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Jared Isaacman NASA Today: Senate Confirms Billionaire Spaceflight Veteran as New NASA Administrator (Dec. 17, 2025)

Jared Isaacman NASA Today: Senate Confirms Billionaire Spaceflight Veteran as New NASA Administrator (Dec. 17, 2025)

WASHINGTON — Jared Isaacman, the billionaire entrepreneur and private astronaut best known for commanding the all-civilian Inspiration4 mission and SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn, was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, to lead NASA. The confirmation vote was 67–30, elevating Isaacman to the role of NASA administrator at a moment when America’s civil space program is juggling high-profile Moon and Mars ambitions, intense geopolitical competition with China, and renewed political scrutiny over budgets and contracting. Reuters+2AP News+2 Isaacman’s ascent is more than a headline about a famous space tourist taking a government job. It also signals how central commercial
18 December 2025
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Rocket Launches Today (Dec. 16, 2025): Amazon Leo’s Atlas V Liftoff, China’s Ziyuan Mapping Satellite, and the Next 48 Hours in Spaceflight

Rocket Launches Today (Dec. 16, 2025): Amazon Leo’s Atlas V Liftoff, China’s Ziyuan Mapping Satellite, and the Next 48 Hours in Spaceflight

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 delivered a classic “modern spaceflight” mix: a broadband-constellation push from Florida, a high-resolution Earth-observation mission from China, and a scrubbed smallsat launch attempt that underscores how tightly packed — and technically unforgiving — today’s global launch calendar has become. Spaceflight Now+2Spaceflight Now+2 Below is a comprehensive roundup of the spaceflights and satellite-launch headlines published on 16.12.2025, plus the most notable launches now lined up over the next day or two. Spaceflight Now+1 ULA Atlas V launches 27 Amazon Leo satellites from Cape Canaveral The day’s biggest U.S. launch headline came before sunrise on Florida’s Space Coast, when United Launch Alliance
16 December 2025
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Geminids Meteor Shower 2025: The Asteroid Behind Today’s Shooting Stars (Dec. 15 Updates)

Geminids Meteor Shower 2025: The Asteroid Behind Today’s Shooting Stars (Dec. 15 Updates)

On December 15, 2025, the Geminids — often called the year’s most reliable “shooting star” show — are still making headlines around the world. While peak activity has largely passed, late-season Geminid meteors are continuing to streak across dark skies, and today’s coverage has put renewed focus on the shower’s strangest detail: the Geminids come from an asteroid, not a comet. NASA Science+1 If you’re searching for “Geminids asteroid today,” you’re almost certainly looking for the story of asteroid 3200 Phaethon — a rocky object that behaves like a comet at times, leaving behind the debris Earth plows into each December. NASA Science+1 Geminids meteor shower
15 December 2025
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Comet 3I/ATLAS Update (Dec. 12, 2025): First X‑Ray View, Green Glow, and How to Spot the Interstellar Visitor

Comet 3I/ATLAS Update (Dec. 12, 2025): First X‑Ray View, Green Glow, and How to Spot the Interstellar Visitor

On December 12, 2025, the rare interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS (also written 3I/Atlas) is back in headlines for two reasons: a newly released X‑ray view from ESA’s XMM‑Newton and fresh Gemini North telescope images showing the comet looking noticeably greener—all as the object heads toward its closest approach to Earth on December 19(still very far away, and not a threat). NASA Science+3European Space Agency+3Phys.org+3 What’s new today: 3I/ATLAS shines in X‑rays and shifts greener in visible light Today’s (12/12/2025) coverage converges on a simple theme: as 3I/ATLAS moves away from the Sun, scientists are catching it in more wavelengths—and the comet’s behavior is evolving quickly enough to be visible even in week‑to‑week comparisons. Today’s
13 December 2025
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Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Glows in X-Rays and Life‑Building Molecules as Earth Flyby Nearby

Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Glows in X-Rays and Life‑Building Molecules as Earth Flyby Nearby

As of December 10, 2025, a rare interstellar comet is putting on a quiet but scientifically spectacular show across the solar system — from X‑rays to organic chemistry. A Once‑in‑a‑Lifetime Visitor From Another Star Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS , also cataloged as C/2025 N1, is only the third confirmed interstellar object ever seen passing through our solar system, after 1I/ʻOumuamua and 2I/Borisov.xrism.jaxa.jp+ 1 Discovered on July 1, 2025 by the NASA‑funded Asteroid Terrestrial‑impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) telescope in Chile, the comet’s hyperbolic trajectory and high speed show that it is not bound to the Sun’s gravity ; once it leaves,
10 December 2025
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Longest Solar Eclipse in 100 Years Coming on August 2, 2027: Path, Timing, Myths and How to Watch Safely

Longest Solar Eclipse in 100 Years Coming on August 2, 2027: Path, Timing, Myths and How to Watch Safely

A once‑in‑a‑century sky show is now dominating science and lifestyle headlines. On August 2, 2027, a total solar eclipse dubbed “the eclipse of the century” will sweep across southern Europe, North Africa and the Middle East, delivering up to 6 minutes and 23 seconds of total darkness — the longest totality visible from land between 1991 and 2114. WIRED+1 On December 8–9, 2025, outlets from WIRED to The Australian Women’s Weekly, SYFY, and international titles like the Economic Times and Times of India all pushed fresh explainers and travel pieces, signaling that global countdown coverage has truly begun. The Times of India+4WIRED+4The Australian Women’s Weekly+4 Below is everything you need to know — from where to
9 December 2025
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G3 Geomagnetic Storm Watch: Will the Northern Lights Be Visible Tonight? (December 8, 2025)

G3 Geomagnetic Storm Watch: Will the Northern Lights Be Visible Tonight? (December 8, 2025)

Published: December 8, 2025 A powerful burst from the Sun has set up a Strong (G3) geomagnetic storm watch for tomorrow, December 9, 2025 – and many skywatchers are asking whether the Northern Lights could already be visible tonight, Monday, December 8. Short version: What triggered the G3 geomagnetic storm watch? On December 6, 2025, sunspot region AR 4299 unleashed a powerful M8.1‑class solar flare at about 20:39 UTC. Coronagraph images showed a full‑halo CME, meaning at least part of the eruption is heading straight toward Earth. SpaceWeatherLive.com+1 In response, the NOAA SWPC issued an official bulletin titled “Strong (G3)
8 December 2025
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Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Erupts with Activity in New NASA and ESA Images Ahead of December 19 Earth Approach

Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Erupts with Activity in New NASA and ESA Images Ahead of December 19 Earth Approach

Hubble, ESA’s Juice spacecraft and ALMA are now all locked onto the rare interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS, revealing dramatic jets, twin tails and a rich mix of organic molecules as the comet makes a safe, distant pass through the inner solar system. A once‑in‑a‑lifetime visitor, now in the spotlight Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS – officially C/2025 N1 (ATLAS) – has moved from obscure sky dot to global headline-maker in just a few months. In the last few days: All this is happening just as 3I/ATLAS heads toward its closest approach to Earth on December 19, 2025, when it will still remain a
8 December 2025
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Strong G3 Geomagnetic Storm Forecast for December 9, 2025: Northern Lights Chances and Possible Impacts Explained

Strong G3 Geomagnetic Storm Forecast for December 9, 2025: Northern Lights Chances and Possible Impacts Explained

Published: December 7, 2025 A powerful blast from the Sun is racing toward Earth, and forecasters say it could trigger a strong G3 geomagnetic storm on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, bringing enhanced chances of seeing the Northern Lights and posing manageable but real risks to satellites, power grids and radio communications. The NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) has issued a G3 (Strong) Geomagnetic Storm Watch after a full‑halo coronal mass ejection (CME) erupted from the Sun on December 6. The CME is expected to reach Earth early to midday December 9 (UTC), with the potential to produce periods of strong geomagnetic storming. NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center+1 At the same time, national
7 December 2025
Carrington-Class Sunspot, G3 Geomagnetic Storm and Cold Moon Supermoon: What to Know on December 6, 2025

Carrington-Class Sunspot, G3 Geomagnetic Storm and Cold Moon Supermoon: What to Know on December 6, 2025

On 6 December 2025, three major space-weather stories are converging in Earth’s skies: Here’s what that all means for power grids, satellites, northern lights hunters and anyone heading outside to enjoy the sky. 1. The giant AR 4294–4296 sunspot complex facing Earth A sunspot almost as big as Carrington’s A new sunspot complex designated AR 4294–4296 has rotated onto the Earth-facing side of the sun and is now directly pointed at our planet. Live Science Key facts: Space-weather monitors describe AR 4294–4296 as one of the largest sunspot groups of the past decade, with a magnetic configuration capable of producing
6 December 2025
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Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS: Ice Volcanoes, Radio ‘Signals’ and a Planetary‑Defense Drill as It Skims Past Earth This Month

Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS: Ice Volcanoes, Radio ‘Signals’ and a Planetary‑Defense Drill as It Skims Past Earth This Month

Updated: December 4, 2025 A once‑in‑a‑lifetime interstellar visitor is putting on its strangest act yet. New observations released in the last few days suggest that the comet 3I/ATLAS – only the third known object to enter our solar system from another star – is: And later this month, on December 19, 2025, 3I/ATLAS will make its closest approach to Earth – still a very safe 1.8 astronomical units (about 270 million km / 170 million miles) away, but bright enough for dedicated observers with telescopes to chase. IFLScience+1 Here’s where the science stands today, and how you can follow this interstellar comet from your own backyard. What
4 December 2025
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Solar Storm Today, December 3, 2025: G2 Geomagnetic Watch and Northern Lights Forecast for the US and Canada

Solar Storm Today, December 3, 2025: G2 Geomagnetic Watch and Northern Lights Forecast for the US and Canada

Published: December 3, 2025 Overview: Why tonight matters for aurora chasers A burst of “space weather” from the Sun is lining up with North America tonight, and it could bring the aurora borealis (northern lights) into view for millions of people across the United States and Canada. NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) has issued a G2 (Moderate) geomagnetic storm watch for December 3–4 (UTC days) after a coronal mass ejection (CME) from an X1.9-class solar flare on December 1 was observed heading for a glancing blow to Earth. That CME is expected to arrive at roughly the same time as a burst of fast solar wind from
3 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Lloyds share price steadies after buyback update and BoE rate jitters — what to watch next week

Lloyds share price steadies after buyback update and BoE rate jitters — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Lloyds shares closed up 0.9% at 106.75 pence Friday after the bank announced fresh buybacks totaling 17 million shares over two days, all to be cancelled. The stock rebounded from a 5.6% drop Thursday as traders adjusted UK rate-cut bets. About 121 million Lloyds shares changed hands. Investors await the bank’s annual report on February 18 and the next Bank of England decision March 19.
Vodafone shares steady up after Q3 wobble — Germany, buyback and next results now set the tone

Vodafone shares steady up after Q3 wobble — Germany, buyback and next results now set the tone

7 February 2026
Vodafone shares rose 1.47% to 110.60p Friday, recovering part of Thursday’s 4.68% drop after a Q3 update. Group revenue climbed 6.5% to €10.5 billion, but Germany’s 0.7% service revenue growth missed some forecasts. Vodafone launched a new €500 million buyback tranche, bringing total buybacks since May to €3.5 billion. Investors remain focused on Germany’s pace and cash flow execution.
NatWest Group stock: buyback filing and Rightmove mortgage deal set up a busy week

NatWest Group stock: buyback filing and Rightmove mortgage deal set up a busy week

7 February 2026
NatWest shares closed up 1.45% at 659.4 pence Friday, buoyed by a buyback of 797,428 shares and a new digital mortgage deal with Rightmove. The Bank of England held rates at 3.75% but signaled possible cuts, with markets pricing in two reductions for 2026. NatWest plans to expand its Accelerator community to 50,000 members by 2026. Annual results are due Feb. 13.
Unilever share price holds at 5,250p as results week looms — what investors watch next

Unilever share price holds at 5,250p as results week looms — what investors watch next

7 February 2026
Unilever shares closed flat at 5,250p in London Friday, underperforming the FTSE 100’s 0.6% gain. The company issued 4.2 million new shares for employee plans, bringing total shares to over 2.18 billion. Investors await Q4 and full-year results on Feb. 12, with analyst consensus pointing to 3.9% Q4 sales growth. Unilever’s U.S. ADR rose 0.8% to $72.12.
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