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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

New NASA Boss: A Space Race with a Twist

Jared Isaacman, a wealthy businessman, is now the new leader of NASA. The Senate recently approved his appointment, ending a long and bumpy process that started over a year ago. Isaacman, who is 42, has never worked for NASA or any government agency. He is the founder of a payment company called Shi

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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 22 2025POLITICS

NASA's Leadership Shake-Up: A Clash of Titans

The space community is buzzing with drama as Elon Musk and NASA's interim chief, Sean Duffy, trade barbs. It all started when Duffy publicly criticized SpaceX's progress on the lunar lander, praising Blue Origin instead. This didn't sit well with Musk, who fired back with a personal attack, calling

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Oct 21 2025SCIENCE

NASA Eyes New Moon Mission Bids as SpaceX Falls Behind

NASA is shaking things up! They're now inviting other companies to compete for the Artemis 3 moon mission contract. This comes after SpaceX, the original contender, has faced delays. The goal is to ensure the U. S. beats China to the moon, a race that's heating up fast. The Artemis missions are a b

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Jun 06 2025POLITICS

NASA's Big Boost: A Billion-Dollar Push for Space Exploration

A significant push for NASA's space exploration programs is underway. It all started when a key senator proposed a massive funding increase. This proposal adds around $10 billion to an existing budget bill. The goal? To boost NASA's human spaceflight and exploration efforts. This move comes in respo

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