Could Russian Space Junk Crash Land in New Jersey? A question, as 53-year-old craft strikes earth
The world was watching the skies as Kosmos 482, a Soviet-era spacecraft launched in 1972, made an uncontrolled re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere after 53 years in orbit. Originally destined for Venus as…
Recreation and open space component of Berkeley Township master plan to be revised
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Berkeley Township Planning Board has announced that it will be holding a hearing to consider amendments to the Recreation and Open Space Inventory Element of the Master…
NASA chief sees Russians and Americans together on space station through 2030
By Steve Scherer OTTAWA (Reuters) – NASA Administrator Bill Nelson on Tuesday condemned Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, but said in Ottawa that he expected Russians and Americans to work…
$1.9 million parcel purchased for open space in Berkeley Township
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners and Berkeley Township partnered to preserve 46 acres of land in Berkeley Township this week. The land will be added to the…
Airbus eyes medium-term defense, space ties with Brazil’s Embraer
By Gabriel Araujo and Rodrigo Viga Gaier RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Airbus SE hopes to propose partnerships with Brzil’s Embraer SA in defense and space in the medium term, its regional…
US aviation authorities may delay some space launches to avoid air traffic disruption
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Thursday it may delay some space launches to minimize disruption to commercial air travel and provide “equitable” access to airspace…
World Bank cuts Pakistan’s GDP f’cast on rising rates, limited fiscal space
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – The World Bank sharply lowered Pakistan’s current year growth forecast, saying the country’s economic growth prospects have weakened due to tighter financial conditions and limited fiscal space. The…
Virgin Orbit says space startup in talks with potential investors
(Reuters) – Billionaire Richard Branson’s cash-strapped satellite launch company Virgin Orbit Holdings said on Thursday it is in talks with “interested parties” about an investment in the company. Reuters reported on Wednesday…
Boeing sees Space Launch System rocket fit for Pentagon missions
By Joey Roulette WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Boeing is interested in offering its gigantic Space Launch System rocket for an upcoming U.S. military launch procurement program potentially worth billions of dollars, the company…
SpaceX rocket carries multinational crew toward space station
By Steve Gorman LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Two U.S. astronauts, a Russian cosmonaut and a United Arab Emirates astronaut were safely on their way to the International Space Station (ISS) on Thursday,…
Is The University Of California System Becoming A Safe Space For Antisemitism?
Is The University Of California System Becoming A Safe Space For Antisemitism? Kate Anderson on February 19, 2023 The University of California system, made up of 10 college campuses, has suffered a…
North Jersey election race shifts focus to tattoos, motorcycles and the Dukes of Hazard
SUSSEX COUNTY, NJ – If you are 25 years old and have tattoos on your body, aging perennial candidate Steve Lonegan has a problem with it. Lonegan today slammed his opponent Parker…
Brick Township officials to approve funding to preserve 31-acre proposed development as park space
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Officials in Brick Township are ready to approve the purchase of a 31-acre piece of land slated for development to preserve it as public park space. The Township…
Musk’s Space Company Restricts Ukraine From Using Its Satellites To Fight Russia
Musk’s Space Company Restricts Ukraine From Using Its Satellites To Fight Russia Nino Cambria on February 9, 2023 Elon Musk’s company, SpaceX, announced Wednesday it will be restricting Ukrainian military use of…
Flemming shuts down open space committee proposal citing political power play
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Jackson Council President Martin Flemming announced his refusal of the creation of a citizen advisory board in Jackson to assist the township in finding and preserving open space…
Space startups funding halved in 2022 as investors shift to safer bets
By Akash Sriram and Shreyaa Narayanan (Reuters) – Investments in space startups more than halved to $21.9 billion in 2022 as their venture-capital backers sought safer avenues in the face of a…
Flemming, allies vote against creating public open space advisory board
JACKSON, NJ – After clamoring throughout their election to create an open space advisory board that would allow ordinary residents in town to discuss matters involving open space, a split council voted…
ABL Space Systems’ rocket fails on maiden launch
(Reuters) – Space startup ABL Space Systems’ maiden RS1 rocket mission failed after it was launched on Tuesday from the Pacific Spaceport Center in Alaska, after delays late last year. “After liftoff,…
South Korea’s test flight of solid-propellant space launch vehicle successful – ministry
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea conducted a successful test flight of a solid-propellant space launch vehicle, the country’s defence ministry said on Friday. Earlier on Friday, South Korean media reported multiple citings…
Russia mulls early return of space station crew after Soyuz capsule leak
By Joey Roulette WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Russia’s space agency said it is considering a “rescue” plan to send an empty spacecraft to the International Space Station (ISS) to bring home three crew members…
Russia’s space agency to issue bonds for satellite programme
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia’s space agency will borrow up to 50 billion roubles ($710 million) in 2023 to fund a mass satellite-building programme to catch up with the United States and China,…
Pentagon says no evidence of aliens in UFO investigation
By Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Senior military leaders said on Friday that the Pentagon’s new investigation of UFO reports has yielded no evidence that aliens have visited Earth…
The US Is Preparing For The Possibility Of War With China — In Space
The US Is Preparing For The Possibility Of War With China — In Space Micaela Burrow on December 15, 2022 The U.S. launched a Space Force unit in South Korea Tuesday, the…
Exclusive-Biden administration drafting executive order to simplify space rules -sources
By Joey Roulette WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration is drafting an executive order intended to streamline approval for private rocket launches amid a broader effort to bring legal and…
China putting U.S. space assets at risk, senior U.S. officer says
TAIPEI (Reuters) – China is building capabilities that put most U.S. space assets at risk, and China sees the domain as crucial to their military strategy, the head of the U.S. Space…
Federal Courts Create ‘Safe Space’ Mentorship Program For ‘Minoritized Staff’
Federal Courts Create ‘Safe Space’ Mentorship Program For ‘Minoritized Staff’ Laurel Duggan on December 1, 2022 A new mentorship program in the federal court system aims to create a “psychologically safe space”…
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