The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved the Falcon 9 launch of the European Space Agency’s Hera asteroid mission, set for no earlier than Oct. 7 from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. This approval follows the grounding of the Falcon 9 due to an anomaly during the Crew-9 launch on Sept. 28. The FAA determined that the Hera mission poses reduced risk since the second … Continue reading FAA clears Falcon 9 launch of Hera mission
The Vulcan Centaur rocket, United Launch Alliance’s successor to the Atlas V, successfully launched on October 4 at 7:25 a.m. EDT, marking the start of its Cert-2 test flight. This flight is crucial for certifying the rocket for national security missions, with data review expected in the coming weeks. ULA CEO Tory Bruno stated that the mission’s primary goal was to achieve a successful second … Continue reading ULA’s new Vulcan Centaur rocket launches on 2nd test flight
September’s strong payroll growth has lifted the U.S. economy out of recession fears, providing the Federal Reserve with a favorable outlook for achieving a soft landing. The addition of 254,000 jobs surpassed expectations and marked a significant rebound from previous trends of slowing job growth, easing inflation concerns and allowing for declining interest rates. This positive momentum has boosted confidence in sustained economic strength, with … Continue reading US adds 254K jobs in September
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) commented on Hurricane Helene’s devastating impact in Georgia. In a social media post, she stated, “Yes, they can control the weather. It’s ridiculous for anyone to lie and say it can’t be done,” although she did not explicitly claim that Helene was a result of such technology. Greene also shared a map showing hurricane-affected areas alongside an electoral map, warning … Continue reading ‘They Can Control the Weather,’ Claims MTG After Helene Kills More Than 200
Julian Assange made his first public appearance since his release from prison, addressing European lawmakers in Strasbourg. He stated that the U.S. forced him to “plead guilty to journalism” to secure his freedom after 14 years of detention, emphasizing that his case sets a dangerous precedent for press freedom. Assange explained that he chose “freedom over unrealizable justice” in accepting a plea deal that led … Continue reading Julian Assange makes 1st public appearance since his release from prison
The U.S. Space Force is set to collaborate with commercial companies operating in geostationary orbit for satellite services, including communications and navigation. Col. Richard Kniseley from Space Systems Command’s Commercial Space Office announced plans for a vendor pool named Maneuverable GEO, aiming to onboard innovative capabilities by next year. This indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract will enable various Defense Department agencies to procure satellite services. The initiative … Continue reading Space Force developing plan for maneuverable GEO satellite services
A recent report from NASA’s inspector general highlights serious concerns over leaks in the tunnel connecting the Russian segment of the International Space Station (ISS) to a docking port. The report describes ongoing cracks and air leaks as a major safety risk, with the leak rate increasing significantly from under 1 pound per day in February to 3.7 pounds in April. NASA and Roscosmos are … Continue reading NASA Inspector Issues Warning About Growing Cracks Leaking Air From Space Station
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned proposals for a peace deal with Russia that do not ensure a “just peace” for Ukraine during his speech at the U.N. General Assembly. He highlighted the ecological dangers posed by Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure and criticized the U.N. for its inability to act decisively against Russia due to its veto power in the Security Council. Zelenskyy rejected … Continue reading Zelenskyy slams ‘colonial’ peace proposal to war with Russia in UN speech
B.C. Begley 