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NASA Identifies Astronaut Behind First-Ever Medical Evacuation From The ISS NASA Identifies Astronaut Behind First-Ever Medical Evacuation From The ISS
NASA Identifies Astronaut Behind First-Ever Medical Evacuation From The ISS A medical emergency aboard the International Space Station that forced a SpaceX crew to return to Earth early has now been linked to a veteran NASA astronaut, according to a release on March 4. NASA confirmed on Tuesday, Feb. 25, that astronaut Mike Fincke of Pennsylvania experienced the medical event while aboard the orbiting laboratory earlier this year, prompting the early return of the SpaceX Crew-11 mission. Medical Event In Orbit The issue occurred on Tuesday, Jan. 7, when Fincke experienced a medical event that required immediate attention from his crewmates, according to a statement…
NASA Responds To Kim Kardashian's Moon Landing Conspiracy Theory NASA Responds To Kim Kardashian's Moon Landing Conspiracy Theory
NASA Responds To Kim Kardashian's Moon Landing Conspiracy Theory NASA has fired back at reality TV star Kim Kardashian after she questioned whether the 1969 moon landing was real. Kardashian made the comments on a new episode of "The Kardashians," which debuted on Hulu on Thursday, Oct. 30. The 45-year-old repeated the well-known conspiracy theory that the Apollo 11 mission to bring the first humans to the Moon was staged. While talking with actress Sarah Paulson, Kardashian read an online article claiming to quote astronaut Buzz Aldrin denying the 1969 landing. "He goes, 'There was no scary moment because it didn't happen,'" Kardash…
Comet Approaching Earth Possible Alien Probe, Ivy League Scientist Says Comet Approaching Earth Possible Alien Probe, Ivy League Scientist Says
Comet Approaching Earth Possible Alien Probe, Ivy League Scientist Says A cosmic visitor is stirring up an earthly debate.  A Harvard University astrophysicist has suggested the incoming interstellar object 3I/ATLAS could be an alien probe. But NASA and most astronomers say it’s almost certainly a comet. 3I/ATLAS, also known as C/2025 N1, is an interstellar comet discovered by the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System station at Río Hurtado, Chile, on Tuesday, July 1. 3I/ATLAS is the third known interstellar object to pass through our solar system, meaning it originated beyond it.  The prevailing view classifies it as a comet: an icy body th…
Legendary Apollo 13 Commander Jim Lovell Dies Legendary Apollo 13 Commander Jim Lovell Dies
Legendary Apollo 13 Commander Jim Lovell Dies His steady voice —“Houston, we’ve had a problem”— became an instant part of American history. Jim Lovell, the indomitable astronaut who steered Apollo 13 safely back to Earth after a life-threatening explosion in space, has died at age 97.  NASA announced his death on Friday afternoon, Aug. 8, marking the end of a remarkable life spent on the frontiers of exploration and resilience. Lovell’s name became synonymous with calm leadership under pressure during the harrowing 1970 Apollo 13 mission, which was famously dubbed a “successful failure.” When an oxygen tank exploded more than 20…
Stream Rocket Launches, Watch Space Documentaries On Netflix: Here's How Stream Rocket Launches, Watch Space Documentaries On Netflix: Here's How
Stream Rocket Launches, Watch Space Documentaries On Netflix: Here's How NASA's space missions are about to become binge-worthy. NASA+ programming will stream live on Netflix in the summer, the agency announced on Monday, June 30. The website streams NASA missions, along with offering documentaries and educational programming for children. The partnership will give Netflix viewers a front-row seat to rocket launches, astronaut spacewalks, and real-time views of Earth from the International Space Station. "The National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 calls on us to share our story of space exploration with the broadest possible audience," said NASA+ …
Video Shows SpaceX Starship Exploding In Fiery Blast At Launch Site Video Shows SpaceX Starship Exploding In Fiery Blast At Launch Site
Video Shows SpaceX Starship Exploding In Fiery Blast At Launch Site A SpaceX Starship exploded on a test stand late Wednesday night, June 18, as the spacecraft was preparing for its 10th flight test, according to the company. The blast happened at approximately 11 p.m. Central Time at the company’s Starbase facility in Texas. “A safety clear area around the site was maintained throughout the operation and all personnel are safe and accounted for,” SpaceX said in a statement. Video from LabPadre Space, a livestreamer that tracks SpaceX launches, shows a fiery explosion and large fireball lighting up the night sky. It looks like the anomaly originated to…
Trump Unveils 2026 Budget Proposal, Cutting $163 Billion: Here Are Hardest Hit Areas Trump Unveils 2026 Budget Proposal, Cutting $163 Billion: Here Are Hardest Hit Areas
Trump Unveils 2026 Budget Proposal, Cutting $163 Billion: Here Are Hardest Hit Areas President Trump has released a $1.7 trillion budget proposal for the 2026 fiscal year, outlining a conservative vision for Washington and significantly reducing the federal government's reach.  The plan would cut $163 billion in spending, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought announced on Friday, May 2, saying it would trim non-defense discretionary budget authority by 22.6 percent. It includes a pair of noteworthy increases —for defense (an increase of 13 percent to $1.01 trillion) and border security (to a record-high $175 billion). There are also modest…
Jeff Bezos Selling Billions In Amazon Stock Amid Focus On Politics, Space Travel Jeff Bezos Selling Billions In Amazon Stock Amid Focus On Politics, Space Travel
Jeff Bezos Selling Billions In Amazon Stock Amid Focus On Politics, Space Travel Billionaire Jeff Bezos is planning to unload millions of Amazon shares, which could be worth about $5 billion. Bezos will sell up to 25 million Amazon shares, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday, May 2. The sales are expected to be completed by Friday, May 29, 2026. The shares could be worth up to $5 billion, depending on their value when sold. The tech giant's stock opened at $191.90 per share on May 2, down about 21% from its record high in early February. Bezos, who serves as Amazon's executive chair, founded the company a…
Chances Of 'Riskiest Asteroid Ever Detected' Hitting Earth Increase: Here's Why Chances Of 'Riskiest Asteroid Ever Detected' Hitting Earth Increase: Here's Why
Chances Of 'Riskiest Asteroid Ever Detected' Hitting Earth Increase: Here's Why The outlook for a newly discovered asteroid’s potential impact with Earth is shifting, and scientists say there’s a reason for the uncertainty. The asteroid, called 2024 YR4, which is estimated to be between 130 and 300 feet wide, was first detected on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, by the NASA-funded Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) station in Chile.  In early February, scientists said it had a slightly more than one percent chance of colliding with Earth on Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2032. But then, that percentage increased to 3.1 percent early last week, before then falling …
Asteroid Discovered Close To Earth: Here's What To Know Asteroid Discovered Close To Earth: Here's What To Know
Asteroid Discovered Close To Earth: Here's What To Know NASA has identified a newly discovered near-Earth asteroid which has sparked interest due to its potential for impact.  Click here for a new, updated story - Chances Of 'Riskiest Asteroid Ever Detected' Hitting Earth Increase: Here's Why According to NASA’s analysis, the asteroid, called 2024 YR4, has a more than one percent chance of colliding with Earth on Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2032 —meaning there is still about a 99% chance that it will not. The asteroid, which is estimated to be between 130 and 300 feet wide, was first detected on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, by the NASA-funde…
Trump Proclaims ‘Liberation Day,’ Reveals Array Of Planned Actions In Inaugural Address Trump Proclaims ‘Liberation Day,’ Reveals Array Of Planned Actions In Inaugural Address
Trump Proclaims ‘Liberation Day,’ Reveals Array Of Planned Actions In Inaugural Address Donald Trump proclaimed “liberation day” in his inaugural address after being sworn in to a second non-consecutive presidential term in the Capitol Rotunda just after noontime on Monday, Jan. 20. Click here for a new, updated story - Trump Ends All Jan. 6 Cases With Pardons, Commutations, Dismissals, Signs Flurry Of Executive Orders  "America will soon be greater, stronger, and far more exceptional than ever before," said Trump, who at age 78, became the oldest person to ever start a presidential term. In the half-hour long speech, he vowed that “the golden age of America begins rig…
Dramatic Videos Capture SpaceX Starship Flight 7 Explosion Dramatic Videos Capture SpaceX Starship Flight 7 Explosion
Dramatic Videos Capture SpaceX Starship Flight 7 Explosion Videos are circulating of SpaceX's Starship Flight 7 meeting an explosive end over the Atlantic Ocean during its Thursday, Jan. 16 test launch.  The flight, conducted at 4:37 p.m. CT from Starbase, TX, aimed to achieve major milestones but faced setbacks in its journey to space. Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, commented on the test, saying, “Success is uncertain, but entertainment is guaranteed! ✨” Success is uncertain, but entertainment is guaranteed! ✨ pic.twitter.com/nn3PiP8XwG — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 16, 2025 The launch was streamed live by SpaceX on X in a video that had …
NASA 'Not Quite Ready' To Bring New England Native, 2nd Astronaut Home Amid Starliner Troubles NASA 'Not Quite Ready' To Bring New England Native, 2nd Astronaut Home Amid Starliner Troubles
NASA 'Not Quite Ready' To Bring New England Native, 2nd Astronaut Home Amid Starliner Troubles Nearly two months after blasting off from Florida’s Space Coast, a pair of NASA astronauts – including a Massachusetts native – still have no idea when they’ll return to Earth. In a mission update Thursday, July 25, NASA and Boeing leaders still could not commit to a return date for Starliner pilot Suni Williams, from the town of Needham in Norfolk County, and commander Butch Wilmore. The pair – serving as guinea pigs of sorts for Starliner’s first crewed mission – remain in limbo aboard the International Space Station after numerous helium leaks and malfunctions with the spacecraft’s thrus…