2 privately built moon landers carried into space by SpaceX rocket

Firefly's "Blue Moon" and ispace's "Resilience" are the latest in an ongoing push to gain private-sector experience exploring the moon.

CBS News - 27m

A Stargazers’ Guide to Watching the Full Moon Pass Mars and the a New Come

On Monday night you may have a chance to witness the moon obscuring the Red Planet at its brightest, as well as a comet’s closest approach to the sun.

The New York Times - 1d

SpaceX to launch two lunar landers in new mission to the moon

Just after midnight Wednesday, a SpaceX rocket is scheduled to lift off, carrying a pair of lunar landers that will try to touch down on the moon in the coming months. One was built by a Japanese ...

CBS News - 1d

Carrie Underwood to perform at Trump's inauguration

The country music star is set to perform "America the Beautiful" before Trump takes the oath of office.

CBS News - 1d

Lander Vows to End Street Homelessness for Mentally Ill People as Mayor

Brad Lander, the New York City comptroller who is running for mayor, announced a major plan to address homelessness after a series of violent attacks on the subway.

The New York Times - 1d

Bezos 'very optimistic' about Trump's space agenda

Jeff Bezos, owner of aerospace company Blue Origin, expressed optimism about the incoming Trump administration's space policy, emphasizing on Sunday he is not concerned over competitor Elon Musk's ...

The Hill - 2d

Where to see the first full moon of 2025

Helen Willetts takes a look at what's going on in the night sky and the chances of seeing this month's Wolf Moon.

BBC News - 2d

Bezos' space firm calls off debut launch of new rocket in final minutes of countdown

Blue Origin has called off the debut launch of its massive new rocket because of technical trouble

ABC News - 2d

Moon over Mars? Congress is determined to kill Elon Musk’s space dream.

The Trump ally wants the U.S. to forgo the lunar surface for the red planet. He faces one problem: Congress.

Politico - 2d

Europe Wasn’t Built to Be Like This

Schengen is now a symbol of the migration crisis driving the backlash against globalization and the ascendance of illiberalism.

The New York Times - 2d

When to view the first full moon of 2025, January's Wolf Moon

The Wolf Moon will appear full for three days, starting Sunday evening and into Wednesday morning.

CBS News - 3d

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin Rocket Launch Could Give SpaceX Some Competition

If New Glenn lifts off on Monday as planned, the Amazon founder’s rocket company will be on track to give Elon Musk’s SpaceX some genuine competition.

The New York Times - 3d

Blue Origin’s New Glenn Rocket Will Be Jeff Bezos’ Challenge to Elon Musk’s SpaceX

The scheduled Sunday launch could mark a new phase in competition in the commercial space market, and pave the way for the deployment of Amazon’s Kuiper satellite network.

Inc. - 4d

Private-sector hiring slows: ADP

Hiring in the U.S. private sector and pay growth slowed down in December last year across several industries, according to a report released on Wednesday. The Always Designing for People (ADP) ...

The Hill - 6d

Alcohol Carries New Risks in Middle Age

People over 35 can experience different physical effects than younger drinkers.

The New York Times - 6d

The race to claim the Moon’s airwaves

Increased share of commercial radio spectrum filings shows bet on future lunar economy, FT research finds

Financial Times - 6d

How to Create the Most Productive Office Space in 2025

Kick the year off by refreshing your space with products and tools to help you stay organized and on task.

Inc. - 6d

How a Businessman Fleeing Fraud Charges Built a Life Offshore

Fleeing fraud charges, Samuele Landi evaded extradition treaties, dabbled in crypto, procured diplomatic credentials and took advantage of all the offshore world has to offer.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Europe's biggest battery farm to be built on coal mine, developers say

Developers confirms £800m investment across two sites in Scotland to support the growth in renewables

BBC News - Jan. 8

NASA Wants to Explore the Icy Moons of Jupiter and Saturn With Autonomous Robots

Research and development is underway to create robots that can hunt for signs of life in the vast oceans that exist under the thick ice shells of bodies like Europa.

Wired - Jan. 8

National Board of Review Awards hold space for ‘Wicked’

The National Board of Review Awards have held space for “Wicked.”

ABC News - Jan. 8

A Key Part of Biden’s Climate Law Was Built to Survive Trump. Now, the Test.

A lucrative tax credit for renewable energy could be hard to kill because it applies to a technologies favored by Republicans, not just wind and solar.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Trump: 'We're going to try to have a policy where no windmills are being built'

President-elect Trump signaled Tuesday that he would oppose all new wind energy production in his second term in remarks to reporters. “We're going to try and have a policy where no windmills are ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Meloni in hot water over government talks with Musk’s SpaceX

Italian premier accused of currying favour with world’s richest man at expense of European satellite initiative

Financial Times - Jan. 7

DMC and Niko Moon launch initiative for addiction support at concerts

DMC of Run-DMC and country star Niko Moon join forces with "One Million Strong" to create sober-friendly spaces at concerts, helping fans and artists affected by addiction.

CBS News - Jan. 6

7 Best Space Heaters (2025), Tested and Reviewed

These portable heaters will heat a room quickly, quietly, and safely.

Wired - Jan. 6

Why Elon Musk’s Starship rocket is beating Nasa in the space race

The SpaceX chief’s powerful new system is set to slash the cost of missions, leaving Nasa in the dust. It was one of the most striking technological events of the year. On 13 October, Starship, the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

Moon’s magnetic pull lasted longer than thought, lunar rocks reveal

Yahoo News - Jan. 4

Venus rewards stargazers with appearance next to moon

Second rock from sun visible with naked eye in clear skies in areas with low light pollution. Stargazers have been treated to seeing the planet Venus as it made an appearance next to the moon.. The ...

The Guardian - Jan. 4

These are the space stocks to watch in 2025

After a big year for SpaceX — and one of misfortune for Boeing — here’s what to expect in the new year.

MarketWatch - Jan. 4

Venus and crescent Moon stun stargazers

The planet appeared shining brightly above a crescent Moon on Friday.

BBC News - Jan. 4

Orca who carried dead newborn for weeks has lost another calf and is carrying it again

An orca that carried her dead calf for 17 days in 2018 seems to be repeating the behavior with a newly deceased baby whale. Researchers say it's a show of grief.

NBC News - Jan. 3

To the moon, an asteroid and beyond: The biggest space missions ahead in 2025

The year 2025 promises to be packed with space exploration, including robotic expeditions to the moon, a new observatory and a rendezvous with an asteroid.

NBC News - Jan. 2

2025: The Year Commercial Space Reaches Even Higher?

Space is open for business, and with a entrepreneur astronaut tapped to lead NASA, the promise of startups and small private space companies may be a hallmark of 2025. And, of course, giant rockets.

Inc. - Jan. 2

Transforming the Moon Into Humanity’s First Space Hub

The small step back to Earth’s satellite will provide a giant leap for exploring our solar system.

Wired - Jan. 2

Big Rockets, a Big Telescope and Big Changes in Space Await in 2025

Here are some key events to look forward to in space and astronomy in the year ahead.

The New York Times - Jan. 1

Why is VAT being added to private school fees?

The government says the rule change will raise £460m extra to spend in state schools in 2024/25.

BBC News - Jan. 1

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