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This page hosts daily news stories about the media, social media, and the journalism industry. Get the latest Hirings and Firings, Media Transactions, Controversies, Censorship Issues, and more. Fact Checkers Challenge The Traitor’s Visa Policy Over Free Speech Concerns A coalition of researchers, journalists, and free speech advocates is challengingContinue Reading

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NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft flies above NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, during testing focused on lower-speed and altitude flight conditions in support of NASA’s Quesst mission. NASA continues to include two-flight days in its envelope expansion as teams work to better understand how the aircraftContinue Reading

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Cosmic Origins … Cosmic Origins Community ASTRA Initiative Seminar on… About Community Executive Committee Science Groups Conferences Cosmic Pathfinders Early Career Workshop Opportunities Missions Studies News & Events Resources   ASTRA Initiative Seminar on Concept Maturity Levels on 22 May 2026 14 May 2026 ASTRA Initiative about ASTRA Initiative SeminarContinue Reading

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2 min read NASA, Industry Prepare Cryogenic Fuel Technology Demo NASA is collaborating with Eta Space of Rockledge, Florida, on an in‑orbit technology demonstration to advance a key capability for future deep space missions. The Liquid Oxygen Flight Demonstration, or LOXSAT, will test cryogenic fluid management technologies necessary for creatingContinue Reading

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NASA Helio Club is a collection of six club sessions, or lessons, that complete a comprehensive module created for a middle-school audience (ages 10-14) to introduce basic heliophysics concepts to learners. Designed for both after school clubs and classroom environments, each session takes approximately two hours, or approximately two class-periods.Continue Reading

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Remember ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ books? Now there’s a gorgeous graphic novel version heading to ‘Space and Beyond’ (exclusive)

“Choose Your Own Adventure: Space and Beyond” soars into our solar system this summer! (Image credit: Oni Press) In today’s dizzying world of near-infinite everyday choices — whether it’s toothpaste brands, sports drinks, dog kibble, or streaming services — the value of our choices seems diluted to insignificance due to the sheer volume of picksContinue Reading

Will Starship launch from foreign shores? SpaceX ‘constantly exploring’ options for megarocket liftoff sites

SpaceX’s Starship megarocket on the launch pad at Starbase, in South Texas. (Image credit: SpaceX via Twitter) Starship launches could soon be an international affair. SpaceX revealed on Tuesday (May 12) that it’s hunting for additional launch sites for Starship , the giant rocket it’s developing to help humanity settle the moon and Mars Continue Reading

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Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also accused the UAE of direct involvement in military operations against Iran., Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also accused the UAE of direct involvement in military operations against Iran. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has called on fellow BRICS nations to condemn what he called violations ofContinue Reading

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PM sworn in and 14 ​ministers approved ⁠in new government though parliament fails to reach consensus on several posts., PM sworn in and 14 ​ministers approved ⁠in new government though parliament fails to reach consensus on several posts. Iraq’s new Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has been ⁠sworn in with onlyContinue Reading