How Big Is The Space Economy?
• Zero HedgeThe global space economy reached $596 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to $944 billion by 2033...
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Space Travel and Exploration
NASA supercomputer reveals strange structure at the edge of our solar system
• https://supercarblondie.com, by Claire ReidA NASA supercomputer has given scientists their first glimpse at a strange structure at the edge of our solar system known as the Oort cloud.
Jaw-dropping footage from NASA's Blue Ghost spaceship reveals close-up of the Moon...
• https://www.dailymail.co, By WILIAM HUNTERJaw-dropping footage from NASA's Blue Ghost spaceship reveals close-up of the Moon - with Earth rising and setting in the background
Starship's Eighth Flight Test
• SpaceXThe eighth flight test of Starship is preparing to launch as soon as Friday, February 28, pending regulatory approval.
Musk Begins Testing His Starlink Terminals in US Airspace System
• MSNElon Musk's SpaceX is seeking to deploy Starlink satellite internet terminals to help accelerate an upgrade of the information technology networks that support the US Federal Aviation Administration's national airspace system, according to people
February 26 SpaceX Starship Flight 8 and Flight 9 Starship Catch from Orbital Mission
• https://www.nextbigfuture.com, by Brian WangSpaceX is targeting 5PM (Texas) February 26 2025 for SpaceX Starship flight 8.
3D-printed 'hydrogels' could be future space radiation shields for astronaut trips to Mars
• https://www.space.com, By Julian DossettThose tiny colorful dinosaur toys that grow bigger underwater might hold the key to protecting astronauts as they journey through space.
Russia Claims New Plasma-Based Engine Could Cut Mars Travel to Just 30 Days
• GizmodoEngineers developed an engine prototype which could reach unprecedented speeds, cutting down interplanetary travel time.
Evidence Exposed: The Moon Is A Spaceship?
• https://www.youtube.com, Mystery HistoryEvidence Exposed: The Moon Is A Spaceship?
Tom Hanks' 'The Moonwalkers' makes US premiere at Space Center Houston
• https://www.space.com, By Robert Z. Pearlman"There are times when I've seen it and I'm thinking, 'Why is the hair standing up on the back of my neck right now?'" -- Tom Hanks
SpaceX To Switch Capsules To Bring 2 Stranded Astronauts Back To Earth Sooner
• Zero HedgeNASA said Tuesday they have revised their strategy in order to expedite the homecoming of two astronauts stranded on the International Space Station (ISS), the space agency said on Feb. 11.
Hyrdogel soaks up cosmic rays to protect space travelers
• https://newatlas.com, By David SzondyHydrogel is something that most of us are familiar with from it being used in contact lenses, burn dressings, and hair gel. In future, it might also be used to shield astronauts from the hazard of deadly cosmic radiation on long space voyages.
Win a chance to see a SpaceX rocket launch thanks to Bethesda, creators of 'Starfield'
• https://www.space.com, By Fran RuizXbox and Bethesda have teamed up with Lonestar to send one 'Starfield' fan to Florida to witness the launch of a historic space mission to the Moon.
NASA and General Atomics test nuclear fuel for future moon and Mars missions
• https://www.space.com, By Julian DossettRockets propelled by nuclear reactors could slash the time it takes us to get to Mars.
NASA gives major update on stranded astronauts' rescue mission after Trump demanded they...
• https://www.dailymail.co, By ELLYN LAPOINTENASA gives major update on stranded astronauts' rescue mission after Trump demanded they be brought home
Asteroid skimming by Earth in 2032 could be a threat.
• Sky at Night MagazineScientists may consider 'spacecraft-based response'
Chinese Astronauts Create Rocket Fuel in Space Using "Artificial Photosynthesis"
• FuturismCould this be the key for generating breathable air on the Moon?
Elon Musk backs mission to Mars to investigate remarkable 'square structure'...
• Daily Mail...seen on the red planet as Joe Rogan brands bizarre feature 'wild'
Retro Spaceplane aces test for space station cargo missions
• https://newatlas.com, By David SzondyA retro-futuristic spacecraft with a mixture of the old and new has passed a major milestone as it's readied for its debut orbital mission. Sierra Space has announced that its Dream Chaser cargo spaceplane has demonstrated that it can handle payloads
Starship Flight 7: SpaceX Confirms Major Upgrades and New Payload Test | Starbase Update
• NASA Spaceflight - YouTube.comWelcome to Starbase in 2025! SpaceX is gearing up for Starship Flight 7, with Booster 14 already on the pad and Ship 33 preparing for rollout. This mission introduces Block 2 upgrades, Starlink deployment tests, reentry experiments, and a potential b
Electric spacecraft propulsion may soon take a leap, thanks to new supercomputer
• Space.comElectric propulsion is being increasingly used on space missions and could ultimately replace thrusters using chemical rockets.
Watch 'planetary parade' online for free on Jan. 25
• https://www.space.com, By Samantha Mathewson"There's so much universe out there. We need as many people looking up as we can."
Beam me to the stars: Scientists propose wild new interstellar travel tech
• https://www.space.com, By Victoria Corless"Chemical rockets that we use today, even with the extra speed boost from flying by planets, or from swinging by the sun for a boost, just don't have the ability to scale to useful interstellar speeds."
Is Going to Mars 'Manifest Destiny' Or Technocrat Fantasy?
• https://www.technocracy.news, By: Stephen Green"We will pursue our manifest destiny into the stars, launching American astronauts to plant the Stars and Stripes on the planet Mars," President Donald Trump said Monday in his second inaugural address. Words matter. And those words matter more t
US Astronauts on Mars in December, 2028 is Possible With Everything Going Right
• https://www.nextbigfuture.com, by Brian WangSafely and prudently sending a manned mission that arrives and lands before Trump leaves office is possible.
Trump Announces Mission to Send Astronauts to Mars
• https://www.nextbigfuture.com, by Brian WangTrump said "We will pursue our manifest destiny into the stars by launching American astronauts to plant the Stars and Stripes on the planet Mars".
SpaceX flights will enable people to fly London to New York "in half an hour"
• https://joannenova.com.au, By Jo NovaPonder the remarkable physics
SpaceX Had an Oxygen/Fuel Leak
• https://www.nextbigfuture.com, by Brian WangPreliminary indication is that we had an oxygen/fuel leak in the cavity above the ship engine firewall that was large enough to build pressure in excess of the vent capacity.
Bezos vs. Musk billionaire space race gets serious with launches on same day - but who will win?
• New York PostOn 2:03 a.m. Thursday morning, the new space race began in earnest. This time it's not USA vs the Soviets, but a home-grown billionaire vs billionaire face-off.
Starship Exploded! What Went Wrong? Flight Test 7 Explained
• Marcus House - YouTube.comWell my friends, buckle up because this has been certainly one of the most exciting weeks that I recall. We have of course literally hours ago seen the initially incredible Starship Flight Test 7 which ended… Let's say, prematurely. Indeed Starship
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