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Key Facts: Katy Perry and the All-Women Space Flight Spectacle
17h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: msnbc.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: msnbc.com
- The Blue Origin flight featuring Katy Perry and other prominent women lasted 11 minutes and did not genuinely advance women's progress.
- While women in America face serious societal challenges, these wealthy women traveled to space, perceived as a marketing gimmick for space tourism.
- Although some crew members touted the flight as a significant achievement for women, critics view it as superficial marketplace politics.
- The environmental impact of such flights is often overlooked, with each passenger generating significant carbon emissions, questioning the seriousness of environmental protection.
To me it’s such a reminder about how we need to do better, be better.— Gayle King, reflecting on the view of Earth upon returning from the flight.
Katy Perry, Gayle King, Lauren Sánchez and three other high-profile women launched into space aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepherd capsule ... Show more
Key Facts: Celebrities Launch into Space with Blue Origin
Apr 14 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: foxbusiness.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: foxbusiness.com
- On April 14, 2025, the Blue Origin New Shepard mission, NS-31, launched with an all-female crew including Katy Perry, Lauren Sánchez, and Gayle King.
- The 11-minute flight reached the Kármán line, allowing passengers to experience weightlessness and enjoy views of Earth.
- After landing, Sánchez was embraced by Jeff Bezos while Perry kissed the Texas ground.
- The official NS-31 patch, introduced in March, honors each woman on board with unique symbols reflecting their achievements.
It’s not about me. It’s not about singing my songs, it’s about a collective energy in there, it’s about us, it’s about making space for future women and taking up space and belonging, and it’s about this wonderful world that we see right out there and appreciating it.— Katy Perry, in a post-landing interview, reflecting on the significance of the space flight.
‘Pink Moon’ graces April skies, delivers a breathtaking display worldwide | In pics
livemint.com/news/world/pink-moon-graces-april-skies-delivers-a-breathtaking-display-worldwide-in-pics-11744511489586.html
Lunar Gateway’s skeleton is complete—its next stop may be Trump’s chopping block: The NASA official in charge of Gateway briefed Ars on the program’s challenges ...
arstechnica.com/space/2025/04/heres-the-latest-on-nasas-lunar-gateway-a-program-many-people-want-to-cancel/
Three NASA Climate Satellites Are Dying. There’s No Plan to Replace Them: Scientists are increasingly concerned about the future of Earth science under President ...
subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eenews/2025/04/02/three-nasa-satellites-are-dying-their-end-could-disrupt-climate-data-00261755
Trump: Cuts to NOAA and NASA threaten climate research: The US government is planning massive cuts to NOAA and NASA, jeopardizing climate research and weather ...
sueddeutsche.de/wissen/trump-kuerzungen-noaa-nasa-klimaforschung-li.3237159
Stargazers Can Catch a Rare Moon Smiley Face Event This Month: Look to the eastern sky, and a clear horizon will show you a unusual, grinning planet alignment.
cnet.com/news/stargazers-can-catch-a-rare-moon-smiley-face-event-this-month/
Astronomers say they’ve found strongest ever ‘hints’ of life beyond our solar system
timesofisrael.com/astronomers-say-theyve-found-strongest-ever-hints-of-life-beyond-our-solar-system/
Key Facts: Scientists Uncover Signs of Life on Distant Planet
11h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theage.com.au
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theage.com.au
- Researchers have detected potential signs of life on the exoplanet K2-18b by identifying chemical signatures of gases in its atmosphere that on Earth are produced solely by biological processes.
- The gases dimethyl sulfide (DMS) and dimethyl disulfide (DMDS) suggest the planet could be rich in microbial life, though further observations are necessary to confirm this hypothesis.
- K2-18b, located in the habitable zone of a red dwarf star, has a mass 8.6 times that of Earth and may be a hycean world covered by a liquid water ocean.
- While the findings are promising, researchers caution against premature conclusions regarding the existence of life, emphasizing the need for additional investigations.
"This is a transformational moment in the search for life beyond the solar system, where we have demonstrated that it is possible to detect biosignatures in potentially habitable planets with current facilities. We have entered the era of observational astrobiology."— Nikku Madhusudhan, astrophysicist at the University of Cambridge’s Institute of Astronomy, regarding the discovery of biosignatures on the planet K2-18b.
Exclusive: House Democrats probe Elon Musk's conflicts of interest with NASA: SpaceX is one of NASA's largest private sector contractors.
axios.com/2025/04/07/house-democrats-investigation-elon-musk-nasa-space-x-conflicts
Key Facts: Oil Prices Plummet, M&A Activity Stalls
Apr 13 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: axios.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: axios.com
- Oil prices have fallen to a level where many companies can no longer afford to drill new wells.
- Deal activity significantly decreases when the economic fundamentals are unfavorable.
- The profitability threshold for new wells is at least $61 per barrel, while existing wells can remain profitable at $45.
- Price volatility and uncertainty complicate fair negotiations, prompting companies to focus on existing operations.
Trump White House budget proposal eviscerates science funding at NASA: “This would decimate American leadership in space.”…
arstechnica.com/space/2025/04/trump-white-house-budget-proposal-eviscerates-science-funding-at-nasa/
So Katy Perry went to space. Wasn’t there anyone else we could have sent?: No disrespect to the pop star or the rest of Blue Origin’s all-female crew ...
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/apr/14/so-katy-perry-went-to-space-wasnt-there-anyone-else-we-couldve-sent
Futurism Apr 15
Katy Perry Boasts About Ridiculous Rocket Launch While NASA Is Scrubbing History of Women in Space
futurism.com/katy-perry-rocket-nasa-scrubbing-women
Jared Isaacman, Trump’s Top NASA Nominee, Sets a Course for Mars: Billionaire entrepreneur and private astronaut Jared Isaacman told the U.S. Senate that ...
space.com/space-exploration/we-will-prioritize-sending-american-astronauts-to-mars-trumps-pick-for-nasa-chief-puts-focus-on-the-red-planet
Trump’s FEMA Rejects North Carolina’s Hurricane Recovery Funds: The president has said he wants to do away with the agency entirely.
thedailybeast.com/trumps-fema-rejects-north-carolinas-hurricane-recovery-funds/
NASA and NOAA Trump Funding Cuts Jeopardize These Key Climate and Space Projects: Leaked budget documents indicate that key NASA and NOAA research projects ...
nature.com/articles/d41586-025-01217-6
NASA deletes female astronaut novel amid Trump's diversity purge: "First Woman" has disappeared from the NASA website, which has also been stripped of ...
euronews.com/culture/2025/04/12/nasa-removes-graphic-novel-featuring-female-astronaut-as-trumps-diversity-purge-continues
Billionaire spacewalker highlights Mars trip for astronauts in his bid to become NASA's next chief
apnews.com/article/nasa-administrator-trump-jared-isaacman-ce14cd11a9548228f8c75cb594dafafd
Key Facts: Isaacman Envisions Mars Mission for NASA Leadership
Apr 10 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
- Billionaire spacewalker Jared Isaacman outlines his vision for space exploration, emphasizing simultaneous missions to the Moon and Mars.
- Nominated by President Trump as NASA's 15th administrator, Isaacman could become the youngest to hold this position.
- He stresses the importance of the Moon program and opposes shifting focus solely to Mars to maintain competitiveness with China.
- Isaacman plans to continue the International Space Station through 2030 and reaffirms his loyalty to NASA and its mission.
"I absolutely want to be clear: My loyalty is to this nation, the space agency and their world-changing mission."— Jared Isaacman during his nomination hearing for NASA Administrator.
Trump's NASA pick wants to prioritize Mars, setting stage for tense Senate hearing
reuters.com/science/trump-nasa-nominee-says-agency-will-prioritize-mars-mission-2025-04-08/
NASA axes ex-DEI chief after giving her new job title in apparent effort to evade Trump crackdown: report
nypost.com/2025/04/11/us-news/nasa-axes-ex-dei-chief-neela-rajendra-report/
Defence Blog Apr 13
Russia sends treason convict cosmonaut to ISS: A Russian cosmonaut convicted of treason by a Ukrainian court has joined the latest mission to the International ...
defence-blog.com/russia-sends-treason-convict-cosmonaut-to-iss/
Musk: Trump’s proposed NASA funding cuts ‘troubling’: Elon Musk, White House adviser and CEO of SpaceX, expressed his opposition to the Trump administration’s ...
thehill.com/policy/technology/5245162-elon-musk-opposes-nasa-funding-cuts/
Here's an Image of the Asteroid Everyone Was Worried About: NASA's James Webb Space Telescope captured a glimpse of the asteroid that had a chance of impacting ...
cnet.com/science/space/heres-an-image-of-the-asteroid-everyone-was-worried-about/
NASA-trained Navy SEAL Jonny Kim docked at the ISS; see photos: Jonny Kim was a doctor and Navy SEAL before becoming a NASA astronaut. He launched on Russian ...
businessinsider.com/nasa-astronaut-navy-seal-jonny-kim-iss-photos-2025-4
NASA nominee asks why lunar return has taken so long, and why it costs so much: “My loyalty is to this nation, the space agency, and its world-changing mission ...
arstechnica.com/space/2025/04/isaacman-sls-and-orion-are-not-a-long-term-solution-for-nasa/
CBS News Apr 15
Astronauts Aisha Bowe and Amanda Nguyen reflect on life-changing Blue Origin spaceflight
cbsnews.com/news/aisha-bowe-amanda-nguyen-blue-origin-spaceflight/
JWST Spots Remains of Alien Planet That Fell into a Star: NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope provided a closer look at the aftermath of a star that wreaked ...
scientificamerican.com/article/jwst-spots-remains-of-alien-planet-that-fell-into-a-star/
Musk Splits With Trump Over ‘Troubling’ Cuts to NASA : The administration announced Friday its plans to cut the civilian space agency’s budget in half.
thedailybeast.com/musk-splits-with-trump-over-troubling-cuts-to-nasa/
Ted Cruz, John Cornyn hope to bring NASA space shuttle to Houston: Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz introduced a bill that would move Space Shuttle Discovery to a ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/space/article/cornyn-cruz-bill-space-shuttle-houston-20267987.php
Lyrids hit peak activity in April: How to see the first meteor shower of spring: In the days ahead, stargazers will have a chance to witness some Lyrid meteors ...
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/04/15/lyrids-meteor-shower-peak-april-2025/83095089007/
‘We weren’t stuck’: Nasa astronauts tell of space odyssey and reject claims of neglect
theguardian.com/science/2025/mar/31/nasa-astronauts-iss-trump-musk
NASA is facing massive budget cuts from the Trump administration: The new US government wants to cut 20 percent overall and 50 percent from scientific research ...
heise.de/news/NASA-steht-vor-massiven-Budgetkuerzungen-durch-Trump-Regierung-10350400.html
CBS News Apr 15
CBS Mornings : Aisha Bowe became the first person of Bahamian heritage to travel to space when she joined Gayle and an all-women crew on a Blue Origin rocket on Monday ... Show more
James Webb Space Telescope captures first images of Neptune's auroras: The planet's tilted magnetic field causes auroras far from its rotation poles.
jpost.com/science/science-around-the-world/article-849655
NASA Tracking Plane-Sized Asteroid Nearing Earth: The space rock is expected to zoom past our planet today at a speed of around 45,991 miles per hour ...
newsweek.com/nasa-tracking-airplane-sized-near-earth-asteroid-2025-gh-2055315
James Webb telescope captures dual-ringed nebula in stunning detail: On Monday, NASA released stunning images of the NGC 1514 nebula, showcasing the most vivid ...
techspot.com/news/107559-james-webb-telescope-captures-dual-ringed-nebula-stunning.html
CBS News Apr 15
Dying star's "previously unseen layers" visible in new Webb space telescope image
cbsnews.com/news/dying-stars-webb-space-telescope-image/
Northern Lights Forecast: 10 States Could See Aurora Borealis Tonight: A portion of the northern U.S. has an opportunity to see the phenomenon, forecasters said.
forbes.com/sites/tylerroush/2025/04/10/northern-lights-forecast-10-states-could-see-aurora-borealis-tonight/
A US-Russian crew of 3 launches to the International Space Station: A U.S.-Russian crew of three launched Tuesday to the International Space Station ...
apnews.com/article/russia-space-station-launch-9b2b96549cab94bc63a04108d920dcaf
A day on Uranus just got 28 seconds longer: A day at Uranus just got a little longer
abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/day-uranus-28-seconds-longer-120561686
Maryland lawmakers say Trump cuts to NASA Goddard could slash US space programs in half
baltimoresun.com/2025/04/14/maryland-lawmakers-say-trump-cuts-to-nasa-goddard-could-slash-u-s-space-programs-in-half/
Michigan astronaut among first all-female crew to complete space flight: A watch party at Wastenaw Community College witnessed alumna Aishe Bowe join an ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2025/04/14/michigan-astronaut-aishe-bowe-among-first-all-female-crew-complete-space-flight/83013100007/
Photos show life on the International Space Station: Life on the International Space Station isn't always easy. There's not a lot of room, no showers ...
businessinsider.com/international-space-station-daily-life-photos
NASA proposes $3 million as prize money to recycle human waste in space: The space agency's LunaRecycle Challenge seeks help from the public to develop ...
wionews.com/science-tech/nasa-proposes-3-million-as-prize-money-to-recycle-human-waste-in-space-8951378
Satellite images reveal scale of Elon's empire : Maps and satellite imagery reveal the exponential growth of Musk's empire.
businessinsider.com/elon-musk-empire-tesla-space-x-starlink-starbase-boring-neuralink-2025-4
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Katy Perry Says She Will “Put the ‘A–’ in Astronaut.” No, She Really Won’t.: The Blue Origin flight on Monday is fueled by some dubious claims.
slate.com/technology/2025/04/katy-perry-space-flight-jeff-bezos-blue-origin.html
“I’ll be visiting my father’s home country.”
Nasa astronaut Suni Williams spoke about how India looks from space and her plan to visit the country soon to ... Show more
As an astronaut on the ISS prepared to welcome new crew members, he caught sight of a vibrant green aurora.
DOGE Cuts Hobble Office That Would Aid NASA and SpaceX Mars Landings: The Astrogeology Science Center, which has helped astronauts and robots reach other worlds ...
nytimes.com/2025/04/14/science/astrogeology-mars-maps-spacex.html
After nine months stuck aboard the ISS, astronaut Sunita Williams returns home to a joyful reunion with her dogs in Houston, Texas.
6 indoor plants that can clean, purify the air while you sleep: Looking for some indoor plants to clean and purify air? The ideal bedroom plants are those that ...
usatoday.com/story/money/2025/04/15/houseplants-to-clean-purify-indoor-air/81172374007/
NASA's Webb telescope captures photos of the asteroid that won't hit Earth in 2032
apnews.com/article/nasa-webb-telescope-2024-yr4-a98d1ebf61260436cf3f686b803e289d
11 minutes with a window view of Earth: What to know about Blue Origin spaceflights
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/04/12/blue-origin-spaceflights-new-shepard-rocket/83007319007/
Trump Admin to Slice NASA in Half and Cancel New Telescopes: The White House further plans to cancel upcoming plans for new telescopes to study the cosmos.
thedailybeast.com/trump-admin-to-slice-nasa-in-half/
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AAAS Apr 14
Astronomers spot a planetary ‘suicide’: World seen plunging into its star for the first time
science.org/content/article/astronomers-spot-planetary-suicide
Katy Perry's spacesuit: Who designed the astronaut gear for her career's first all-female space flight
gulfnews.com/entertainment/katy-perrys-spacesuit-who-designed-the-astronaut-gear-for-her-careers-first-all-female-space-flight-1.500094211
A NASA astronaut has captured mesmerising footage of a vibrant, green aurora above Australia and Antarctica from the International Space Station. #9News
NASA offers US$3 million in race to recycle poop in space: NASA is offering US$3 million in prizes for breakthrough technologies that can process and recycle ...
ctvnews.ca/sci-tech/article/nasa-offers-us3-million-in-race-to-recycle-poop-in-space/
The Asteroid That Was Predicted to Hit Earth: See It in a New Image: A NASA telescope captured images of the asteroid that had a chance of hitting Earth three ...
cnet.com/science/space/the-asteroid-that-was-predicted-to-hit-earth-see-it-in-a-new-image/
Futurism Apr 09
Congress Investigating Whether Elon Musk Is Using NASA to Enrich Himself: House Democrats are investigating SpaceX CEO Elon Musk's glaring conflict of ...
futurism.com/congress-elon-musk-nasa-conflict-interest
NASA astronauts from Starliner mission readjust to Earth, resume work with Boeing
reuters.com/science/nasa-astronauts-starliner-mission-readjust-earth-resume-work-with-boeing-2025-04-01/
A celestial ‘smiley face’ will be visible to stargazers later this month: What to know
ksnt.com/news/kansas/smiley-face-in-space-to-appear-over-kansas-heres-when/
Navy SEAL Jonny Kim blasts off to space aboard Russian Soyuz capsule. Who is he?: American astronaut Jonathan Yong "Jonny" Kim went to space aboard the ...
wionews.com/world/nasa-astronaut-jonny-kim-goes-to-space-aboard-russian-soyuz-capsule-8938121
‘SNL’ Alum Bill Hader Tells Bizarre Story of How He Got Fired: The comedian revealed how he once got canned from a movie theater.
thedailybeast.com/snl-alum-bill-hader-tells-bizarre-story-of-how-he-got-fired/
President Donald Trump selected tech billionaire Jared Isaacman, a close ally of Elon Musk, to head up NASA.
Here's what that could mean for the future of ... Show more
Trump’s unconventional NASA pick signals Mars intentions in confirmation hearing
Trump’s unconventional NASA pick signals Mars intentions in confirmation hearing
Trump administration cuts contracts for National Climate Assessment : The Trump administration is cutting contracts that funded work on the National Climate ...
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/5243464-trump-administration-cuts-climate-assessment-contracts/
Trump Admin Rolls Out Bonkers New Plan to Militarize Southern Border: The plan involves letting the U.S. military take control of public land along a wide swath ...
thedailybeast.com/trump-admin-rolls-out-bonkers-new-plan-to-militarize-southern-border/
NASA Chief Nominee Says He Wants to Pursue Both Mars and Moon Missions: Jared Isaacman says he backs NASA plans to keep operating the International Space Station ...
wsj.com/science/space-astronomy/trump-nasa-nominee-jared-isaacman-mars-moon-mission-5ced438b
Paid articlePaywall I Used to Work at NASA. I Have Some Insights About Sex in Space.: My friend is a program scientist for the International Space Station. She told me all I needed ...
slate.com/life/2025/04/space-nasa-sex-astronaut-sunita-williams-butch-wilmore.html
AAAS Apr 11
Trump seeks to end climate research at premier U.S. climate agency: White House aims to end NOAA’s research office; NASA also targeted
science.org/content/article/trump-seeks-end-climate-research-premier-u-s-climate-agency
Micromoon, also a 'pink moon,' to occur on Saturday. What it is and when you can see it?
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/04/09/micromoon-or-pink-moon-to-rise-saturday-what-is-it/83015144007/
Ziff Davis Apr 02
Rescued ISS Astronauts Almost Didn't Make It There in the First Place: The
extremetech.com/aerospace/rescued-iss-astronauts-almost-didnt-make-it-there-in-the-first-place
How Innovations in Helicopter Technology Could Save Lives: NASA and GoAERO are teaming up to give more than $2 million in prizes to innovators.
inc.com/sarah-sicard/how-innovations-in-helicopter-technology-could-save-lives/91170265
Gayle King, Katy Perry among crew of all women launching to space next week: What to know
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/04/07/blue-origin-female-crew-flight-launch-date-time/82794609007/
