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SpaceX Raises Capital with First Bond Sale Amid $100.8 B Cash Reserve

SpaceX (ticker: SPCX) has announced the launch of its first bond sale, a move that follows the company’s disclosure of a substantial $100.8 B cash reserve. The bond issuance is part of SpaceX’s broader strategy to secure long‑term financing for its growing fleet of launch vehicles

Dark Matter May Explain Mysterious Gamma‑Ray Stream from the Milky Way’s Center

A new study has shown that the mysterious gamma‑ray emission known as the Galactic Center Excess, which has puzzled astronomers for years, could be produced by self‑annihilating dark matter particles. The excess originates from the Milky Way’s central region, where the density of dark matter is expected

SpaceX Eyes Another $20 B Capital Raise Ahead of IPO

SpaceX has announced plans for a fresh $20 billion capital raise as part of its preparations for an upcoming initial public offering. The move underscores the company’s growing valuation and the strong demand from investors eager to support its expanding launch and satellite‑deployment programs. The funding round is

NASA Faces Criticism for All-Male Crew on Artemis III Moon Mission

NASA's Artemis III mission, intended to land the first humans on the Moon since the Apollo program, is drawing criticism for the potential exclusion of women from its crew. While the Artemis program's stated goal is to land the first woman and the first person of

Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Arrives at Launch Site, Signaling New Era of Exploration

The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has arrived at its launch site, signaling a significant advancement in space exploration. This powerful observatory is set to embark on a mission to unravel some of the universe's biggest mysteries, including the nature of dark energy and dark matter, and to

NASA’s 2026 Mars Mission Relying on an Unproven Rocket

NASA’s upcoming crewed mission to Mars, scheduled for 2026, will use a launch vehicle that has never flown before. The rocket, developed by a private company, is intended to carry the spacecraft and crew to the Red Planet, but its unproven status has sparked debate among scientists and policymakers

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NASA Tests Faster, Wheel‑Lifting Rover Prototype

NASA has begun testing a new rover prototype named Ernest that can drive faster and lift its wheels to climb obstacles. The agency released footage of the rover in action, showing its improved mobility and the wheel‑lifting mechanism that allows it to navigate uneven terrain more effectively. These tests