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Trump wants to make it to the moon to set up a base, but GOP infighting between Senate and House stalls his plan: ‘Not tying the hands of NASA’

“The authorization bill is critically important to NASA.”

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FBI Dismantles China-Linked Hacking Network That Targeted NASA, the Senate and the Federal Reserve

The FBI and DOJ seized domains behind a China-linked hacking network that hit NASA, the Fed and the Senate — with stakes for Houston's Latino workforce.

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SpaceX test-fires Starship Super Heavy booster ahead of critical Flight 14 (video)

SpaceX fired up all 33 engines of its Super Heavy booster to gear up for the next Starship test flight, which will mark the first time the vehicle goes orbital.

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In 1951, Soviet dog Smelaya ran away before her rocket launch; after she returned, she flew safely with Malyshka

During the initial experiments in space exploration, Soviet engineers evaluated dogs for their survival skills during launch. Female dogs were preferred due to their tranquil temperament and manageable waste disposal. A notable event occurred when a test dog named Smelaya vanished just hours before her flight but miraculously reappeared the…

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In 1951, Soviet space dog Bobik escaped before launch; scientists found a stray near the canteen, named her ZIB, and sent her 100 km up before a safe return

A stray dog known as ZIB unexpectedly filled in for a canine that went missing just before a Soviet rocket launch. With no training at all, ZIB ventured into the unknown space, reaching a height of about 100 kilometers. Miraculously, both dogs successfully parachuted back to Earth, illustrating the adventurous…

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In 1952, Patricia and Mike rode an Aerobee 36 miles up at 2,000 mph; both monkeys returned safely after scientists compared seated and prone acceleration effects

In 1952, two Philippine monkeys named Patricia and Mike embarked on a historic journey aboard a rocket. Scientists sought to understand how body positioning influenced acceleration forces during spaceflight. Remarkably, the monkeys survived their venture and spent the rest of their lives in a zoo, leaving behind a significant legacy…

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Meeting Nancy Grace Roman: What was the 'mother of Hubble' really like?

Nearly a decade ago, I found myself laughing alongside Nancy Grace Roman: one of the most iconic women in astronomy.

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NASA Explains the Spooky 'Negative-Space Jellyfish' Hovering Over Mars in New Curiosity Rover Image

A 1967 NASA moon image, new Trump era UFO files and an offhand 'alien starbase' remark in Apollo briefings are reigniting debate over extraterrestrial life.

International Business Times UK

Nasa space telescope launches after surviving Trump budget cuts

Searching for exoplanets and clues on planet formation, the Roman telescope begins million-mile journey from Florida launchpad

The Guardian - US

Who was Nancy Grace Roman? NASA's next big space telescope is named after the 'Mother of Hubble'

The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is about to launch on an incredible adventure to help scientists explore the great mysteries of the universe. But who was Nancy Grace Roman?

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America's new moon heroes: Trump honours NASA’s Artemis II crew, unveils Space Academy, eyes Mars next

The Artemis II astronauts received the nation's highest space honor for their lunar flyby. Commander Reid Wiseman and his crew were recognized for their historic mission around the moon. President Donald Trump presented the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the four-member crew. This event also saw the announcement of…

The Economic Times

US to establish first space academy, expand 'far beyond the Moon'

President Trump has taken a monumental step by signing an order to create America's inaugural space academy, designed to elevate the nation's future leaders in space exploration. In a momentous interaction, he engaged with astronauts on the International Space Station. This initiative follows prior plans for lunar missions and commercial…

The Times of India

Federal Health Agencies Were Among the Targets of a China Linked Hacking Network the FBI Just Shut Down

DOJ and FBI seized platforms used by a China state-sponsored hacking group whose named victims included HHS and the National Institutes of Health.

Medical Daily

Chinese hackers did not target Nasa, Senate - US reverses statement on agency breaches

US authorities have corrected earlier claims that several major government agencies had been hacked by a Chinese state-sponsored cyber group, clarifying that some were targeted but not necessarily compromised.

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US officials revise claims that government agencies were hacked by Chinese, now say they were targets

US officials have corrected earlier claims that several government agencies were hacked by a Chinese state-sponsored group, clarifying that the agencies were targeted but not necessarily compromised. An FBI affidavit says the group targeted networks including NASA, the Federal Reserve and Senate, while confirmed intrusions affected other US government entities…

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What time will SpaceX launch NASA's Roman Space Telescope today? (Full mission timeline)

SpaceX will launch the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, NASA's next great observatory, atop a Falcon Heavy rocket on Aug. 30. Here's what time it flies.

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'It's going to be beautiful': President Trump signs order to create US Space Academy

President Trump just signed an executive order creating the U.S. Space Academy, which will train students for a career studying, exploring, exploiting or helping to protect the final frontier.

The Independent UK

Artemis II astronauts receive nation's highest space honor for their successful moonshot

The Artemis II astronauts who flew around the moon earlier this year have received the nation's highest space honor

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President Trump gives Artemis II moon astronauts the Congressional Space Medal of Honor

The astronauts of NASA's Artemis II mission, who flew around the moon this past April, just received the United States' highest space honor.

The Independent UK

Trump keeps Artemis II astronauts waiting for their medals after he arrives late and then speechifies about what he’ll build next

Trump, who was nearly half an hour late to the Texas ceremony, also wound up in the awkward position of presenting the first medal to a Canadian astronaut, Jeremy Hansen, amid a raging tariff war with the US’s northern neighbors

The Independent UK

Trump makes surprise announcement at Artemis astronauts’ medal of honor ceremony

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In 1962, NASA packed 22,900 gallons of water into a Saturn I rocket and deliberately released it 65 miles above Earth to see how water behaved in the upper atmosphere

NASA scientists have long explored recycling resources for extended space travel. Plants and microorganisms could help regenerate vital supplies for astronauts. Reliable mechanical and biological systems are crucial for mission success. Recycling reduces the immense cost of launching supplies from Earth. This technology is fundamental for future lunar and Martian…

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SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket launching NASA's Roman Space Telescope on Aug. 30: How to watch it live

NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is scheduled to lift off atop a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket early Sunday morning (Aug. 30). Here's how to watch it live.

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In 1997, NASA sent 64 desert beetles to Russia’s Mir space station with tiny wheels tracking their every movement; their movements helped scientists understand how light regulates biological clocks in microgravity

NASA sent black desert beetles into space aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis in 1997. These insects lived on the Russian Mir space station for 125 days. Tiny wheels tracked their movements to study activity changes in microgravity. Researchers found light pulses shifted beetle clocks, while gravity affected their natural rhythms.…

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump Hair Fiasco Sparks Online Frenzy As Strong Winds Expose 'A Bed Of Straw On Bald Scalp'

During a Texas trip, strong winds disrupted Donald Trump's hair, overshadowing his political agenda and highlighting the public's fascination with his appearance.

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