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Briefing: China and Europe launch rare joint space mission

Strategic angle: Solar-focused project seeks to understand geomagnetic storms that can disrupt terrestrial communications.

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Briefing: An open-source 240-antenna array to bounce signals off the Moon

Strategic angle: Exploring innovative technology to enhance lunar communication.

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Artemis II is go: humans head to the Moon after half-century absence

Artemis II is go: humans head to the Moon after half-century absence

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Moon fly-by live coverage: Trump congratulates Artemis crew on successful mission so far

Strategic angle: Moon fly-by live coverage: Trump congratulates Artemis crew on successful mission so far

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Isaacman defends NASA budget proposal despite steep cuts

Strategic angle: NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman defended a fiscal year 2027 budget proposal that would cut the agency’s budget by nearly 25%. The post Isaacman defends NASA budget proposal despite steep cuts appeared first on SpaceNew

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NASA stops work on SLS Mobile Launcher 2

Strategic angle: NASA has stopped work on a second mobile launch platform intended for an upgraded version of the Space Launch System the agency no longer plans to develop. The post NASA stops work on SLS Mobile Launcher 2 appeared first

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Briefing: Artemis II astronauts get closer to the moon

Strategic angle: The crew's journey to the Moon unfolds live, showcasing breathtaking views and challenges.

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Briefing: It's time for Artemis II to break Apollo 13's distance record. What to know about the moon flyby

Strategic angle: The Artemis II astronauts are already the champions of a fresh new era of lunar exploration. Now it's time to set a new distance record.

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Briefing: TESS spots the rise of a black hole X-ray binary system

Strategic angle: NASA's TESS has observed the outburst of a black hole X-ray binary, AT 2019wey, providing insights into cosmic phenomena.

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Briefing: Artemis's stunning Moon pictures - science or holiday photos?

Strategic angle: The story behind the beautiful pictures beamed back to Earth from the Artemis II astronauts.

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Briefing: NISAR Captures Stunning Image of Mount St. Helens

Strategic angle: The U.S.-Indian Earth satellite NISAR reveals a new perspective of Washington's iconic volcano.

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Briefing: Artemis II Astronauts to Rely on Vision for Lunar Studies

Strategic angle: In a surprising move, astronauts on the Artemis II mission will primarily use their eyes to observe the Moon's surface during their flyby.

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Artemis II spacecrew prepare for historic moon flyby

The Artemis II crew is preparing for a historic lunar flyby that will take them farther from Earth than any previous human, documenting never-before-seen views of the Moon's far side.

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Briefing: Artemis II toilet acts up again as astronauts speed toward the moon to break Apollo 13's record

Strategic angle: Now more than halfway to the moon, the Artemis II astronauts prepared for their historic lunar fly-around to push deeper into space than even the Apollo astronauts.

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Briefing: Mars dust storms are sparking electricity and rewriting the planet’s chemistry

Strategic angle: Mars may look like a quiet, dusty world, but it’s actually buzzing with hidden electrical activity.

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Briefing: NASA finalizes science plans for Artemis 2 lunar flyby

Strategic angle: NASA's science team outlines key observations for astronauts during the upcoming lunar mission.

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Satellite firm Planet Labs to indefinitely withhold Iran war images - Reuters

Strategic angle: Satellite firm Planet Labs to indefinitely withhold Iran war images Reuters

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Briefing: NASA Answers Your Most Pressing Artemis II Questions

Strategic angle: The first crewed test flight under NASA’s Artemis program is underway.

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Briefing: This Absurdly Tiny Camper Is Shorter Than An MX-5, And Isn’t Even A Real Car

Strategic angle: At $35,100, this micro-camper offers 30 square feet of living space, 143 miles of range, and no furniture whatsoever.

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Briefing: Space Force budget would more than double in Trump’s $1.5 trillion defense plan

Strategic angle: $71 billion request for the U.S. Space Force for fiscal year 2027 includes more than $60 billion for procurement, research and development.