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Elon Musk publicly criticizes NASA's acting administrator Sean Duffy

Elon Musk, founder of SpaceX, has sharply criticized NASA's interim administrator Sean Duffy, calling him 'Sean Dummy' and questioning his intelligence amid a contentious battle for permanent leadership. This outburst follows Duffy's public remarks on SpaceX's delays in developing a lunar lander. The feud highlights tensions in the race to lead NASA under President Trump.

James Webb telescope detects carbon-rich disk around young exoplanet

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has observed a carbon-rich disk surrounding the exoplanet CT Cha b, 625 light-years from Earth, potentially serving as a moon factory. The disk, separate from the star's own disk, offers insights into early planet and moon formation. The young star system is just 2 million years old.

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS produces water emissions from surface

The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, only the third such object detected, is spewing water in the form of hydroxyl emissions. Researchers using NASA's Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory have confirmed water on its surface. This suggests a structure differing from solar system comets.

SpaceX launches Starship's 11th test flight from Texas

SpaceX is preparing for the 11th test flight of its Starship mega-rocket on Monday evening, aiming to conclude a challenging year with a successful suborbital journey from South Texas to the Indian Ocean. The launch marks the end of the current version of the vehicle before upgrades next year. Key objectives include testing a new booster landing sequence and stressing the heat shield for reentry.

NASA's DART mission reveals unexpected asteroid tumbling

October 03, 2025 Iniulat ng AI

NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) successfully altered the orbit of the asteroid Dimorphos more than expected, but scientists were puzzled by the discovery that the impact caused the moonlet to start tumbling. The mission, which involved crashing a spacecraft into Dimorphos in September 2022, aimed to test planetary defense techniques. Observations from ground-based telescopes confirmed the surprising rotational change.

Ancient asteroid impact reshaped moon's south pole

A new study reveals that a massive asteroid struck the moon from the north about 4.3 billion years ago, forming the vast South Pole-Aitken basin and exposing deep interior materials. This glancing blow explains the basin's uneven terrain and the concentration of key elements on the moon's near side. The findings could aid NASA's Artemis missions in uncovering lunar history.

NASA Partners with Startup to Extend Space Telescope's Life

Facing the imminent decommissioning of an aging space observatory, NASA has enlisted a private startup to perform a daring orbital maneuver, pushing the telescope farther into space to prolong its scientific mission. The initiative, announced on September 24, 2025, involves innovative propulsion technology and highlights the growing role of commercial entities in space exploration. This move could extend the telescope's operations by several years, allowing continued astronomical observations.

NASA acting administrator expands lunar lander competition

October 20, 2025 Theo Klein

NASA's acting administrator Sean Duffy announced plans to broaden the competition for developing a human lunar lander, citing delays by SpaceX and the need to beat China to the Moon. The move acknowledges that the agency's 2027 crewed landing target is unachievable. Duffy's statements came during television appearances aimed at securing his leadership role.

NASA Announces 24th Astronaut Class with SpaceX Veteran

NASA has selected its 24th class of astronauts, comprising ten new recruits including a former SpaceX crew member, marking a significant step in blending commercial space experience with government-led missions. The announcement, made on September 23, 2025, highlights the agency's evolving approach to space exploration amid growing partnerships with private companies. This diverse group will undergo rigorous training for future missions to the International Space Station, the Moon, and beyond.