Last Updated on April 2, 2026 by Daily News Staff

🕒 [UPDATE] Orion Performs Translunar Injection Burn

The spacecraft has completed its critical engine burn, sending Artemis II on a trajectory toward the Moon. This marks the official start of its deep space journey.

Artemis II Successfully Launches

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA has successfully launched its Artemis II mission, marking the first crewed journey toward the Moon in more than 50 years.

The powerful Space Launch System (SLS) rocket lifted off from Kennedy Space Center on April 1, carrying four astronauts on a 10-day mission around the Moon and back. 

On board are Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover, Mission Specialist Christina Koch, and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen. The mission is already being hailed as a major milestone in NASA’s effort to return humans to deep space. 

Shortly after liftoff, the Orion spacecraft successfully reached orbit and deployed its solar arrays, beginning its journey that will eventually send the crew on a translunar trajectory toward the Moon. 

Artemis II is a lunar flyby mission, meaning astronauts will not land but will travel farther from Earth than any human mission in decades while testing critical systems needed for future landings. 

The mission also marks several historic firsts, including the first woman and the first person of color—Victor Glover—to travel into lunar space. 

NASA says the mission is a key step toward future lunar landings and long-term plans to establish a human presence on the Moon later this decade. 

🛰️ Artemis II Mission Timeline

The 10-day Artemis II mission follows a carefully planned trajectory from Earth to the Moon and back:

• Day 1: Launch and Earth orbit
• Day 1–2: Translunar injection burn
• Days 2–4: Deep space travel
• Days 4–5: Lunar flyby
• Days 5–8: Return to Earth
• Days 9–10: Reentry and splashdown

For official updates and in-depth mission details, visit the following trusted sources:

• NASA: Artemis II Mission Overview
• NASA Artemis Program (Return to the Moon)
• Orion Spacecraft – Mission Details
• Space Launch System (SLS) Rocket Overview
• Kennedy Space Center – Launch Operations
• Watch NASA Live Coverage and Replays

🧾 Sources

• NASA official launch coverage and mission updates
• NASA Artemis II press materials and briefings
• NASA Kennedy Space Center launch operations updates

Stay with STM Daily News for live updates on Artemis II.

Downtown Phoenix experienced the thunder of Formula 1 engines once again on Saturday, March 14, 2026, when the Red Bull Showrun transformed East Jefferson Street into a temporary motorsports stage. The free public event drew large crowds eager to see a real Formula 1 car perform high-speed demonstrations through the heart of the city.

The star of the event was the legendary Red Bull RB7, one of the most dominant machines in modern Formula 1 history. Fans watched as the car blasted down the temporary street course performing burnouts, donuts, and acceleration runs that echoed between downtown buildings.

A Championship Machine on City Streets

Originally driven to the 2011 Formula 1 World Championship by Sebastian Vettel, the RB7 represents a golden era for Red Bull Racing. The car is known for its aerodynamic design and remarkable performance during the 2011 season.

During the Phoenix showrun, the car was piloted by Scott Speed, a former Formula 1 competitor and experienced motorsports driver. He was joined by Nikola Tsolov, a rising talent in Red Bull’s junior driver development program.

Together, the drivers delivered a high-energy demonstration that gave spectators a rare opportunity to witness the power and precision of Formula 1 machinery up close.

A Tribute to Phoenix’s Formula 1 Legacy

The event also served as a reminder of Phoenix’s unique place in Formula 1 history. The city previously hosted the United States Grand Prix (Phoenix street circuit), which ran through downtown streets from 1989 through 1991.

During those races, fans watched legendary drivers such as Ayrton Senna compete on the challenging desert street circuit.

Although the Grand Prix eventually moved to other locations, the Red Bull Showrun brought the spirit of Formula 1 back to Phoenix for a new generation of motorsports fans.

Formula 1’s Growing U.S. Momentum

The Phoenix showrun comes at a time when Formula One is experiencing unprecedented growth in the United States. The sport now hosts three annual races in Austin, Miami, and Las Vegas.

Promotional events like the Red Bull Showrun help introduce the sport to new audiences and reconnect cities with their racing heritage.

For longtime Phoenix residents, the sound of a Formula 1 engine echoing through downtown streets was more than just a spectacle—it was a powerful reminder of the city’s motorsports past and the growing popularity of Formula 1 across America. 🏎️🔥

Related External Coverage

• Official Red Bull Showrun Phoenix Event Page
• Arizona’s Family (3TV / CBS 5): Coverage of the Red Bull Showrun in Downtown Phoenix
• Formula 1 Official Website – Learn More About the Sport
• City of Phoenix – Downtown Events and Street Closures
• History of the Phoenix Street Circuit and the U.S. Grand Prix (1989–1991)

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Last Updated on February 1, 2026 by Daily News Staff

HOLLYWOOD — Demond Wilson, best known for playing Lamont Sanford opposite Redd Foxx on the 1970s sitcom “Sanford and Son,” has died, according to TMZ. He was 79.

Wilson died Friday morning at his Palm Springs home from complications related to cancer, TMZ reported, citing his son, Demond Wilson Jr. The family did not specify what type of cancer he had. https://stories-this-moment.castos.com/episodes/demond-wilson-dies-in-palm-springs-at-79-tmz-reports

Wilson starred on “Sanford and Son” from 1972 to 1977, playing the grounded, often-exasperated son to Foxx’s junkyard owner Fred Sanford. The show became a defining sitcom of its era, known for Foxx’s catchphrases and Wilson’s straight-man timing.

After “Sanford and Son,” Wilson appeared in series including “Baby … I’m Back,”“The New Odd Couple,”and guest-starred on shows such as “All in the Family,”“The Love Boat,” and “Girlfriends.” His film credits included “The Organization” (1971) and “Me and the Kid” (1993).

Born Grady Demond Wilson in Valdosta, Georgia, on Oct. 13, 1946, he was raised in Harlem and began acting as a child, later studying at the American Community Theater and Hunter College. He also served in Vietnam from 1966 to 1968, where he was wounded.

In later years, Wilson became an ordained minister and focused on faith-based outreach and reentry support work, founding Restoration House of America in 1994.

He is survived by his wife of more than 51 years, Cicely Loise Johnston, and their six children.

Sources:

• https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/demond-wilson-dead-lamont-sanford-and-son-1236647050/
• https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/tv/articles/demond-wilson-dead-sanford-son-153658639.html

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