NPR News: 'No One Has Tested Us Before': EMTs Go Door-To-Door With Test Kits

'No One Has Tested Us Before': EMTs Go Door-To-Door With Test Kits
EMTs are offering at-home coronavirus testing in at least four cities including New York City. The goal is to test people who might not seek it out on their own, and fine people who need medical care.

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NASA to Provide Coverage of SpaceX Commercial Crew Test Flight with Astronauts

NASA will provide coverage of the upcoming prelaunch and launch activities for the agency’s SpaceX Demo-2 test flight with NASA astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley to the International Space Station.

May 01, 2020
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NPR News: Coronavirus Updates: Trump Administration Discusses Vaccine, Drug Efforts

Coronavirus Updates: Trump Administration Discusses Vaccine, Drug Efforts
The Trump administration is launching an operation to develop a coronavirus vaccine as early as January 2021. NPR's science and political correspondents discuss the project and its timeline.

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NASA Commits to Future Artemis Missions with More SLS Rocket Engines

NASA has awarded a contract to Aerojet Rocketdyne of Sacramento, California, to manufacture 18 additional Space Launch System (SLS) RS-25 rocket engines to support Artemis missions to the Moon.

May 01, 2020
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Educators to Speak with NASA Astronaut Aboard Space Station

Educators from across the nation will have an opportunity next week to talk with a NASA astronaut aboard the International Space Station.

May 01, 2020
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NPR News: Coronavirus Fears Have NASA Urging Space Fans To Stay Away From Historic Launch

Coronavirus Fears Have NASA Urging Space Fans To Stay Away From Historic Launch
The space agency is urging people not to travel to go see astronauts embark on their historic launch from Florida, the first time they will do so in nearly a decade.

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NPR News: Opinion: Always The Bridesmaid, Public Health Rarely Spotlighted Until It's Too Late

Opinion: Always The Bridesmaid, Public Health Rarely Spotlighted Until It's Too Late
Because the public health system mostly operates in the background, it rarely gets the attention or funding it deserves ― until there's a crisis.

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