Weekly New Space Economy Newsletter May 12, 2025

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NASA Missions Shaping the Future Decade

NASA continues to develop and launch missions that will influence space exploration, science, and technology throughout the 2020s and into the 2030s. The agency's projects touch many areas including human…

Handbook of Important Thinking

In an era defined by rapid technological innovation, global interconnectedness, and ever-evolving challenges, the capacity to think clearly and adapt effectively has never been more crucial. Organizations and individuals alike…

The Impact of the 2025 OMB Discretionary Budget Proposal on NASA: A Comprehensive Analysis

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), a cornerstone of American scientific innovation and space exploration, faces significant challenges following the recent discretionary budget proposal from the White House Office…

President Trump’s FY26 Budget Revitalizes Human Space Exploration

The Trump-Vance Administration released toplines of the President’s budget for Fiscal Year 2026 on Friday. The budget accelerates human space exploration of the Moon and Mars with a fiscally responsible…

10 Intriguing Facts About the Drake Equation

The Drake Equation has captivated scientists and laypeople alike since it was first proposed in 1961. Rather than offering a definitive number, the equation serves as a probabilistic framework for…

10 Surprising Facts About the Voyager Missions

Launched in 1977, Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 have captivated scientists and the public with their longevity, resilience, and the groundbreaking data they continue to send back. These spacecraft were…

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.

Artemis II Mission Status: Two Key Milestones Completed

Engineers, technicians, mission planners, and the four astronauts set to fly around the Moon next year on Artemis II, NASA’s first crewed Artemis mission, are rapidly progressing toward launch. At…

Ancient Mars may have had a carbon cycle,− a new study suggests the red planet may have once been warmer, wetter and more favorable for life

NASA’s Curiosity rover has spotted carbon-containing minerals that can tell scientists more about what ancient Mars’ atmosphere may have looked like.

ISS Challenges and Sustainability Efforts

The International Space Station (ISS) has been a cornerstone of human space exploration for nearly 25 years, orbiting Earth as a hub for scientific research and international collaboration. However, its…

The Biggest Challenges Facing Human Interplanetary Travel

Sending humans to other planets is no longer confined to science fiction. Space agencies and private companies are developing spacecraft, habitats, and life support systems for missions beyond Earth orbit.…

10 Revolutionary Things About Nuclear Propulsion in Space

Nuclear propulsion in space travel introduces a fundamentally different approach to how spacecraft are powered and maneuvered beyond Earth's atmosphere. Unlike traditional chemical propulsion, nuclear systems rely on reactions at…

How to Contribute to Citizen Science with NASA

A cell phone, a computer—and your curiosity—is all you need to become a NASA citizen scientist and contribute to projects about Earth, the solar system, and beyond.

NASA’s Juno Mission Gets Under Jupiter’s and Io’s Surface

NASA’s Juno mission has gathered new findings after peering below Jupiter’s cloud-covered atmosphere and the surface of its fiery moon, Io. Not only has the data helped develop a new…

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