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fromTheregister
2 weeks 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
3 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
2 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
3 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.
NYC startup
fromMail Online
1 week 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.
US politics
fromTheregister
2 weeks 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
3 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
2 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
3 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.
NYC startup
fromMail Online
1 week 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.
fromBig Think
12 hours ago

Ceres: The asteroid belt's forgotten ocean world

Ceres is special, as the largest object in the asteroid belt, with a spherical shape that led to its reclassification as a dwarf planet.
OMG science
#astrophysics
OMG science
fromFuturism
3 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
2 weeks 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

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
2 weeks 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.
fromSFGATE
5 days ago

'Hard to fathom': Sewage crisis at Calif. coastline can be seen from space

"Now you can even see how massive it is from space," she said. "I just question how much more is needed before these people are protected from being exposed to these horrible levels of both water and air pollution."
San Francisco
#geomagnetic-storm
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 month 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
1 month 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.
#sally-ride
SF LGBT
fromtime.com
1 week 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.
SF LGBT
fromtime.com
1 week 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.
#ufos
fromFuturism
6 days ago
US news

Former NASA Agent Suggests Government Used UFO Theories To Cover "Stealth Technology"

fromFuturism
6 days ago
US news

Former NASA Agent Suggests Government Used UFO Theories To Cover "Stealth Technology"

#international-space-station
US politics
fromFuturism
2 weeks 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
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks 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.
US politics
fromFuturism
2 weeks 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
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks 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.
#sun
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Nasa data reveals dramatic rise in intensity of weather events

The study shows that extreme weather events are becoming more frequent, longer-lasting, and severe, with last year's figures reaching twice that of the 2003-2020 average.
World news
#mars-missions
fromWIRED
1 week ago

The Mysterious Inner Workings of Io, Jupiter's Volcanic Moon

Scott Bolton's first encounter with Io took place in the summer of 1980, right after he graduated from college and started a job at NASA. The Voyager 1 spacecraft had flown past this moon of Jupiter, catching the first glimpse of active volcanism on a world other than Earth. Umbrella-shaped outbursts of magmatic matter rocketed into space from all over Io's surface.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

People didn't like women in space': how Sally Ride made history and paid the price

According to Cristina Costantini, the director of Sally, the developments at NASA are particularly disheartening as they echo the silencing that defined Sally Ride's own life.
Women in technology
OMG science
fromArs Technica
1 week 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.
fromTheregister
1 week ago

NASA to silence Voyager's social media accounts

NASA is shutting down its social media accounts for missions like Voyager and Mars rovers to streamline communications and improve digital presence.
Social media marketing
#asteroid
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 week 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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#elon-musk
US politics
fromFuturism
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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 weeks 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
2 weeks 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
3 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
3 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.
US politics
fromFuturism
2 weeks 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
3 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
3 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.
US politics
fromFuturism
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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.
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Engineers bring Psyche's thrusters back online

The team concluded that a faulty valve in the original propellant line was causing a pressure drop, which prompted the switch to a backup fuel line.
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fromArs Technica
2 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
3 weeks ago

Bittersweet Symphony

Stewart Brand's campaign in 1966 led to NASA's release of the first whole-Earth photograph, influencing the environmental movement.
Europe news
fromArs Technica
3 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
3 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
1 month 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
1 month 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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fromThe Washington Post
1 month 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.
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