The whole idea here is that you can buy a ticket and cross the Von Karman line, which is the agreed to dotted line over the Earth's surface at which you become, you know, in outer space. And you can call yourself an astronaut. It's a suborbital flight.And if you've got another four or $500,000 burning in your pocket, you can buy a ticket. That's the purpose of this flight. But it also when there's stop people on board, they can fly it up and do experiments in the same exact capsule. They look at the same ca ...

[Applause] First about climate change I want to show you this spiral by NASA. So you can see that bas this is basically the global average temperatures over the years. Pre-industrial era how the earth was warming up like going towards minus1° centigrade the temperatures were going low.But as we move on the years we go to the industrial era and you will see what is happening with the uh overall average temperature of the of the world. Remember that according to the Paris agreement by the end of the century w ...

Space Observation & Technology - ExoMars orbiter captured images similar to those from the Hubble Space Telescope, but with lower resolution due to a smaller mirror (2.4 meters in diameter for Hubble) [2] - ExoMars camera resolution is about 340, with the glow around 3i Atlas spanning approximately two resolution elements [3] - High-rise camera on the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (50 cm in diameter) could provide a pixel size of 30 kilometers when 3i Atlas was closest to Mars at a distance of 30 million kilometers, but data retrieval is hindered by the NASA government shutdown [4] Image Analysis & Interpretation - A distinct stripe in the first images from NASA's Perseverance rover is likely motion blur, potentially caused by one of Mars' moons (Phobos or Demos) [6][7] - The elongated image is consistent with a long exposure (around 10 seconds) of one of Mars' moons, showing a sequence of spheres [8] Object 3i Atlas Assessment - Object 3i Atlas is estimated to have a 30-40% chance of not being a natural object due to anomalies such as its lack of a typical comet tail, its location in the plane of the planets, its proximity to Mars and Jupiter, its large size, and its extension glow towards the sun [9] - Monitoring of 3i Atlas is necessary to determine if it has a technological origin that could pose a threat to humanity [10] Policy Recommendation - A white paper has been submitted to the United Nations suggesting the creation of a committee to evaluate signatures of objects and alert against potential threats [10]

Core Insights - NASA's crash testing of aircraft fuselages, particularly the eVTOL design, has provided critical data for improving aviation safety and validating computer models used in crash simulations [4][12][18] Group 1: Crash Testing and Safety Improvements - In 2022, NASA conducted a crash test of a full-scale aircraft fuselage from 35 ft, which was destroyed but yielded valuable data for enhancing safety models [2][12] - The test involved over 200 sensors and high-speed cameras, allowing for detailed analysis of the crash dynamics [9][10] - The results indicated that occupants would have survived due to energy-absorbing features, validating NASA's safety models [12][18] Group 2: Historical Context and Research Facilities - NASA's Landing and Impact Research (LandIR) facility has been pivotal in aviation safety research since its inception in 1965, evolving from lunar landing training to crash testing [5][6] - The facility has tested various aircraft types, contributing to significant advancements in aviation safety over the past 50 years [6][7] Group 3: Future Testing and Model Validation - A follow-up test in June 2025 showed improved outcomes with a new cabin model, confirming the accuracy of updated computer simulations [14][15][18] - The updated model successfully predicted material failures, demonstrating the effectiveness of NASA's research in enhancing aircraft safety [16][17] Group 4: Funding and Legislative Support - The fiscal year 2026 President's Budget Request proposed significant cuts to NASA's aeronautics research, including crashworthiness studies, which raised concerns about future aviation safety [19][21] - Congress has moved to restore funding for NASA's aeronautics research, emphasizing the importance of continued investment in aviation safety technologies [20][21]

The Grok imagine update is insaneMake sure to try it. Here is my prompt.A highly detailed, photorealistic image of a futuristic human settlement on Mars, based on realistic concepts from SpaceX and NASA. The scene shows a cluster of pressurized habitats and domes made from advanced materials like regolith bricks and transparent polymers, scattered across the reddish, rocky Martian terrain under a thin, pinkish atmosphere with a faint blue sky at dusk. Include solar panel arrays, wind turbines for energy, ro ...

Interstellar Object 3i/Atlas Observations - Astronomers observe 3i/Atlas exhibiting unusual chemical signatures, producing more nickel than iron, a phenomenon not yet understood [2] - Size estimates of 3i/Atlas are around 3 miles wide, compared to Manhattan's 2 miles at its widest point [2] - 3i/Atlas is moving at 60 km/s, 600 times faster than the fastest race car on Earth, making its speed anomalous [8] Mars Flyby and Imaging - A fleet of camera-ready rovers and orbiters are prepared to capture images of 3i/Atlas during its closest pass on October 3rd [3] - NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter could provide a resolution of 30 kilometers per pixel, offering the best resolution of 3i/Atlas [5] Composition and Mass - Estimated minimum mass of 3i/Atlas is at least 33 billion tons, based on the lack of recoil as it sheds mass and nickel [6] - The object's trajectory aligns with the plane of the planets, which is difficult to explain naturally [7] Wow Signal Alignment - The direction of the Wow signal and 3i/Atlas align with a chance probability of 0.6% [13] - In 1977, 3i/Atlas was approximately three light-days away from the sun, requiring about a gigawatt (the output of a nuclear reactor) to produce the Wow signal [13][14] Potential Origin and Future Study - The object's anomalous nature raises the possibility, though less probable, that it could be technological rather than natural [7][8][15] - A proposal has been made to the United Nations to establish a committee to study interstellar objects detected by the Reuben Observatory in Chile [16]

Group 1 - NASA has requested employees involved in the Artemis lunar mission, in collaboration with contractors SpaceX and Blue Origin, to continue working during the government shutdown [2][3] - Approximately 15,000 NASA employees will be placed on unpaid leave, while around 3,000 employees are required to work full-time or part-time [3] - The Artemis program is described by NASA as a mission to send astronauts to explore the Moon, drive scientific discovery, provide economic benefits, and lay the groundwork for the first crewed Mars missions [3] Group 2 - During the government shutdown, NASA will continue to support the operations of the International Space Station and any ongoing satellite missions [2] - NASA's Chief Human Resources Officer stated that employees should record their attendance during the unpaid leave period, with the expectation of receiving back pay once the government reopens [2] - The details regarding the contractors involved in the Artemis missions were not mentioned in the recent memorandum [3]

A team of scientists are trying to figure out what to do about an asteroid that's on a collision course with the moon. Okay, see that tiny dot. It's known as 2024 YR4.It has a 4% chance of hitting the moon in 2032. Mark your calendar. But in a new paper, researchers are considering whether it might be best to blow it up with a nuclear explosion.Okay. A NASA official tells NBC News they aren't planning to mess with the asteroid right now, but the agency is going to keep an eye on it and keep studying its pat ...

Core Insights - Firefly Aerospace experienced a significant setback when its Alpha Flight 7 rocket exploded during a first-stage test flight, although all personnel were reported safe and proper safety protocols were followed [2] - Following the explosion, Firefly's shares plummeted over 24%, marking a substantial decline from an initial public offering (IPO) valuation of $6.3 billion, where shares had surged 34% on the opening day [3] - The company has secured notable contracts, including a $177 million deal with NASA and a $50 million investment from Northrop Grumman, indicating strong demand in the competitive space technology sector [2] Company Overview - Firefly Aerospace focuses on developing rockets, space tugs, and lunar landers, with its Blue Ghost lunar lander successfully landing on the moon earlier this year [4] - The company is committed to enhancing its Alpha rockets to meet increasing commercial and national security demands, as emphasized by CEO Jason Kim [4] Industry Context - The space technology industry is becoming increasingly competitive, with major players like SpaceX dominating the market and facing their own challenges, such as launch pad explosions [2][5] - Historical trends in rocket testing indicate that failures are not uncommon, and companies like Firefly aim to learn from these incidents to improve reliability [5]

Well, moments ago, NASA introduced its 2025 astronaut class. 10 candidates selected from a group of more than 8,000 applicants. Now, they will undergo nearly two years of training before they're sent off on missions to Mars as well as the moon.NBC News correspondent Marissa Para joins me with more. Marissa, this is so exciting. I mean, tell us about who these newly minted astronauts are.>> Well, I can tell you more than half of them are women, Morgan. Um, but these are extremely qualified candidates. obviou ...