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space-exploration25 days ago•97 min saved

Moon-to-Earth laser link brings Artemis 2 data home in HD

Space.com reports that NASA’s Artemis 2 mission used the Orion Artemis 2 Optical Communications System (O2O) to beam back high‑definition video and images from the Moon via infrared laser links, delivering data at up to about 260 MB/s to ground stations and downlinking roughly half a terabyte over the 10‑day flight, enabling near real‑time public coverage and setting the stage for higher‑bandwidth communications on future Artemis missions.

via Space|

#artemis-2 #laser-communications #mascot

technology2 months ago•5 min saved

Musk fulfills a dying teen’s last wish by answering eight questions and naming her plush as SpaceX mascot

Elon Musk responded to a 15‑year‑old cancer patient’s handwritten eight questions, fulfilling her wish after she passed away by confirming he would answer them and naming her SpaceX plush toy as the company’s official mascot, while sharing personal details such as his favorite anime and travel highlights.

via Fox News|

#dying-teen #elon-musk #liv-perrotto

campus-news3 months ago•8 min saved

Smokey XII Debuts as UT’s Newest Volunteer Mascot

UT Knoxville announces Smokey XII, a two-year-old bluetick coonhound named Neyland, will debut as the next Smokey mascot at the 2026 Orange and White spring game; selected through the East Tennessee coonhound rescue community, he’s being fostered and trained by UT’s College of Veterinary Medicine with help from students and veterinarians to handle game-day environments, while Alpha Gamma Rho handlers support the effort and the Hudson family remains involved in long‑term care. Smokey XI has retired and Smokey X remains in palliative care.

via University of Tennessee, Knoxville|

#campus-news #mascot #neyland

college-basketball3 months ago•1 min saved

Why the Saint Louis Billikens Deserve Your March Madness Attention

Defector's Lauren Theisen argues the Saint Louis Billikens are a compelling March Madness pick, noting a season that started 24-1, a 3-3 finish, and two exciting Atlantic 10 tournament wins as they chase their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2019.

via Defector|

#atlantic-10 #college-basketball #march-madness

sports5 months ago•0 min saved

Hayes receives one-game ban after pregame mascot shove

LA Lakers center Jaxson Hayes was suspended one game for shoving the Wizards’ mascot G-Wiz during pregame introductions; the mascot was not injured, and Hayes will serve the suspension ahead of LA's next game against the 76ers. Hayes is averaging 6.4 points and 3.8 rebounds this season and is slated for the Slam Dunk Contest.

via The New York Times|

#jaxson-hayes #lakers #mascot

sports8 months ago•2 min saved

Utah Mammoth's Tusky Returns for Exciting Home Opener Celebration

The Utah Mammoth unveiled their new mascot, Tusky, a 6-foot-5 mammoth, by having him emerge from a block of ice at the Delta Center before their home opener, symbolizing the team's strength and community presence. Tusky, inspired by Utah's Ice Age history, is expected to be a prominent figure in team and community events throughout the season.

via NHL.com|

#ice-age-animal #mascot #nhl

sports9 months ago•1 min saved

Colorado Buffaloes to debut new Ralphie mascot against Wyoming

Ralphie VII, a one-year-old American Bison weighing 700 pounds, is debuting as the new mascot for University of Colorado Athletics during the football game against Wyoming on September 20, symbolizing a proud tradition of the university's iconic buffalo mascots.

via University of Colorado Athletics|

#buffalo #college-sports #mascot

sports10 months ago•1 min saved

Ralphie VI, Colorado Buffaloes Mascot, Retires to Ranch

Ralphie VI, the iconic live buffalo mascot of the University of Colorado, nicknamed Ember, has retired after four years and will now live on a ranch with Ralphie V, focusing on relaxing strolls. A new Ralphie VII is in training, but no debut date has been set. The mascot program relies on donations for its care.

via University of Colorado Athletics|

#buffalo #mascot #ralphie-vi

technology10 months ago•2 min saved

Ubuntu 25.10 Unveils Fresh Wallpaper and Mascot Art

Ubuntu 25.10 'Questing Quokka' introduces a new default wallpaper featuring a quokka mascot on a purple gradient, with various light and dark mode options and additional alternate designs, to be available in upcoming updates and downloads.

via OMG! Ubuntu|

#2510 #mascot #release

law11 months ago•1 min saved

Former Denver Nuggets Mascot Rocky Sues Team Over Firing and Discrimination

Drake Solomon, the Denver Nuggets mascot Rocky the Mountain Lion, is suing the team for violating disability protection laws after being fired following a hip replacement and tryouts for a new mascot, claiming a hostile work environment and discrimination under the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act.

via New York Post|

#colorado-anti-discrimination-act #disability #law

world11 months ago•2 min saved

Seattle Kraken Mascot Chased by Grizzly During Alaska Video Shoot

During a promotional video shoot in Alaska, a brown bear charged towards the Seattle Kraken mascot and a team player but turned away before contact, with no injuries reported. The incident occurred in Katmai National Park during a fly-fishing outing, highlighting the importance of respecting wildlife in their natural habitat.

via CBS News|

#alaska #bear #mascot

world11 months ago•1 min saved

Seattle Kraken Mascot Encounters Charging Grizzly in Alaska

Seattle Kraken mascot Buoy was briefly chased by a bear while in Alaska, where Kraken player John Hayden was also fishing; the bear showed aggressive behavior but eventually let Buoy go unharmed, adding a wild encounter to their trip.

via NBC News|

#alaska #bear #katmai-national-park

world11 months ago•1 min saved

Seattle Kraken Mascot Escapes Charging Bear During Alaska Shoot

Members of the Seattle Kraken hockey team, while fly fishing in Alaska, had a close encounter with a charging brown bear that charged at their mascot, Buoy the sea troll, but the bear veered away. The team was on a community engagement trip in Katmai National Park, and the incident was captured on video, highlighting the bears' interest in the mascot.

via upi.com|

#alaska #brown-bear #close-call

local-news11 months ago•2 min saved

Chuck E. Cheese Mascot Arrested in Florida for Credit Card Fraud

A Chuck E Cheese employee was arrested in Tallahassee while in costume for credit card fraud, after a woman reported fraudulent charges traced to him; police found a stolen credit card in his possession, leading to charges of theft and fraud.

via The Guardian|

#arrest #chuck-e-cheese #credit-card-fraud

crime11 months ago•3 min saved

Chuck E. Cheese Mascot Arrested for Fraud in Florida

A Chuck E. Cheese mascot in Tallahassee was arrested for stealing a customer's debit card and using it for multiple purchases, after being identified by the victim through security footage. The employee initially denied the theft but was caught with the stolen card in his possession, leading to felony charges.

via ABC News|

#chuck-e-cheese #crime #debit-card