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Blue Origin secures $700M NASA deal to build Mars communications network by 2028 — Sep 2, 2026NASA awarded Blue Origin a contract worth up to about $700 million to design, build, and operate a high-performance Mars telecommunications network, delivering a DTN-enabled relay orbiter by end-2028 and achieving operational status around Mars by 2030 to relay science data, imagery, navigation, and mission communications for future missions. The award marks NASA’s shift toward commercially operated interplanetary communications infrastructure and aligns with the Artemis program’s Moon-to-Mars ambitions, even as Blue Origin continues lunar contracts and recovers from a recent launchpad setback.

Sam Okafor for a Mars orbiter is ambitious given they're still sorting out New Glenn's launchpad issues.

Four Volunteers to Live Together Inside Simulated Mars Environment for Year-Long MissionReporting — Jun 27, 2023Four volunteers have been selected to live together for a year in a simulated Mars habitat created by NASA. On June 20, NASA’s Johnson Space Center announced the anticipated mission on its Twitter page. “Four volunteers…

Mary Slessor's Decision to Go to CalabarGood News — FROM 1876Mary Slessor converts and volunteers for the Calabar mission in Nigeria.

Mars Rover Perseverance Takes First Spin on Surface of Red PlanetReporting — Mar 6, 2021NASA’s Mars rover Perseverance has taken its first, short drive on the surface of the red planet, two weeks after the robot science lab’s picture-perfect touchdown on the floor of a massive crater, mission managers said…

IJREXCLUSIVE: Trump’s EPA Wants More Plastic Turned Into New Products, And The Paper Lobby Is Fighting ItSimon August · 4 min · 5h

NASA’s New Mars Rover Launches From Florida to Seek Signs of Past LifeReporting — Jul 30, 2020NASA’s next-generation Mars rover Perseverance blasted off from Florida’s Cape Canaveral on Thursday atop an Atlas 5 rocket on a $2.4 billion mission to search for traces of potential past life on Earth’s planetary…

YourlistRankingMost Influential Women in World HistoryFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.1379 votes · 26 candidates

MATT GAETZ: Cutting Mountains Of Waste At Pentagon Won’t Leave America Defenseless — Mar 2, 2025Elon Musk is a man on a mission to bring efficiency to our government and probably humans to Mars. He sees the two as connected ventures. Government stopped him from the highest highs of innovation, so he is changing…

Starship 13: Water Recovery, Artemis Ties — Jul 23, 2026SpaceX has delayed the Starship 13th flight multiple times, most recently setting a July 24 target after weather disruption and earlier engine-start failures following a July 16 abort, with the May S39 test having ended in an explosion. The postponements come amid heightened investor and public scrutiny after SpaceX’s IPO, as the company pushes to validate Starship’s performance for future Mars missions and, in some reports, to test upgraded Starlink satellites.

Vatican diplomat reports Moscow peace-focused mission, no breakthroughWorld — Aug 30, 2026Archbishop Paul Gallagher, the Holy See’s secretary for relations with states, says diplomacy remains a possible path to ending the Ukraine war after talks with Russian officials in Moscow produced no concrete breakthrough, with the Vatican urging goodwill and dialogue while noting the belligerents’ responsibility. The mission featured broader international engagement, including a high-profile appearance by CIA Director John Ratcliffe in Moscow to emphasize peace and maritime the Vatican’s continued diplomatic efforts.

NASA's Roman Space Telescope launches aboard Falcon Heavy — Aug 30, 2026The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has launched aboard SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy, progressing through key milestones such as stage separation, a second-stage burn, and approaching orbit, while SpaceX’s boosters execute controlled returns as part of the mission’s reusable-launch strategy. The mission aims to answer major questions in cosmology, including dark energy, dark matter, and exoplanets, with science observations expected to begin in the coming years, complemented by market and tech context around SpaceX and the telescope’s $4.3 billion price tag and hardware capabilities.

On X · @btschartsxdailyBTS Fans Hype Group’s Appearance at 2026 iHeartRadio Music FestivalARMY fans and official accounts overwhelmingly hype BTS's arrival and performance at the iHeartRadio Music Festival with coordinated hashtag pushes and positive posts; virtually no opposing voices appear.1,188 likes · 11m

US-Backed Aid Group Winds Down Gaza Mission After Delivering Millions of Meals — Nov 24, 2025The U.S.-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) announced Monday it will wind down its mission in the Gaza Strip after delivering more than 187 million free meals without a single case of Hamas theft, marking the end…

Denmark Deploys Conscripts to Greenland in Arctic Push — Sep 2, 2026Denmark has deployed conscripts to Greenland for Arctic Endurance training, marking the first such move in recent history as it strengthens its Arctic forces under the NATO mission Arctic Sentry amid rising regional tensions. The push follows Denmark’s multi‑billion‑dollar defense commitments for the Arctic, drawing reactions from Russia and China as Donald Trump’s calls to cede Greenland loom over the strategic balance.

Maya Lindstrom Denmark reinforcing Greenland makes sense given how loudly Trump keeps talking about taking it. Better to show presence now than argue sovereignty later.

YourlistVS BattleMadonna vs Lady GagaThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.Madonna vs Lady Gaga · 152 votes — pick a side

NeiDIG-IT marks 25 years since 9/11 with tribute apparel, funds youth leagues — Sep 3, 2026NeiDIG-IT Promotions & Marketing is differentiating itself by tying every collection and partnership to a clear community purpose, from Never Forget 9/11 to Labor Day lines and ongoing fundraising with local youth sports, signaling a meaning-over-trends approach. The brand emphasizes commemorations of national events and everyday labor while expanding its lineup around a consistent, mission-driven narrative across releases.

Tom Gallagher Labor Day gear tied to actual working people is a good touch, most companies just do sales and skip the meaning entirely.

Cuba sanctions expansion targets nine entities, two officials — Jul 23, 2026The United States imposed a fresh round of sanctions on nine Cuban-linked entities and two individuals under Executive Order 14404, targeting the energy sector, GAESA-related evasion, the Port of Mariel, and the overseas medical missions program. U.S. officials say these measures aim to curb Cuba's access to foreign currency by limiting energy imports, financial services, remittance flows, and the medical missions system, while warning businesses of secondary sanctions.

PTC Industries secures DRDO tank cradle order — Jul 23, 2026PTC Industries secured a DRDO ARDE order to design and develop a Titanium Cradle for the 105mm Indian Light Weight Tank, marking its shift from manufacturing to design-led development of mission-critical titanium defense components and strengthening its integrated ‘From Melt to Mission’ platform. The contract boosts India’s indigenous defence capabilities, highlights titanium’s role in lightweighting tanks and artillery, and positions PTC to capture broader opportunities in domestic defence self-reliance.

DDaily Caller News FoundationEXCLUSIVE: Trump’s EPA Wants More Plastic Turned Into New Products, And The Paper Lobby Is Fighting ItA conservative group is pressing six paper giants to rein in their lobbying against a Trump administration-backed push to recycle more plastic.5h

VANESSA BATTAGLIA: Ignore ‘Signalgate,’ The Strike On The Houthis Was A Triumph — Apr 2, 2025In the Trump administration’s March 15 th mission against the Houthis – and particularly through the lens of Signalgate – we got our first look at several of President Trump’s Secretaries in action. Both as a cabinet…

QuizieQuizHow charismatic are you, really?Not a score out of ten — the AI identifies your specific brand of charm and where it's most dangerous.3 min · today's quiz

Major Bridge Collapses in Baltimore After Cargo Ship Slams Into ItReporting — Mar 26, 2024A search and rescue mission is underway in Baltimore, Maryland, after a major bridge collapsed. Early Tuesday morning, a Singapore-flagged cargo ship, the Dali, was leaving Baltimore when it slammed into the Francis…

Weather Delays SpaceX’s First Astronaut Launch From FloridaReporting — May 27, 2020SpaceX, the private rocket company of billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, was forced by foul weather to scrub a planned launch on Wednesday of two Americans into orbit from Florida, a mission that would mark the first…

JORGE MARTINEZ: America First Works, And Radical Left Still Doesn’t Get It — Feb 26, 2026When President Donald J. Trump took the podium Tuesday night for the 2026 State of the Union , he did something far more consequential than deliver a speech. He gave voice to a mission that millions of Americans have…

Woman on a Mission to Return Lost Stuffed Bunny: 'Someone Is Missing This Rabbit'Reporting — Apr 2, 2022When Erin Sorensen and her dog Scout were out for a walk on March 3, Scout noticed something out of place: a toy, ragged and dirty, on a road in Omaha, Nebraska. When the coast was clear, Sorensen ran out and snatched…

IJRItaly Scrambles Warships Toward Red Sea As Houthis Close In On Global Shipping ChokepointFrancis Kapper · 6 min · 8h

Democrats shift focus from climate amid climate hushing trend — Aug 29, 2026Democrats are deprioritizing climate change in campaigns as researchers describe a trend called climate hushing, with voters focusing on affordability, Israel policy, and how to confront Trump; the Massachusetts Senate race exemplifies this shift, as Ed Markey receivers less emphasis on the Green New Deal while facing a challenge from Seth Moulton. Advocates like the Sunrise Movement have broadened their mission, and analysts warn the climate issue no longer dominates the political conversation despite persistent environmental concerns.

NASA Resumes Human Spaceflight From US Soil With Historic SpaceX LaunchReporting — May 31, 2020SpaceX, the private rocket company of billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, launched two Americans into orbit from Florida on Saturday in a landmark mission marking the first spaceflight of NASA astronauts from U.S. soil…

SpaceX, NASA to Try Again for Landmark Launch of Two Astronauts From FloridaReporting — May 30, 2020Elon Musk’s private rocket company SpaceX was set for a repeat attempt at launching two Americans into orbit on Saturday from Florida for a mission that would mark the first spaceflight of NASA astronauts from U.S. soil…

‘Restoring Dialogue’: Russian Official Negotiated In US For First Time In Years — Apr 3, 2025A Russian envoy met with Trump administration officials in Washington, D.C. Wednesday, marking the first time in years a Russian has visited America on a diplomatic mission. Kirill Dmitriev, Russian President Vladimir…

How Two Companies Sprinted Ahead in Extraordinary Race for a COVID VaccineReporting — Nov 17, 2020Just as the novel coronavirus was gaining a foothold in the United States in mid-March, Pfizer Inc Chief Executive Albert Bourla called on his top vaccine scientists and laid out a clear mission: “He basically said…

On X · @btslinkitaBTS Fans Share Struggles Staying Awake for iHeartRadio Music Festival SetARMY fans worldwide share relatable struggles staying awake for BTS's late headlining set at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival, with light-hearted solidarity and no opposing views.1,498 likes · 12m