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Trump speaks with NASA's Artemis II astronauts after historic moon flyby

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Science

Trump Has Call With Moon Astronauts So Awkward That They May Turn Around and Disappear Into the Void of Space

fromIrish Independent

Science

Gallery: Nasa releases images of earthset taken by crew on Artemis moon mission

13 hours ago

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NASA's Artemis II astronauts' first message as they flyby the moon

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Science

NASA quotes Project Hail Mary as it reconnects with Artemis II

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The Artemis II astronauts have officially gone further from earth than any humans have gone before | Fortune

Trump speaks with NASA's Artemis II astronauts after historic moon flyby

Artemis II crew made history by traveling farther from Earth than any humans since Apollo 13, while facing proposed significant budget cuts for NASA.

6 hours ago

Trump Has Call With Moon Astronauts So Awkward That They May Turn Around and Disappear Into the Void of Space

Astronauts on Artemis II made history by traveling farther from Earth than anyone, but experienced an awkward silence during a call with President Trump.

fromIrish Independent

Gallery: Nasa releases images of earthset taken by crew on Artemis moon mission

The Artemis II crew captured stunning images of Earthset from the Orion spacecraft during a flyby of the Moon.

13 hours ago

NASA's Artemis II astronauts' first message as they flyby the moon

Artemis II astronauts made historic lunar flyby, re-establishing contact with Earth and emphasizing their commitment to exploration and connection with humanity.

8 hours ago

NASA quotes Project Hail Mary as it reconnects with Artemis II

NASA's Artemis II crew successfully completed a lunar flyby, setting a new distance record and sharing their excitement with Mission Control using a movie reference.

fromFortune

The Artemis II astronauts have officially gone further from earth than any humans have gone before | Fortune

Artemis II astronauts set a record for the farthest humans from Earth during a lunar flyby, surpassing Apollo 13's distance record.

Planet Labs, Rocket Lab, ASTS: Why UFO ETF Is the Boldest Space Bet in 2026

UFO is a high-risk investment focused on the commercialization of space, significantly outperforming the S&P 500 year-to-date.

Trump's 'Doomsday Plane' circling US nuclear war command center

The Boeing E-4B 'Nightwatch,' also known as the 'Doomsday plane,' made several loops above the Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska on Monday. The massive jet serves as a flying command post for top officials, including the president, vice president and Secretary of War, during crises.

Washington DC

#us-military

fromwww.businessinsider.com

12 hours ago

Why the US military risks so much to save downed airmen stuck behind enemy lines

US forces conducted high-risk missions in Iran to rescue a downed pilot, reaffirming the commitment to never leave an American behind.

Right-wing politics

Exclusive: Trump says U.S. feared Iran trap during F-15 crew rescue

fromwww.businessinsider.com

12 hours ago

Why the US military risks so much to save downed airmen stuck behind enemy lines

US forces conducted high-risk missions in Iran to rescue a downed pilot, reaffirming the commitment to never leave an American behind.

Right-wing politics

Exclusive: Trump says U.S. feared Iran trap during F-15 crew rescue

Sorry kid, drones are for war now

The US ban on DJI has not led to increased opportunities for other drone manufacturers, who are focusing on military contracts instead.

#spacex

fromFast Company

11 hours ago

Startup companies

Inside the SpaceX founder factory-and the race to solve the next generation of impossible problems

London startup

SpaceX courts retail investors in push for biggest IPO in history

Venture

Is Intuitive Machines A Moonshot Stock for the New Space Economy?

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Science

Can orbital data centers help justify a massive valuation for SpaceX? | TechCrunch

Startup companies

fromFast Company

11 hours ago

Inside the SpaceX founder factory-and the race to solve the next generation of impossible problems

Most SpaceX alumni founders shift focus from space to industries like agriculture, construction, and manufacturing, creating a new industrial sector in the U.S.

London startup

SpaceX courts retail investors in push for biggest IPO in history

SpaceX plans a historic IPO, targeting $75bn with 30% shares for retail investors, leveraging Elon Musk's popularity.

Venture

Is Intuitive Machines A Moonshot Stock for the New Space Economy?

SpaceX's IPO filing and NASA's Artemis II launch signal significant progress in the space economy, boosting investor interest in companies like Intuitive Machines.

fromTechCrunch

Can orbital data centers help justify a massive valuation for SpaceX? | TechCrunch

SpaceX plans to raise $75 billion through an IPO, focusing on orbital data centers as a key future initiative.

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Artificial intelligence

fromNextgov.com

Secret Service is embedding AI experts across the agency

The U.S. Secret Service is hiring AI specialists to enhance the use of artificial intelligence within the agency.

#nasa

fromMashable

Digital life

NASA's Artemis II crew is already going viral from space

Non-profit organizations

The White House Is Still Desperately Trying to Slash NASA's Budget

Science

Trump tells Artemis II crew he saved Nasa despite trying to slash agency's budget

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NASA Chief: Odds Are 'Pretty High' That Aliens Are Real

Trump invites Artemis II crew to make 'whole big trip to Mars'

NASA astronauts completed a historic flyby of the Moon, inspiring future missions to Mars and setting a record for distance traveled from Earth.

NASA's Artemis II astronauts celebrate epic lunar flyby with stunning new images

NASA's Artemis II mission successfully returned humans to lunar vicinity for the first time in over 50 years, achieving significant milestones in space exploration.

Digital life

fromMashable

NASA's Artemis II crew is already going viral from space

Astronauts on the Artemis II mission are using iPhones to document their journey to the moon, creating social media content.

Non-profit organizations

The White House Is Still Desperately Trying to Slash NASA's Budget

The proposed 2027 budget aims to cut NASA's funding by 23%, threatening numerous missions and jobs in the agency.

Trump tells Artemis II crew he saved Nasa despite trying to slash agency's budget

Trump claimed he saved NASA from closure during a call with Artemis II astronauts, despite proposing significant budget cuts to the agency afterward.

OMG science

fromwww.mediaite.com

NASA Chief: Odds Are 'Pretty High' That Aliens Are Real

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman believes the odds of alien life existing are high, despite no direct evidence encountered yet.

Trump invites Artemis II crew to make 'whole big trip to Mars'

NASA astronauts completed a historic flyby of the Moon, inspiring future missions to Mars and setting a record for distance traveled from Earth.

NASA's Artemis II astronauts celebrate epic lunar flyby with stunning new images

NASA's Artemis II mission successfully returned humans to lunar vicinity for the first time in over 50 years, achieving significant milestones in space exploration.

Luke O'Neill: The moon landings made me a scientist - now Artemis II can do the same for a new generation

Lunar missions will provide valuable data on human health in space and inspire future generations.

US Elections

3 days ago

"We're fighting wars": Trump bets his presidency on the Pentagon

Trump's budget prioritizes military spending, significantly cutting non-defense programs amid declining approval ratings and rising gas prices.

US news

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Intellectual property law

Pam Bondi is out at DOJ. And, NASA's Artemis II has left Earth's orbit

Pam Bondi is out as attorney general due to mishandling files related to Jeffrey Epstein and lack of aggressive prosecution.

fromNextgov.com

Tech bills of the week: Limiting adversaries' access to US tech; and boosting cyber apprenticeships

New legislation aims to strengthen U.S. export controls on sensitive technologies to prevent adversaries from exploiting them for economic gain.

US politics

Deadline issued for UFO videos as Congress warns of 'threat' to US

Lawmakers demand federal agencies release UFO videos by April 14, 2026, citing potential threats to US military forces.

Business

Boeing Gains 5%, Lockheed Martin Up 2%: Defense Stocks Are Having a Moment as Pentagon Spending Accelerates

Boeing and Lockheed Martin shares rose significantly due to a major Pentagon contract to triple production capacity for PAC-3 missile seekers.

Venture

fromTechCrunch

10 hours ago

Hermeus raises $350M to build autonomous hypersonic fighters | TechCrunch

Hermeus raised $350 million to develop the fastest unmanned aircraft, achieving a valuation of $1 billion.

Palantir-Connected Ondas Clinches Yet Another High-Growth Defense Pact

Ondas announced a definitive merger agreement with Mistral, a Bethesda, Md.-based defense prime contractor, valued at $175 million, which includes $122.5 million in common stock paid upfront and in installments.

European startups

Washington DC

U.S. launched "air armada" to rescue F-15 crew in Iran

A complex military operation involved multiple aircraft types to rescue a weapon-system officer while misleading enemy forces.

Artificial intelligence

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Anthropic Registers AnthroPAC With FEC Amid Pentagon Dispute

Anthropic launched AnthroPAC, its first employee-funded political action committee, with contributions capped at $5,000 per year.

#f-15e

Pentagon confirms fighter jet shot down over Iran as rescue mission underway - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

An F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down over Iran, initiating a combat search and rescue operation for its two crew members.

Footage shows US fighter jet being shot down as Iran 'put bounty on pilots' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The search for a downed F-15E Strike Eagle intensifies in Iran amid escalating tensions between American and Iranian forces.

Pentagon confirms fighter jet shot down over Iran as rescue mission underway - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

An F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down over Iran, initiating a combat search and rescue operation for its two crew members.

Footage shows US fighter jet being shot down as Iran 'put bounty on pilots' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The search for a downed F-15E Strike Eagle intensifies in Iran amid escalating tensions between American and Iranian forces.

Why We Fly | Defector

Artemis missions symbolize the beginning of cosmic exploration while emphasizing the importance of Earth and human connections.

Venture

Wedbush's Ives: Palantir, Oracle, Microsoft to dominate defense AI integration

Defense AI spending is set to grow significantly, with Palantir leading the integration of AI technology in military applications.

Washington DC

fromBreaking Defense

Industry bullish on DoC draft license process for novel space activities - Breaking Defense

US commercial space firms support a new licensing framework for unregulated operations to enhance investment and streamline mission authorization.

European startups

fromArs Technica

Amazon is trying to buy Globalstar to compete with SpaceX's Starlink

Apple invested $1.5 billion in Globalstar for satellite-based texting services.

US news

fromThe Cipher Brief

2 weeks ago

America's Drone Future

State and local governments will face significant challenges managing the increasing number of drones in U.S. airspace.

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United States rescues pilot of first plane shot down by Iran in war

US troops are searching for a missing F-15 crew member after Iran shot down the jet, marking a significant escalation in the conflict.

#ai

fromTNW | Artificial-Intelligence

Artificial intelligence

Behind the Curtain: How Anthropic's Pentagon deal could get revived

A compromise on AI use between Anthropic and the Pentagon is challenging but possible with lawful use agreements.

Science

Space data centres: SpaceX and Blue Origin race to orbit while scientists question the physics

AI data centers may move to orbit for unlimited solar power, but significant technical challenges remain.

Artificial intelligence

Behind the Curtain: How Anthropic's Pentagon deal could get revived

A compromise on AI use between Anthropic and the Pentagon is challenging but possible with lawful use agreements.

fromTNW | Artificial-Intelligence

Space data centres: SpaceX and Blue Origin race to orbit while scientists question the physics

AI data centers may move to orbit for unlimited solar power, but significant technical challenges remain.

A Wartime Budget Without an Innovation Strategy

Collaboration between the NSF and defense sectors is essential for national security and innovation, despite proposed budget cuts to NSF funding.

fromFortune

12 hours ago

Billionaire NASA chief who's been to space twice says critics of billionaire space travel are 'outright wrong.' | Fortune

I'm grateful for folks like Elon Musk, and Jeff Bezos, and Sir Richard Branson that have put their resources on the line for a capability for the good of all humankind right now.

Science

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fromArs Technica

1 month ago

Space Command chief throws cold water on the question of UAPs in space

Gen. Stephen Whiting states Space Command has found no extraterrestrial objects in space, only man-made and natural objects, though he remains open to investigating UAP data if directed.

The Moon Astronauts Just Broke the Record for the Farthest Any Human Has Ever Traveled From Earth

The Artemis 2 mission has set a new record for the farthest distance humans have traveled from Earth, reaching 252,760 miles.

European startups

fromTheregister

1 month ago

Trump administration spoiling for fight over satellite regs

The FCC is consulting with US telecoms on reciprocity in satellite services, threatening to block European satellite operators from the American market if the EU imposes regulatory barriers on US providers.

fromDefector

What Would You Do Behind The Moon? | Defector

Orion is hurtling toward where the Moon will be, not where it is-like a quarterback leading his receiver-they've already got a slightly different angle on the Moon than we do here on Earth.

Science

OMG science

1 month ago

Former UFO chief admits seeing spacecraft that defy modern technology

Pentagon's UFO office detected unexplained objects in space performing maneuvers beyond known US aerospace capabilities, with fewer than 50 cases remaining unresolved despite expert analysis.

fromTravel + Leisure

13 Space Museums in the U.S. That Bring the Wonder of Exploration Down to Earth

The Moonshot Museum in Pittsburgh inspires youth to pursue careers in the modern space industry through interactive exhibits and real spacecraft views.

fromSilicon Canals

3 days ago

SpaceX, Amazon, and Google want orbital data centers - four engineering barriers reveal who really benefits - Silicon Canals

Orbital data centers will concentrate AI infrastructure power among a few dominant companies, limiting access for smaller competitors and national regulators.

fromSilicon Canals

3 days ago

SpaceX, Amazon, and Google want data centers in orbit - four engineering barriers stand in the way - Silicon Canals

The race for orbital data centers is about controlling the future of computing on Earth, not just computing in space.

Big tech's next move is to put data centers in space. Can it work?

Elon Musk plans to launch data centers into orbit to power AI, claiming it will be cheaper than terrestrial AI within a few years.

There's a Blinking Warning Sign for the Data Centers in Space Industry

Elon Musk's plan for space-based data centers faces significant challenges similar to those encountered in previous failed projects.

Elon Musk's Orbital Data Centers Are Staggeringly Huge

Elon Musk plans to deploy up to one million massive solar-powered satellites for orbital data centers to provide AI computing power.

fromwww.npr.org

Big tech's next move is to put data centers in space. Can it work?

Elon Musk plans to launch data centers into orbit to power AI, claiming it will be cheaper than terrestrial AI within a few years.

There's a Blinking Warning Sign for the Data Centers in Space Industry

Elon Musk's plan for space-based data centers faces significant challenges similar to those encountered in previous failed projects.

Elon Musk's Orbital Data Centers Are Staggeringly Huge

Elon Musk plans to deploy up to one million massive solar-powered satellites for orbital data centers to provide AI computing power.

The Navy brought a retired laser weapon back for a new drone fight

The U.S. Navy has revived a high-energy laser weapon for military exercises, enhancing capabilities against asymmetric threats.

fromIndependent

One small Trump decision, one giant headache for Nasa - why return to the moon has proven so difficult

The US plans to return to the lunar surface to secure rare minerals and establish a military outpost.

fromNature

The Moon belongs to all of us - not just countries that can afford to reach it

Humanity's past interactions with celestial bodies raise concerns about environmental stewardship and decision-making in space exploration.