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Startup companies
fromFuturism
1 week ago

If NASA Had Blown Up This Many Rockets, The Government Would Have Cancelled the Space Program

The reliability of SpaceX's rocket launches has come into question following multiple failures, prompting discussions about the desirability of private vs. public space exploration.
US politics
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Elon Musk Declares That He's "Immediately" Cutting Off NASA's Access to Space

Elon Musk threatens to halt SpaceX operations in response to Trump's potential cancellation of government contracts.
US politics
fromMail Online
2 days ago

Elon Musk makes spiteful move against Trump and NASA

Musk threatens NASA's astronaut rescue capabilities by decommissioning his Dragon spacecraft in response to Trump's social media threats.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Musk says SpaceX will retire Dragon spacecraft amid bitter Trump dispute

Musk announced SpaceX will start decommissioning Dragon spacecraft following Trump's threat to cancel government contracts.
NYC startup
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

Elon Musk threatens to withdraw SpaceX capsule. Here's what that would mean for NASA.

Elon Musk threatened to decommission the Dragon spacecraft after Trump's government contract warnings, highlighting tensions impacting NASA's operational capabilities.
Venture
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

SpaceX Starship failure casts further doubt on NASA's moon landing timeline

SpaceX's Starship is facing significant challenges but continues to provide valuable data for NASA's lunar mission.
Startup companies
fromFuturism
1 week ago

If NASA Had Blown Up This Many Rockets, The Government Would Have Cancelled the Space Program

The reliability of SpaceX's rocket launches has come into question following multiple failures, prompting discussions about the desirability of private vs. public space exploration.
US politics
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Elon Musk Declares That He's "Immediately" Cutting Off NASA's Access to Space

Elon Musk threatens to halt SpaceX operations in response to Trump's potential cancellation of government contracts.
US politics
fromMail Online
2 days ago

Elon Musk makes spiteful move against Trump and NASA

Musk threatens NASA's astronaut rescue capabilities by decommissioning his Dragon spacecraft in response to Trump's social media threats.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Musk says SpaceX will retire Dragon spacecraft amid bitter Trump dispute

Musk announced SpaceX will start decommissioning Dragon spacecraft following Trump's threat to cancel government contracts.
NYC startup
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

Elon Musk threatens to withdraw SpaceX capsule. Here's what that would mean for NASA.

Elon Musk threatened to decommission the Dragon spacecraft after Trump's government contract warnings, highlighting tensions impacting NASA's operational capabilities.
Venture
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

SpaceX Starship failure casts further doubt on NASA's moon landing timeline

SpaceX's Starship is facing significant challenges but continues to provide valuable data for NASA's lunar mission.
more#spacex
East Bay (California)
fromThe Mercury News
9 hours ago

New map shows Bay Area locations with highest risk of ember-driven wildfires

Wind-driven embers significantly increase wildfire risk, prompting residents to consider additional fireproofing measures.
A new ember-risk map has been created to help residents assess and mitigate wildfire threats.
#elon-musk
US politics
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

Trump pulls Musk ally's NASA Administrator nomination

Trump withdrew Isaacman's NASA nomination due to his Democratic donations, highlighting political tensions in space leadership.
fromFuturism
2 days ago
US politics

Musk Privately Complaining That His Immense Donations to Trump Didn't Even Buy Him Control of NASA

US politics
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

Trump pulls Musk ally's NASA Administrator nomination

Trump withdrew Isaacman's NASA nomination due to his Democratic donations, highlighting political tensions in space leadership.
fromFuturism
2 days ago
US politics

Musk Privately Complaining That His Immense Donations to Trump Didn't Even Buy Him Control of NASA

more#elon-musk
#space-exploration
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

A broken thruster jeopardized Voyager 1, but engineers executed a remote fix

NASA faced a critical decision regarding Voyager 1's communication system, risking permanent loss of contact due to thruster failures.
US politics
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

Trump pulls Isaacman nomination for space. Source: "NASA is f****ed"

Musk's influence facilitated Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator, indicating potential challenges for the agency amid budget cuts.
US politics
fromNature
3 days ago

Trump wants to put humans on Mars - here's what scientists think

Trump outlines a challenge for NASA to land humans on Mars but proposes significant budget cuts, causing turmoil within the agency.
Mental health
fromNature
5 days ago

How to keep astronauts healthy in deep space

Space exploration is advancing rapidly, with NASA and private companies leading missions while facing significant health challenges for astronauts.
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 weeks ago

It's Not Too Late to Save NASA's Imperiled Search for Alien Life, but the Clock Is Ticking

We have unprecedented opportunity and capability to discover extraterrestrial life amidst countless planets in the universe.
OMG science
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

Zombie Voyager 1 Spacecraft Resurrects Its "Dead" Thrusters Over 15 Billion Miles Away

Voyager 1 is still operational after nearly 50 years, showcasing NASA's innovation in remote spacecraft recovery.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

A broken thruster jeopardized Voyager 1, but engineers executed a remote fix

NASA faced a critical decision regarding Voyager 1's communication system, risking permanent loss of contact due to thruster failures.
US politics
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

Trump pulls Isaacman nomination for space. Source: "NASA is f****ed"

Musk's influence facilitated Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator, indicating potential challenges for the agency amid budget cuts.
US politics
fromNature
3 days ago

Trump wants to put humans on Mars - here's what scientists think

Trump outlines a challenge for NASA to land humans on Mars but proposes significant budget cuts, causing turmoil within the agency.
Mental health
fromNature
5 days ago

How to keep astronauts healthy in deep space

Space exploration is advancing rapidly, with NASA and private companies leading missions while facing significant health challenges for astronauts.
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 weeks ago

It's Not Too Late to Save NASA's Imperiled Search for Alien Life, but the Clock Is Ticking

We have unprecedented opportunity and capability to discover extraterrestrial life amidst countless planets in the universe.
OMG science
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

Zombie Voyager 1 Spacecraft Resurrects Its "Dead" Thrusters Over 15 Billion Miles Away

Voyager 1 is still operational after nearly 50 years, showcasing NASA's innovation in remote spacecraft recovery.
more#space-exploration
#trump-administration
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Godfather of climate science decries Trump's plans to cut Nasa lab: They're trying to kill the messenger'

The Trump administration is shutting down NASA's crucial climate research laboratory, the Goddard Institute for Space Studies, threatening climate science progress.
NYC startup
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

This iconic NASA office changed climate science forever. DOGE plans to kill it

The termination of GISS's lease reflects dangerous trends in U.S. scientific funding and climate change research.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Godfather of climate science decries Trump's plans to cut Nasa lab: They're trying to kill the messenger'

The Trump administration is shutting down NASA's crucial climate research laboratory, the Goddard Institute for Space Studies, threatening climate science progress.
NYC startup
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

This iconic NASA office changed climate science forever. DOGE plans to kill it

The termination of GISS's lease reflects dangerous trends in U.S. scientific funding and climate change research.
more#trump-administration
#spacecraft
OMG science
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

Voyager 1 alive for another day with Hail Mary thruster fix

NASA revived Voyager 1's primary roll thrusters after decades, critical for maintaining alignment and communication with Earth over 15.6 billion miles away.
OMG science
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

Voyager 1 alive for another day with Hail Mary thruster fix

NASA revived Voyager 1's primary roll thrusters after decades, critical for maintaining alignment and communication with Earth over 15.6 billion miles away.
more#spacecraft
#iss
fromArs Technica
4 days ago
OMG science

Tuesday Telescope: A time-lapse from orbit reveals treasures below

NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers captures stunning time-lapse images from the ISS, showcasing natural phenomena like lightning and atmospheric sprites.
fromArs Technica
1 month ago
US politics

NASA scrambles to cut ISS activity after Trump budget-its options are not great

Budget negotiations may affect NASA astronaut assignments and ISS priorities.
Focus on maximizing ISS utility is emphasized amidst budget uncertainties.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
4 days ago

Tuesday Telescope: A time-lapse from orbit reveals treasures below

NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers captures stunning time-lapse images from the ISS, showcasing natural phenomena like lightning and atmospheric sprites.
more#iss
#lunar-exploration
Roam Research
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

The moon: Why we want to go back DW 06/02/2025

NASA and ESA are collaborating on the Artemis program to establish a permanent lunar base, signaling a new era of lunar exploration.
Roam Research
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

The moon: Why we want to go back DW 06/02/2025

NASA and ESA are collaborating on the Artemis program to establish a permanent lunar base, signaling a new era of lunar exploration.
more#lunar-exploration
Music
fromArtforum
6 days ago

Bittersweet Symphony

Stewart Brand's campaign in 1966 led to NASA's release of the first whole-Earth photograph, influencing the environmental movement.
#astrophysics
OMG science
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Alien Hunters Detect "Unexplained Pulses" Emanating From Two Distant Stars

Strange electromagnetic pulses from a distant star raise questions about potential extraterrestrial life.
OMG science
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Something Is Destroying Elon Musk's Starlink Satellites

Solar storms significantly reduce the lifespans of Starlink satellites, causing premature reentry especially during the solar maximum.
more#astrophysics
Europe news
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

NASA robot for drilling on icy moons tested on Alaskan glacier

NASA is preparing for potential lander missions to explore life beneath Europa's icy surface following the Europa Clipper mission in 2030.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

We now have a good idea about the makeup of Uranus' atmosphere

Uranus' atmosphere composition and dynamics have been better understood thanks to new research from Hubble observations over the last 20 years.
OMG science
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Scientists Puzzled by Mysterious Motion in Atmosphere of Saturn's Moon

Titan's atmosphere wobbles like a gyroscope, behaving independently of its surface and seasons, posing new scientific mysteries.
#budget-cuts
fromSpace
2 weeks ago
Remote teams

NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab ending telework policy for over 1,000 employees

fromSpace
2 weeks ago
Remote teams

NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab ending telework policy for over 1,000 employees

more#budget-cuts
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Exclusive | NASA spent almost $900K on taxpayer-funded union time last year - to negotiate trivial workplace issues: 'Absurd'

As has been the case with other federal agencies under the Biden administration, NASA bureaucrats were racking up an astronomical tab doing union time on the taxpayers' dime.
Non-profit organizations
#solar-storm
OMG science
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Scientists issue urgent warning over solar storm: 'We're not prepared'

Humanity is unprepared for extreme space weather, with a predicted solar storm potentially causing significant disruptions.
OMG science
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

NASA warns major solar storm set to cause blackouts on Earth

A massive solar storm is approaching Earth, with risks to communications and power systems, following an X2.7-class solar flare from the sun.
more#solar-storm
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks ago

As Trump cuts science budgets, some researchers look abroad

American scientists face uncertainty post-layoffs, with many considering opportunities abroad due to funding cuts and job losses.
#international-space-station
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
Silicon Valley food

Here's the wild way NASA astronaut made a makeshift version of popular food item in space: 'This hits the spot in its own way'

fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
Silicon Valley food

Here's the wild way NASA astronaut made a makeshift version of popular food item in space: 'This hits the spot in its own way'

more#international-space-station
NYC startup
fromCornell Chronicle
2 weeks ago

Research at risk: Building our future in space | Cornell Chronicle

The U.S. has halted the development of a unique space simulator, impacting future technological advancements in space exploration.
fromPolygon
2 weeks ago

How a NASA simulation inspired Clair Obscur's character lineup

This sounds so random, but I did a brief NASA simulation where I was an analog astronaut. I was simulating a mission to an asteroid at NASA's compound in Houston.
Board games
OMG science
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

Astronomers Stunned as Epic Mars Aurora Covers Entire Planet

Astronomers have captured visible auroras on Mars, marking a significant advancement in planetary atmospheric research.
philosophy
fromAeon
3 weeks ago

A stunning visualisation explores the intricate circulatory system of our oceans | Aeon Videos

NASA's ocean current visualization reveals the complex system powering global marine and climate changes.
US politics
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

Startling discovery under Greenland boosts Trump's bid to take island

Trump's interest in Greenland resurfaces due to a NASA discovery of Camp Century, raising national security concerns.
OMG science
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

NASA worker stole Apollo moon rocks for unthinkable act

Thad Roberts stole moon rocks from NASA and attempted to sell them, resulting in a ten-year prison sentence after an international manhunt.
OMG science
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Frozen water found in a young star system for the first time

Earth's water likely originated from icy bodies during a historical cataclysm involving the orbits of giant planets.
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

If Congress actually cancels the SLS rocket, what happens next?

The Trump administration’s budget proposal strategically allocates over $7 billion for lunar exploration while introducing a substantial $1 billion for Mars-focused programs, laying groundwork for future crewed missions.
US politics
Privacy professionals
fromNature
4 weeks ago

'Orwellian': planetary scientists outraged over deletion of research records

The Lunar and Planetary Institute removed meeting abstracts related to diversity, equity, and inclusion due to a Trump administration executive order.
fromTheregister
1 month ago

NASA JPL director quits for 'personal reasons'

Leshin managed significant challenges during her tenure, including COVID-19 impacts and budget constraints, while overseeing key missions like the Mars rovers.
Retirement
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Top ex-NASA official claims he saw footage of large, white flying saucer marked with Air Force logo: report

"I know exactly what I saw that day, and it was in no fashion a conventional flying vehicle," Rogers said, regarding the 1992 incident.
US news
fromTheregister
1 month ago

NASA jettisons Neo4j database for Memgraph citing costs

The biggest thing with Neo4j is that it is very costly for me. I can't afford that within my current environment.
Data science
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