Weekly New Space Economy Newsletter April 21, 2025

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Finding Clues in Ruins of Ancient Dead Star With NASA’s Chandra

People often think about archaeology happening deep in jungles or inside ancient pyramids. However, a team of astronomers has shown that they can use stars and the remains they leave…

Understanding the VIX: The Market’s Fear Gauge and Its Role in Trade Wars

The VIX, formally known as the CBOE Volatility Index, serves as a key indicator of expected stock market turbulence. It measures how much the S&P 500 index, a benchmark of…

Sentinel-3: Measuring the Height of Earth’s Oceans and Land

The Sentinel-3 satellite, part of the European Union’s Copernicus Programme, is engineered to provide detailed observations of Earth’s surface. Managed by the European Space Agency (ESA) in cooperation with the…

The Roswell Incident: What Really Happened in 1947?

In the summer of 1947, the quiet town of Roswell, New Mexico, became the focus of public attention following an unusual event that sparked widespread speculation. A rancher discovered debris…

UAP vs UFO Reports

Unidentified flying objects, commonly referred to as UFOs, have long been the subject of cultural fascination, scientific speculation, and government investigation. However, in recent years, the term “UAP,” standing for…

Book Review: The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress by Robert A. Heinlein, Hugo Award Winner 1967

Set in the year 2075, The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress by Robert A. Heinlein unfolds on Luna, a penal colony that has developed into a complex, semi-autonomous society. The…

What is the Shape of the Universe?

The question of the universe’s shape has fascinated scientists and philosophers for centuries. It relates not only to physical space but also to the behavior of time, matter, energy, and…

What Lies Beyond the Universe?

The universe, vast and enigmatic, continues to provoke profound questions. Among them, a single query stands out for its sheer scale and implications: What lies beyond the universe? Although modern…

Private companies are now major players in space. How can they be held accountable if they damage the property of others or trash the Moon?

Private companies are now major players in space. How can they be held accountable if they damage the property of others or trash the Moon?

The West’s Eurocentric version of scientific history omits some of the most important events that shaped modern thinking.

The West’s Eurocentric version of scientific history omits some of the most important events that shaped modern thinking.

New Horizons by NASA, Robotic Space Exploration Mission 2006

NASA launched New Horizons on January 19, 2006, marking the start of a historic journey to the outer reaches of the solar system. Managed by the Johns Hopkins University Applied…

150 years ago, the Metre Convention determined how we measure the world — a radical initiative for the time

150 years ago, the world agreed to a shared language of measurement. It still holds us together, even when everything else seems to pull us apart.

GJ 1214 b: The Water World Candidate

GJ 1214 b is an exoplanet that has attracted significant interest due to its potential as a water-rich world. Discovered in 2009, this planet orbits the red dwarf star GJ…

Trade War Terminology and Concepts

Trade wars, marked by escalating tariffs and retaliatory measures, shape global economies and influence everyday life. Understanding the language and ideas behind these conflicts is essential for grasping their impact.…

Understanding Inflation: A Detailed Guide for Everyday People

Inflation is a term that frequently surfaces in news, financial discussions, and casual conversations about the cost of living. For many, it’s a vague idea linked to rising prices, but…

Understanding GDP and the Details of U.S. GDP

Gross Domestic Product, or GDP, measures the total value of goods and services produced within a country over a specific period. It serves as a key indicator of a nation’s…

What is a Recession?

An economic recession is a period of declining economic activity that affects businesses, workers, and communities. It’s often characterized by reduced spending, lower production, and rising unemployment. While recessions can…

Understanding Central Banks and Monetary Policy

Central banks and monetary policy play essential roles in shaping a country’s economy. They influence how money flows, how much it costs to borrow, and how stable prices remain. This…

What is an Economic Depression?

An economic depression is a severe and prolonged downturn in economic activity that affects a country or even the global economy. It goes beyond a typical recession, which is a…

What is Stagflation?

Stagflation is a rare and troubling economic condition that combines stagnant economic growth, high unemployment, and rising inflation. This mix creates a difficult environment for businesses, workers, and policymakers, as…

10 Unexpected Things About Space Junk

Space debris, often referred to as space junk, consists of defunct satellites, spent rocket stages, and fragments from previous missions. As the quantity of debris increases, so does the risk…

10 Great Science Fiction Books About Religion

Religion offers fertile ground for science fiction authors to examine belief systems, power structures and the search for meaning beyond the stars. The following selection highlights ten novels in which…

You Wouldn’t Be Able to Walk on Jupiter

Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system, with a diameter of approximately 139,820 kilometers. Unlike terrestrial planets such as Earth or Mars, which have solid surfaces, Jupiter is…

10 Great Science Fiction Books About the United States

Science fiction can serve as a mirror to American society, imagining futures shaped by political upheaval, environmental crisis and cultural transformation. This list brings together ten works that use speculative…

Long-Distance Space Travel: Slow and Steady

Throughout history, nature has inspired technological advancements. The concept of slow and steady progress, embodied by the turtle, presents an intriguing model for space travel. While modern space exploration emphasizes…

United States Economy Challenges

As of April 2025, the United States economy is dealing with persistent inflation and slowing economic growth. Inflation rates have remained above the Federal Reserve's 2% target, with projections indicating a rate between 3.5%…

De-dollarization: Reducing Reliance on the US Dollar

De-dollarization refers to the process whereby countries and international organizations actively reduce their dependence on the US dollar for international trade, investment, and reserve holdings. This process involves shifting away…

The F-35 and Gripen Fighter Jets: A Tale of Cost, Capability, and Controversy

The F-35 Lightning II and the Saab Gripen are two fighter jets at the heart of heated debates in military and political circles. Designed to meet modern warfare demands, these…

As the rescued astronauts return, space law is still in orbit over who’s responsible when missions go wrong

As ‘space tourism’ grows and private companies become more involved in orbital missions, space law has failed to keep up. Urgent reform is called for.

The best space telescope you never heard of just shut down

An astronomer says goodbye to Gaia, the satellite that mapped the galaxy.

Jets from powerful black holes can point astronomers toward where − and where not − to look for life in the universe

Whether a galactic environment has the right conditions for habitable planets to form could depend on how the black hole in that galaxy is rotating.

Blue Origin’s all-female space flight urges women to shoot for the stars – but astronaut memoirs reveal the cost of being exceptional

Blue Origin’s all-female space flight crew, which includes popstar Katy Perry, is set to take off this spring.

Nasa and Esa want to bring Martian rocks to Earth. Here’s what will happen to the samples once they get here

Scientists will have to check whether the samples contain living microbes before they can be safely studied.

Trump’s nomination for NASA leader boasts business and commercial spaceflight experience during a period of uncertainty for the agency

Billionaire CEO Jared Isaacman has worked closely with SpaceX. He expressed an interest in sending missions to both the Moon and Mars if confirmed.

Why the meteorites that hit Earth have less water than the asteroid bits brought back by space probes – a planetary scientist explains new research

Water-rich meteorites contain key ingredients for life, yet they barely appear in meteorite collections. Recent research using shooting stars may explain why.

New UK system to protect satellites against attack shows how global conflict has spilled into outer space

Space is becoming “increasingly contested”, according to military experts.

Mysterious objects from other stars are passing through our solar system. Scientists are planning missions to study them up close

Learning about these interstellar objects could give us insights into other star systems.

Scientists found a potential sign of life on a distant planet – an astronomer explains why many are still skeptical

The exoplanet K2-18b could harbor a massive ocean, but scientists will need to study the planet more to see if it’s really likely to host life.

10 Revelations About the Search for Water on Mars

The ongoing search for water on Mars has captivated scientists and engineers for decades. While popular media has often portrayed this endeavor with dramatic flair, the scientific realities behind the…

ISS Mission Status: Station Has New Commander; Soyuz Trio Ready for Saturday Departure

The International Space Station has a new commander as three Expedition 72 crew members get ready to return to Earth on Saturday. The orbital residents staying behind will soon welcome…

10 Incredible Facts About Astronaut Training

Astronaut training is an extensive and demanding process that transforms individuals into highly skilled space travelers. The rigorous training programs prepare astronauts for the extreme conditions of space, equipping them…

10 Unexpected Things About Space Debris Removal

Space debris poses significant challenges to the long-term sustainability of satellite operations and space exploration. While conversations surrounding orbital debris often focus on the dangers and proposed solutions, several unexpected…

ISS Mission Status: NICER

A NASA X-ray telescope on the International Space Station called NICER, or Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer, has regained additional daytime observation capabilities thanks to repairs completed during a spacewalk…

Astrotourism: Lyrids Meteor Shower, Peaking April 21-22

The Lyra constellation in the Northern sky is known as a memorial to music thanks to being named after the lyre, a musical instrument similar to a harp. The small…

ISS Mission Status: Crew Swaps Command on Friday Before Soyuz Departure and Dragon Launch

Expedition 72 will come to an end and segue into the Expedition 73 mission after three veteran crewmembers depart the International Space Station on Saturday. Meanwhile, the orbital residents stayed…

Zero Point Energy: The Quantum Vacuum and Untapped Potential

In the realm of quantum physics, the concept of zero point energy has captivated scientists and sparked the imagination of many. Zero point energy refers to the lowest possible energy…

10 Incredible Facts About the Hubble Telescope

Since its launch in 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope has transformed humanity’s view of the universe. Orbiting Earth above the atmospheric distortions that hinder ground-based observations, Hubble has provided astronomers…

Kepler Space Telescope by NASA, Robotic Space Exploration Mission 2009

The Kepler Space Telescope, developed and operated by NASA, was a breakthrough mission focused on identifying Earth-like planets in other solar systems. Launched on March 6, 2009, Kepler represented a…

Space History: Space Shuttle Discovery Lifts Off

The launch of space shuttle Discovery is captured in this April 12, 1985, photo. This mission, STS-51D, was the 16th flight of NASA’s Space Shuttle program, and Discovery’s fourth flight.…

NASA’s Curiosity Rover May Have Solved Mars’ Missing Carbonate Mystery

New findings from NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover could provide an answer to the mystery of what happened to the planet’s ancient atmosphere and how Mars has evolved over time. Researchers…

10 Revolutionary Facts About 3D Printing in Space

One of the most transformative breakthroughs associated with 3D printing in space is the successful creation of hardware components in microgravity. Traditionally, every component needed for spacecraft, tools, and scientific…

Testing in the Clouds: NASA Flies to Improve Satellite Data

In February, NASA’s ER-2 science aircraft flew instruments designed to improve satellite data products and Earth science observations. From data collection to processing, satellite systems continue to advance, and NASA…

Details on the 32nd Commercial Resupply Mission Scheduled to Launch NET April 21

NASA and SpaceX are targeting no earlier than 4:15 a.m. EDT on Monday, April 21, for the next launch to deliver scientific investigations, supplies, and equipment to the International Space…

The 1990 Belgium UFO Wave: Radar Confirmed Anomalies

Between late 1989 and early 1991, Belgium became the focal point of an extended series of unidentified flying object sightings. The most significant episode of this wave occurred on the…

Bridging the Communication Gap: From Animal Sounds to Extraterrestrial Signals

The possibility of communicating with extraterrestrial life is a captivating idea, often explored in science fiction. Before we can ponder conversations with beings from other planets, it's logical to consider…

ISS Mission Status: Crew Departure, Dragon Mission, and Spacewalk Preps Fill Crew’s Day

Three International Space Station residents will return to Earth this weekend just a couple of days before the expected arrival of the next SpaceX Dragon cargo mission. Soon after that,…

10 Mind-Blowing Things About the Scale of Cosmic Voids

Cosmic voids are vast regions of space with extremely low matter density, occupying a significant portion of the observable universe. While the luminous content of the cosmos—galaxies, stars, and clusters—often…

Check Out Blue Origin’s Orbital Reef Progress

A NASA-supported commercial space station, Blue Origin’s Orbital Reef, recently completed a human-in-the-loop testing milestone as the agency works toward developing commercial space stations in low Earth orbit.

ISS Mission Status: Astronauts Prep for May Spacewalk Amid Human Research and Crew Departure

Two NASA astronauts are preparing their spacesuits for a spacewalk planned for the beginning of May to ready the International Space Station for a new rollout solar array. In the…

Cosmic Conundrums: Unpacking the Paradoxes of Our Universe

Cosmology, the study of the origin, evolution, and eventual fate of the universe, is a field brimming with both breathtaking discoveries and perplexing paradoxes. While our cosmological models, particularly the…

Space Marketing: The Puli Space Technologies Plaque

A one-of-a-kind plaque created by Hungary space company Puli Space Technologies attempted to make history as part of the payload aboard the Peregrine lunar lander, launched on January 8th, 2024.

10 Intriguing Facts About the Launch of Sputnik

The launch of Sputnik in 1957 marked a defining moment in the 20th century and reshaped the global political and scientific landscape. The event not only inaugurated the space age…

Can Solar Wind Make Water on Moon? NASA Experiment Shows Maybe

Scientists have hypothesized since the 1960s that the Sun is a source of ingredients that form water on the Moon. When a stream of charged particles known as the solar…

NASA Aims to Fly First Quantum Sensor for Gravity Measurements

Researchers from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California, private companies, and academic institutions are developing the first space-based quantum sensor for measuring gravity. Supported by NASA’s Earth Science Technology…

Atomic Clock and Plant DNA Research Launching Aboard NASA’s SpaceX CRS-32 Mission

NASA’s SpaceX 32nd commercial resupply services mission, scheduled to lift off from the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in April, is heading to the International Space Station with experiments that include…

Frequently Asked Questions

This article provides clear and factual answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about the space economy. Whether you’re new to the subject or looking to deepen your…

10 Unusual Secrets About the Russian Space Program

The Russian space program, often shrouded in secrecy during its early years, has contributed immensely to human exploration beyond Earth. While widely known for sending the first human, Yuri Gagarin,…

NASA Sets Coverage for SpaceX 32nd Station Resupply Launch, Arrival

NASA and SpaceX are targeting 4:15 a.m. EDT, Monday, April 21, for the next launch to deliver science investigations, supplies, and equipment to the International Space Station. This is the…

With NASA’s Webb, Dying Star’s Energetic Display Comes Into Full Focus

Gas and dust ejected by a dying star at the heart of NGC 1514 came into complete focus thanks to mid-infrared data from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope. Its rings,…

NASA’s Lucy Spacecraft Prepares Second Asteroid Encounter

NASA’s Lucy spacecraft is a few days days, and less than 50 million miles (80 million km) away from its second close encounter with an asteroid; this time, the small…

Notable NASA Image: Sculpted by Luminous Stars

This new image, released on April 4, 2025, showcases the dazzling young star cluster NGC 346. Although both the James Webb Space Telescope and the Hubble Space Telescope have released images of NGC 346…

ISS Status: Crew Studies Space-Caused Eye Changes as Trio Preps for Departure

The Expedition 72 crew began the week exploring what happens to a crew member’s eyes after living in space for months or years at a time. The International Space Station…

NASA Announces Call for New Computing Approaches to Earth Science

In an open challenge, NASA is seeking innovative business models that propose new approaches to solving complex Earth science problems using unconventional computing methods and is holding an informational webinar…

A Gallery of Political Satire on the Trade War

The global trade landscape has rarely seen such tension, spectacle, and contradiction as it has during the ongoing trade war between major economic powers. As tariffs rise, supply chains shift,…

Like Sands Through the Hourglass…

Two actively forming stars are responsible for the shimmering hourglass-shaped ejections of gas and dust that gleam in orange, blue, and purple in this representative color image captured by NASA’s…

Recent Discussions Shape EU-China Relations Amid Global Trade Pressures

Recent weeks have seen significant diplomatic activity between the European Union and China, unfolding against a backdrop of heightened global trade tensions, particularly stemming from new US tariff policies. High-level conversations…

Tariffs and Sovereign Capability: A Strategic Perspective

Tariffs are taxes imposed on imported goods and services. While often discussed in terms of economics and trade, tariffs are also frequently used as instruments of national policy. Governments may…

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