Parker Solar Probe’s record speed of about 430,000 miles per hour was achieved not mainly through engine power, but through gravity and careful orbital design. Launched in August 2018 aboard a Delta I
NASA selects DAPHNE mission to improve space weather forecasting
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NASA has selected the DAPHNE (Dynamic Atmosphere-Ionosphere Explorer) mission to move into Phase B development, a major step toward improving space weather forecasting. The mission will study how Eart
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Panthalassa, a Portland startup backed by major Silicon Valley investors, is developing floating data centers that sit at sea, generate their own power from wave energy, and use cold seawater for cool
CAN Injection: keyless car theft | Dr. Ken Tindell
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Dr. Ken Tindell’s article describes how a Toyota RAV4 was stolen and how the case helped expose a broader wave of high-tech vehicle theft. The investigation began after the owner, cybersecurity resear
Ornadyne is a YC-backed startup building autonomous robot birds, or ornithopters, for military reconnaissance. Its drones are designed to look, fly, and sound like real birds while carrying cameras fo
Ornadyne is a YC-backed startup building autonomous robot birds, or ornithopters, for military reconnaissance. Its drones are designed to look, fly, and sound like real birds while carrying cameras fo
NASA has launched a new recruiting initiative called “NASA Force” to bring in technical experts for mission-critical roles. Announced on April 17 in partnership with the U.S. Office of Personnel Manag
White House Releases Space Nuclear Initiative
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The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) has announced the National Initiative for American Space Nuclear Power, aimed at revitalizing space nuclear power and propulsion efforts,
The U.S. Space Force currently does not deploy armed personnel in space but is open to future possibilities as the strategic landscape evolves. Senior officers indicated that planning encompasses a 15
NASA has been leading the exploration of Mars, particularly in the search for signs of past microbial life, through its Perseverance rover. In July 2024, the rover discovered a unique rocky outcrop wi
The space nuclear power bottleneck — and how to fix it - SpaceNews
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Nuclear power is essential for advancing America’s space exploration capabilities, particularly for deep space missions and lunar operations. While technologies for nuclear fission and radioisotope sy
The U.S. space nuclear propulsion initiatives are experiencing a revival after a significant setback in 2025, which saw NASA cancel a crucial demonstration of nuclear propulsion technology. This devel
Musk says SpaceX focus is on the moon rather than Mars
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Elon Musk has announced that SpaceX will prioritize lunar settlement over Mars colonization, stating that a self-sustaining city on the moon could be established within a decade, compared to the 20-pl
A team of engineers from New York University has developed innovative "toothless liquid gears" capable of rotating independently through controlled liquid flow, eliminating the need for traditional ge
Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, recently announced a shift in focus from Mars colonization to establishing a "self-growing city on the Moon," which he believes can be accomplished within a decade. Musk emph
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NASA is leveraging America's growing space economy to guide its technology investments for upcoming lunar and Martian missions. The agency is inviting input from industry leaders, academic institution
Proposed Space Station Could Be Deployed in a Single Launch
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Florida startup Max Space is set to launch a prototype of its commercial space station, named Thunderbird, by 2027. The innovative design features an expandable habitat technology that allows the enti
NASA has recently lost contact with its Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) spacecraft, which was last heard from on December 6, 2023. MAVEN, launched in 2013, has significantly outlived it
The sky is not falling: Why Trump may not need the space council anyway
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Concerns have arisen over President Trump's potential disbandment of the National Space Council, which coordinates U.S. space activities. However, experts argue that Trump may not need the council, as