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Silicon Valley
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Under Trump and Musk, billionaires wield unprecedented influence over US national security

Trump's administration is reshaping US intelligence operations with the influence of billionaires like Musk and Bezos.
OMG science
fromFuturism
4 months ago

Space Force Says a Chinese Spacecraft Is Practicing Dogfighting Maneuvers in Orbit

China's actions in space suggest an increase in militarization and competition among global powers.
OMG science
fromMail Online
4 months ago

China rehearses star wars with the West

China is rehearsing satellite combat operations in low Earth orbit, indicating preparations for future warfare in space.
fromFast Company
4 months ago

'Space junk' is clogging the atmosphere-and it's going to make weather forecasts and internet access much worse

Under normal conditions, after these satellites reach the end of their lifespans, natural atmospheric drag pulls them down to lower altitudes, where air molecules cause them to disintegrate.
Environment
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