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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 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
2 weeks 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.
US politics
fromThe Verge
2 weeks 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.
more#nasa
#china
fromWIRED
1 day ago
OMG science

This Chinese Spacecraft Is Traveling to One of Earth's Quasi-Moons

Roam Research
fromNature
2 weeks ago

First Chinese mission to sample an asteroid starts its journey

China's Tianwen-2 mission aims to collect samples from the near-Earth asteroid Kamo'oalewa and visit a distant comet.
OMG science
fromWIRED
1 day ago

This Chinese Spacecraft Is Traveling to One of Earth's Quasi-Moons

Tianwen-2 is on a mission to land on asteroid Kamo'oalewa, collect samples, and return to Earth by 2035.
Venture
fromeuronews
2 weeks ago

China launches probe to collect samples from asteroid near Mars

China's Tianwen-2 mission aims to gather asteroid samples, promising significant advancements in space exploration and understanding Earth's origins.
Venture
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

China launches landmark mission to retrieve pristine asteroid samples

China's Tianwen-2 aims to pull asteroid samples, marking a key milestone in its interplanetary exploration ambitions.
more#china
#aerospace
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago
Startup companies

Blue Origin's next crew includes entrepreneurs and founders. Here's who's following Katy Perry and Lauren Sanchez into space.

fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago
Startup companies

Blue Origin's next crew includes entrepreneurs and founders. Here's who's following Katy Perry and Lauren Sanchez into space.

more#aerospace
Digital life
fromHackernoon
6 days ago

LiDAR Space Technology and Lost Civilizations Archeology | HackerNoon

Exploration priorities should focus on Earth's hidden mysteries rather than outward space destinations.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Sun's south pole revealed for first time, in images from Solar Orbiter spacecraft

The Solar Orbiter has captured unprecedented images of the sun's south pole, aiding our understanding of solar magnetic activity and cycles.
#astronomy
OMG science
fromBig Think
3 days ago

Uranus's moons are darkened on one side, Hubble reveals

Three of Uranus' moons show unexpected darkening on their leading sides instead of trailing sides as initially predicted.
OMG science
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Scientists Spot Mysterious Object in Our Galaxy Pulsing Every 44 Minutes

Astronomers have discovered a new object emitting dual X-ray and radio signals, termed long-period radio transients, every 44 minutes.
OMG science
fromBig Think
1 week ago

A new observatory is about to supercharge the hunt for alien technosignatures

The existence of extraterrestrial civilizations cannot be ruled out despite no confirmed evidence of alien visits to Earth.
OMG science
fromNature
4 days ago

Major telescope hosts world's largest digital camera: how it will transform astronomy

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory will revolutionize our understanding of the universe by capturing unprecedented data on stars and astronomical events.
OMG science
fromMail Online
3 days ago

See our Sun like NEVER before: First ever photo of star's south pole

The ESA's Solar Orbiter has captured the first images of the Sun's south pole, marking a significant milestone in solar observation.
OMG science
fromBig Think
3 days ago

Uranus's moons are darkened on one side, Hubble reveals

Three of Uranus' moons show unexpected darkening on their leading sides instead of trailing sides as initially predicted.
OMG science
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Scientists Spot Mysterious Object in Our Galaxy Pulsing Every 44 Minutes

Astronomers have discovered a new object emitting dual X-ray and radio signals, termed long-period radio transients, every 44 minutes.
OMG science
fromBig Think
1 week ago

A new observatory is about to supercharge the hunt for alien technosignatures

The existence of extraterrestrial civilizations cannot be ruled out despite no confirmed evidence of alien visits to Earth.
OMG science
fromNature
4 days ago

Major telescope hosts world's largest digital camera: how it will transform astronomy

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory will revolutionize our understanding of the universe by capturing unprecedented data on stars and astronomical events.
OMG science
fromMail Online
3 days ago

See our Sun like NEVER before: First ever photo of star's south pole

The ESA's Solar Orbiter has captured the first images of the Sun's south pole, marking a significant milestone in solar observation.
more#astronomy
#rocket-launch
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago
Startup companies

Blue Origin pushes second flight of New Glenn mega-rocket to August | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
5 days ago
Startup companies

Blue Origin pushes second flight of New Glenn mega-rocket to August | TechCrunch

more#rocket-launch
#commercial-space
Startup companies
fromHackernoon
4 years ago

Inside the New Space Race: Firefly, ispace, Axiom, and the Orbital Future | HackerNoon

The commercial space sector is undergoing transformative innovations with new lunar missions and private space stations.
Startup companies
fromHackernoon
4 years ago

Inside the New Space Race: Firefly, ispace, Axiom, and the Orbital Future | HackerNoon

The commercial space sector is undergoing transformative innovations with new lunar missions and private space stations.
more#commercial-space
Women in technology
fromThe New Yorker
5 days ago

A First Kiss from America's First Woman in Space

Tam O'Shaughnessy reflects on her relationship with Sally Ride in the upcoming documentary 'Sally', highlighting their bond and intimate moments.
Cryptocurrency
fromFuturism
6 days ago

Scientists Say There's Over a Trillion Dollars of Platinum Waiting to Be Extracted From the Moon's Craters

There may be over $1 trillion worth of platinum on the Moon, presenting opportunities for mining and space exploration funding.
#ispace
more#ispace
#technology
European startups
fromFortune
1 week ago

Top Google exec says AI will rival humans in just 5 years and predicts we'll 'colonize the galaxy' in 2030-but he draws the line at robot nurses

2030 is expected to be an era of unprecedented human flourishing and technological advancement.
European startups
fromFortune
1 week ago

Top Google exec says AI will rival humans in just 5 years and predicts we'll 'colonize the galaxy' in 2030-but he draws the line at robot nurses

2030 is expected to be an era of unprecedented human flourishing and technological advancement.
more#technology
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

'I'm not thinking about Elon. The poor guy's got a problem' - Donald Trump says he has no interest in speaking to Tesla boss amid spat

President Trump has made it clear he does not plan to engage with Elon Musk, emphasizing that there will be no discussions between them amid their ongoing feud.
US politics
fromHackernoon
2 years ago

US, China Engaged in Nuclear Fusion Space Race | HackerNoon

Helium-3 is an element that nuclear fusion researchers believe is a potential fuel for the creation of unlimited energy that would power the rest of this century and beyond.
US news
#spacex
European startups
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

Elon Musk: There is an 80 percent chance Starship's engine bay issues are solved

SpaceX's Starship launches prioritize data collection to improve future designs and address prior issues, aiming for successful iterations.
Elon Musk expresses optimism about SpaceX's advancements in the Starship program, focusing on solving key technical challenges.
London startup
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

Starship fumbled its 3rd flight in a row. It's another setback for Elon Musk.

Starship failed to complete its third spaceflight attempt, jeopardizing Elon Musk's vision of establishing a city on Mars.
Venture
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Elon Musk's Starship failed-again. We're all better for it

Technological failures in SpaceX's Starship mission are viewed as opportunities for learning and development in the pursuit of Mars colonization.
Bootstrapping
fromFuturism
1 week ago

SpaceX May Be Failing to Get Starship Working at All

SpaceX's recent Starship tests highlight ongoing challenges and failures in achieving reusability and heavy payload capabilities.
European startups
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

Elon Musk: There is an 80 percent chance Starship's engine bay issues are solved

SpaceX's Starship launches prioritize data collection to improve future designs and address prior issues, aiming for successful iterations.
Elon Musk expresses optimism about SpaceX's advancements in the Starship program, focusing on solving key technical challenges.
London startup
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

Starship fumbled its 3rd flight in a row. It's another setback for Elon Musk.

Starship failed to complete its third spaceflight attempt, jeopardizing Elon Musk's vision of establishing a city on Mars.
Venture
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Elon Musk's Starship failed-again. We're all better for it

Technological failures in SpaceX's Starship mission are viewed as opportunities for learning and development in the pursuit of Mars colonization.
Bootstrapping
fromFuturism
1 week ago

SpaceX May Be Failing to Get Starship Working at All

SpaceX's recent Starship tests highlight ongoing challenges and failures in achieving reusability and heavy payload capabilities.
more#spacex
Video games
fromInverse
1 week ago

'No Man's Sky' Just Made You Mayor Of An Alien Planet

No Man's Sky introduces an expansion allowing players to become mayors of robotic towns, enhancing gameplay with settlement management and protection mechanics.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Aliens, asteroid mining and Mars births? Royal Society envisions next 50 years in space

"Future advances in reusable rockets and spaceplanes may pave the way for factories that make products feasible only in microgravity and larger-scale facilities for constructing spacecraft that could never launch from Earth."
UK news
Science
fromNature
2 weeks ago

Daily briefing: Immune cell 'spies' give the brain information about the gut

Specialized immune cells in mice influence food pursuit behaviors by relaying information to the brain from the gut and fat tissue.
#elon-musk
Toronto startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Fear, hope and loathing in Elon Musk's new city: It's the wild, wild west and the future'

Elon Musk is creating a new municipality in Texas, raising questions about corporate governance and its implications for local communities.
Toronto startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Fear, hope and loathing in Elon Musk's new city: It's the wild, wild west and the future'

Elon Musk is creating a new municipality in Texas, raising questions about corporate governance and its implications for local communities.
more#elon-musk
OMG science
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

The Plan to Send Plant-Filled 'Gardens' Into Orbit

The Space Garden project aims to create a sustainable green environment for future space settlers.
philosophy
fromAeon
2 weeks ago

William Herschel's sensors let us see the invisible Universe | Aeon Essays

Technology expands human perception beyond natural limitations of sight.
Silicon Valley
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

Silicon Valley's Misguided Utopian Visions

Tech oligarchs like Musk and Bezos wield unprecedented influence, promoting radical visions of a future shaped by technology, but these ideologies warrant critical examination.
fromInsideHook
2 weeks ago

Breitling Debuts a Version of the First Swiss Watch to Go to Space

The wristwatch worn by astronaut Scott Carpenter during his 1962 flight, long thought lost, remained with the Breitling family, highlighting its significance in space history.
Wearables
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

What links fool's gold, fluffernutter, pilgrim and Reuben? The Saturday quiz

Elizabeth II opened the Olympics in London and also in Montreal, Canada, demonstrating her longstanding association with the global sporting event.
London politics
#niallia-tiangongensis
OMG science
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

Scientists discover an unknown bacteria inside China's space station

A new bacteria named Niallia tiangongensis has been discovered in China's Tiangong space station, adapted to survive extreme space conditions.
OMG science
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

China finds a previously unknown microbe in space

Chinese scientists discovered a new microbe on Tiangong space station, with potential applications for space missions and various industries.
OMG science
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

Scientists discover an unknown bacteria inside China's space station

A new bacteria named Niallia tiangongensis has been discovered in China's Tiangong space station, adapted to survive extreme space conditions.
OMG science
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

China finds a previously unknown microbe in space

Chinese scientists discovered a new microbe on Tiangong space station, with potential applications for space missions and various industries.
more#niallia-tiangongensis
OMG science
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

Mysterious Bacteria Not Found on Earth Are Growing on China's Space Station

A newly discovered microbe from China's Tiangong space station shows potential adaptations for off-planet life.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

Tuesday Telescope: Finally, some answers on those Martian streaks

Mars' dark and light streaks, once thought to indicate water flows, are now believed to be caused by dust slides.
fromDesign Milk
1 month ago

The PolarisGo Limited-Edition Chair Is Out of This World

The PolarisGo Chair revitalizes the iconic design by utilizing injected magnesium technology to create a unique futuristic chair inspired by the 2024 Polaris Dawn mission.
UX design
fromianVisits
3 weeks ago

Touch a piece of Mars: Natural History Museum lets visitors handle space rocks

“You're literally touching another planet. It can be quite a profound moment if you take time to appreciate it, touching a lump of stone.”
OMG science
UK news
fromMail Online
4 weeks ago

Astronaut Tim Peake gives his verdict on the Katy Perry space mission

Tim Peake critiques Blue Origin's space tourism, stressing that missions should provide significant societal and scientific benefits.
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