SPACE MISSION PLANNING ADVISORY GROUP

May 30 2026CRYPTO

Trading bets on SpaceX before its big market entry

SpaceX’s upcoming stock launch has sparked a small but active betting game in crypto circles. Instead of waiting for the official public offering, some traders are using special crypto contracts to guess the company’s future stock price. These contracts, called perpetual futures, don’t have an end d

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May 29 2026SPORTS

UFC Fight Night in D. C. Faces Heat and Criticism

Planning a big fight in Washington, D. C. in June isn’t just about booking a venue—it’s about fighting the weather too. Rogan pointed out that last year, the city hit 100 degrees on the same day, and with TV lights cranked up, the cage might as well be a steam room. Then there’s the insect problem.

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May 28 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Video games in space: When flashy visuals can’t hide weak gameplay

Space horror has always depended on one key idea: making players feel completely out of control. Yet in one recent title, the thrill fades fast because the danger feels scripted rather than surprising. The story begins with a spaceship overrun by a creature that shifts appearance without warning. Th

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May 28 2026TECHNOLOGY

A New Way to Keep Clothes Clean in Space

Space travel has many challenges, and laundry is one of the oddest. Astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) can’t wash clothes the way we do on Earth. Water behaves differently in microgravity, and loose droplets could damage equipment. Instead, they bring limited clothes, sometimes wear

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May 26 2026FINANCE

SpaceX IPO Hype: Big Valuations Don’t Always Mean Big Profits

SpaceX’s upcoming stock market debut is drawing major attention, with whispers of a $1. 75 trillion valuation making headlines. But history shows that eye-popping numbers don’t always translate to wins for investors. A recent review of the 50 biggest stock launches over the past five years found tha

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May 22 2026FINANCE

SpaceX’s IPO and Bitcoin Surprises

SpaceX has officially filed for an initial public offering, aiming to raise a record‑breaking amount and value itself at $1. 75 trillion. The company plans to list on the Nasdaq under the ticker SPCX, with a roadshow starting June 4 and an official debut on June 12. In its filing, SpaceX revealed

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May 14 2026TECHNOLOGY

A Tiny Chip That Could Change How We Explore Space

Space missions face a big problem: their computers are slow and outdated. Most current chips, like the RAD750, rely on old technology that struggles with modern tasks. That’s where a new NASA-Microchip project comes in. They’ve created a small but powerful processor called HPSC, designed to handle t

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Apr 29 2026SCIENCE

SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy Hopes to Lift ViaSat-3F 3 Into Orbit

SpaceX is gearing up for a big launch from Kennedy Space Center, where the powerful Falcon Heavy rocket will carry the newest ViaSat-3F 3 satellite into a geosynchronous transfer orbit. The launch window opens at 10:13 a. m. on Wednesday, April 29, and the company has until 11:38 a. m. to push it of

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Apr 11 2026LIFESTYLE

How to Share a Loved One’s Memory Without Breaking the Bank

Planning a final tribute for someone special often starts with paperwork and payments, not just emotions. Many families face a maze of rules and fees when arranging an obituary—some required, some optional. A basic notice costs at least $162 for a short write-up, while adding a photo can push the pr

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Apr 11 2026SCIENCE

How astronauts land safely after coming back from space

Spacecraft returning to Earth need a soft landing, and water has been the go-to choice for decades. The idea isn’t just about avoiding a hard crash—it’s also about control. When a capsule hits water at the right speed, the ocean acts like a giant cushion, spreading out the shock. But getting to that

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