On Sunday, two NASA astronauts returned to Earth after two months of living at the International Space Station. The duo was shuttled to safety by a SpaceX Dragon capsule that landed in waters off in …
How the Energy Department Is Powering NASA’s Soon-to-Launch Mars Rover
The Energy Department will play a part in NASA's initiative to sent the Perseverance rover to seek ancient life on Mars. Several of the Energy Department's national labs will also partake in the …
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Russian space official arrested on suspicion of treason
An advisor to the head of Russia's space agency, Ivan Safronov, has been detained by the Federal Security Service on suspicion of treason. Safronov was performing tasks for one of NATO's intelligence …
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Pentagon Unveils New Defense Space Strategy
On June 17, the Pentagon unveiled a new Defense Space Strategy that aims to ensure the US maintains military superiority over advanced adversaries such as China and Russia. The new plan signifies the …
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NASA Taps Astrobotic to Deliver its Water-Searching VIPER Rover to the Moon
Astrobotic, a PA-based, space robotics company, will deliver the Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover (VIPER) to the moon's the South Pole. VIPER is NASA's water-searching mobile technology …
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Air Force Leaders Fret As Another Satellite Maker Declares Bankruptcy
Intelsat announced last Wednesday during a press release that it was declaring bankruptcy, becoming the second major satellite company to file for bankruptcy amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The …
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Coronavirus Not Slowing Russian, Chinese Space Activities, U.S. General Says
On Tuesday, a top US general revealed that Russia and China's space operations have not been slowed by the global pandemic, adding that both countries continue to test military rockets and space …
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White House signals support for a new international Moon Treaty
On April 6, the White House released a new executive order that stated the administration will work to formalize rules regarding the collection and use of resources regarding space and the Moon. While …
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Former NASA Commander Says Space Force ‘Incredibly Important’
Pam Melroy, a retired Air Force pilot and former NASA astronaut, stated that the US's future in space is critical. Melroy is a veteran of three space shuttle flights, consisting of over 38 days in …
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Wi-Fi 6 Is Coming And Will Impact Your Business
Wi-Fi is as ubiquitous as a technology can get. It is widely used and widely understood. In part because of its widespread acceptance, the standards that make Wi-Fi work are slow to change. But a new …
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