Michaela Benthaus, a 33-year-old German aerospace and mechatronics engineer, made history on Saturday as the first wheelchair user to travel past the Kármán Line, aboard a Blue Origin New Shepard capsule. The milestone flight, which took place near Van Horn, Texas, marked a significant step towards making space accessible to individuals with disabilities. Benthaus, part […]

In the halls of NASA, a sense of caution prevails. The Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel, a gathering of seasoned experts, has issued a clarion call for reevaluation. Their counsel: revisit the Artemis lunar landing architecture, and reassess the handling of incidents like the flawed Starliner test flight. This recommendation echoes concerns voiced in the panel’s […]

Author comments from Forbes: The space industry is undergoing a significant transformation, shifting from government-led exploration to commercially driven and enterprise-funded missions. SpaceX has emerged as a leader in this new era, positioning itself as the default launch provider for a range of applications, including communications, data, and national security. With a near-monopoly in cost-effective, […]

As published in TechNode: Elon Musk recently shared a video on social media platform X, showcasing a remarkable performance by six Unitree G1 humanoid robots at a Wang Leehom concert in Chengdu, China. The robots, developed by Hangzhou-based Unitree Robotics, dazzled the audience with their synchronized dance routine, culminating in a flawless execution of a […]

In the vast expanse of space, a peculiar planet has been discovered, defying conventional norms. Scientists, utilizing NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, have identified a Jupiter-style planet with a lemon-like shape. This anomalous world, designated PSR J2322-2650b, orbits its host star at a staggering proximity of one million miles, completing a year in a mere […]

Staff inbox at nytimes.com: Seymour Hersh: A ___ of Uncovering the Truth. In the world of American journalism, few names resonate as profoundly as Seymour Hersh. For over six decades, Hersh has traversed the realms of news-making and news-breaking, leaving an indelible mark on the industry. A new documentary, “Cover-Up,” directed by Laura Poitras and […]

The U. S. Space Force is pursuing innovative technologies to bolster its space-based interceptor capabilities, as reported by Defense News. According to a Small Business Innovation Research solicitation, the military branch seeks to develop high-performance interceptors that can engage ballistic missiles during their boost phase, within the Earth’s atmosphere. The desired interceptors would need to […]

In the realm of cyberspace, the year 2025 unfolded as a tumultuous saga of thefts, disruptions, and brazen attacks. The United States government, a behemoth of bureaucracy, remained a prime target for hackers. A brazen cyberattack by Chinese hackers on the U. S. Treasury set the tone for the year, followed by the compromising of […]

Staff inbox at The National Law Review: At its core, the order seeks to reduce what it deems “cumbersome” state regulation that “stymies innovation.” To achieve this goal, the administration has directed the U. S. Attorney General to form an “AI Litigation Task Force” to challenge state AI laws that are inconsistent with the goal […]