Nasa’s stars may fall: Trump may trigger mass exit of 2,000+ scientists and staffs; smallest workforce since 1960s

[ad_1] This is a representational image Nasa is set to lose more than 2,000 senior-level employees as part of a push to cut government staff. According to documents obtained by POLITICO, 2,145 employees in top roles are expected to leave the space agency in the coming months. Many of them have years of experience and […]

Nasa shake-up: Trump appoints Sean Duffy as interim administrator; withdraws Isaacman nomination over ties with Musk

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday (local time) that Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy will now serve as the interim administrator of Nasa.In a post on Truth Social, Trump praised Duffy’s work in transportation, saying he is improving air traffic control systems and rebuilding roads and bridges.“Sean is doing a TREMENDOUS job in handling […]

How two satellites are mimicking total solar eclipses in space

[ad_1] This image shows the Sun’s corona captured by the Proba-3 pair of spacecraft in the visible light spectrum, with the hair-like structures revealed using a specialized image processing algorithm (Image credit: AP) A pair of European satellites have created the first artificial solar eclipses by flying in precise and fancy formation, providing hours of […]

Trump vs Musk: Nasa, Pentagon rattled by ISS threat- officials warn space program caught in feud

[ad_1] Nasa logo, left, and Elon Musk (Image credits: AP) Nasa and the Pentagon moved quickly this past week to contact alternative spaceflight providers after a public spat between US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk raised new fears about the government’s reliance on SpaceX.The situation escalated when Musk, responding to Trump’s threat to cancel […]

‘Illegal alien’: Steve Bannon demands federal probe into Musk’s immigration status; says SpaceX should be seized ‘before midnight’

[ad_1] Steve Bannon, left, and Elon Musk Former White House official Steve Bannon on Thursday called for Elon Musk to be investigated and deported, claiming the billionaire is in the US illegally.“They should initiate a formal investigation of his immigration status, because I am of the strong belief that he is an illegal alien, and […]

Trump vs Musk: Public feud threatens $22 billion in SpaceX deals, competitors gain ground as rift escalates

[ad_1] SpaceX, left, and Elon Musk (Image credits: X @SpaceX) About $22 billion in government contracts held by SpaceX are now in jeopardy, with several US space programs potentially facing major disruptions following a heated public feud between the space company founder Elon Musk and US President Donald Trump on Thursday. Trump claimed that ending […]

NASA Mini-Trampoline Excersise: NASA says this 10-min exercise is 70% more effective than running, jogging |

[ad_1] With schedules more packed than ever, squeezing in a workout can feel like a luxury. Sure, we all get the same 24 hours in a day—but between commutes, meetings, and endless to-do lists, who really has time for the gym?If pounding the pavement isn’t your thing and home workouts still bring back lockdown-era dread, […]

Nasa astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams complete recovery phase after extended stay at ISS

[ad_1] Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore (File Image) The American astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who extended their stay on the International Space Station due to Boeing’s Starliner capsule complications, have completed their return to Earth in March and finished physical therapy whilst increasing their involvement with Boeing and Nasa initiatives.“Right now, we’re just […]

NASA alert! A massive asteroid racing towards Earth at 14 kilometres per second on May 24; should we be concerned |

[ad_1] Asteroid 2003 MH4, nearly three football fields long, will sweep past Earth on May 24, 2025. Its considerable size and speed have drawn the attention of scientists, sparking concerns despite no immediate threat. NASA‘s planetary defense teams are closely monitoring the asteroid, assessing any potential risks. Although the likelihood of impact is low, its […]

‘No-earlier-than launch opportunities’: Nasa adjusts schedule for upcoming missions

[ad_1] Nasa, in collaboration with its international partners, is revising several forthcoming mission schedules to the International Space Station. This adjustment allows for streamlining mission plans, logistical operations, and spacecraft readiness for meticulous functioning and execution. Nasa announced that these schedule modifications will establish new targeted “no-earlier-than launch opportunities”, which will be determined with the […]