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SpaceX Moon Mission in Jeopardy: Musk Clashes with Trump Official After NASA Opens Lander Bids

SpaceX Moon Mission in Jeopardy: Musk Clashes with Trump Official After NASA Opens Lander Bids

NASA’s acting chief Sean Duffy will open the Artemis III lunar-lander contract to competition after delays by SpaceX. Blue Origin and a Lockheed Martin–led team are preparing bids for the 2028 crewed Moon mission. Elon Musk lashed out at Duffy on X, calling him “Sean Dummy” and questioning his credentials. NASA clarified Duffy is not seeking the top job and supports making the agency cabinet-level.
Lockheed Martin Stock Soars on Earnings Beat – “We’re an arm of the U.S. government,” analyst quips

Lockheed Martin Stock Soars on Earnings Beat – “We’re an arm of the U.S. government,” analyst quips

Lockheed Martin reported Q3 sales of $18.61 billion and earnings of $6.95 per share, beating analyst estimates. The company raised its 2025 profit outlook and reported a record $179 billion backlog, including major new contracts for F-35 jets, CH-53K helicopters, and Patriot missiles. Shares rose about 2.6% in premarket trading to $518.97.
SHOCKING: Asteroid Discovered Just Days Ago Will Buzz Earth TODAY (Closer Than the Moon) – What Experts and Investors Are Saying

SHOCKING: Asteroid Discovered Just Days Ago Will Buzz Earth TODAY (Closer Than the Moon) – What Experts and Investors Are Saying

Asteroid 2025 TP5, discovered Oct. 13, will pass Earth at about 60,300 miles—one-quarter the Moon’s distance—at 20:09 UTC on Oct. 15. The 54-foot object poses no impact risk, according to NASA and ATLAS. It will pass within 74,600 miles of the Moon on Oct. 16. ATLAS detected the asteroid just two days before its closest approach.
Lockheed Martin News Roundup (Oct 1–10, 2025): Defense Giant Navigates New Contracts, Space Ambitions, and Market Momentum

Lockheed Martin (LMT) Stock Rises on $11B Navy Contract, Dividend Hike & Analyst Upgrades

Lockheed Martin shares traded near $505 on Oct. 15, up 0.2%, rebounding over 20% from July lows but still 18% below last year’s peak. The company reported Q2 earnings of $7.29 per share on $18.16 billion in sales, raised its quarterly dividend to $3.45, and expanded its buyback by $2 billion. Recent wins include an $11.4 billion Navy helicopter contract and a $9.8 billion Army Patriot missile order.
Lockheed Martin News Roundup (Oct 1–10, 2025): Defense Giant Navigates New Contracts, Space Ambitions, and Market Momentum

Lockheed Martin News Roundup (Oct 1–10, 2025): Defense Giant Navigates New Contracts, Space Ambitions, and Market Momentum

Lockheed Martin and the Pentagon finalized a $24.3 billion contract for 296 F-35 jets after two years of talks. The U.S. Army completed soldier-led flight tests of Lockheed’s new Precision Strike Missile from both HIMARS and MLRS launchers. NASA and Lockheed’s Skunk Works advanced the X-59 QueSST supersonic demonstrator toward a first flight by year-end. A U.S. government shutdown began Oct. 1, halting NASA but not Pentagon operations.
Space Race Heats Up: Record Rocket Launches, New Alliances & a Visitor From Beyond – Space News Roundup (Oct 3–4, 2025)

Space Race Heats Up: Record Rocket Launches, New Alliances & a Visitor From Beyond – Space News Roundup (Oct 3–4, 2025)

SpaceX launched its 125th Falcon 9 mission of 2025 on Oct. 3, breaking Vandenberg’s annual launch record and sending 28 Starlink satellites into orbit. The U.S. Space Force awarded over $1 billion to SpaceX and ULA for seven national security launches the same day. NASA operations were pared back due to a government shutdown, but ISS crews continued work. Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS passed Mars, with NASA and ESA observing.
NASA’s “Astronaut Avatars” – Tiny Organ Chips Poised to Protect Artemis II Crew’s Health

Artemis II: NASA’s Daring 2026 Moon Mission – First Crewed Lunar Orbit in 50 Years

NASA plans to launch Artemis II in early 2026, sending four astronauts on a 10-day mission around the Moon without landing. The crew—Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen—will test the SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft in deep space. Koch will be the first woman and Glover the first person of color to travel toward the Moon; Hansen will be the first non-American in lunar space.
25 September 2025
Space Race in 48 Hours: Starship Roars, Moon Mission Nears & Space Tourism Soars

Space Race in 48 Hours: Starship Roars, Moon Mission Nears & Space Tourism Soars

SpaceX launched NASA’s IMAP probe and two rideshare satellites on Sept. 24 to study the solar heliosphere. NASA set Artemis II’s crewed lunar flyby for April 2026, pending tests. SpaceX fired Starship’s upper stage on Sept. 22 ahead of its next test flight. NASA’s Psyche probe beamed data 218 million miles by laser, surpassing radio speeds.
Stealth Revolution: Lockheed’s New Vectis Drone Poised to Redefine Air Combat

Stealth Revolution: Lockheed’s New Vectis Drone Poised to Redefine Air Combat

Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works has unveiled the Vectis, a stealth autonomous drone designed as a reusable combat aircraft with modular payloads. The tailless, lambda-wing drone is set for its first flight by 2027. Vectis will operate alongside fighter jets for air-to-air, strike, and ISR missions, targeting long-range theaters. It fits the U.S. Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft concept.
22 September 2025
High-Stakes Drone Showdown: Why the U.S. Is Scrambling to Catch Up with Russia in Ukraine’s War

High-Stakes Drone Showdown: Why the U.S. Is Scrambling to Catch Up with Russia in Ukraine’s War

Millions of small drones now dominate the Ukraine war, with both Russia and Ukraine deploying vast fleets for strikes and surveillance. Russian drones, including Iranian-made models, have hit Ukrainian infrastructure and entered NATO airspace, prompting new EU defenses. U.S. officials admit being unprepared and are rushing to train troops and produce cheaper drones. Ukraine is producing drones at scale and advising NATO on tactics.
‘Closest to War Since WWII’: NATO Jets Down 19 Russian Drones Over Poland in Unprecedented Airspace Breach

‘Closest to War Since WWII’: NATO Jets Down 19 Russian Drones Over Poland in Unprecedented Airspace Breach

Poland shot down 19 Russian drones that violated its airspace overnight, the largest such incident since the Ukraine war began. NATO aircraft and air defenses responded, and debris was found at nine sites across Poland. The drones, identified as cheap Russian-made “Gerbera” decoys, prompted Poland to activate NATO’s Article 4 and shut four airports. No injuries were reported, but one drone destroyed a house in Wyryki-Wola.
11 September 2025
Stealth Jets, Standoff Missiles & Cyber Warfare: Inside Israel’s High-Tech Doha Strike.

Stealth Jets, Standoff Missiles & Cyber Warfare: Inside Israel’s High-Tech Doha Strike.

Israeli F-35I and F-15I jets launched a precision airstrike on a Hamas compound in Doha on September 9, 2025, marking Israel’s first attack on Qatari soil. The warplanes fired long-range guided missiles from outside Qatari airspace, aided by drones and electronic warfare that blinded local defenses. No Qatari interceptors responded. The strike hit a villa in the West Bay diplomatic district.
11 September 2025
Poland Shoots Down Russian Drones, Testing NATO’s Eastern Flank Air Defense Shield

Poland Shoots Down Russian Drones, Testing NATO’s Eastern Flank Air Defense Shield

Polish air defenses shot down several drones that entered Polish airspace during a major Russian attack on Ukraine, marking the first time NATO forces have fired on Russian aerial targets since the Ukraine war began. Warsaw closed its main airport and eastern airspace, and Prime Minister Donald Tusk called the incursion “an act of aggression.” Dutch F-35s assisted in tracking and neutralizing the drones. NATO leaders condemned the violation.
10 September 2025
Race to Drive on the Moon: Inside the Battle for NASA’s Artemis Lunar Rover Contract

Race to Drive on the Moon: Inside the Battle for NASA’s Artemis Lunar Rover Contract

NASA’s $4.6 billion Lunar Terrain Vehicle contract has drawn bids from three teams: Lunar Outpost with Lockheed Martin, Intuitive Machines with Boeing, and Venturi Astrolab with Axiom Space. The winning rover will transport Artemis astronauts at the lunar south pole starting with Artemis V in 2029. Prototypes must endure extreme cold, rough terrain, and operate autonomously between missions.
U.S. Space Industry Blast-Off: Inside America’s $600B Space Boom and the Race to a $1 Trillion Future

U.S. Space Industry Blast-Off: Inside America’s $600B Space Boom and the Race to a $1 Trillion Future

The global space economy reached $613 billion in 2024, with the U.S. accounting for about 37% of revenues. U.S. government and commercial spending lead the sector, as SpaceX captured 65% of global launch revenue. Space is now 78% commercial by revenue, with over 12,000 active satellites in orbit. Artemis II is scheduled for September 2025, aiming to return Americans to the Moon.
Space Race Revs Up: Secret Spaceplane, “Noah’s Ark” Satellite & Hidden Moon – All the Space News (Aug 21–22, 2025)

Space Race Revs Up: Secret Spaceplane, “Noah’s Ark” Satellite & Hidden Moon – All the Space News (Aug 21–22, 2025)

SpaceX prepared to launch 24 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg on Aug. 22 using a Falcon 9 booster on its 17th flight. Blue Origin announced a Mars relay orbiter concept and targeted Aug. 23 for its 35th New Shepard suborbital mission. Firefly Aerospace signed launch agreements in Japan and Sweden. Rocket Lab scheduled its 70th Electron mission for this weekend from New Zealand.
22 August 2025
F-35 vs F-22 vs F-16: The Ultimate 2025 Fighter Jet Showdown

F-35 vs F-22 vs F-16: The Ultimate 2025 Fighter Jet Showdown

The F-35, with over 1,000 delivered by 2025, costs $80–$100 million per jet and is produced at about 150 units annually. The F-22, limited to 195 built, reaches Mach 2.25+ and receives new sensors in 2025. The F-16 remains the most widely used, with 4,600 produced and operational costs under $22,000 per flight hour. Boeing leads the USAF’s NGAD program, aiming for over 185 fighters by the late 2020s.
21 August 2025
Hurricane Erin Intensifies as High-Tech Tools – from AI to Drones – Track Its Every Move

Hurricane Erin Intensifies as High-Tech Tools – from AI to Drones – Track Its Every Move

Hurricane Erin, the Atlantic’s first hurricane of 2025, is a Category 1 storm with 75 mph winds and a central pressure of 993 mb as of August 15. Located east of the northern Leeward Islands, Erin is expected to intensify rapidly, possibly reaching Category 4 by early next week. The storm’s forecast track curves north, passing just north of the Leeward Islands and Puerto Rico, with heavy rain and dangerous surf expected in the region.
15 August 2025
Space Showdown: Starlink Doubleheader, Vulcan’s Debut, Ariane 6 Triumph & Cosmic Discoveries (Aug 14–15, 2025)

Space Showdown: Starlink Doubleheader, Vulcan’s Debut, Ariane 6 Triumph & Cosmic Discoveries (Aug 14–15, 2025)

SpaceX launched two Falcon 9 missions 12 hours apart on Aug. 14, 2025, deploying 52 Starlink satellites and recovering both boosters at sea. California's Coastal Commission blocked SpaceX's bid to increase Vandenberg launches, prompting a lawsuit and possible Space Force override. ULA’s Vulcan Centaur launched NTS-3 for the U.S. Space Force on Aug. 12. Ariane 6 delivered Metop-SG A1 and Sentinel-5, creating a visible spiral in the night sky.
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Stock Market Today

  • US Stocks, Bonds, and Gold Slide Amid Iran Conflict and Rising Oil Prices
    March 20, 2026, 4:11 PM EDT. US stocks and bonds declined sharply as the Iran war intensified, pushing oil prices up and gold to its worst week in 40 years. The Russell 2000 index fell 2.7%, nearing correction territory (a 10% drop from peak). The Dow dropped 444 points (0.96%), S&P 500 fell 1.51%, Nasdaq slumped 2.01%, with the Nasdaq nearly in correction at down 9.65% since late October. The conflict raised energy prices, elevating inflation concerns and complicating central bank policies. Treasury yields surged, with the 10-year yield reaching 4.39%, the highest since July. Gold plunged 2% on Friday, marking a 10% weekly loss. Brent crude rose 3.26% to $112.19 per barrel. Market uncertainty persists over conflict duration and oil prices, with investors cautious about further downside.
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