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Thanks for this interesting overview of the Mars space race, with China seeking to be the first to return materials from another planet to Earth.

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A report titled “Building an Enduring Advantage in the Third Space Age” was released by the American Enterprise Institute. The report provides three sets of recommendations to accelerate the engine of innovation in the US space sector: • Reduce obstacles for new launch vehicles and companies. • Press the advantage to accelerate US military and intelligence space missions. • Enhance the lure of international partner­ships with NASA to achieve broader space policy goals. Download the report here: https://lnkd.in/gzYny4Ze

🛰️ Weekly Space Roundup Liechtenstein signs the Artemis Accords NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration selects Intuitive Machines, KSAT – Kongsberg Satellite Services, SSC - Swedish Space Corporation U.S. and Viasat for commercial communications services. The British subsidiaries of Japan-based Astroscale, Switzerland’s ClearSpace, and D-Orbit of Italy jointly secured 690,000 $869,000 from the U.K. Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. TURION SPACE secures $32.6 million military contract. Vast Partners SpaceX for Two ISS Human Spaceflight Missions ICEYE adds $65 million to a funding round.

Now Invest in Build Fusion energy generators Your talk is Nuclear (meaning only Fission) and fails to talk about fusion. https://lnkd.in/ge_aeX7M The nuclear fission industry is, ignorant of what's happening around you. Pull your uranium heads out, start adjusting your industry to fusion energy and start preparing to enter the commercially growing fusion energy industry. As it dawns on Earth like the sun. Great Headline Guardian on Nuclear fission. https://lnkd.in/g8sMZtpR Fission is moving towards obsolescence at an accelerated pace, as it is "out of step, out of time, out of place," and merely a temporary industry globally. https://lnkd.in/gbd_mZqk Commercial fusion electrical generation is a promising and innovative method of producing sustainable and clean energy. By 2028, Helion is expected to start producing electricity from its first fusion commercial power plant, which will provide electricity to Microsoft. The plant will produce at least 50 MWe after an initial ramp-up period. https://lnkd.in/gY9J3MQY Now see what news is happening in the Fusion industry in the world. https://lnkd.in/g9hMBD7a As fission trebles, fission fuel shortage is increasingly real, as linked below. https://lnkd.in/gze5rwpr

Become part of #SpaceKind! Our world is changing at an incredible pace. While it once took millennia for civilization to advance, we now experience revolutionary changes in mere decades. From space exploration to medical breakthroughs, we’ve seen remarkable progress, yet as MLK Jr. observed, we face a future with "guided missiles and misguided men." In this age of uncertainty, we need more presence, thoughtfulness, and an understanding of our place, both on Earth and in the cosmos. That’s why you should consider joining SpaceKind. SpaceKind is a leadership program dedicated to preparing the next generation of explorers for the human side of space exploration. While missions to Mars, Europa, and beyond capture our imaginations, the future of space depends on emotionally resilient, open-hearted individuals. Led by Loretta Hidalgo Whitesides, SpaceKind helps participants explore their roles in the space industry and unlock their full potential. Graduates of SpaceKind include astronauts, engineers, scientists, and visionaries from many fields. Our own Graham Lau is proud to join as a group lead for the 14th crew starting on September 11th. If you’ve ever felt that space is part of your life or future, SpaceKind can help you explore your role, build your career, and connect with others who share your vision for humanity’s future in space.

The Next Frontier for U.S. Leadership: SPACE at EDGE25@ces By 2035, the U.S. space industry is set to hit $1.8 trillion, fueling innovation and economic growth. Beyond economics, space is a critical domain for national defense, with satellites enabling intelligence, communication, and security. Safeguarding these assets against threats from nations like China and Russia is essential. Space leadership is America’s next great challenge. Join these visionary leaders: President & CEO of AXIONS Dr. John Olson, Former NASA astronaut and Senior Vice President at Intuitive Machines, Col. Jack Fischer, and U.S. Space Force (Ret.) Lieutenant General John Shaw. Be Part of Something Bigger Virtual Registration: https://lnkd.in/eppwkewP #Visionaryleadership #Space #SpaceForce #TheNextFrontier #SpaceTechnology #IT #GBEF #GoverningSpace

There is a famous example of the difference between vision and mission, and it’s based on 1960s American president John F. Kennedy. This was during the Cold War with the USSR (Russia), and the USA was falling behind Russia in the race to dominate outer space. The Russians had already gotten the upper hand. They took the lead over the Americans by launching the first man into space, Yuri Gagarin in 1961. Seeing this success by their arch-rival, the Americans were under pressure to achieve something even greater to top the dreaded Russians. It became a matter of national pride and prestige. Therefore top priority. So JFK set a challenge on May 25, 1961 to NASA, the American nation’s space agency. The vision: Land a man on the moon, before this decade is out, and return him safely to Earth. The mission: To lead the world in space exploration and technological innovation. The result of such a compelling and clear vision and mission? On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first man to land and walk on the moon. America saved face. And have dominated space exploration ever since. Wish you nothing but profit and success.

Today is National Astronaut Day. And while NOTU salutes all our country’s astronauts, we give a special “shout out” to those who have served and are currently serving the U.S. Navy. Before NASA, the U.S. Navy was reaching for the stars…literally, through its Naval Research Laboratory and Office of Naval Research and their involvement in atmospheric and high-altitude research. According to the NASA Astronaut Fact Book, “NASA has selected 360 astronaut candidates: 299 men, 61 women; 212 military, 138 civilians; 191 pilots, 159 non-pilots.” And of the 212 military, nearly half were naval aviators. In fact, the Naval History and Heritage Command website writes: “On Oct. 1, 1958, naval aviation produced the first astronauts. Approximately half of NASA astronauts, including the first American in space and the first to orbit earth, were naval aviators. Of the 12 men who walked on the moon, seven were naval aviators, including the first and the last.” You may ask why is May 5 National Astronaut Day. Well, on May 5th, 1961, Astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr. became the first American in space aboard the Freedom 7 spacecraft. Though this brief suborbital flight only lasted 15 minutes and reached a height of only 116 miles into the atmosphere, it was an incredible milestone and a trailblazing example of heroic bravery. And guess what…Shepard was in the Navy. For more information about the Navy’s involvement with space exploration, visit https://lnkd.in/eXnnJYdq

Memorial Day in the United States | International Space Station "All gave some, but some gave all." "On Memorial Day in the United States, we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation." FriendsofNASA.org: Memorial Day (originally known as Decoration Day) is a federal holiday in the United States for honoring and mourning the U.S. military personnel that died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. It is observed on the last Monday of May. Follow Expedition 71 Updates: https://lnkd.in/esX3qsf Expedition 71 Crew Station Commander: Oleg Kononenko (Russia) Roscosmos (Russia): Nikolai Chub, Alexander Grebenkin (Russia) NASA: Tracy Dyson, Matthew Dominik, Mike Barrett, Jeanette Epps An international partnership of space agencies provides and operates the elements of the International Space Station (ISS). The principals are the space agencies of the United States, Russia, Europe, Japan, and Canada. The ISS has been the most politically complex space exploration program ever undertaken. Learn more about the important research being operated on Station: https://lnkd.in/eYTMyrW For more information about STEM on Station: https://lnkd.in/e7zTuMd7 Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) Image Credit: NASA/Kjell Lindgren Release Date: May 27, 2024 #NASA #Space #Earth #ISS #MemorialDay #Astronauts #HumanSpaceflight #Science #SpaceTechnology #SpaceLaboratory #Engineering #UnitedStates #Cosmonauts #Russia #Россия #Roscosmos #Роскосмос #InternationalCooperation #UnitedNations #UNOOSA #Expedition71 #STEM #Education