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fromFuturism
1 week 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.
NYC startup
fromMail Online
1 day ago

Elon Musk issues 'catastrophic' warning about NASA's ticking timebomb

Elon Musk advocates for decommissioning the ISS by 2027 due to structural safety concerns.
NYC startup
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week 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.
OMG science
fromtime.com
1 week ago

The Company Helping Build the Next Space Station Is Launching to the ISS

The ISS is being decommissioned by 2030 to make way for a private sector-built replacement.
fromNew York Post
3 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'

US politics
fromFuturism
1 week 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.
NYC startup
fromMail Online
1 day ago

Elon Musk issues 'catastrophic' warning about NASA's ticking timebomb

Elon Musk advocates for decommissioning the ISS by 2027 due to structural safety concerns.
NYC startup
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week 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.
OMG science
fromtime.com
1 week ago

The Company Helping Build the Next Space Station Is Launching to the ISS

The ISS is being decommissioned by 2030 to make way for a private sector-built replacement.
fromNew York Post
3 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'

#social-media
OMG science
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

There's another leak on the ISS, but NASA is not saying much about it

NASA is concerned about a potential leak in the PrK module impacting the upcoming Axiom-4 astronauts' mission.
#space-exploration
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 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
fromTheregister
5 days ago

US lawmakers fire back a response to Trump's NASA cuts

NASA faces significant budget cuts under Trump's proposal, shifting focus from science to commercial rocket projects.
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
1 week 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
1 week 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
4 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.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 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
fromTheregister
5 days ago

US lawmakers fire back a response to Trump's NASA cuts

NASA faces significant budget cuts under Trump's proposal, shifting focus from science to commercial rocket projects.
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
1 week 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
1 week 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
4 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
fromTheregister
2 days ago

Gaze in awe at the first shots of the Sun's South Pole

The Solar Orbiter spacecraft has revealed new insights into the Sun's magnetic poles and their implications for solar science.
SF LGBT
fromtime.com
3 days ago

Partner of the First U.S. Woman in Space Reflects On Their Hidden Relationship

Sally Ride's experience as the first American woman in space highlights gender biases and challenges faced by female astronauts in NASA.
#asteroid
OMG science
fromMail Online
3 days ago

NASA issues update on 'city killer' asteroid heading towards the moon

Asteroid 2024 YR4 is likely to collide with the moon in 2032, while risk of colliding with Earth is negligible.
OMG science
fromMail Online
3 days ago

Astronaut reveals best view of the moon from Earth happens in HOURS

Buzz Aldrin expresses enthusiasm for tonight's Strawberry Moon, predicting remarkable lunar views due to a major lunar standstill.
#trump-administration
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 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.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 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.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 days ago

Today in History: June 10, Opportunity rover sends last message from Mars

Opportunity rover's last message was sent on June 10, 2018, after 14 years of exploration on Mars.
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#astrophysics
OMG science
fromFuturism
3 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
2 weeks 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.
OMG science
fromTheregister
4 days ago

1.5 TB of JWST data just hit the internet

The COSMOS-Web project has made over 1.5 TB of astronomical data available for open science, enabling deeper understanding of the universe.
OMG science
fromFuturism
3 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
2 weeks 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.
OMG science
fromTheregister
4 days ago

1.5 TB of JWST data just hit the internet

The COSMOS-Web project has made over 1.5 TB of astronomical data available for open science, enabling deeper understanding of the universe.
#elon-musk
US politics
fromFuturism
5 days ago

"Very Serious Consequences": Trump Issues New Threat to Elon Musk

Elon Musk and Donald Trump's friendship has deteriorated significantly amidst public feuds and political disputes.
US politics
fromFuturism
1 week ago

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

Musk's feud with Trump escalates over Trump's tax bill and the withdrawal of Isaacman's NASA nomination.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Musk-Trump Bromance Was Teetering On the Edge During Last Week's Sendoff: NYT

Musk's nominee for NASA, Jared Isaacman, caused a rift between him and Trump due to Democratic donations.
US politics
fromFuturism
5 days ago

"Very Serious Consequences": Trump Issues New Threat to Elon Musk

Elon Musk and Donald Trump's friendship has deteriorated significantly amidst public feuds and political disputes.
US politics
fromMail Online
1 week 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
1 week 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.
fromFuturism
1 week ago
US politics

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

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#spacex
Startup companies
fromFuturism
2 weeks 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.
Venture
fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks 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.
NYC startup
fromWIRED
1 month ago

SpaceX Tests Starship Fixes After Back-to-Back Failures

SpaceX's Starship must overcome prior test flight failures to progress toward Mars flights and potential NASA collaborations.
US politics
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Trump Confronted Musk in Private Before Their Blowout Public Fight

Trump and Musk's relationship deteriorated after disagreements over political donations and SpaceX nominations.
Musk's public criticism escalated tensions with Trump after a problematic Oval Office meeting.
Startup companies
fromFuturism
2 weeks 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.
Venture
fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks 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.
NYC startup
fromWIRED
1 month ago

SpaceX Tests Starship Fixes After Back-to-Back Failures

SpaceX's Starship must overcome prior test flight failures to progress toward Mars flights and potential NASA collaborations.
US politics
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Trump Confronted Musk in Private Before Their Blowout Public Fight

Trump and Musk's relationship deteriorated after disagreements over political donations and SpaceX nominations.
Musk's public criticism escalated tensions with Trump after a problematic Oval Office meeting.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Mercury News
1 week 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.
#spacecraft
OMG science
fromTheregister
4 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
4 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
fromArs Technica
1 week 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.
Roam Research
fromwww.dw.com
1 week 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.
Music
fromArtforum
1 week ago

Bittersweet Symphony

Stewart Brand's campaign in 1966 led to NASA's release of the first whole-Earth photograph, influencing the environmental movement.
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fromArs Technica
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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.
Remote teams
fromSpace
3 weeks ago

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

JPL mandates return to on-site work for remote employees, effectively ending telework amidst budget concerns.
fromNew York Post
3 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.
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#solar-storm
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fromMail Online
3 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
3 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.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
3 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.
NYC startup
fromCornell Chronicle
3 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
3 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.
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fromFuturism
4 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.
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fromAeon
4 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
4 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
1 month 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.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month 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.
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