Retired NASA astronaut John Danny Olivas says he wants to give back in what he thinks is his final career move: developing spacesuits with Collins Aerospace for ISS and moon missions.
VERNON - Joseph S. Rinaldi, 68, of Vernon, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away following a brief illness on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023.He was born on Nov. 16, 1955, in Waterbury, son to Libero and Angelina (Minervini) Rinaldi. Joe grew up in Waterbury, attended local schools,
Despite the cancellation, the RAH-66 program has been seen to have validated a number of aircraft systems and components from its two flight-test prototype aircraft. That is essentially all that the Army has to show for its $7 billion investment.
Robert Champigny (“Hap”) passed away peacefully on Nov. 5, 2023. Born in Holyoke to Emile Champigny and Genevieve (Clare) Champigny, Bob was given the childhood nickname “Happy” due to his perpetual good nature, a trait he carried throughout his life, which was readily evident to anyone fortunate enough to know him. Upon graduating from Rosary […]