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☆ The U.S. has no federal bereavement leave. What to know about options at work when someone you love dies
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-26 | by ( Annie Nova | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Fg Trade | E+ | Getty ImagesYour employer may have its own policyAround nine out of 10 U.S. companies offer bereavement leave, according to the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans. Adam Lister | Moment | Getty ImagesThe leave companies provide tend to vary based on who in your life has died. The average for an immediate family member was around five days, compared to roughly one day for a close friend, IFEBP found. Some states offer bereavement leaveIn the absence of a federal bereavement leave policy, some states have established their own program or are trying to do so. A California law guarantees most employees five days of bereavement leave following the death of a family member.

Persons: Julie Stich, Stich, Johnson, Adam Lister, IFEBP, they've, " Stich Organizations: International Foundation of Employee Locations: U.S, California, Illinois

☆ Boeing resets Starliner plan to be ready for first NASA crew flight by March
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-07 | by ( Michael Sheetz | In Michaeljsheetz | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Boeing's Starliner spacecraft is seen before docking with the International Space Station on May 20, 2022 during the uncrewed OFT-2 mission. Boeing said Monday it aims to be ready to fly NASA astronauts with its Starliner capsule for the first time by March, resetting its timeline after the company delayed a planned launch this summer. "Based on the current plans, we're anticipating that we're going to be ready with the spacecraft in early March," Boeing VP and Starliner manager Mark Nappi said during a press conference. The company continues to work toward Starliner's crew flight test, which is planned to carry NASA astronauts to the ISS in a final demonstration before beginning regular spaceflights. NASA's Commercial Crew manager Steve Stich said that Starliner is 98% complete in terms of progress toward the agency certifying the spacecraft to carry its astronauts.

Persons: Mark Nappi, Nappi, We're, Boeing's Nappi, Steve Stich, Starliner, Stich, It's Organizations: International, Station, Boeing, NASA Locations: ULA

☆ Boeing and NASA Delay Launch of Starliner Astronaut Spacecraft Again
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-01 | by ( Michael Roston | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +3 min

To get to and from the space station, NASA currently relies on SpaceX, the company founded by Elon Musk. But NASA has also hired Boeing to build a capsule, so that one can serve as a backup if something goes wrong with the other. Boeing’s Starliner capsule has flown to orbit twice already with no astronauts aboard. “This is just part of the business to have these kinds of issues.”What’s Next: Boeing and NASA will assess repairs. After re-entering Earth’s atmosphere, the Starliner capsule returns to Earth gently under three parachutes.

Persons: Elon Musk, Steve Stich, ”, Mark Nappi, Stich, Nappi, Mr Organizations: NASA, SpaceX, Elon, Boeing, Soyuz, Starliner, Engineers

☆ Boeing mission to send astronauts to space station delayed again
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-01 | by ( Jackie Wattles | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —More lengthy delays could be in store for Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, which is designed to ferry astronauts to and from the International Space Station and compete with SpaceX’s Crew Dragon. Boeing had been working toward a late July launch of the first crewed Starliner test flight. NASA astronauts Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Sunita Williams have been assigned to be the first astronauts to fly aboard Starliner. Boeing officials said the crew has been informed of the additional delays. The space agency awarded Boeing a $4.2 billion contract in 2014 for Starliner’s development — nearly twice as much as the $2.6 billion that was given to SpaceX.

Persons: CNN —, ”, Mark Nappi, Dave Calhoun, Nappi, ” Steve Stich, Starliner, NASA’s, SpaceX’s, Dragon, there’s, Barry, Butch ” Wilmore, Sunita Williams, — Organizations: CNN, International Space Station, Boeing, NASA, SpaceX, Starliner

☆ Boeing delays Starliner's first astronaut launch by 3 months because of parachutes and paperwork
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-30 | by ( Kate Duffy | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Boeing has postponed the launch of its spaceship taxi, Starliner, until at least July. A NASA manager said the data from Starliner's parachute system needed reviewing. Fitting the date in among the busy launch schedule on the East coast was also a factor, he said. However, a review of Starliner's parachute system needed to be extended into May, he said. Stich said there were no issues or concerns with the parachutes and Starliner was in good shape.

☆ Investing in Space: Boeing's got to get going
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-30 | by ( Michael Sheetz | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The Starliner spacecraft for the Crew Flight Test is seen in the company's processing facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. CNBC's Investing in Space newsletter offers a view into the business of space exploration and privatization, delivered straight to your inbox. Even then, each company had faced its share of delays, but NASA estimated flight tests were months apart. I'm not advocating for anything akin to "go fever" for Boeing's upcoming Starliner crewed flight test (CFT), which just got delayed from mid-April to late July. Assuming the test flight goes according to plan, then there are the redesigns of Starliner's propulsion valves and module separation system – and potentially batteries – that are underway for missions after CFT.

☆ NASA delays Boeing Starliner's debut crewed voyage
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-23 | by ( Joey Roulette | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +6 min

Starliner's debut crewed mission, which will carry commander Butch Wilmore and pilot Suni Williams, to the International Space Station will be a crucial moment for Boeing's space unit. The delay comes as Boeing and NASA performed extra testing on several areas of the spacecraft. "Boeing has conducted more than a dozen Starliner battery thermal runaway tests, stressing the battery cells beyond their intended limit. Federal procurement data shows NASA has agreed to pay Boeing at least $24.8 million for the upgrade of that system. NASA and Boeing's aim to have the valves redesigned for future missions initiated a dispute with Boeing's propulsion system supplier.

☆ Tsitsipas și Zverev, calificați în semifinalele de la Roland Garros
▼ + stars: | 2021-06-09 | by ( ) www.jurnal.md time to read: +2 min

Sursa foto: Getty ImagesTsitsipas și Zverev, calificați în semifinalele de la Roland GarrosTenismanul grec Stefanos Tsitsipas s-a calificat pentru al doilea an consecutiv în semifinalele turneului de Grand Slam de la Roland Garros, învingându-l în trei seturi, 6-3, 7-6 (7/3), 7-5, pe rusul Daniil Medvedev, numărul 2 mondial, la capătul unui meci care a durat 2 ore şi 19 minute, disputat marţi seara cu porţile închise. Alexander Zverev este al treilea jucător german care accede în semifinale la Roland Garros în era Open (începând din aprilie 1968), după Boris Becker (1987, 1989, 1991) şi Michael Stich (1996), conform site-ului ATP Tour. Tsitsipas şi Zverev s-au întâlnit de şapte ori până acum în circuitul profesionist, avantajul fiind de partea jucătorului elen, care a obţinut cinci victorii. Germanul a câştigat însă ultimul lor duel, care a avut loc la Acapulco (Mexic), în prima parte a anului. Miercuri, în ultimele două jocuri din sferturile de finală, sârbul Novak Djokovic îl va înfrunta pe italianul Matteo Berrettini, în timp ce spaniolul Rafael Nadal, deţinătorul trofeului, va primi replica argentinianului Diego Schwartzman.

Persons: Roland Garros, Stefanos, Roland, Daniil Medvedev, sârbul Novak Djokovic, Alexander Zverev, Alejandro Davidovich, Boris Becker, Michael Stich, Germanul, ., Matteo Berrettini, spaniolul Rafael Nadal, Diego Schwartzman Organizations: Open, . Miercuri Locations: Roland Garros, Monte Carlo, Lyon, Franţei, Statelor Unite, Madrid, Roland, Acapulco, Mexic, spaniolul

☆ Patru astronauţi au părăsit Staţia Spaţială Internaţională la bordul unei nave SpaceX, către Pământ
▼ + stars: | 2021-05-02 | by ( ) www.jurnal.md time to read: +2 min

Sursa foto: nasa.govPatru astronauţi au părăsit Staţia Spaţială Internaţională la bordul unei nave SpaceX, către PământPatru astronauţi, trei americani şi un japonez, au părăsit sâmbătă Staţia Spaţială Internaţională la bordul unei nave a SpaceX, după mai mult de 160 de zile în spaţiu, care trebuie să amerizeze în largul Floridei. Capsula Crew Dragon s-a desprins de Staţia Spaţială Internaţională la ora prevăzută (20.35 sâmbătă pe coasta americană, 00.35 GMT duminică). „Mulţumesc pentru ospitalitatea voastră, ne revedem pe Pământ”, a spus Michael Hopkins, unul dintre cei patru astronauţi, adresându-se celor rămaşi la bordul Staţiei. Era vorba atunci de primul zbor către Staţia Spaţială Internaţională lansat de Statele Unite de la încetarea navetelor spaţiale în 2011, şi primul asigurat de o companie privată cu astronauţi la bord. Înainte de plecarea Crew-1, Staţia spaţială era locuită de nu mai puţin de 11 persoane.

Persons: Michael Hopkins, Steve Stich, Americanii Michael Hopkins, Victor Glover, Shannon Walker, Noguchi, Elon Organizations: NASA, Dragon Locations: Floridei, Mexic, Panama, Florida, Statele Unite, american

El l-a învins pe sârbul Novak Djokovic (nr. Medvedev a devenit cu această ocazie al doilea jucător rus care se impune în Turneul Campionilor, după Nikolai Davîdenko, în 2009, la prima ediţie care a avut loc în capitala britanică. Finala de duminică este cea mai lungă din istoria Turneului Campionilor, de când se dispută în trei seturi, câştigătorul fiind decis după 2 ore şi 42 minute de joc. Este, de asemenea, una dintre cele mai strânse, pe parcursul căreia Medvedev a reuşit 115 puncte în total, faţă de 112 realizate de Thiem. Daniil Medvedev este al patrulea tenisman din istorie, după Stefan Edberg, Michael Stich şi Novak Djokovic, care câştigă Turneul Campionilor la un an după ce a pierdut toate cele trei meciuri la prima sa participare la acest eveniment.

Persons: Medvedev, sârbul Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Agerpres . Medvedev, Nikolai Davîdenko, Daniil Medvedev, Stefan Edberg, Michael Stich, Novak Djokovic Organizations: Agerpres, Turneul Campionilor Locations: Paris, Bercy, grecului Stefanos, britanică, Italia, Torino

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