NASA Axes VIPER Rover Partnership, Moon Mission in Limbo

Friday, May 9, 2025, 1:22 pm more...

NASA abruptly scrapped plans to secure a commercial partner for its VIPER rover mission, leaving its lunar ambitions in a sort of orbiting limbo. The cancellation of the solicitation has caused a stir among space enthusiasts, as the high-profile project now faces an uncertain future—and a delayed lunar trip.

gizmodo.com / NASA Has a Badass Moon Rover but No Way to Get It to the Moon

theregister.com / VIPER rover banished to storage as moonshot plan sputters

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SpaceX gets FAA green light for more Starship launches

Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 5:20 pm more...

SpaceX’s ambitions just got the nod from the FAA, which approved a significant increase in Starship launch frequency from Texas. With clearance boosting flights to nearly biweekly, the company is all set to transform its launch cadence—much to the exasperation of skeptics and delight of space enthusiasts.

cnbc.com / SpaceX gets FAA permission for fivefold increase in Starship launches from Texas

arstechnica.com / FAA green-lights Starship launches every other week from Starbase

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 sparks deep-dive discussion on video series

Monday, May 5, 2025, 2:20 pm more...

The latest installment of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has sparked focused analysis, with insiders dissecting every quirky detail and obscure petank reference. The commentary underscores the show’s unique blend of entertainment and cryptic narratives, leaving viewers both amused and bemused.

cnet.com / Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 | Obvious Skill Issue Ep 3 video

kotaku.com / What’s Up With The Petanks In Clair Obscur: Expedition 33?

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Defunct Soviet probe set for uncontrolled reentry raises alarm

Friday, May 2, 2025, 4:21 pm more...

Two reports detail that a decommissioned Soviet-era spacecraft—originally built for a Venus mission over five decades ago—is now expected to reenter Earth’s atmosphere in an uncontrolled manner. Experts express uncertainty over its landing site, fueling concerns about space debris risks and the unpredictable fate of aging orbital relics.

bgr.com / A Russian satellite will crash into Earth next week, but no one knows where

cnet.com / 53 Years After Its Launch, This Soviet Spacecraft Is About to Crash Into Earth

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Trump budget cuts jeopardize NASA and science missions

Friday, May 2, 2025, 3:12 pm more...

The Trump administration's 2026 budget proposals have sparked alarm as they propose deep cuts to science funding, including crippling reductions for NASA’s programs. The proposals not only jeopardize high-profile missions such as Lunar Gateway and Mars initiatives but are criticized for undermining America’s scientific investment.

theregister.com / Trump wants to send quarter of NASA budget into black hole – and not in a good way

theverge.com / Trump’s proposed budget deals another big blow to science, clean energy, and the environment

cnbc.com / Trump aims to cut $6 billion from NASA budget, shifting $1 billion to Mars-focused missions

arstechnica.com / Trump’s 2026 budget proposal: Crippling cuts for science across the board

gizmodo.com / Trump’s Proposed NASA Budget Could Torch the Agency’s Boldest Missions

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