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The model cannot fire, but uses devices that simulate radar and heat signals, creating a realistic challenge for pilots and electronic warfare teams. https://bit.ly/45ILwwq

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Several senators are asking appropriators to increase funding for NASA’s robotic Mars exploration efforts to at least $400 million, fearing “severe and irreversible harm” if funding is not restored.

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Sierra Space’s Dream Chaser must chart a new course after NASA changed its contract, dropping guaranteed ISS cargo flights. 🚀 What’s next for commercial space innovation—and how will this shape the future of private spaceflight? via TechCrunch

What do nuclear tests in space, fusion energy, and directed energy systems all have in common? For the past 60 years, scientists at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory have been studying how plasma behaves, from the Earth’s ionosphere to high-energy laboratory experiments. Their work has helped shape technologies that support communications, materials science, and national defense. 👉 Learn more about 60 years of plasma physics at NRL: http://spgv.io/604383iR

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The Space Force launched the secretive X-37B orbital test vehicle Thursday night, kickstarting the space plane’s eighth mission. For the effort, dubbed OTV-8, the Boeing-made spacecraft is expected to conduct a wide range of tests and experiments focused on laser communication tech and quantum inertial sensors, according to officials. https://hubs.li/Q03F7z0J0

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The Pentagon is reviewing the Defense Innovation Unit’s sprawling technology portfolio, a move that could reshape the agency’s space projects.

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NASA’s Mars Missions Risk Becoming Expensive Photo Ops 🌌 Are Mars explorations truly advancing science, or are they turning into high-budget space photography sessions? In this reel, we break down the hidden costs, challenges, and the real value behind NASA’s ambitious Mars missions. Discover why this debate matters for the future of space exploration, innovation, and interplanetary science. Watch the full reel now and join the conversation on the future of space travel.

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German military to invest $41B in space capabilities "Satellite networks today are an Achilles' heel of modern societies. Whoever attacks them paralyzes entire nations,” German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said. #PhoenixDelivers https://lnkd.in/gUZbQpw9

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🤖⚔️ AI meets the Pentagon 🏢 Anthropic’s Claude AI faces an ultimatum from US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over military applications 💡 Should cutting-edge AI tech ever be linked to defense use?👇 #AI #Technology #US #Pentagon #Ethics https://lnkd.in/g3kGNJFh

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The US Army plans to demonstrate “ultra-long-range” launched effects by 2026, capable of sensing 1,000 miles beyond their launch point-redefining over-the-horizon Army ISR Task Force. The effort, led by the ISR Task Force, involves deploying glide-body systems from commercial aircraft and layering in sensing and data backhaul. These systems may complement future platforms like the HADES spy jet and support multidomain operations amid rising force-projection threats. #USArmy #ISR #LongRangeEffects #HADES #ArmyModernization #OverTheHorizon #DefenseTech #MilitaryInnovation #MDO #Sensors #AIWarrior #FuturesCommand #EmergingTech #DefenseInnovation #CriticalTech

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Space agency has a broad plan for its upcoming decade of lunar missions, but specifics must still be ironed out. https://vist.ly/4y4kt

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Space-science advocates are already gearing up to fight the FY2027 NASA budget request, but Jared Isaacman—the agency’s administrator—stands by the budget the White House proposed for the space agency. https://lnkd.in/dVv_UB_g

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As Earth's orbit gets busier, space debris has become a major threat to satellites, human spaceflight, and future exploration. Traditional tracking and avoidance aren’t enough. We need innovative solutions to keep space safe and sustainable. New technologies are leading the way: - Robotic systems with nets or harpoons are actively capturing debris. - Laser ablation and electrodynamic tethers can subtly guide debris to re-enter Earth safely. - Satellites are being designed with deorbit devices to prevent long-term clutter. International collaboration and clear regulations also play a crucial role in responsible debris management. Innovating now is essential to protect our space assets and ensure future growth. By combining technology, policy, and cooperation, we can create a sustainable, resilient space environment for generations to come. Because when it comes to space, foresight and innovation aren’t optional—they’re vital.

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NASA Advances Toward Crewed Moon Mission with Artemis II Rehearsal NASA has completed a critical “wet dress rehearsal” for the Artemis II at Kennedy Space Center. The full countdown simulation, including super-cooled propellant loading, marks a decisive step toward humanity’s first crewed lunar journey since Apollo. Read more - https://lnkd.in/djiUu4DA #NASA #ArtemisII #MoonMission #SpaceExploration #LunarReturn #HumanSpaceflight #BusinessInsights #businessmagazine #SpaceNews #VisionaryCIOs

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Orion Spacecraft Hatch Opening: Crew Perspective | NASA Artemis II Moon Mission FriendsofNASA.org: The Orion spacecraft successfully splashed down on Friday, April 10, 2026, in the Pacific Ocean following its approximate 10-day journey around the Moon carrying NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen. The first crewed test flight of NASA’s Artemis program lifted off from Launch Pad 39B at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on April 1, 2026, carrying the first astronauts to travel to the Moon in more than half a century. The crew completed a record-setting lunar flyby, taking them 252,756 miles at their farthest distance from Earth and 4,067 miles above the lunar surface at their closest approach. Under Artemis, NASA will send astronauts on increasingly difficult missions to explore more of the Moon for scientific discovery, economic benefits, and to build on our foundation for the first crewed missions to Mars. Learn more about NASA's Artemis II Mission: https://lnkd.in/eAeyDY4v Video Credit: NASA/JSC/R. Wiseman Duration: 11 seconds Release Date: May 8, 2026 NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration Barbara Zelon #NASA #Space #Science #Earth #Moon #ArtemisProgram #ArtemisII #OrionSpacecraft #Astronauts #ReidWiseman #VictorGlover #ChristinaKoch #JeremyHansen #CSA #Canada #HumanSpaceflight #SolarSystem #SpaceExploration #PacificOcean #California #UnitedStates #STEM #Education #HD #Video

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