Pentagon Space Mission Aims to Test Laser Power Beaming in Space
This week, we look at the NRL's efforts to use laser power beaming with its Space Wireless Energy Laser Link (SWELL).
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Mysterious Beams of Light and Curious Spirals: Hawaii’s Subaru-Asahi Star Camera Keeps Capturing Bizarre Scenes in the Night Sky
From eerie blue spirals to ghostly green beams of light, the Subaru star camera keeps capturing mysterious scenes in the night skies over Hawaii.
Experimental Military Spacecraft LDPE-3A Launches to Defend U.S. National Security in Space
The experimental military spacecraft LDPE-3A was successfully launched into orbit earlier this week as part of the U.S. Space Force as part of its Long Duration Propulsive ESPA (LDPE) program.
Artemis Mission Has NASA Searching the Lunar South Pole for Landing Sites
This week, we examine several landing sites NASA recently proposed on the Moon's south pole for its ambitious Artemis mission.
The Next Space Race is for Satellite Parking Spaces in Earth’s Orbit
Fierce competition for satellite parking spots in orbit is pointing to an increasingly complex future for space operations.
Politics in Orbit: Russia and the Future of the International Space Station
Welcome to this week’s edition of The Intelligence Brief… with the battle ensuing on the ground in Ukraine, international...
First Moon Landing in 50 Years Only Weeks Away
The first moon landing since the final Apollo missions of the early 1970’s is expected to touch down...
Ramen Noodles Are The Perfect Space Food
Cristina Gomez shares her love of ramen noodles- and why they are basically the best.
Cristina Gomez shares her love of ramen noodles- and why they are basically the best.
Ramen Noodles for Astronauts are a yummy meal option to be enjoyed in orbit on the ISS or on the road to Mars.
Why Did SpaceX Just Launch Muscle Cells into Space?
SpaceX just launched a fresh set of supplies to the International Space Station (ISS), including a batch of...
DART, NASA’s New Planetary Defense Mission, Has Launched Aboard a SpaceX Rocket
A mission to test technology that may one day be used to defend our planet against potentially deadly asteroids and other near-Earth objects was successfully launched on Wednesday, according to NASA.
Bezos Blasts Off
Jeff Bezos has made his trip to space and back, and as the "Billionaire Space Race" continues, more controversy ensues.
Branson and the Billionaire Space Race
This week's newsletter focuses on Richard Branson and the "Billionaire Space Race," as the English business mogul makes his way to space.
This Battlefield Has No WiFi: How Starlink Internet Can Alter Autonomous AI Military Systems
As AI is used on the battlefield, poor internet access in remote areas can cause it to fail. Can Starlink internet solve this issue?
SpaceX History Repeats Itself… Sooner Than Expected
Recent history repeats itself for SpaceX, whose issues with the FAA and other agencies endure following the latest crash of its Starship prototype.
Meteor Shower? Strange Lights Over the Pacific Northwest Had Another Explanation
Stargazers throughout the Pacific Northwest were treated to a striking aerial display on Thursday night, but this bizarre light show was no meteor shower.
Robotic Dog “Zeus” Spotted At Recent SpaceX Crash Site
A robotic dog made a surprise appearance as it was seen lurking around the crash site of SpaceX's SN10 prototype.
“DearMoon” To Give 8 Random People a Free Ride To The Moon
Japanese billionaire plans to send 8 members of the public "further than any human has ever gone from planet earth."
Japanese billionaire plans to send 8 members of the public "further than any human has ever gone from planet earth."
Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa has invited the public to join him on a six-day trip to the moon...
The Latest SpaceX Starship Crash Highlights Musk’s Issues With the FAA
This week, we look at the recent crash landing of the SpaceX SN9 prototype, and why the FAA's response illustrates ongoing issues Elon Musk has with the agency.
World’s Richest Men Spar Over Starlink and Kuiper Satellite Real Estate
The two richest men on the planet are dueling it out for space supremacy! No, this isn’t a...
NASA Reached New Heights in 2020, While Aiding the Fight Against COVID-19
Overcoming all obstacles, NASA made waves in 2020, setting the stage for future missions to Mars, while managing to aid in pandemic relief.
Elon Musk Says SpaceX Will Have Humans on Mars by 2026
Last week, Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, said that he is confident that his company will be launching a crew to Mars by 2026.
SpaceX and NASA Celebrate Historic Launch with Crew-1 Success
It marks the launch of the first NASA-certified commercial human spacecraft system.
It marks the launch of the first NASA-certified commercial human spacecraft system.
SpaceX and NASA's latest success marks the launch of the first NASA-certified commercial human spacecraft system into space.