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AstroForge and the Future of Space Mining

By: Jiaxiang Xie, Journalist

Asteroid mining has long existed as a futuristic thing, something more like science fiction and a few bold TED talks than present day technology. But a small startup named AstroForge is trying to change that. While others have tried and failed, the company believes it’s not just chasing profit but taking a step toward humanity’s long term survival. Its goal is to extract rare metals from asteroids in space, reducing our dependence on Earth’s decreasing resources and the environmental damage caused by mining.

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Next-Generation Sentinel ICBM Set to Transform U.S. Nuclear Capabilities with 3,400-Mile Range

By: Esah Sheikh, Journalist

The development of the Sentinel Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) marks a revolutionary change in the evolution of the United States' nuclear deterrence strategy. This innovative missile has a range of 3,400 miles, the Sentinel ICBM is expected to play a crucial role in modernizing American strategic defense enhancements, which will also help with the country's global security

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How SpaceX Transformed The Rocket

By: Andrei Daquioag, Journalist

On March 14th, 2002, Elon Musk founded SpaceX with the hope of revolutionizing spaceflight and making commercial spaceflight more accessible. Initially, SpaceX was struggling. Their first flight of the Falcon 1, in March of 2006, had failed, and subsequent launches failed to reach orbit. The company was on the brink of bankruptcy, but fortunately, SpaceX received grant of $1 billion from NASA. On May 25th, 2012, the SpaceX Dragon capsule docked with the ISS, resulting in shipping contracts for SpaceX, and jumpstarting SpaceX's development for a reusable rocket.

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The First Rockets Ever Built

By: Brandon Tao, Journalist

Some of The first rockets ever built date back as far as ancient China. Not built to venture out into space, but to be used as a weapon of war, ever since then they've been used as a weapon of mass destruction, until now. How did it turn from a weapon of war, to a vehicle of space exploration that we know today?

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Would a Cow Poop Powered Rocket Be The Best Idea

By: Griffin Wishrad, Journalist

A Japanese startup company called Interstellar Technologies created a successful prototype rocket that was powered by biomethane derived from cow dung. It was a true showcase of how useful environmentally friendly powered fuels can be.

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Scientist Use Microwaves to Extract Water From The Lunar Soil

By: Oscar Alvarado Mendoza, Journalist

Some Scientist have evidence that water can be found in grains of the surface of lunar dust.

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NASA Funds Futuristic Space Pharmacy

By: Dillon Hoyne, Journalist

NASA's interest in defending the earth against dangers, discovering more about earth, and keeping astronauts safe is represented in Phase II.

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3D Printed Rocket

By: Declan Edwards, Journalist

On March 22nd, 2023, Relatively Space completed the first ever test flight of a 3D printed rocket. They were extremely pleased with the results. While it did not make it to space, it did fly to 125 miles...

China Plans To Fight SpaceX With A Reusable Rocket Program

By: Evin Diaz, Journalist

In response to progress in the US reusable rocket technology, especially being offered by SpaceX, Chinese space authorities have decided to launch a counter-offensive to lower the costs of its space programs.

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The First Moon Landing

By: Rakat Haque, Journalist

On July 20, 1969, hundreds of millions of people across the entire globe watched as NASA made history with the first ever humans to step foot on the moon. The ship was called the Apollo 11 and had a 3 person crew, Neil Armstrong, Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, and Michael Collins.

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Women In STEM: Part 4: Math

By: Ida Selander, Journalist

Math: Katherine Johnson was born Katherine Coleman on August 26, 1918, in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, the youngest of four children. Her skill with mathematics and numbers manifested at a...

Women In STEM: Part 3: Engineering

By: Ida Selander, Journalist

Engineering: Sally Ride was born on May 26, 1951, in Encino, California (near Los Angeles), the older daughter of Carol Joyce and Dale Burdell Ride. She had one sibling, nicknamed "Bear" (her real name...