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The Independent UK · Aug 21

California space station startup Vast cuts jobs after $500 million funding round as crypto billionaire Jed McCaleb’s company races to replace ISS

SpaceX-linked California startup Vast has cut 46 employees, or about 4% of its workforce, months after raising $500 million. The layoffs at Vast comes at a time when crypto billionaire Jed McCaleb’s company races to launch Haven-1 and develop a commercial replacement for the International Space Station. Vast's long-term plans…

The Economic Times · Aug 21

Scientists finally know why astronauts struggle to poop in space — and reveal a hidden risk of long-haul spaceflight

A new NASA-backed study has pinpointed why astronauts often experience constipation in space and how that might affect their health on long-haul missions to Mars and beyond.

LiveScience · Aug 21

Trump pledges 'golden age' of space travel

US President Trump plans to boost American space travel and lunar missions. The United States aims to compete with China for a moon landing. The policy seeks over one thousand launches and reentries annually by 2030. NASA will facilitate commercial transport to the moon and Mars. Private investment in space…

The Economic Times · Aug 21

“I guess it’s a real summer song – as soon as you play it, you know it’s going to kick off”: Ash’s Tim Wheeler tells us about the making of their most beloved song

Ash’s Tim Wheeler remembers the creation of the band’s most popular song - written while they were still at school!

MusicRadar · Aug 21

NASA germinated corn seeds during spaceflight; seedlings showed altered root growth and twisted shoot patterns in microgravity

In a groundbreaking experiment, corn seeds grown in space exhibited unusual growth patterns, with roots growing sideways and shoots curling due to the absence of gravity and possibly inadequate light cues. These developments highlight the challenges future Mars agriculture must overcome, as plants need to consistently identify their orientation. Such…

The Economic Times · Aug 21

In 1971, Apollo 15 astronauts found a white rock later identified as part of the Moon's ancient crust; the "Genesis rock" was estimated to be around four billion years old

In 1971, the Apollo 15 mission led astronauts to discover a remarkable lunar rock, affectionately termed the 'Genesis rock' due to its age of roughly four billion years. Made up of anorthosite, this specimen serves as a crucial element of the Moon's original crust. Its unearthing highlights the meticulous planning…

The Economic Times · Aug 21

Apollo 11 set up the Moon's first seismometer in 1969; its recorded moonquakes gave scientists the first detailed map of the lunar interior

The Apollo 11 mission marked a historic milestone by deploying the first lunar seismometer, successfully detecting moonquakes and meteorite impacts. This pioneering experiment offered crucial insights into the Moon's internal structure and recorded seismic activity. Subsequent Apollo missions further expanded the network of seismometers, collecting extensive data that continues to…

The Times of India · Aug 21

Donald Trump pushes commercial space boom with 1,000-launch annual goal

President Trump signed a memo to significantly increase U.S. commercial space launches. The directive aims for one thousand launches and re-entries annually by 2030. It also calls for identifying new federal launch and re-entry sites. The policy encourages private sector partnerships for space infrastructure development. This initiative supports returning astronauts…

The Economic Times · Aug 21

NASA's $30 Million Rescue Mission Fails, Leaving $500 Million Space Telescope Doomed To Burn Up

NASA's mission to extend the life of the Swift Observatory has failed, leading to its expected re-entry into Earth's atmosphere. The rescue craft experienced technical issues, preventing a successful orbit boost.

International Business Times UK · Aug 20