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Space Force Considers Vulcan Launches Amid Solid Booster Investigation

The Space Force is evaluating the possibility of allowing Vulcan rockets to conduct lower-energy missions while an investigation into solid rocket motor anomalies is ongoing.

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Rhea Space Activity Secures $6 Million for Innovative GPS-Free Navigation Technology

The funding aims to advance technology that could revolutionize spacecraft navigation, drawing inspiration from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

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NASA's Challenge to Enhance Astronaut Health for Future Missions

NASA's Human Research Program is focused on ensuring astronaut health during extended space missions, particularly for lunar and Mars exploration.

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Indonesia's Forest Fires: A Growing Environmental Crisis Revealed by Satellite Imagery

As Indonesia faces a severe dry season, high-resolution satellite maps show that 5.62 million hectares have been affected by widespread forest fires, raising concerns for the environment and local communities.

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Shenzhou-21 Astronauts Successfully Complete Third Spacewalk, Mission Extended

The astronauts aboard China's Shenzhou-21 have completed their third spacewalk, enhancing the Tiangong space station's safety and extending their mission by an additional month.

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Artemis 2 Mission Set to Make History with Lunar Flyby

Scheduled for April 6, 2026, the Artemis 2 mission aims to orbit the moon, potentially setting a new distance record while astronauts observe the lunar farside.

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Revised EU Space Act Draft Raises Concerns Among Critics

The latest draft of the EU Space Act is being criticized for introducing ambiguity regarding its application beyond EU borders, raising concerns among stakeholders.

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Texas A&M University to Launch Advanced Research Centrifuge for Space Studies

The Anthony Wood '87 Artificial Gravity Lab at Texas A&M University is set to launch a new research centrifuge, enhancing human space research capabilities in the U.S.

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The Case for a Lunar Base: A Step Toward Economic Expansion

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman presented a compelling vision for a lunar base on March 24. This initiative is a significant milestone, yet it lacks a comprehensive economic strategy for sustainability.

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LeoLabs Launches Advanced Space Monitoring Tool for Military Applications

The new 'Delta' tool from LeoLabs aims to enhance military space operations by identifying potential adversarial activities, moving beyond traditional collision warnings.

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Astroscale Achieves Design Milestone for UK Military Cubesats

Astroscale has successfully completed a critical design review for two cubesats intended for launch next year, aimed at assisting the British military in monitoring space weather and tracking low Earth orbit objects.

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Exploring the Volcanic Landscape of Mammoth Lakes

The eastern Sierra Nevada is characterized by a significant caldera and various newer craters, contributing to its unique geological features.

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Drought Parches Florida

The state was unusually dry for much of 2025, but the intensity of the drought has ratcheted up since January 2026.

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Artemis II breaks Apollo 13’s distance record as humans travel farther from Earth than ever before

A historic milestone in human space exploration as Artemis II surpasses the distance achieved by Apollo 13.

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Hungary taps Northrop Grumman for first national geostationary communications satellite

Strategic angle: Hungary partners with Northrop Grumman to launch its inaugural geostationary communications satellite.

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'Absolutely stunning' — Artemis II photo captures moon eclipse of sun

Strategic angle: Artemis II is returning home after breaking the record for the farthest distance traveled by humans from Earth and setting the stage for a manned lunar landing.

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Artemis astronauts survey lunar surface on flyby, solar eclipse up next

Strategic angle: NASA's first lunar flyby in over 50 years yields detailed observations from astronauts traveling farther from Earth than any humans before.

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Why this NASA climate scientist wants you to stay angry

Strategic angle: Kate Marvel reflects on her fiery resignation: “I don’t think we rebuild science without getting mad.”

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🔴 NASA regains communications with astronauts after expected blackout

Strategic angle: 🔴 NASA regains communications with astronauts after expected blackout

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This Astronaut Drove The First Mid-Engined Car, Then The Sports Car World Followed

Strategic angle: The first mid-engined car did not come from a big player, but it was still appealing enough to draw the attention of one of the world's most famous astronauts.