Korean American Jonny Kim will embark on his first mission to the International Space Station (ISS) in March 2025. Kim, a NASA astronaut since 2017, will join the Expedition 72/73 crew as a flight engineer, bringing his unique blend of skills and experiences to the orbiting laboratory.
NASA decides to keep 2 astronauts in space until February, nixes return on troubled Boeing capsule
NASA has decided it’s too risky to bring two astronauts back to Earth in Boeing’s troubled new capsule, and they’ll have to wait until next year for a ride home with SpaceX.
Indian American astronaut Sunita Williams makes history and answers Q&A from International Space Station
NASA astronaut Sunita “Suni” Williams made history as she piloted the Boeing Starliner capsule on its inaugural crewed test flight. She is the first woman and Asian American to pilot a spacecraft test flight.
Japan joins an elite club by landing on the moon. What are others doing?
Japan landed a spacecraft on the moon Saturday, an attempt at the world’s first “pinpoint lunar landing.”
Edmonds CC students selected to visit NASA’s Johnson Space Center
Edmonds Community College students Ben Nguyen and Rebekah Waligorski have been selected to travel to NASA’s Johnson Space Center Oct. 25-28 to participate in the NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars […]
Diversity at the top — Building spaces and programs
By Daria Kroupoderava Northwest Asian Weekly Dr. Vikram Jandhyala had everything fall into place at the right time. He is Vice Provost of
UW professor gets promotion
Dr. Vikram Jandhyala was promoted to Vice Provost for Innovation at University of Washington (UW). Jandhyala is the first
Top Contributor: Dr. Jae H. Kim
A mentor to young engineers By Vivian Nguyen Northwest Asian Weekly Educational pursuits run deep in Dr. Jae Hoon Kim’s blood.
Japan’s humanoid robot takes off to space station
By Staff The Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — The first talking humanoid robot “astronaut” has taken off in a rocket. Kirobo — derived from the Japanese words for “hope” and […]
Cards from China offer thanks to WWII veterans
By Lindsay Wise THE HOUSTON CHRONICLE PEARLAND, Texas (AP) — The postcard arrived in Ed Denzler’s mailbox in Pearland last month, a mystery from his past nestled among the routine […]