The next NASA administrator needs to clean house for commercial space
NASA needs new leadership and guidance to ensure that the foundations of its programs, including the Artemis program, do not fail in their increased reliance on the commercial sector to accomplish tasks in a timely and cost-effective manner. I need it. NASA's policy of outsourcing many of its services to commercial units on fixed-price contracts […]
Space Force looks to bulk up against anti-satellite weapons
The five-year-old U.S. Space Force is moving quickly to confront what is becoming a priority: anti-satellite weapons (ASAT) threats from foreign adversaries, including Russia and China. The Space Force is building a space defense architecture to help modernize the Space Surveillance Network (SSN), which monitors objects and potential threats in space. This comes as the […]
Stranded Boeing astronauts to enjoy Thanksgiving in space
Two astronauts stranded on the International Space Station will enjoy a Thanksgiving feast together on Thursday to mark their 176th day in zero gravity. The paper reports that the ISS, where Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are trapped, is filled with traditional Thanksgiving-themed dishes such as smoked turkey, candied yams, dressing, macaroni and cheese, and […]
LIV Golf star Bryson DeChambeau reveals space aspirations while taking in SpaceX rocket launch
LIV Golf star Bryson DeChambeau was among those who traveled to Texas last week to meet SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. DeChambeau said that as SpaceX scientists were trying to push the rocket to its maximum potential to learn more about heat shields and which shields and configurations would perform best, DeChambeau said President-elect Donald Trump, […]
Gang of 6 teens — including 14-year-old girl ‘leader’ — charged for ‘unprovoked,’ broad-daylight beatdowns in space of 1 hour
A group of six teenagers, including the “leader,'' a 14-year-old girl, have been charged in connection with a series of physical assaults in broad daylight that occurred within an hour in Philadelphia last week. The minors at Anthony Wayne School in Grays Ferry were all charged with aggravated assault, simple assault, reckless endangerment and other […]
‘Wicked’ interview about ‘holding space’ perplexes the internet
The stars of the long-awaited silver screen adaptation of the Broadway hit Wicked have been widely ridiculed for their gruesome behavior on the pre-release press tour, culminating in a recent interview that's utter nonsense It became a hot topic on the internet. Inside the clip shared tens of millions of times Out magazine reporter Tracy […]
Blue Origin’s New Shepard to take six people to space, including science show host
Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket will send six more people into space, including a science show host, two returning travelers, two philanthropists and an online award winner. Emily Calandrelli, known as “Space Gal,” is scheduled to take off from Blue Origins' West Texas Spaceport this Friday aboard the New Shepard 28 mission, Blue Origins' ninth […]
Long-hidden space under Brooklyn Bridge reopens after 15 years — and public is in awe
A long-closed piece of land under the Brooklyn Bridge has reopened to the public for the first time in 15 years, bringing back new green space to one of the city's most congested neighborhoods. The 15,000-square-foot site in Lower Manhattan is part of a larger area known as “The Arches,” and was renovated and restored […]
President Biden jokes he may need to go to space to save stranded astronauts
LIMA — Outgoing President Biden played comedian on Friday, telling Peruvian President Dina Bolarte that he may have to go into space to rescue astronauts stranded on the International Space Station. The 81-year-old leader met with Bolarte on the sidelines of the APEC Economic Conference of Pacific Rim nations and spotted NASA Administrator Bill Nelson […]
Largest-ever coral found in Pacific — and can be seen from space
Nice coral reef! The largest coral ever recorded has been discovered by scientists in the Solomon Islands. At 18 feet tall, 112 feet wide and 105 feet long, the giant coral is larger than a blue whale and can be seen from space, according to a presentation at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in […]