SpaceX launches a pair of lunar landers for U.S. and Japanese companies
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX launches a pair of lunar landers for U.S. and Japanese companies.
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Satellite Images Show China Building What Appears to Be a Huge Fusion Facility
GoldenEye In a move straight out of a Bond film, China seems to be building a massive laser-fired nuclear facility in Mianyang, a major science and research city in Sichuan province. Recently released satellite imagery appears to show a facility containing four large laser bays organized around one "target chamber," along with a handful of auxiliary buildings. According to analysts with CNA Corp. — a research group funded by the US Department of Navy — who viewed the images, the target chamber w
- The Weather Network
Impact odds for 'city-killer' asteroid 2024 YR4 are on the rise
We're probably still safe from this space rock, but at the moment, the chances of having a very bad encounter in 2032 have gone up!
- CNN
NASA acting head asks staff to take ‘inspiration’ from DOGE efforts as lawmakers cite Musk’s conflict of interest
NASA’s acting administrator said in a Friday email to staff that employees should take an open-minded approach to SpaceX CEO Elon Musk’s efforts to gain efficiencies.
- Reuters
Boeing warns moon rocket program employees of layoffs
Boeing warned on Saturday of layoffs in its Space Launch System moon rocket program, saying it expects to have about 400 fewer positions in line with revisions to NASA's Artemis program and cost expectations. "We are working with our customer and seeking opportunities to redeploy employees across our company to minimize job losses," a Boeing spokesperson said via email. The Artemis program, which is estimated to cost $93 billion through 2025, was established by the U.S. space agency during the first administration of President Donald Trump.
- USA TODAY
Scientists taking 'active measures' for asteroid with slight chance of hitting earth.
Asteroid 2024 YR4 has just above a 1% chance of crashing into Earth in 2032, which is why astronomers and space agencies are paying attention to it.
- CNN
Astronomers briefly thought Elon Musk’s car was an asteroid. Here’s why that points to a broader problem
Astronomers mistook a car SpaceX blasted into space years ago as an asteroid. The brief mix-up highlights the sometimes difficult pursuit of tracking deep-space objects.
- USA TODAY
Trump sends moon rock back to NASA that had been displayed in White House since 2021
The moon rock signifying NASA's lunar ambitions had adorned Joe Biden's Oval Office throughout his entire presidential administration.
- Country Living
February’s Full Moon Is Brighter When There's Snow for This Scientific Reason
If you're a lunar lover, you're going to want to keep your eyes on the skies after it peaks!
- Reuters
Taiwanese microsatellite shows world-class optical capabilities, Japan's ArkEdge says
Japanese startup ArkEdge Space said on Friday an observation satellite it helped build for Taiwan's space agency has captured what could be the world's best-quality Earth imagery from a spacecraft smaller than a suitcase. The small optical observation satellite ONGLAISAT took 2.5-metre resolution images after being released to orbit about 400 km above the Earth in December, the company said. "The pictures are as clear as aerial photography (despite) being taken by a satellite of this size," Takayoshi Fukuyo, chief executive of ArkEdge, which led the ONGLAISAT mission, told a media briefing earlier this week.
- United Press International
SpaceX set to launch 21 Starlink satellites Saturday after delay
SpaceX will launch a new round of Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station into lower Earth orbit on Saturday afternoon after its plans to fly on Friday were scrubbed.
- Insider Monkey
Is Deere & Company (DE) the Biggest Agriculture Stock in 2025?
We recently compiled a list of the 15 Biggest Agriculture Stocks in 2025. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Deere & Company (NYSE:DE) stands against the other agriculture stocks. We also discuss the increase in technology adoption in the industry to improve operations in agriculture and farming. The agriculture sector […]
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How February's full moon is linked to snowy weather
February is one of the coldest and snowiest months across North America before the arrival of spring, and the wintry end to the season inspires the upcoming astronomical sight. The Snow Moon will illuminate the night sky during the new week, with the full moon visible on Tuesday night. It will continue to look full on Wednesday night, giving folks two opportunities to see the event. Clear, wintry nights are ideal for stargazing as there is less moisture in the atmosphere than during other season
- People
A Teen Waited at a Bus Stop, Then Vanished Forever. 8 Years Later, an Undercover Sting Finally Revealed What Happened to Him
On Dec. 7, 2003, Daniel Morcombe set off from his family’s home to shop for Christmas gifts, and was never seen again
- HuffPost
Lawmaker Quits DOGE Caucus Live On TV With ‘Dynamite’ Slam Of Elon Musk
Democratic Rep. Val Hoyle condemned Donald Trump's billionaire buddy with an explosive metaphor.
- The Daily Beast
Kennedy Center Swipes Back at Unprecedented Trump Shakeup
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., released a statement in response to President Donald Trump‘s announcement Friday that he plans to fire board members and name himself chair of the iconic institution. The Center explained that while the president does have the authority to replace board members, these actions would be unprecedented—and that it had not received any direct communication about the proposed changes. “There is nothing in the Center’s statute that
- HuffPost
Kanye West Said He Named His Upcoming Album 'Bully' After Learning That His 9-Year-Old Son Saint West 'Kicked' A Child For Being 'Weak'
“I was like, 'This man is really a bully right here,'” Ye laughed.
- CBC
Buffy Sainte-Marie's Order of Canada terminated by Governor General
Buffy Sainte-Marie's Order of Canada has been terminated, nearly three decades after she was appointed in 1997.The federal government's official publication posted the notice Friday evening, indicating that Governor General Mary Simon ordered the termination of Sainte-Marie's appointment on Jan. 3.The National Post first published the story.Sainte-Marie is only the ninth person to be expelled from the Order of Canada in its more than 50-year history, the Office of the Secretary to the Governor G
- The Daily Beast
Trump Voters Angry at ‘Chaos’: ‘Not What We Signed Up For’
The Wall Street Journal reports that the consumer confidence that accompanied President Donald Trump’s entry into office has eroded. The University of Michigan’s February report on consumer sentiment found that it fell by 5 percent, from 71.1 percent in January to 67.8 percent this month. Americans now expect inflation this year will be 4.3 percent, a 1 percent increase from last month. Morning Consult also found that consumer optimism is quickly fading. Consumers are worried about volatile deci
- People
Shania Twain Says She Refuses to Be 'Put in a Box' in the Music Industry: 'I Don't Want to Be Contained' (Exclusive)
"I have to be able to find my own way," the singer, who has dabbled with both country and pop music, tells PEOPLE