WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- The National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) issued the following news on Oct. 24, 2024: * * * Amtrak and states celebrate with customers and supporters * * * Overwhelming public interest in the new state-sponsored Borealis trains between St. Paul and Chicago has propelled year-to-date ridership past the 100,000 customer mark this week. Operated daily by Amtrak under contracts with Minnesota, Wisconsin and Illinois, state transportation department and Amtrak of  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 (TNSres) -- NASA Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. IG-24-018) on Sept. 24, 2024, entitled "Rocket Propulsion Test Program." Here are excerpts: * * * RESULTS IN BRIEF WHY WE PERFORMED THIS AUDIT Rocket engines and their components undergo extreme conditions during launch, including high temperatures, pressures, and vibrations. NASA uses rocket propulsion test (RPT) sites to evaluate how engines and components will react in launch conditions and in s  more