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Solar Storms and Starlink: How Geomagnetic Activity is Driving Satellite Reentries
The recent rise in solar activity has coincided with a marked increase in satellite reentries from low Earth orbit (LEO), particularly among Starlink satellites. A new study titled "Tracking Reentries…
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10 Intriguing Insights into the Search for Technosignatures
The search for technosignatures—the detectable signs of technology from advanced extraterrestrial civilizations—stands at the intersection of astronomy, planetary science, engineering, and data analytics. While traditional astrobiology has focused on biosignatures…
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NASA Clean Room Not So Clean After All!
A 2025 research study titled Genomic insights into novel extremotolerant bacteria isolated from the NASA Phoenix mission spacecraft assembly cleanrooms presented extensive findings about newly identified bacterial species found in NASA cleanroom…
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New Bacteria Discovered on China’s Tiangong Space Station
In 2023, Chinese scientists identified a previously unknown strain of bacteria aboard the Tiangong Space Station, marking a significant finding in the study of life in space. Named Niallia tiangongensis,…
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Best Places in the United States for Business Jobs in the Space Economy (May 2025)
The United States space sector is undergoing a period of unprecedented expansion, creating a fertile landscape for professionals in a wide array of business disciplines. As of May 2025, this…
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Careers in the U.S. Space Economy
The United States space industry includes more than astronaut missions. It covers everything from building and launching satellites to managing space stations and data services. Many jobs in this sector…
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ESA’s 50th Anniversary: A Half-Century of European Space Exploration
In 2025, the European Space Agency (ESA) celebrates its 50th anniversary, marking five decades of scientific discovery, technological advancement, and international collaboration. This milestone year provides an opportunity to reflect…
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Nebula Award-Winning Novels: A Chronicle of Excellence in Speculative Fiction
The Nebula Awards, first conferred in 1965, represent a significant benchmark for excellence within the realms of science fiction and fantasy literature. These accolades are presented annually by the Science…
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Trump Withdraws NASA Administrator Nominee
In December 2024, President Donald Trump announced Jared Isaacman as his choice for NASA administrator during the presidential transition period. Isaacman, a billionaire entrepreneur and commercial astronaut, brought a unique…
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ESA Resilience From Space Program
The European Space Agency (ESA) is working on a new initiative called the ESA Resilience from Space program, part of the broader Earth Observation Government Service. This effort aims to…
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NASA Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Request: Charting a Course to the Moon and Mars
The President’s budget request for NASA in fiscal year 2026 totals $18.8 billion. This represents a significant shift from the $24.8 billion enacted in 2025, reflecting the administration’s decision to…
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The Unfolding Quest for a Single Description of Reality
The history of science is marked by an enduring ambition: to find a single, coherent story that explains the universe in its entirety. This grand endeavor finds a powerful expression…
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SpaceX’s 170 Launch Plan in 2025 and Its Economic Impact
SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk, is set to conduct 170 orbital launches in 2025, surpassing its 2024 record. These efforts are likely to drive growth in the space economy, creating…
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Space Factories: Manufacturing High-Value Materials in Orbit
Space factories represent a groundbreaking development in the space economy, focusing on manufacturing high-value materials in the unique environment of microgravity. This article reviews the activities of leading companies, the…
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Analysis of Northrop Grumman’s Investment in Firefly Aerospace
On May 29, 2025, Northrop Grumman, a prominent global aerospace and defense technology company, announced a $50 million investment in Firefly Aerospace, a Texas-based space startup. This investment focuses on…
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Trade Wars in the Celestial Sphere: Reshaping the Global Space Economy and National Ambitions
The period between 2024 and 2025 has been marked by a notable escalation in global trade friction. This environment is characterized by significant disputes, primarily involving the United States and…
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Elon Musk promises more risky launches after sixth Starship failure
The Starship program has already experienced more failures than many other space missions in the past. Will it ever see success – and if so when?
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SpaceX’s 2025 Plan for Mars Colonization
In May 2025, SpaceX presented an accelerated plan for Mars colonization, featuring ambitious timelines for uncrewed landings by 2026 and crewed missions by 2028 or 2031. Key advancements included upgrades…
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A Chronicle of Excellence: Every Hugo Award Winner for Best Novel
The Hugo Awards stand as a pinnacle of achievement within the realms of science fiction and fantasy literature. Often lauded as "the best known literary award for science fiction writing,"…
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The Ultimate Guide: Science Fiction and the Shaping of the Space Economy
The story of humanity's reach for the stars is intertwined with two powerful forces: the boundless realm of imagination, particularly as expressed in science fiction, and the pragmatic, ever-evolving landscape…
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10 Surprising Facts About the Formation of the Solar System
The Solar System's origin story stretches back approximately 4.6 billion years. Born from the remnants of previous generations of stars, its formation is a dynamic process filled with complexity and…
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X-rays have revealed a mysterious cosmic object never before seen in our galaxy
The object doesn’t resemble any known type of star or system in the Milky Way.
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The Artemis Accords and African Nations: A Growing Partnership in Space Exploration
In recent years, space exploration has become a shared endeavor among nations, with NASA’s Artemis Accords serving as a framework for international cooperation. Established in 2020, these accords outline principles…
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NASA’s Artemis Program: Current Status and Challenges Toward a Sustainable Lunar Presence
NASA’s Artemis program is a multi-phase initiative focused on establishing a sustainable human presence on the Moon. Building on past lunar missions, the program is structured around a series of…
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The South Atlantic Anomaly: Earth’s Magnetic Enigma Unveiled
The South Atlantic Anomaly (SAA) is a striking irregularity in Earth’s magnetic field, characterized by a significant reduction in field strength over a vast region spanning the South Atlantic Ocean,…
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Today’s Top 10 Books About Donald Trump
Donald J. Trump, a figure of significant influence in contemporary American politics and culture, has been the subject of extensive literary exploration. Amazon's bestseller lists reflect a diverse array of…
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Today’s Top 10 Books About Elon Musk
Elon Musk's multifaceted career—spanning electric vehicles, private space exploration, artificial intelligence, and social media—has made him a subject of extensive public interest. This has led to the publication of numerous…
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Space law doesn’t protect historical sites, mining operations and bases on the Moon – a space lawyer describes a framework that could
More people will be going to the Moon in coming years, and the way current legal frameworks are written could lead to conflict.
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BepiColombo’s Mission: Europe and Japan’s Journey to Mercury
BepiColombo represents one of the most ambitious space exploration projects undertaken jointly by the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). Designed to investigate Mercury, the…
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The Ultimate Guide to Arthur C. Clarke Award Winners
The Arthur C. Clarke Award honors the best full-length science fiction novel first published in the United Kingdom during the preceding calendar year. Established in 1987 through an endowment from…
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The Ultimate Guide to SF Masterworks Series
The SF Masterworks series is a curated collection of science fiction novels that have shaped the genre since its inception. Established in 1999 by Orion Publishing Group, this imprint set…
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Navigating Moral Labyrinths: 10 Science Fiction Books on Ethics
Science fiction has long served as a platform for examining the ethical implications of technological and societal advancements. The following ten novels review complex moral questions, offering readers a lens…
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Why collect asteroid samples? 4 essential reads on what these tiny bits of space rock can tell scientists
Missions that return asteroid samples bring home more than just very expensive dust. These samples can provide valuable insights for scientists and commercial interests.
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