Weekly New Space Economy Newsletter April 14, 2025

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Analyzing UAPs Through the Lens of Phenomenology

Phenomenology is a way of studying things as they appear in our experience. It's about carefully describing how we perceive and understand the world, rather than trying to explain why things are…

VIIRS: Continuing the Legacy of MODIS with Enhanced Capabilities

The Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) represents a significant evolution in satellite-based Earth observation, continuing and expanding upon the legacy established by the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS). Launched…

10 Incredible Facts About Virgin Galactic

Virgin Galactic stands among the most prominent names in the burgeoning field of commercial space travel. Founded by Sir Richard Branson, the company has carved a path toward suborbital flight…

Sentinel-1: Radar Vision for All-Weather Earth Observation

Sentinel-1 is a satellite mission developed under the European Union’s Copernicus Programme, managed by the European Space Agency (ESA). This Earth observation mission employs synthetic aperture radar (SAR) to provide…

Navigating NASA’s Finances: Budgets and Future Directions

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, or NASA, stands as a leading force in space exploration, scientific discovery, and aeronautics research. Its activities, from launching astronauts toward the Moon to…

Personal Hygiene in Space: A History of Cleanliness Beyond Earth

Maintaining personal hygiene in space has long been a complex task shaped by technological constraints, limited resources, and the absence of gravity. From early capsule missions to today’s space station…

10 Intriguing Facts About the Search for Planet Nine

For decades, astronomers have suspected that something large and distant might be influencing the outer reaches of our Solar System. This hypothetical object, often referred to as Planet Nine, has…

What Is Vacuum Welding?

Vacuum welding is a physical phenomenon that occurs when two clean, flat metal surfaces come into contact in a vacuum environment. Without atmospheric gases or surface contaminants to prevent bonding,…

The 1967 Malmstrom Air Force Base UFO Incident

On March 24, 1967, an unusual event took place at Malmstrom Air Force Base in Montana, raising questions about national security and extraterrestrial activity. Several reports suggest that an unidentified…

China’s Quiet Shift: Blocking U.S. Agriculture and Energy Imports

China has been steadily reducing its reliance on U.S. agriculture and energy imports, turning instead to other countries to meet its needs. This shift, driven by a mix of trade…

Understanding Labels on Goods in the United Kingdom: Origin, Processing, and Legal Standards

In the United Kingdom (UK), product labels such as “Made in UK,” “Produced in Scotland,” or “Packed in England” serve to indicate where and how a good was manufactured, processed,…

Understanding Labels on Goods in the European Union: Origin, Processing, and Regulatory Standards

In the European Union (EU), labels such as “Made in EU,” “Product of Italy,” or “Packed in Germany” are governed by comprehensive regulations to protect consumer interests and support fair…

Understanding Labels on U.S. Goods: What They Mean and How They’re Regulated

In the United States, labels indicating a product’s country of origin, such as “Made in USA,” “Assembled in USA,” or “Manufactured in USA,” play an important role in informing consumer…

Understanding Labels on Canadian Goods: What They Mean and Why They Matter

Labels on goods sold in Canada serve a dual purpose: they inform consumers and help businesses comply with regulatory standards. Among the most visible of these labels are those that…

10 Great Sci-Fi Books Set in the United States

Science fiction often uses familiar settings to explore complex themes, and numerous novels have situated their speculative narratives within the United States. The following ten books intertwine futuristic, dystopian, and…

10 Secret Facts About the Roswell Incident

The Roswell Incident remains one of the most discussed and controversial events in UFO history. In July 1947, reports of a "flying disc" recovery in Roswell, New Mexico, ignited widespread…

Trade War Guidebook for the Curious, Confused, and Concerned

Trade wars are no longer abstract battles waged quietly in economic policy journals or behind closed doors at international summits. They now unfold in public view, affecting prices on store…

Apollo 13 Launch: 55 Years Ago

NASA astronauts Jim Lovell, Fred Haise, and Jack Swigert launch aboard the Apollo 13 spacecraft from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on April 11, 1970. The mission seemed to…

A Sobering Lens on a Fractured Nation: A Review of Civil War

Civil War, directed by Alex Garland, presents a stark vision of a near-future United States torn apart by internal conflict. Released in 2024, the film follows a group of journalists…

10 Intriguing Facts About Pluto

Discovered in 1930 by Clyde Tombaugh, Pluto has long intrigued astronomers and captivated the public's imagination. Once classified as the ninth planet in the solar system, it was redefined as…

The Madman Theory and President Trump’s Second Term

The Madman Theory, a strategy where a leader projects unpredictability to intimidate opponents and gain leverage, offers a framework for understanding Donald Trump’s behavior in his second term, which began…

The Paradox of Space Weapons

Space weapons present a complex challenge for international security. On one hand, nations want to protect their space-based assets, which include satellites vital to communications, navigation, surveillance, and early warning…

Understanding Trump’s Bond Market Worries: Debt Sales and Tariffs in Focus

Donald Trump’s focus on the bond market in 2025 reflects its power to shape the U.S. economy, especially through rising borrowing costs that affect everything from government debt to everyday…

NASA’s Perseverance Mars Rover Studies Trove of Rocks on Crater Rim

Scientists with NASA’s Perseverance rover are exploring what they consider a veritable Martian cornucopia full of intriguing rocky outcrops on the rim of Jezero Crater. Studying rocks, boulders, and outcrops…

NASA Measures Moonlight to Improve Earth Observations

Flying high above the clouds and moon-gazing may sound like a scene from a timeless romance, but NASA did just that in the name of Earth science research. In March…

10 Must-Read Science Fiction Books About Asteroid Apocalypses

Asteroid impact scenarios have long captivated the imagination of science fiction writers, serving as a compelling backdrop to explore themes of survival, societal collapse, and human resilience. The following list…

10 Thought Provoking Speculative Books About Trade Wars

Trade wars in science fiction offer a lens through which readers can examine power, politics, and economic competition on interstellar scales. These stories use commerce—not conquest—as the engine of conflict,…

The Coldest Place in the Universe

Space is an extreme environment where temperatures vary dramatically depending on location and surrounding conditions. While stars and active galaxies emit intense heat, certain regions plunge to extraordinarily low temperatures.…

Jared Isaacman Faces Congressional Review for NASA Administrator Role on April 9, 2025

On April 9, 2025, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a hearing to review Jared Isaacman’s nomination as the next NASA Administrator. This event marked a…

Could We One Day Build a Matrioshka Brain to Power a Superintelligence?

A Matrioshka brain represents one of the most advanced theoretical megastructures ever conceived. Consisting of multiple nested Dyson spheres, this concept envisions an intricate array of computing infrastructure harnessing the…

How Did the Asteroid Belt Form? Competing Theories Behind a Solar System Mystery

The asteroid belt, located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter, is home to millions of rocky bodies that range from dust-sized particles to objects hundreds of kilometers across. While…

10 Mind-Blowing Facts About Supernovae

Supernovae are among the most energetic and awe-inspiring events in the cosmos. These stellar explosions not only shape galaxies but also play a fundamental role in the creation of elements…

The Cosmic Horizon: What Lies Beyond the Observable Universe?

Because the speed of light is finite, distant regions of the universe remain invisible. Beyond this boundary, regions exist that are causally disconnected from what can be observed. This raises…

10 Startling Facts About Cosmic Rays

Invisible to the naked eye, yet constantly bombarding the Earth, cosmic rays present one of the most energetic and mysterious phenomena encountered in modern astrophysics. Discovered over a century ago,…

10 Weird Facts About Uranus

Uranus, often overshadowed by its more famous planetary neighbors, is a world full of scientific anomalies and curious features. Orbiting the Sun at a distance nearly 19 times greater than…

ISS Update: Cardiovascular Research Underway as New Crew Gets Used to Station Life

Ten residents are living aboard the International Space Station today following the arrival of a NASA astronaut and two Roscosmos cosmonauts on Tuesday. The new Expedition 72 crewmates are beginning…

NASA’s Planetary Defenders Documentary Premieres April 16

NASA is bringing the world of planetary defense to the public with its new documentary, “Planetary Defenders.” What would humanity do if an asteroid were headed for Earth? The documentary…

A History of the United States National Debt

The United States began its journey with debt even before it was a fully established nation. During the American Revolutionary War, the Continental Congress, lacking the authority to levy taxes,…

Weaponized Finance: How U.S. Debt Could Become a Tool of Foreign Power

U.S. government debt is a cornerstone of the modern financial system. It helps fund public services, stabilize markets, and manage economic cycles. But the fact that a significant share of…

Space History: NASA’s Deep Space Network Sixty Years in Canberra

Deep Space Station 43 (DSS-43), a 230-foot-wide (70-meter-wide) radio antenna at NASA’s Deep Space Network facility in Canberra, Australia, is seen in this March 4, 2020, image. DSS-43 was more…

NASA Spin Offs: Tech Developed for Home Health Monitoring

Even before we’re aware of heart trouble or related health issues, our bodies give off warning signs in the form of vibrations. Technology to detect these signals has ranged from…

Economic Paradoxes: When Logic Defies Intuition

Economic paradoxes represent fascinating contradictions where seemingly rational individual decisions lead to unexpected or counterintuitive outcomes at the collective level. These paradoxes challenge conventional wisdom and highlight the complex nature…

Book Review of Exxoneration by Richard Rohmer

Exxoneration is Richard Rohmer’s 1974 follow-up to Ultimatum. While the earlier novel focused on the political standoff between the United States and Canada over access to Arctic natural gas reserves, the sequel…

Gateway’s First Habitation Module Arrives Stateside

From the mountains of Turin to the deserts of Arizona, a core element of Gateway, humanity’s first lunar space station, is now one step closer to the Moon. As seen…

Eclipses, Science, NASA Firsts: Heliophysics Big Year Highlights

One year ago today, a total solar eclipse swept across the United States. The event was a cornerstone moment in the Heliophysics Big Year, a global celebration of the Sun’s…

NASA Astronaut, Crewmates Arrive Safely at Space Station

NASA astronaut Jonny Kim, accompanied by Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Ryzhikov and Alexey Zubritsky, arrived at the International Space Station on Tuesday, bringing the number of residents to 10 for the…

Book Review of Ultimatum by Richard Rohmer

Ultimatum by Richard Rohmer, published in 1973, presents a geopolitical scenario centered on energy dependency, national sovereignty, and the tensions between neighboring countries with uneven power. Set against the backdrop of…

Book Review: We Stand on Guard by Brian K. Vaughan and Steve Skroce

We Stand on Guard is a speculative fiction graphic novel written by Brian K. Vaughan and illustrated by Steve Skroce. Set in a dystopian near future, the story imagines a scenario…

NASA’s First Flight With Crew Important Step on Long-term Return to the Moon, Missions to Mars

The Artemis II test flight will be NASA’s first mission with crew under Artemis. Astronauts on their first flight aboard NASA’s Orion spacecraft will confirm all of the spacecraft’s systems…

How China Might Respond to a 104% U.S. Tariff on Chinese Imports

A 104% tariff imposed by the United States on all Chinese imports would represent an unprecedented escalation in bilateral economic tensions. It would mark a significant departure from conventional trade…

10 Must-Read Sci-Fi Books About Human Cloning

Human cloning has long fascinated science fiction writers for its ethical complexity and narrative power. It raises profound questions: What makes someone unique? Are clones individuals or property? How do…

10 Must-Read British Sci-Fi Writers

British science fiction has produced some of the genre’s most visionary voices, with authors who’ve shaped everything from dystopian futures to space-faring civilizations. Their works often blend social commentary with…

How Infographics Help People Understand Information in the Space Economy

Infographics are visual tools that present information through a combination of images, symbols, text, and layout. They’re designed to make complex or large volumes of information easier to understand at…

10 Provocative Books About Robotic Weapons

The concept of machines that can decide to kill without human input has moved from speculative fiction into modern ethical debates and defense policy discussions. In science fiction, lethal autonomous…

10 Surprising Insights About the Space Shuttle Program

The Space Shuttle Program, officially known as the Space Transportation System (STS), was a key component of human spaceflight operations by NASA for three decades. It represented an unprecedented shift…

10 Intriguing Things About Space Colonization

Efforts to establish permanent human presence beyond Earth have long been featured in science fiction, but recent developments in technology and interest from both governmental and private sectors have brought…

Global Currency Shifts: Is the U.S. Dollar Losing Its Grip?

The U.S. dollar has been the cornerstone of the global financial system since the 1944 Bretton Woods Agreement established it as the world’s primary reserve currency. This status has made…

How Foreign Trade Barriers Impact U.S. Exports and Investment: An Overview Based on the 2025 National Trade Estimate Report

The 2025 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers (NTE Report), prepared by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), is an annual survey that documents foreign…

Understanding What Influences AI Accuracy

Artificial intelligence systems depend on a combination of software architecture, tuning practices, model parameters, and data sources. Together, these elements shape how accurate an AI model is when performing tasks…

The History of Tariffs in the United States

Tariffs have played a central role in shaping U.S. economic and political policy since the country’s founding. They’ve been used to generate revenue, protect domestic industries, retaliate against foreign competitors,…

Blue Origin’s All-Female Mission: Unpacking the Controversy

Blue Origin’s planned all-female mission, scheduled for April 14, 2025, has sparked widespread debate. This flight, known as NS-31, will mark the first all-female crewed spaceflight since 1963, featuring a…

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