US Targets Lunar Nuclear Power by 2030
#SpaceRace #NuclearEnergyThe U.S. aims to deploy nuclear reactors on the moon by 2030 to power lunar bases and spacecraft, accelerating a new space race. Critics question the aggressive timeline, citing funding and technical challenges for the proposed fission systems. read more
Nye Slams NASA Cuts, Warns of Ceding Space to China
#NASAFunding #SpaceRaceBill Nye criticizes Trump's planned NASA cuts as "surprising, illogical, and very troubling." The $13 billion reduction would end 53 science missions and STEM outreach, ceding U.S. space leadership to China. A "Save NASA Science" rally is planned. read more
Russia Launches Rival to Starlink
#SpaceRace #SatelliteInternetRussia has launched its first 16 low-orbit satellites, aiming to create a domestic internet constellation to rival SpaceX's Starlink. The government has allocated $1.26 billion, but the system remains far behind Starlink's existing network of over 10,000 satellites. read more