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White House Tasks NASA With Setting Universal Time Standard For The Moon By 2026
Tuesday, April 2, 2024 - 11:41pm | 703The White House has instructed NASA to create a universal time standard for the moon and other celestial bodies. This move is designed to establish global space norms as the race to the moon intensifies. What Happened: According to a memo, the White House’s Office of Science and Technology...
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China Marks New Era In Space Race With Launch Of Queqiao-2 For Future Lunar Missions
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 - 5:47am | 585China has successfully launched a satellite to facilitate communication for its upcoming lunar missions. What Happened: The satellite, named Queqiao-2, was launched on Wednesday by China. It will serve as a communication bridge between Earth and an upcoming mission on the far side of the moon,...
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US Space Command Chief Warns Of China's Alarming 'Military Space And Counterspace Capabilities'
Friday, March 1, 2024 - 2:48am | 675In a recent Senate hearing, the head of the U.S. Space Command, General Stephen Whiting, issued a stark warning about China’s rapidly expanding space capabilities, which could pose a significant threat to U.S. satellites and military forces. What Happened: Whiting, speaking at a Senate Armed...