa Hainich

Wie auch schon in den vergangenen Jahren richten wir im maschinenraum die Yuri's Night aus — eine Feier anlässlich des Weltraumflugs von Juri Gagarin 1961, dem ersten Mensch im Weltall. Da die letzten Jahre das Event wegen Pandemie und Personenmangel ausgefallen ist, wollen wir diese schöne Gepflogenheit wiederaufleben lassen und am Dienstag, den 14. April um 19 Uhr eine kleine Yuri's Movie Night im maschinenraum veranstalten, bei der wir den Film Battle Beyond the Sun ansehen, ein sowjetischer Science-Fiction-Film, der vom jungen Francis Ford Coppola für den amerikanischen Markt angepasst wurde. Er ist in englischer Sprache, leider gibt es keine deutschen Untertitel. Der Film startet um 19.30 Uhr, es wird spacige Deko geben. Wir freuen uns über Entitäten, die Snacks und Getränke mitbringen. -- As in previous years, we are hosting Yuri’s Night at Maschinenraum—a celebration marking Yuri Gagarin’s 1961 spaceflight, the first human in space. Since the event has been canceled in recent years due to the pandemic and a lack of participants, we want to revive this wonderful tradition and host a small Yuri’s Movie Night at maschinenraum on Tuesday, April 14 at 7 p.m., where we will watch the film Battle Beyond the Sun, a Soviet science fiction film adapted for the American market by a young Francis Ford Coppola. It’s in English; unfortunately, there are no German subtitles. The film starts at 7:30 p.m., and there will be space-themed decorations. We’d love it if you could bring some snacks and drinks.

Maker Faire Hannover 2026

🇩🇪 · Leinelab · sndstrm@undisclosed.example.com (sndstrm)

Maker Faire Hannover 2026 Termin: 15. (Sa) bis 16. (So) August 2026 Ort: Hannover Congress Centrum und Stadtpark LeineLab soll einen Stand haben. Arduino-Hannover als Gruppe vom LeineLab. Freifunk?! Ideen zum Aufbau Tische, eingedeckt mit schwarzer Einmaltischdecke oder was verfügbar ist.

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🇺🇸 · The Build Guild · ALISSA HEWITT

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Motivi per abbandonare Meta

🇮🇹 · MediaLab

Non rispetta la tua privacy Il modello di business di Meta, soprattutto con i suoi social media (Facebook, Instagram e Threads), si basa sullo spingerti a pubblicare continuamente. L'utilizzo di queste piattaforme è gratuito, in cambio però dei dati che accetti di fornire. Il risultato è un flusso enorme di dati personali verso Meta, che vengono poi rivenduti e messi a profitto. La difesa della vostra privacy non solo non fa parte del modello business di Meta, ma è addirittura contrapposta ad esso. Questo rende inevitabile che i vostri dati siano usati molto diversamente da come vorreste . Dal 2009, Facebook ha cooperato con la NSA nell'ambito del programma PRISM. Facebook mandava all'NSA tutti i messaggi, a prescindere dalla persona che li scriveva, dal luogo in cui si trovava, e senza nemmeno richiedere che ci fosse un'indagine. Il programma è stato rivelato da Edward Snowden nel 2013. La storia, purtroppo, non finisce qui. Persone che hanno abortito sono state e vengono tuttora accusate usando le interazioni su Facebook come prova. Questo ha avuto una grande accelerazione a partire dal 2022, da quando negli USA l'aborto non è più un diritto garantito a livello federale. I dati accumulati vengono usati anche per preparare le varie intelligenze artificiali che poi possono essere utilizzate per riconoscimento facciale ma non solo. Queste tecnologie amplificano le disuguaglianze già presenti nella società. Infine, c'è un aspetto che si trova al cuore del modo di operare di tutte le aziende della Silicon Valley, ed è la profilazione . La profilazione nasce dalla volontà di fornire una pubblicità sempre più efficace. Ma questa favorisce le possibilità di manipolazione , sia essa commerciale o politica . Fomenta svolte autoritarie e populiste Se pure Meta non produce in prima persona i contenuti che circolano sulle proprie piattaforme, può veicolarli attraverso le policy di moderazione degli stessi. Recentemente infatti ha annunciato la chiusura del proprio programma di fact-checking sostituendolo con un sistema basato sui contributi degli utenti, di fatto rimuovendo definizioni chiare e limiti espliciti contro insulti, slur omofobi, razzisti, misogini o xenofobi. Oltre a questo: È ampiamente riconosciuto che le azioni e le inazioni di Facebook hanno contribuito al crescere della violenza contro i Rohyngia in Myanmar . Questa violenza si è poi tramutata in un vero e proprio genocidio. In particolare, Facebook non ha bloccato gli incitamenti alla violenza in base ad una supposta mancanza di moderatori in lingua Burma. Una scusa che conferma l'accusa di uno sguardo coloniale. Nel 2018 viene scoperto che una compagnia inglese, Cambridge Analytica , utilizzava grandi quantità di dati personali da Facebook per costruire dei profili dettagliati delle persone. In base a questi profili poteva fare quello che chiamava micro-targeting , ossia dare ad ogni minuscolo segmento elettorale i contenuti che voleva sentirsi dire. In questo modo ha potuto incidere in modo significativo sulla Brexit e sulla prima elezione di Trump. Dopo la seconda elezione di Trump, Mark Zuckerberg ha annunciato che avrebbe annullato i programmi di Diversità (DEI) interni; avrebbe inoltre tolto la protezione dall'hatespeech alle persone migranti e alle identità di genere. Aderendo alla campagna Trump, Meta ha rimosso i contenuti riguardanti le pillole abortive , nascosto nelle ricerche e nelle raccomandazioni i fornitori. Più in generale, i contenuti che parlano di aborto sulle piattaforme di Meta sono frequentemente moderati . L'hate speech contro le persone palestinesi è ampiamente tollerato su Facebook e Instagram. Report di 7amleh mostrano che i contenuti in lingua ebraica sono ricchi di contenuti di odio. Viceversa, Meta adotta una definizione di antisemitismo basata su quella dell'IHRA; questa definizione è stata criticata da molti gruppi ebraici in quanto schiacciata sul sionismo, e impedisce ogni critica a Israele. Questo risulta sia in moderazione esplicita, sia in un forte uso dello shadow ban contro gruppi pro-Palestina. Meta collabora attivamente al genocidio in Palestina. In particolare, il programma Lavender automatizza l'uccisione di intere famiglie da parte dell'esercito israeliano basandosi sui metadati di Whatsapp. Ad esempio una persona può essere considerata appartenente ad Hamas solo sulla base di avere tra i propri contatti delle persone che Israele ritiene essere di Hamas. Non è efficace come credi È opinione comune che i social di Meta siano indispensabili per rimanere in connessione con persone e gruppi. La realtà è però che Meta ha sviluppato un monopolio dove qualunque aggiornamento, che sia o meno a favore dell'utente, nella politica di WhatsApp ad esempio, debba essere accettato per non rimanere tagliatə fuori. La percezione che per comunicare efficacemente sia necessario essere su queste piattaforme, che per vendere i propri prodotti e servizi sia obbligatorio passare per questi canali è smentita dalla realtà. L'algoritmo che decide chi vede i tuoi post è opaco: anche se delle persone volessero vedere tutto quello che pubblichi, non c'è modo per loro di farlo, né per te di poterle raggiungere. Le statistiche di visualizzazione sono un sistema gamificato; questo sistema è sostanzialmente intrattenimento. È facile pensare che un contenuto sia "girato molto" in base a quelle statistiche, ma questo è impossibile da verificare e raramente corrisponde con una ricaduta reale. È molto facile finire in shadow ban; lo shadow ban è una forma "soft" di censura, in cui i tuoi contenuti non sono bloccati ma vengono mostrati ad un numero limitatissimo di persone. A volte trovare il profilo è difficilissimo: diventa necessario scrivere lo username in maniera esatta, o non funzionerà. Sostanzialmente, i contenuti sono ancora visibili alle persone che già vi conoscono, ma non riuscirete a raggiungere persone nuove. Lo shadow ban, o anche il ban completo, dipendono dalle volontà di Meta ma si identificano in massima parte con la politica USA, con tutto ciò che ne consegue. È un ambiente tossico Ti è mai capitato di ritrovarti a scrollare senza ricordarti quando hai aperto l'app di Instagram e perché? È diventato l'equivalente dell'aprire il frigorifero per trovare la risposta alla vita l'universo e tutto quanto. Ma mentre il frigorifero dopo qualche secondo torna chiuso, lo scrolling può continuare anche per ore. Questo perché il meccanismo è studiato per creare dipendenza; la percezione è quella di comunicare e far parte di una comunità mentre nella realtà è una pratica alienante e iperindividualizzante, che fa perno sulle emozioni più viscerali. Instagram privilegia una forma di comunicazione meno analitica e più emotiva - quindi più incline ai populismi. Ti tiene dentro perché crea dipendenza. I meccanismi che usa per farlo sono analoghi a quelli usati dall'industria del gioco d'azzardo. Sono basati sul meccanismo della ricompensa che induce la produzione di dopamina, la molecola che regola le sensazioni di piacere, motivazione e dipendenza. Espone a pubblicità mirata; questa forma di pubblicità - che Meta chiama "personalizzata" - ha maggiori capacità di influenzarti. Questo non riguarda solamente gli acquisti ma anche, come ci dimostra il caso Cambridge Analytica, le tue convinzioni politiche. I contenuti carichi di rabbia e di insulti sono favoriti . Infatti queste interazioni sono economicamente vantaggiose per Meta. Alcuni modi in cui sono favoriti: le "discussioni" hanno strumenti estremamente limitati per capirsi a vicenda vengono enfatizzati aspetti performativi come i like; o la semplificazione delle opinioni con le "reaction" È un ambiente ostile alle persone con difficoltà psicologiche. Spingere le persone all'autolesionismo è una pratica economicamente conveniente per Instagram.

April 2026 Treasurer Report

🇺🇸 · Denhac · CJ O'Connor

Overview Total Available Funds: $73,003.37 Project Reserved Funds: $13,295.29 Unallocated Funds : $59,708.08 Total Ramp Spend Last Month: $12,547.94 Savings: $201,340.38 Total Members: 657 (10) Project Budgets to be Retired: 4 ($558.94) Treasurer Notes Two Donations One for $500 directed to SIG CNC One for ~$390 no directed and added to general funds New Physical Donation Link Updated Financial Policies are coming next month First draft taxes are pending new board review. Should be finalized this month Account Balances BELLCO CHK: $42.44 FIRSTBANK CHK: $65,111.26 PAYPAL: $0.00 STRIPE: $7,135.57 CASH ON HAND: $714.10 Ramp Pending: -$5,464.40 SAVINGS: $201,340.38 Space Recurring Budgets Budget Name Total Annually Used Last Month Used This Year Remaining BUSINESS $1,000 $0.00 $145.61 $854.39 HACK-DENHAC DAY $3,000 $216.94 $489.52 $2,510.48 EVENTS $5,000 $0.00 $0.00 $5,000.00 OPERATIONS $6,000 $1,051.87 $1,771.49 $4,228.51 SAFETY $1,500 $0.00 $427.34 $1,072.66 Space Pool Budgets Budget Name Net Last Month Net Total Max VENDING -$11.47 $123.38 $1,000 SIG Recurring Budgets Budget Name Total Annually Used Last Month Used This Year Remaining Automotive $2,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $2,000.00 3D Printing $5,000.00 $782.68 $974.63 $4,025.37 CNC $3,500.00 -$500.00 -$114.00 $3,614.00 Electronics $1,500.00 $6.38 $50.84 $1,449.16 Glass $2,000.00 $26.60 $441.09 $1,558.91 Laser $1,000.00 $0.00 $269.35 $730.65 Metalshop $5,000.00 $237.51 $1,268.18 $3,731.82 Networking $2,500.00 $0.00 $506.68 $1,993.32 Textiles $6,000.00 $374.65 $1,768.35 $4,231.65 Woodshop $7,500.00 $1,032.13 $1,873.28 $5,626.72 29 ramp transactions are not synced. Uncategorized Value: $2,716.42 Open Project Funds and Remaining Balance Project Fund Name Funds Remaining Project Manager 2025/04 – Volunteer Appreciation – $6,000 $6,000 Board 2025/07 – Tablet Management – $500 $332 Justin N 2025/11 – Picture Frame Kits – $300 $300 Evan J. 2025/11 – 3D Scanner – $2,200 $54.17 SIG-3D Printing 2026/01 – Safety Cabinet – $2,500 $2,500 Vicki 2026/03 – Safety Audit – $2,500 $2,500 Safety 2026/03 – RMRRF Slush – $100 $100 Justin N 2026/03 – Maker Coins – $250 $90.12 Justin N 2026/03 – Merch – $1,000 $463.50 Justin N 2026/03 – Jewelry Making – $400 $400 Lindsey 2026/03 – Sewing Machine – $400 $11.37 Kelsey 2026/03 – Glass Tools – $400 $382.73 Lindsey 2026/03 – Plainer – $4,500 $161.40 Evan/ Delta Project Funds to be Retired Project Fund Name Funds to be Returned Note 2025/07 – Tablet Management – $500 $332 2025/11 – 3D Scanner – $2,200 $54.17 2026/03 – Sewing Machine – $400 $11.37 2026/03 – Plainer – $4,500 $161.40 Total $558.94 New Projects or Updated Budgets Date Approved Project Project Fund Name Amount Approved Owner 2026/04 Space Organization 2026/04 – Space Organization – $800 $800 Joseph W 2026/04 Haunted House 2026 2026/04 – DHH – $2,000 $2,000 Sam E 2026/04 CS/AI SIG Reoccuring $1,000 CS/AI SIG 2026/04 Mill Replacement 2026/04 – Mill Replacement – $13,000 $13,000 SIG-Metalshop Victoria 2026/04 Laser Replacement 2026/04 – Laser Replacement – $13,000 $13,000 SIG-Laser Craig/Evan R 2026/04 Fire Extinguisher 2026/04 – Fire Extinguisher – $1,300 $1,300 SIG-Laser Craig/Evan R 2026/04 Wood Lathe 2026/04 – Wood Lathe – $5,000 $5,000 SIG-Woodshop * Denotes addition to existing budget

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KOPN Tour – April 23

🇺🇸 · Columbia Gadget Works · Columbia GadgetWorks

For our open night 2 weeks from now, we’ll be taking a field trip to the local KOPN radio station! KOPN has graciously offered to give us a tour of their radio station facility, including some of their very cool equipment and studios. If you’d like to participate, please join our discord sever (link on our website) and check the annoucements page. You can meet us at the KOPN station at 6:30 (at 401 Bernadette Drive), or carpool from the CGW shop between 6PM and 6:15.

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Repair Club: Lamps Edition – Shedding a Little Light on Lamp Repair

🇮🇪 · TOG · tdr

We are trying something a little different at TOG with a new event format we are calling Repair Club . Inspired by the work of Circular Square in Clonmel, this is a bit different from our usual Repair Café model. Instead of bringing along broken items for fixing, Repair Club is more like a focused class or workshop where we take one repair topic and explore it in more detail. For our first session, we are starting with lamps . We will be looking at common faults, how to test them safely, and some of the repairs you can carry out once you know what has gone wrong. That includes more than just the electrical side of things. We will also look at glueing, rewiring, testing, and the kind of practical fixes that often come up when bringing an old lamp back into use. This event will be half class, half discussion, and half people standing around a lamp saying, “go on, try that there.” The idea is to share skills, compare notes, and build confidence around fixing things. This is also a bit of an experiment for us. We want to see how this format works and whether it might become something we can repeat with other topics in future. There is no shortage of everyday objects that deserve their own repair night. The event is taking place as part of Dublin Climate Action Week , which makes it a great fit. Repair is one of the simplest ways to reduce waste, keep useful things in use for longer, and help more people feel confident about understanding and maintaining the objects around them. This session will be led by Jeffrey Roe , an engineer, maker, and long-time TOG member who has spent years running workshops, Repair Cafés, and hands-on events that help people build practical skills. Event Details Date: Thursday, 14 May Time: 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Location: TOG Hackerspace Cost: €5 via Eventbrite, with the fee going as a donation to TOG https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/repair-club-lamps-edition-shedding-a-little-light-on-lamp-repair-tickets-1987020952157?aff=oddtdtcreator If you are curious about repair, want to learn a bit more about fault-finding, or just fancy trying something new, this should be a good way to spend an evening at the space. And if this goes well, we would love to run more Repair Clubs in future. If there is a repair topic you would like to see covered, or if you would like to lead one yourself, please let us know. There is always something worth taking apart, figuring out, and bringing back to life.

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Apr 24 2026 : Synthesizer Night @ NYC Resistor

🇺🇸 · NYC Resistor · Classes

Gathering musicians, enthusiasts, and curious minds to connect, collaborate, and share their passion for synthesis. BYO synth encouraged! Join us at NYC Resistor, a makerspace in Brooklyn for an electrifying Synthesizer Night! Get ready to unleash your creativity, explore sonic landscapes, and connect with fellow synth enthusiasts in an evening dedicated to the mesmerizing world of synthesizers. This is a pay -what -you -wish event (recommended donation $8 ) . Synthesizer Night at NYC Resistor is a celebration of all things synthesizer. Whether you’re a seasoned musician, an avid collector, or simply fascinated by the possibilities of electronic sound, this event offers a unique opportunity to gather with like-minded individuals and revel in the captivating soundscape of synthesizers. At Synthesizer Night, participants are encouraged to bring their own synthesizers, from vintage analog gems to cutting-edge modular wonders. It’s a chance to showcase your personal setup, experiment with new equipment, and dive into the rich sonic tapestry that synthesizers offer. For those looking to enhance the collaborative experience, consider arriving early to connect your synthesizer to a MIDI/CV clock. This allows for synchronized timing among all instruments, creating a seamless musical fusion during impromptu jam sessions. In addition to the collaborative jam sessions, the event provides a unique opportunity for a show and tell/play with anything that attendees bring. Share your favorite gear, experiment with different setups, and engage in hands-on exploration of various synthesizers and electronic music equipment. The event unfolds in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, providing a platform for musicians, enthusiasts, and curious minds to connect, collaborate, and share their passion for synthesis. Whether you’re a beginner seeking guidance or an expert eager to inspire others, Synthesizer Night is the perfect setting to engage in conversations, exchange knowledge, and foster a vibrant community. Throughout the evening, you’ll have the opportunity to engage in impromptu jam sessions, where the collective energy of multiple synthesizers intertwines to create awe-inspiring sounds. Experience the joy of collaborating with fellow musicians, experiment with different genres and styles, and let the unique characteristics of each instrument shape your sonic explorations. Additionally, for those who wish to showcase their skills and perform, there will be dedicated performance slots. Take center stage, captivate the audience, and let your creativity soar as you demonstrate the full potential of your synthesizer setup. To sign up for a performance slot, email classes@nycresistor.com or join our Discord and post to #synth. Whether you’re an ardent synth enthusiast, an aspiring musician, or simply curious about the captivating world of synthesizers, Synthesizer Night at NYC Resistor is an event that will inspire, educate, and leave you in awe of the boundless possibilities that electronic sound offers. Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in an evening of music, collaboration, and innovation. Mark your calendars, pack up your favorite synths, and join us at NYC Resistor for a night you won’t soon forget. We can’t wait to see you there! This is a masks optional event. As with all NYC Resistor events, this class is 18+ and governed by our Code of Conduct. The Code of Conduct, as well as accessibility information, can be found at www.nycresistor.com/participate/ . More info and RSVP

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🇺🇸 · The Build Guild · ALISSA HEWITT

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Artemis II Mission Day 7 Recap April 7

🇺🇸 · Huntsville Alabama L5 Society (HAL5) - Project HALO · National Space Society

By Burt Dicht NSS Space Coast Correspondent Image: On the first shift during the lunar flyby observation period, the Artemis II crew captured more than two-thirds of the Moon. The 600-mile-wide impact crater in the lower middle, Orientale basin, lies along the transition between the near and far sides and is sometimes partly visible from Earth. HEADING HOME Flight Day 7 in deep space — Heading Home After their historic lunar flyby, the Artemis II crew began preparing for the journey back to Earth. They started the day 36,286 miles from the Moon and 236,022 miles from Earth, waking to the sounds of “Tokyo Drifting” by Glass Animals and Denzel Curry. SCIENCE DEBRIEF — RELIVING THE FLYBY Flight Day 7 was all about reflection. The crew met with teams on the ground for a full lunar flyby debrief, sharing their observations of the Moon and its features. Science officer Dr. Kelsey Young closed out the flyby with high praise for the crew on Day 6: “I can’t say enough how much science we’ve already learned and how much inspiration you’ve provided to our entire team, the lunar science community and the entire world with what you were able to bring today. You really brought the Moon closer for us today. And we cannot say thank you enough.” Commander Wiseman was equally complimentary in return: “We were well prepared, and we appreciate all of you, and this is what we do best when we all come together and work as a team. So y’all knocked it out of the park. Thank you for giving us this opportunity.” LEAVING THE MOON BEHIND Orion exited the lunar sphere of influence at approximately 1:25 p.m. EDT, at a distance of 41,072 miles from the Moon — the point at which Earth’s gravity once again took over as the dominant pull on the spacecraft. The crew is now firmly on their way home. A WELL-EARNED REST DAY Following the science debrief, the crew staggered off-duty periods, giving them time to rest and recharge before their final tasks ahead of reentry. After the intensity of the seven-hour lunar flyby, the day is intentionally lighter, a chance for the crew to decompress before the mission’s final stretch. SHIP-TO-SHIP CALL — INTEGRITY MEETS THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION In a moment that put the full breadth of human spaceflight in striking perspective, the Artemis II crew paused their homeward journey to connect with their fellow astronauts orbiting Earth. A 15-minute audio-only call took place at 2:40 p.m. EDT between the Expedition 74 crew aboard the International Space Station and the Artemis II flight crew aboard Integrity . The call was opened by ISS Commander Jessica Meir: “Integrity. This is the International Space Station. How do you hear?” Commander Wiseman’s reply set the tone: “We have been waiting for this like you can’t imagine.” The ISS crew, NASA astronauts Jessica Meir, Jack Hathaway, and Chris Williams, and ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot — expressed their curiosity about the differences between the two spacecraft, while the Artemis II crewmates shared their experiences seeing the Moon up close. The call carried a personal touch as well. Koch, who performed a pair of spacewalks with Meir back in January 2020, remarked during the call: “Every single thing that we learned on ISS is up here.” It was a reminder that Artemis II did not emerge from a vacuum, the years of learning, training, and living aboard the ISS laid the foundation for this deeper journey into space. At the moment of the call, the two crews were separated by an extraordinary distance — the ISS orbiting roughly 250 miles above Earth, while Integrity was more than 230,000 miles away from Earth itself. Yet for 15 minutes, the two outposts of human spaceflight were simply space neighbors catching up. FIRST RETURN TRAJECTORY CORRECTION BURN — COMPLETE At 8:03 p.m. EDT, the Orion spacecraft Integrity ignited its thrusters for 15 seconds, producing a change in velocity of 1.6 feet per second and guiding the Artemis II crew toward Earth. NASA astronaut Christina Koch and CSA astronaut Jeremy Hansen reviewed procedures and monitored the spacecraft’s configuration and navigation data throughout the maneuver. The crew then settled in for a full night’s rest before a busy day of flight test objectives and return-to-Earth tasks on Wednesday, April 8. A RARE SCIENTIFIC MOMENT — METEOROID IMPACT FLASHES Among the most scientifically significant observations of the entire flyby came near its end, in the darkness of the solar eclipse — and it almost wasn’t planned at all. Looking cool with eclipse glasses As the eclipse plunged the Moon into darkness, the crew reported six light flashes created by meteoroids impacting the lunar surface while traveling many thousands of miles per hour. NASA Commander Wiseman and Canadian astronaut Hansen reported seeing at least four of the impact flashes — visible glints of light caused by meteoroids striking the lunar surface. Mission scientists had hoped the crew would catch a glimpse of these flashes but did not know how easy they would be to see. Apollo astronauts saw at least three of them on the night side of the Moon during their flights. Seeing them again, this time from a unique deep space vantage point, during a solar eclipse, by a crew specifically trained to document what they observed represents a meaningful leap forward. Science officer Kelsey Young’s response to the news was immediate: “Incredible news, Reid,” she told Commander Wiseman. During the eclipse, the astronauts saw several flashes to the delight of the Mission Control room. During Tuesday’s science debrief, Young led the crew through a detailed discussion of the flashes. Both Wiseman and Hansen recalled seeing a momentary “pinprick of light,” but could not say precisely how long each flash lasted. The crew reported seeing the impact flashes on and south of the equator on the Earth-facing side of the Moon, good news for researchers. As Young reminded the crew, citizen scientists on Earth were monitoring the Moon for impact flashes at the same time. Because the impacts were on the nearside, there is a chance that amateur astronomers also observed them, which would allow scientists to cross-check and compare observations from two completely different vantage points. After the lunar data was downlinked from the spacecraft overnight, scientists began reviewing images, audio, and other data to determine the precise times and locations of the flashes and are actively seeking input from amateur observers who were watching the Moon during the flyby. Why does this matter so much? Every meteoroid impact on the Moon’s unprotected surface sends debris spraying across the surrounding terrain, a hazard that future astronauts living and working on the lunar surface will need to understand and plan for. These observations could offer critical insight into potential hazards on the Moon NASA for future Artemis crews landing near the lunar south pole. The fact that human eyes, in the right place at the right moment, caught something ground-based telescopes might have missed entirely is precisely the argument NASA has been making for why sending people, not just robots — back to the Moon matters. WHAT’S NEXT — FLIGHT DAY 8 PREVIEW Wednesday, April 8, 2026 After their wake-up call, the Artemis II astronauts will have a full day ahead, focused on in-flight procedures for dealing with radiation and tests on Orion’s attitude control system modes. It’s the mission’s most operationally intensive day since the lunar flyby, a series of demonstrations designed to prove that Orion and its crew can handle deep space’s most demanding scenarios. Going with the Blood Flow First up is a medical evaluation with real-world consequences. All four crew members — Wiseman, Glover, Koch, and Hansen are scheduled to test an orthostatic intolerance garment: specialized equipment designed to help astronauts maintain blood pressure and circulation during the transition back to Earth’s gravity. After more than a week in microgravity, the cardiovascular system adapts to the weightless environment, and returning to gravity can cause blood pressure to drop dangerously. The garment test evaluates whether this countermeasure works effectively in the actual deep space environment, critical data for the health of future crews on longer lunar missions. Building a Radiation Shelter NASA has scheduled a radiation shelter demonstration in which the crew uses Orion’s own supplies and equipment to create a temporary protected zone, simulating how the crew would respond to a high-radiation event such as a solar flare. During the exercise, Orion’s life support systems work at peak capacity, scrubbing the air and regulating temperature while the entire crew huddles together in the confined shelter space. Deep space offers no protection from solar particle events, knowing the crew can rapidly build an effective shelter is a foundational requirement for any future mission to the lunar surface. Piloting Orion The day’s headline demonstration begins at 9:59 p.m. EDT: the crew will take manual control of Integrity , using Orion’s field of view to center a designated target before guiding the spacecraft to a “tail to Sun” attitude and comparing different control modes. The manual piloting test is designed to prove the crew can pilot the ship home if automated systems fail. This kind of hands-on deep space flying has direct implications for Artemis III and beyond, when crews will need to manually maneuver Orion during rendezvous and docking with a lunar lander in lunar orbit. LOOKING AHEAD — RECOVERY OPERATIONS AT SEA Splashdown: Friday, April 10, ~8:07 p.m. EDT off San Diego While the crew prepares for the final leg home, a Navy ship is already on the move to meet them. The San Diego-based USS John P. Murtha — an amphibious transport dock ship has been deployed to recover the Artemis II crew after their capsule splashes down off the coast of San Diego just after 5 p.m. local time on Friday. Sailors aboard have been undergoing training specifically in preparation for this recovery operation. The Navy noted that the ship has “unique advantages” that will assist NASA once the Orion capsule is in the water, and that officials plan to collect critical data to ensure the ship is ready to recover astronauts during future Artemis missions as well. A U.S. Navy helicopter squadron based out of Naval Air Station North Island will assist in tracking the capsule as it travels through Earth’s atmosphere. Navy divers will then collect and transport the Orion capsule from the water to the ship’s deck, where the four astronauts will be brought aboard for assessment. The ship’s commanding officer, Capt. Erik Kenny, called the mission “a fitting tribute” to the ship’s namesake, Pennsylvania Congressman John P. Murtha. “We are honored to carry on his legacy by supporting NASA and the Artemis II mission,” Kenny said. Once aboard the Murtha, the crew will undergo post-mission medical evaluations in the ship’s medical bay before traveling back to shore and boarding an aircraft bound for NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston.

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Projekta nosaukums: Zaļo prasmju darbnīcas jauniešiem! Rīcības nosaukums: Jauniešu dzīves pratības veidošana “Jauniešu iniciatīvas” pieaugušo mūžizglītības, amatu prasmju, cilvēku kapitāla un kultūras kapitāla ilgtspējīgas izmantošanas un attīstības iniciatīvas. Projekta numurs: 25-09-CL09-C0LA19.2203-000006 Projekta mērķis: Veicināt jauniešu izpratni un interesi par aprites ekonomikas pamatprincipiem, sniedzot viņiem faktos balstītu informāciju par ikdienā radīto atkritumu apjomiem un to ietekmi uz vidi, kā arī iesaistot interaktīvās, neformālās izglītības aktivitātēs un praktiskās radošajās darbnīcās. Projekts radīs vidi, kurā jaunieši ne tikai apgūs teorētiskas zināšanas, bet arī praktiski pielietos tās, attīstot izpratni par ilgtspējīgu rīcību un savu lomu vides problēmu risināšanā. Projekta īstenošanas periods: 13.03.2026. – 31.08.2026. Projekta budžets: 6000.00 EUR, t.sk.: ELFLA finansējums 5100.00 EUR. Projektā plānotās aktivitātes: Projekta aktivitātes norisināsies četrās vietās – Kocēnu pamatskolā, Burtnieku Ausekļa pamatskolā, Rūjienas Jauniešu centrā un Mazsalacas Mūzikas un mākslas pamatskolā, nodrošinot plašu pieejamību dažādām jauniešu grupām lauku teritorijā. Valmieras koprades darbnīcas DARE komanda dosies izbraukumos uz minētajām vietām, līdzi ņemot visu aktivitāšu īstenošanai nepieciešamo aprīkojumu un materiālus. Projekta laikā jaunieši: Iegūs zināšanas par ikdienā radīto atkritumu apjomiem un ietekmi, izmantojot faktus, statistiku un video materiālus; Tiks iesaistīti interaktīvās diskusijās un uzdevumos, kas veicinās kritisko domāšanu; Tiks iepazīstināti ar vietējiem uzņēmumiem un iniciatīvām, kas veiksmīgi īsteno aprites ekonomikas principus un pārvērš atkritumus jaunās vērtībās; Piedalīsies praktiskās, radošās darbnīcās, kurās pielietos iegūtās zināšanas. Projekts risina problēmu – ierobežotas jauniešu zināšanas par ilgtspējīgu rīcību un aprites ekonomikas principiem, kā arī nepietiekamas iespējas praktiski līdzdarboties sabiedrībā nozīmīgu jautājumu risināšanā lauku reģionos. Lai gan klimata pārmaiņu un resursu taupīšanas jautājumi arvien biežāk izskan sabiedriskajā telpā, jauniešiem trūkst strukturētu un viņiem saistošu iespēju šīs zināšanas apgūt un izmantot praksē. Projektā plānots iesaistīt aptuveni 80 jauniešus kopumā (ap 20 dalībniekiem katrā norises vietā). Kontaktpersona Valmieras Attīstības aģentūrā: Inna Purmale, +371 29 459 332, inna.purmale@valmierasnovads.lv Projekts tiek finansēts no LEADER programmas “Jauniešu iniciatīvas”, Eiropas Savienības Eiropas Lauksaimniecības fonda lauku attīstībai ietvaros atbilstoši biedrības “No Salacas līdz Rūjai” SVVA stratēģijai 2023.-2027. gadam un 2023. gada 10. oktobra Ministru kabineta noteikumiem Nr.580 Valsts un Eiropas Savienības atbalsta piešķiršanas kārtība Eiropas Lauksaimniecības fonda lauku attīstībai intervencē “Darbību īstenošana saskaņā ar sabiedrības virzītas vietējās attīstības stratēģiju, tostarp sadarbības aktivitātes un to sagatavošana” aktivitātē “Vietējās ekonomikas stiprināšanas iniciatīvas” un “Kopienu spēcinošas un vietas attīstību sekmējošas iniciatīvas”. Atbalsta Zemkopības ministrija un Lauku atbalsta dienests.

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