Many people think SpaceX receives subsidies from the American government.
The reality:
- SpaceX has never received federal subsidies
- SpaceX won all its contracts with NASA because they offer a better service at a lower price.
You know Mercury, Venus, Mars, and Jupiter,
Saturn, and Geminid meteors, too,
But do you recall... the longest night of them all?
(In the Northern Hemisphere, that is.)
From the Winter Solstice to the Winter Triangle, close out 2024 with these night sky sights!
I am delighted to nominate Jared Isaacman, an accomplished business leader, philanthropist, pilot, and astronaut, as Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Jared will drive NASA’s mission of discovery and inspiration, paving the way for groundbreaking achievements in Space science, technology, and exploration.
Over the past 25 years, as the Founder and CEO of Shift4, Jared has demonstrated exceptional leadership, building a trailblazing global financial technology company. He also co-founded and served as CEO of Draken International, a defense aerospace company, for over a decade, supporting the U.S. Department of Defense, and our Allies.
Jared’s passion for Space, astronaut experience, and dedication to pushing the boundaries of exploration, unlocking the mysteries of the universe, and advancing the new Space economy, make him ideally suited to lead NASA into a bold new Era.
Congratulations to Jared, his wife Monica, and their children, Mila and Liv!
We go, together.
Fifty nations around the world have signed the @NASAArtemis Accords, and in so doing, come together in the name of safe and responsible space exploration.
Cozy up for a planet parade!
January is an incredible month for skywatchers, with multi-planet viewing opportunities, Mars in opposition, and the Quadrantid meteor shower in the Northern Hemisphere. Take a look at what the night sky has to offer this month.
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#Omega# #Speedmaster# #Earth# #Moon# #NASA#
Hooked on the cosmos 😍
The Cygnus Loop is a supernova remnant left over from a massive stellar explosion that occurred 5,000 to 8,000 years ago.
See a new 3D visualization of the blast wave interacting with the stuff between the stars: