Sean Duffy

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Business

America’s Lunar Lag: How to Close the Gap with China

NASA's acting chief Sean Duffy has publicly declared the U.S. will beat China to the Moon, aligning with presidential expectations,…

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Newswire

NASA’s Newest Astronauts: Meet the 2025 Class

NASA has selected a new class of ten astronaut candidates from over 8,000 applicants to support future missions to the…

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Business

NASA Averts Shutdown, Secures House Funding for Science

The U.S. government faces challenges finalizing the fiscal year 2026 budget, with NASA's funding uncertain and no agreement reached as…

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Business

NASA’s Mars Rock Find: What’s Next for the Sample Return Mission?

NASA's Perseverance rover has discovered a uniquely shaped rock on Mars, sparking renewed interest in the potential for ancient microbial…

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Business

NASA Chief “Angry” Over Claims China Will Beat US to the Moon

NASA's interim chief Sean Duffy expressed frustration and determination to beat China to the Moon after testimony suggested the U.S.…

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Business

NASA Acting Chief Proposes Ending Earth Science Programs

NASA’s acting administrator is shifting the agency’s focus from Earth science programs toward ambitious space exploration goals, including lunar presence…

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Culture

Apollo 13 Hero James Lovell, Who Brought Crew Home Safely, Dies

Legendary astronaut James Lovell, known for safely bringing Apollo 13 home against impossible odds, passed away at 97, leaving a…

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Business

Texas Leaders Urge Smithsonian to Avoid Lobbying for Shuttle

Texas officials, including Senator Cornyn and Representative Weber, are challenging the Smithsonian's alleged opposition to relocating Space Shuttle Discovery to…

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Newswire

Mystery Space Shuttle Lands in Houston—NASA Won’t Reveal Which

NASA plans to move a retired space shuttle to Houston but has not disclosed which orbiter will be relocated, sparking…

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Business

Russia’s Surprising Charm Offensive Toward NASA Explained

Despite US-Russia political tensions, Roscosmos chief Dmitry Bakanov visited NASA facilities, marking the first high-level meeting since 2018 and signaling…

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Business

Why Trump Chose the Transportation Secretary to Lead NASA

President Trump appointed Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy as NASA's interim administrator, filling the vacancy left after Jared Isaacman's withdrawn nomination.…

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Business

Newark Air Traffic Issues Reveal Bigger Problems Ahead

Newark Airport's recent disruptions highlight systemic failures in U.S. aviation, including chronic understaffing and outdated technology causing nationwide delays and…

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Artificial Intelligence

USDOT Pushes for More Autonomous Cars Without Pedals or Wheels

The US Department of Transportation is simplifying the review process for exemptions from safety regulations to enable autonomous vehicles without…

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Business

US Air Traffic Control Still Relies on Windows 95 and Floppy Disks

The U.S. air traffic control system relies on outdated technology like floppy disks and Windows 95, prompting urgent modernization efforts…

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Newswire

Trump Revises Biden’s Auto Crash Rule to Favor Tesla

The Trump administration’s transportation department has decided to maintain the Biden-era rule requiring automakers and tech companies to report crashes…

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