'Airplane-sized' asteroids will zoom close to Earth today — and it's just one of 'uncomfortably' close flybys coming
nypost.com/2024/08/06/lifestyle/asteroids-to-zoom-close-to-earth-today-one-of-uncomfortably-close-flybys/
News on this topic
Airplane-sized asteroid to pass by Earth today, NASA says no risk of impact: Asteroid 2024 OR1 is part of the Apollo asteroids, which have been making their ...
business-standard.com/world-news/airplane-sized-asteroid-to-pass-by-earth-today-nasa-says-no-risk-of-impact-124080600560_1.html
NASA warns 3 asteroids hurtling towards Earth will come closest on THIS day : Asteroid 2024 OR1 is hurtling towards Earth and will make an extremely close flyby ...
wionews.com/science/nasa-warns-3-asteroids-hurtling-towards-earth-will-come-closest-on-this-day-747551
More articles on this subject
Previous
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope Marks 35 Years from Launch: Happy anniversary to the Hubble Space Telescope, which launched on April 24, 1990
scientificamerican.com/article/nasas-hubble-space-telescope-marks-35-years-from-launch/
NASA administrator was once arrested, accused of passing bad checks to casinos: President Donald Trump's nominee for NASA administrator, Jared Isaacman ...
reuters.com/world/us/trumps-nominee-nasa-administrator-was-accused-passing-bad-checks-casinos-2025-04-25/
PhD student goes viral for turning down 'dream' NASA internship for this woke reason
nypost.com/2025/04/25/us-news/student-turns-down-dream-nasa-internship-for-woke-reason/
Image from the original article. Source: Oldest serving US astronaut returns to Earth on 70th birthday: A capsule with Don Pettit and his two Russian crewmates lands in Kazakhstan after a space station ...
bbc.com/news/articles/czx1g0q43gqo
Key Facts: Astronaut Showcases Stunning Space Photography
Apr 21 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: 9news.com.au
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: 9news.com.au
- NASA astronaut Don Pettit, soon returning from the International Space Station, has captured remarkable images of the cosmos.
- His latest photo features celestial phenomena, including the Milky Way and satellites, as he experienced flying through auroras.
- Pettit has developed innovative techniques for photographing in microgravity, documenting fascinating events such as sunrises and reflections from the Mediterranean.
- Before returning to Earth, Pettit shared his reflections on Instagram, expressing gratitude for the adventure of his mission in space.
"Tomorrow I once again become an Earthling. What an adventure this mission has been."— Don Pettit, as he prepared for his return to Earth.
Reusable rockets are here, so why is NASA paying more to launch stuff to space?: Something appears to be broken in how NASA procures launch services.
arstechnica.com/space/2025/04/reusable-rockets-are-here-so-why-is-nasa-paying-more-to-launch-stuff-to-space/
Republican space officials criticize “mindless” NASA science cuts: “Heliophysics is the most unknown—and underrated—part of NASA’s science program.”…
arstechnica.com/science/2025/04/republican-space-officials-criticize-mindless-nasa-science-cuts/
Budget cuts: Trump halves space exploration: Donald Trump also has devastating ideas for NASA. However, they would not only affect astrophysics and geosciences ...
faz.net/aktuell/wissen/weltraum/budgetkuerzungen-trump-halbiert-die-weltraumforschung-110431224.html
CBS News Apr 24
NASA releases stunning photos of planets, far-flung galaxies to mark Hubble anniversary
cbsnews.com/news/nasa-photos-planets-galaxies-hubble-space-telescope-anniversary/
Image from the original article. Source: Leaders slam ‘appalling’ Anzac Day outburst: Political leaders have slammed reports a known neo-Nazi led the booing that disrupted an Indigenous elder’s Welcome ...
news.com.au/national/australians-reflect-on-110-years-since-gallipoli-at-dawn-services-throughout-the-country-this-anzac-day/news-story/8870fe85d668043e287f4a8c837efa35
Key Facts: Leaders Condemn Disruption at Anzac Day Service
Apr 24 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: news.com.au
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: news.com.au
- Political leaders condemned the disruption caused by a neo-Nazi during the Welcome to Country at Melbourne's Anzac Day Dawn Service.
- Victoria's Premier Jacinta Allen called the behavior disrespectful, while Opposition Leader Peter Dutton denounced the presence of neo-Nazis in Australia as outrageous.
- The incident overshadowed otherwise peaceful ceremonies, with a heated exchange also occurring at the national Dawn Service in Canberra.
- Anzac Day, held annually on April 25, commemorates soldiers who fought in Gallipoli during World War I.
"It should be condemned and police come down heavily on them. It just has no place in our community and our society whatsoever."— Peter Dutton, during an appearance on Today shortly after attending a Dawn Service.
‘Pink Moon’ graces April skies, delivers a breathtaking display worldwide | In pics
livemint.com/news/world/pink-moon-graces-april-skies-delivers-a-breathtaking-display-worldwide-in-pics-11744511489586.html
NASA’s Next Major Space Telescope Is Ready to Launch. Trump Wants to Kill It and Other Vital Science
scientificamerican.com/article/nasas-next-major-space-telescope-is-ready-to-launch-trump-wants-to-kill-it/
Bang-free supersonic flight: Boom Supersonic shows the future of civil aviation: For the first time, the Boom test aircraft achieved a bang-free supersonic ...
nzz.ch/mobilitaet/knallfreier-ueberschallflug-boom-supersonic-zeigt-die-zukunft-der-zivilluftfahrt-ld.1880642
It still snows on Mars, and billions of years ago, it rained as well: It still snows on Mars, but no spacecraft or rover has ever captured it ...
wionews.com/science-tech/it-still-snows-on-mars-and-billions-of-years-ago-it-rained-as-well-9001332
NASA discovery points to the exact date Jesus Christ was likely crucified: A NASA discovery offers clues to the exact date Jesus Christ was crucified ...
wionews.com/world/nasa-discovery-points-to-the-exact-date-jesus-christ-was-likely-crucified-8979096
Lunar Gateway’s skeleton is complete—its next stop may be Trump’s chopping block: The NASA official in charge of Gateway briefed Ars on the program’s challenges ...
arstechnica.com/space/2025/04/heres-the-latest-on-nasas-lunar-gateway-a-program-many-people-want-to-cancel/
China to lend moon rocks to NASA-funded US universities: China's national space agency announced on Thursday it would let scientists from the U.S ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/china-lend-moon-rocks-nasa-funded-us-universities-2025-04-24/
Three NASA Climate Satellites Are Dying. There’s No Plan to Replace Them: Scientists are increasingly concerned about the future of Earth science under President ...
subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eenews/2025/04/02/three-nasa-satellites-are-dying-their-end-could-disrupt-climate-data-00261755
The Prototype: American Scientists Are Looking For Jobs Abroad: In this week’s edition of The Prototype, we look at the potential of a U.S. brain drain ...
forbes.com/sites/alexknapp/2025/04/25/the-prototype-american-scientists-are-looking-for-jobs-abroad/
Image from the original article. Source: Exclusive: House Democrats probe Elon Musk's conflicts of interest with NASA: SpaceX is one of NASA's largest private sector contractors.
axios.com/2025/04/07/house-democrats-investigation-elon-musk-nasa-space-x-conflicts
Key Facts: Oil Prices Plummet, M&A Activity Stalls
Apr 13 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: axios.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: axios.com
- Oil prices have fallen to a level where many companies can no longer afford to drill new wells.
- Deal activity significantly decreases when the economic fundamentals are unfavorable.
- The profitability threshold for new wells is at least $61 per barrel, while existing wells can remain profitable at $45.
- Price volatility and uncertainty complicate fair negotiations, prompting companies to focus on existing operations.
What time is the meteor shower tonight? How to see Lyrids before they're gone: NASA said that you should be able to see the meteors roughly after 10 p.m. ...
oklahoman.com/story/news/2025/04/22/meteor-shower-tonight-see-lyrids-in-oklahoma-before-theyre-gone/83211952007/
Trump opponents in Texas find common cause against uncertainty: Trump’s break from Republican orthodoxy triggers uncertainty and growing opposition ...
houstonchronicle.com/business/columnists/tomlinson/article/trump-uncertainty-texas-layoffs-20290420.php
Boeing, NASA pause development of experimental airplane designed to cut emissions
oregonlive.com/business/2025/04/boeing-nasa-pause-development-of-experimental-airplane-designed-to-cut-emissions.html
Image from the original article. Source: All-female Blue Origin space flight prepares for liftoff: Blue Origin, the rocket company owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, announced the trip earlier this ...
newsnationnow.com/space/all-female-blue-origin-flight/
Key Facts: Celebrities Launch into Space with Blue Origin
Apr 14 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: foxbusiness.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: foxbusiness.com
- On April 14, 2025, the Blue Origin New Shepard mission, NS-31, launched with an all-female crew including Katy Perry, Lauren Sánchez, and Gayle King.
- The 11-minute flight reached the Kármán line, allowing passengers to experience weightlessness and enjoy views of Earth.
- After landing, Sánchez was embraced by Jeff Bezos while Perry kissed the Texas ground.
- The official NS-31 patch, introduced in March, honors each woman on board with unique symbols reflecting their achievements.
It’s not about me. It’s not about singing my songs, it’s about a collective energy in there, it’s about us, it’s about making space for future women and taking up space and belonging, and it’s about this wonderful world that we see right out there and appreciating it.— Katy Perry, in a post-landing interview, reflecting on the significance of the space flight.
Trump: Cuts to NOAA and NASA threaten climate research: The US government is planning massive cuts to NOAA and NASA, jeopardizing climate research and weather ...
sueddeutsche.de/wissen/trump-kuerzungen-noaa-nasa-klimaforschung-li.3237159
Trump White House budget proposal eviscerates science funding at NASA: “This would decimate American leadership in space.”…
arstechnica.com/space/2025/04/trump-white-house-budget-proposal-eviscerates-science-funding-at-nasa/
Stargazers Can Catch a Rare Moon Smiley Face Event This Month: Look to the eastern sky, and a clear horizon will show you a unusual, grinning planet alignment.
cnet.com/news/stargazers-can-catch-a-rare-moon-smiley-face-event-this-month/
Image from the original article. Source: How to watch live as Blue Origin celebrity flight takes off from Texas: The all-women Blue Origin crew with celebrities Gayle King and Katy Perry will take ...
courier-journal.com/story/news/2025/04/14/blue-origin-launch-today-with-katie-perry-gayle-king-jeff-bezos-watch-livestream/83078934007/
Key Facts: Katy Perry and the All-Women Space Flight Spectacle
Apr 16 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: msnbc.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: msnbc.com
- The Blue Origin flight featuring Katy Perry and other prominent women lasted 11 minutes and did not genuinely advance women's progress.
- While women in America face serious societal challenges, these wealthy women traveled to space, perceived as a marketing gimmick for space tourism.
- Although some crew members touted the flight as a significant achievement for women, critics view it as superficial marketplace politics.
- The environmental impact of such flights is often overlooked, with each passenger generating significant carbon emissions, questioning the seriousness of environmental protection.
To me it’s such a reminder about how we need to do better, be better.— Gayle King, reflecting on the view of Earth upon returning from the flight.
Image from the original article. Source: Is there life on another planet? Scientists find the strongest evidence yet: Near a planet far, far away astronomers have found traces of chemicals that on Earth ...
aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/17/is-there-life-on-another-planet-scientists-find-the-strongest-evidence-yet
Key Facts: New Evidence of Life on Distant Planet
Apr 19 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thejakartapost.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thejakartapost.com
- Astronomers have discovered promising signs of potential life on the planet K2-18b, located 124 light-years away.
- The James Webb Space Telescope detected traces of two chemicals in the planet's atmosphere, known as biosignatures.
- Researchers cautioned against jumping to conclusions and called for further observations to confirm the findings.
- If confirmed, these results could significantly impact the search for life beyond our solar system.
This could be the tipping point, where suddenly the fundamental question of whether we're alone in the universe is one we're capable of answering.— Nikku Madhusudhan, Cambridge University astrophysicist, at a press conference.
NASA Image Reveals Boston Feature That's 'One of Only Three in the World': The unusual set of feature was shaped by glaciers more than 20,000 years ago.
newsweek.com/nasa-image-boston-harbor-drumlin-islands-2063016
Mercury, Venus and Saturn to delight stargazers in a parade across the sky: The pre-dawn sky will feature a glowing crescent moon, joined by planets Mercury ...
npr.org/2025/04/24/g-s1-62359/planet-parade-mercury-venus-saturn
Jared Isaacman, Trump’s Top NASA Nominee, Sets a Course for Mars: Billionaire entrepreneur and private astronaut Jared Isaacman told the U.S. Senate that ...
space.com/space-exploration/we-will-prioritize-sending-american-astronauts-to-mars-trumps-pick-for-nasa-chief-puts-focus-on-the-red-planet
Futurism Apr 15
Katy Perry Boasts About Ridiculous Rocket Launch While NASA Is Scrubbing History of Women in Space
futurism.com/katy-perry-rocket-nasa-scrubbing-women
CBS News Apr 22
NASA's Lucy spacecraft captures images of peanut-shaped asteroid during 30,000 mph flyby
cbsnews.com/news/nasa-lucy-images-asteroid-donaldjohanson-flyby/
NASA Drops Stunning New Images To Honor Hubble’s 35th — And Looks Ahead: Exactly 35 years ago this week, the Hubble Space Telescope was released from the Space ...
forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2025/04/25/nasa-drops-stunning-new-images-to-honor-hubbles-35th---and-looks-ahead/
NASA spacecraft zooms by strange asteroid, beams back images: It's an odd space rock.
mashable.com/article/nasa-asteroid-image-lucy-donaldjohanson
NASA mission: Mars rover finds scientific gold mine: NASA's Perseverance rover has found unknown rocks on Mars that are said to be billions of years old ...
stern.de/panorama/mission-der-nasa--mars-rover-findet-wissenschaftliche-goldmine-35653084.html
Trump’s FEMA Rejects North Carolina’s Hurricane Recovery Funds: The president has said he wants to do away with the agency entirely.
thedailybeast.com/trumps-fema-rejects-north-carolinas-hurricane-recovery-funds/
US and Russians landed on Earth after ISS mission: The crew had been working in space since September 11, 2024, and landed unharmed in the Kazakh steppe that ...
diepresse.com/19599009/us-amerikaner-und-russen-nach-iss-mission-auf-erde-gelandet
A NASA rover just exposed something on Mars that eluded orbiters: What happened to the Red Planet's ancient atmosphere?
mashable.com/article/nasa-mars-rover-atmosphere-discovery
NASA nominee faces political turbulence over Mars missions: Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) has pressed Jared Isaacman, Trump’s pick to lead NASA ...
wapo.st/441nrkj
NASA and NOAA Trump Funding Cuts Jeopardize These Key Climate and Space Projects: Leaked budget documents indicate that key NASA and NOAA research projects ...
nature.com/articles/d41586-025-01217-6
NASA deletes female astronaut novel amid Trump's diversity purge: "First Woman" has disappeared from the NASA website, which has also been stripped of ...
euronews.com/culture/2025/04/12/nasa-removes-graphic-novel-featuring-female-astronaut-as-trumps-diversity-purge-continues
NASA unearths massive 328-foot-wide hole on Mars, says could 'contain alien life'
wionews.com/science-tech/nasa-unearths-massive-328-foot-wide-hole-on-mars-says-could-contain-alien-life-8976688
Lunar eclipse over Jerusalem may mark date of Jesus's crucifixion, NASA reports
jpost.com/christianworld/article-850853
Futurism Apr 09
Image from the original article. Source: Incoming Head of NASA Puts SpaceX in Its Place: "They Work for Us, Not the Other Way Around"
futurism.com/jared-isaacman-nasa-spacex
Key Facts: Isaacman Envisions Mars Mission for NASA Leadership
Apr 10 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
- Billionaire spacewalker Jared Isaacman outlines his vision for space exploration, emphasizing simultaneous missions to the Moon and Mars.
- Nominated by President Trump as NASA's 15th administrator, Isaacman could become the youngest to hold this position.
- He stresses the importance of the Moon program and opposes shifting focus solely to Mars to maintain competitiveness with China.
- Isaacman plans to continue the International Space Station through 2030 and reaffirms his loyalty to NASA and its mission.
"I absolutely want to be clear: My loyalty is to this nation, the space agency and their world-changing mission."— Jared Isaacman during his nomination hearing for NASA Administrator.
CBS News Apr 19
NASA's Don Pettit, 2 cosmonaut crewmates, wrap up seven-month space station visit
cbsnews.com/news/don-pettit-nasa-cosmonauts-return-seven-months-space-station/
Trump's NASA pick wants to prioritize Mars, setting stage for tense Senate hearing
reuters.com/science/trump-nasa-nominee-says-agency-will-prioritize-mars-mission-2025-04-08/
NASA axes ex-DEI chief after giving her new job title in apparent effort to evade Trump crackdown: report
nypost.com/2025/04/11/us-news/nasa-axes-ex-dei-chief-neela-rajendra-report/
Houston company turns simulated moon soil into oxygen: Houston-based Lunar Resources extracted oxygen from simulated moon soil in a vacuum chamber at NASA's ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/space/article/lunar-resources-moon-soil-oxygen-20278797.php
Have signs of life been found on another planet? Scientists are calling that into question
independent.co.uk/space/alien-life-space-planet-research-b2736824.html
Musk: Trump’s proposed NASA funding cuts ‘troubling’: Elon Musk, White House adviser and CEO of SpaceX, expressed his opposition to the Trump administration’s ...
thehill.com/policy/technology/5245162-elon-musk-opposes-nasa-funding-cuts/
NASA nominee asks why lunar return has taken so long, and why it costs so much: “My loyalty is to this nation, the space agency, and its world-changing mission ...
arstechnica.com/space/2025/04/isaacman-sls-and-orion-are-not-a-long-term-solution-for-nasa/
Futurism Apr 22
Trump Trying to Cancel NASA's Successor to the James Webb Space Telescope, Even Though It's Already Built
futurism.com/trump-cancel-successor-james-webb-space-telescope-already-built
NASA-trained Navy SEAL Jonny Kim docked at the ISS; see photos: Jonny Kim was a doctor and Navy SEAL before becoming a NASA astronaut. He launched on Russian ...
businessinsider.com/nasa-astronaut-navy-seal-jonny-kim-iss-photos-2025-4
NASA finds mysterious skull-shaped feature on Mars — where star-gazers say it doesn't belong
nypost.com/2025/04/19/science/nasa-finds-mysterious-skull-shaped-feature-on-mars-where-star-gazers-say-it-doesnt-belong/
JWST Spots Remains of Alien Planet That Fell into a Star: NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope provided a closer look at the aftermath of a star that wreaked ...
scientificamerican.com/article/jwst-spots-remains-of-alien-planet-that-fell-into-a-star/
Futurism Apr 17
NASA Has No Comment on New Signs of Alien Life: Using the Webb telescope, scientists have discovered the strongest signs of alien life to date — but NASA has ...
futurism.com/nasa-sign-alien-life-k2-18b
Musk Splits With Trump Over ‘Troubling’ Cuts to NASA : The administration announced Friday its plans to cut the civilian space agency’s budget in half.
thedailybeast.com/musk-splits-with-trump-over-troubling-cuts-to-nasa/
CBS News Apr 15
Astronauts Aisha Bowe and Amanda Nguyen reflect on life-changing Blue Origin spaceflight
cbsnews.com/news/aisha-bowe-amanda-nguyen-blue-origin-spaceflight/
Could life thrive on K2-18b? What to know about the distant exoplanet: K2-18b, an exoplanet 120 light-years away, may be the best hope to confirm that life ...
freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2025/04/21/alien-life-planet-k2-18b-nasa-james-webb-telescope/83160951007/
Northern Lights Forecast: Geomagnetic Storms Could Bring Aurora Borealis To These 10 States Tonight
forbes.com/sites/tylerroush/2025/04/21/northern-lights-forecast-geomagnetic-storms-could-bring-aurora-borealis-to-these-10-states-tonight/
Lyrids hit peak activity in April: How to see the first meteor shower of spring: In the days ahead, stargazers will have a chance to witness some Lyrid meteors ...
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/04/15/lyrids-meteor-shower-peak-april-2025/83095089007/
How, when to see two simultaneous meteor showers this week: The Lyrids meteor shower is active through April 26 and will peak late Monday and early Tuesday.
axios.com/2025/04/21/meteor-shower-lyrid-peak-time-2025
NASA is facing massive budget cuts from the Trump administration: The new US government wants to cut 20 percent overall and 50 percent from scientific research ...
heise.de/news/NASA-steht-vor-massiven-Budgetkuerzungen-durch-Trump-Regierung-10350400.html
A day on Uranus just got 28 seconds longer: A day at Uranus just got a little longer
abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/day-uranus-28-seconds-longer-120561686
A US-Russian crew of 3 launches to the International Space Station: A U.S.-Russian crew of three launched Tuesday to the International Space Station ...
apnews.com/article/russia-space-station-launch-9b2b96549cab94bc63a04108d920dcaf
Trump's cuts to NASA budget could make failure an option for space agency: Scientists and politicians agree: NASA is headed for "a very deep ditch" if proposed ...
usatoday.com/story/graphics/2025/04/21/nasa-budget-cuts-trump/83083256007/
James Webb Space Telescope captures first images of Neptune's auroras: The planet's tilted magnetic field causes auroras far from its rotation poles.
jpost.com/science/science-around-the-world/article-849655
Northern Lights Forecast: 10 States Could See Aurora Borealis Tonight: A portion of the northern U.S. has an opportunity to see the phenomenon, forecasters said.
forbes.com/sites/tylerroush/2025/04/10/northern-lights-forecast-10-states-could-see-aurora-borealis-tonight/
Astronomers say they’ve found strongest ever ‘hints’ of life beyond our solar system
timesofisrael.com/astronomers-say-theyve-found-strongest-ever-hints-of-life-beyond-our-solar-system/
Satellite images reveal scale of Elon's empire : Maps and satellite imagery reveal the exponential growth of Musk's empire.
businessinsider.com/elon-musk-empire-tesla-space-x-starlink-starbase-boring-neuralink-2025-4
Paid articlePaywallWebb telescope snaps spectacular view of distant cosmic scene: The most detailed view yet.
mashable.com/article/james-webb-space-telescope-dying-star-cosmic-scene-planetary-nebula
CBS News Apr 15
Dying star's "previously unseen layers" visible in new Webb space telescope image
cbsnews.com/news/dying-stars-webb-space-telescope-image/
NASA proposes $3 million as prize money to recycle human waste in space: The space agency's LunaRecycle Challenge seeks help from the public to develop ...
wionews.com/science-tech/nasa-proposes-3-million-as-prize-money-to-recycle-human-waste-in-space-8951378
Photos show life on the International Space Station: Life on the International Space Station isn't always easy. There's not a lot of room, no showers ...
businessinsider.com/international-space-station-daily-life-photos
Michigan astronaut among first all-female crew to complete space flight: A watch party at Wastenaw Community College witnessed alumna Aishe Bowe join an ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2025/04/14/michigan-astronaut-aishe-bowe-among-first-all-female-crew-complete-space-flight/83013100007/
Maryland lawmakers say Trump cuts to NASA Goddard could slash US space programs in half
baltimoresun.com/2025/04/14/maryland-lawmakers-say-trump-cuts-to-nasa-goddard-could-slash-u-s-space-programs-in-half/
Katy Perry Says She Will “Put the ‘A–’ in Astronaut.” No, She Really Won’t.: The Blue Origin flight on Monday is fueled by some dubious claims.
slate.com/technology/2025/04/katy-perry-space-flight-jeff-bezos-blue-origin.html
Next