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Dec 05 2025TECHNOLOGY

Moon Race: Can the U. S. Beat China Back to the Moon?

The U. S. is in a tight spot. China is making big moves to send people to the Moon. Meanwhile, the U. S. is still figuring out its next steps with the Artemis program. Lawmakers are starting to worry that China might beat the U. S. back to the Moon. They're asking tough questions about how to speed

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Oct 24 2025POLITICS

Who Will Lead NASA? The Battle for Space

The race to lead NASA has heated up, with two main contenders vying for the top spot. Jared Isaacman, a well-known figure in the space industry, is back in the running after a previous setback. Meanwhile, Sean Duffy, currently heading the Transportation Department, is also in the mix, aiming to keep

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Jun 16 2025OPINION

Mars Mission: A Political Minefield

The latest budget proposal from the White House for NASA's 2026 fiscal year has sparked controversy. It suggests a major shift in the agency's focus, with significant cuts to space science and other programs. The goal? A dramatic pivot towards sending humans to Mars. However, this plan is already fa

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Dec 18 2024SCIENCE

US Government Unveils Moon Navigation and Research Plans

The Biden administration recently shared some final space policy papers focusing on activities and technology advancements in the area between Earth and the moon, known as cislunar space. The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) issued a policy memo on December 18, which instru

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Sep 11 2024SCIENCE

Will NASA's Jupiter Probe Uncover the Secrets of Europa?

What if I told you that NASA's Europa Clipper mission, set to launch on October 10, has just cleared its final hurdle, and it's ready to take on the ultimate question: is life beyond Earth? The mission has been revamped, and the team has confirmed that the spacecraft's transistors can withstand t

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