NASA is making a big change in how it talks to space. Instead of using its own satellites, like the Tracking and Data Relay Satellites (TDRS), it's switching to commercial ones. This is happening on November 8th. These new satellites are made by companies like SpaceX and Inmarsat. NASA will use them
Ever wondered how NASA plans to send humans back to the moon? In a recent episode of "WHAT THE TRUCK? ! ? ", host Dooner chats with NASA’s Logan Kennedy about the logistics of the Artemis missions. We get to peek behind the scenes at how NASA is gearing up to land humans on the moon again. The episo
On October 14, 2024, NASA's Europa Clipper embarked on a journey to Jupiter's icy moon, Europa. Launched by SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket, the spacecraft will travel nearly 2 billion miles to study the moon's potential to harbor life. After nine years of planning, the Europa Clipper is set to make 49
Former President Donald Trump has been making headlines with his unconventional campaign stops, including a visit to McDonald's. His behavior, which is even more erratic and vulgar than usual, has raised concerns about what his potential presidency might look like. Vice President Kamala Harris and o
Sapelo Island's ferry dock collapsed suddenly on Saturday evening, causing a tragic accident. The dock crumbled after a boat hit it around 4:30 PM. Officials from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reported that the incident happened at Marsh Landing Dock. At least seven people lost t
SpaceX has bagged a hefty $730 million contract from the U. S. Space Force. This deal covers a series of launches aimed at boosting national security. The contract includes seven missions for the Space Development Agency (SDA) and one for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). These launches are
In a recent announcement, SpaceX has snagged a significant win in the competition for military launch contracts. The Space Systems Command of the US Space Force has awarded the company eight launches, valued at a whopping $733 million. These launches are set to carry satellites for both the National
Imagine diving a mile and a half under the ocean's surface. You'll find a world as strange as any other planet—volcanic ridges and hot springs, known as hydrothermal vents, that spew warm chemicals. These vents attract all sorts of animals, like tube worms, that have special bacteria to help them su
Imagine waking up one morning with no electricity. That's what happened to the entire population of Cuba recently. The island's power grid failed, leaving 10 million people without any electricity. The cause? One of the main power plants stopped working at around 11 a. m. , leading to a total grid f
Imagine seeing a rocket captured mid-air by mechanical arms. SpaceX just made history with this amazing feat. Let's dive into the world of rockets, from SpaceX's jaw-dropping moments to Rocket Lab's speedy launch turnarounds. SpaceX's achievement in South Texas is huge. The company caught a falling
