Want to Be A Rocket Scientist?
Sign up now for Friday’s free class from the Armstrong Air and Space Museum. The 45-minute class lets you learn about spaceflight online for free, billed as a class for aspiring rocket scientists and promoted as best for grades 7-12, good for anyone interested in the basics of how to get a rocket into space. The class runs Friday, Oct. 7, 6:30-7:15pm.
Young Federal Workers Aren’t Staying
Young federal workers are leaving the federal government at a rate of 9% — half again the overall 6.1% attrition rate. The Veterans Administration has the highest attrition rates among government agencies at 7.1%, followed by the Army, Air Force, and Treasury.
737 MAX Might Fly With Software Patch
The FAA gave preliminary approval to design changes for Boeing’s 737 MAX that should prevent crashes like the two that killed more than 300 people in October 2018 and March 2019.
More Restrictions, Closures Due to COVID-19 Threat
More restrictions and closures are in effect in an effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus. The number of those testing positive goes up in Maryland.
Chinese Nationals Indicted for Hacking
US indicts three Chinese nationals for hacking into Moody’s Analytics, Siemens AG, and Trimble computer networks, alleging the hackers used email phishing scams and malware to try to steal business secrets.
