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Germany Pushes for Massive Increase in Space Funding
Germany created a new space ministry and is advocating for a significant increase in space funding (€2 billion annually for ESA and €1 billion nationally) to boost technological advancement, economic growth, and European sovereignty, driven by concerns about reliance on foreign entities like SpaceX.
Germany Pushes for Massive Increase in Space Funding
Germany created a new space ministry and is advocating for a significant increase in space funding (€2 billion annually for ESA and €1 billion nationally) to boost technological advancement, economic growth, and European sovereignty, driven by concerns about reliance on foreign entities like SpaceX.
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60% Bias Score
ispace's Resilience Lunar Lander Attempts Moon Landing
ispace's Resilience lunar lander, launched in January 2024 from Florida, is attempting a landing in Mare Frigoris, the moon's far north, deploying a mini-rover, Tenacious, to conduct experiments for NASA and deploy an art installation; this follows a previous failed mission in 2021.
ispace's Resilience Lunar Lander Attempts Moon Landing
ispace's Resilience lunar lander, launched in January 2024 from Florida, is attempting a landing in Mare Frigoris, the moon's far north, deploying a mini-rover, Tenacious, to conduct experiments for NASA and deploy an art installation; this follows a previous failed mission in 2021.
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36% Bias Score
Europe's First Private Lunar Rover Lands
Europe's first lunar rover, Tenacious, a 5kg privately operated vehicle, landed on the moon's Mare Frigoris region carrying a tiny red art installation and a scoop to collect moon dust, the first sale of off-planet resources to NASA for \$5,000, after launching in January on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket...
Europe's First Private Lunar Rover Lands
Europe's first lunar rover, Tenacious, a 5kg privately operated vehicle, landed on the moon's Mare Frigoris region carrying a tiny red art installation and a scoop to collect moon dust, the first sale of off-planet resources to NASA for \$5,000, after launching in January on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket...
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28% Bias Score
German States Push for Massive Space Funding Increase
Germany's Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg, and Bremen states urge a €1 billion annual increase in national space funding and a doubled contribution (€2 billion annually) to the European Space Agency, emphasizing the need for European space sovereignty and security, particularly in light of global uncerta...
German States Push for Massive Space Funding Increase
Germany's Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg, and Bremen states urge a €1 billion annual increase in national space funding and a doubled contribution (€2 billion annually) to the European Space Agency, emphasizing the need for European space sovereignty and security, particularly in light of global uncerta...
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44% Bias Score
Baikonur Cosmodrome at 70: From First Launch to Space Tourism
Baikonur Cosmodrome, celebrating its 70th anniversary, launched humanity's first satellite and Gagarin into space but will see its role reduced as Russia transitions to domestic launch sites by 2030, while repurposing it as a space tourism and environmentally friendly rocket launch complex.
Baikonur Cosmodrome at 70: From First Launch to Space Tourism
Baikonur Cosmodrome, celebrating its 70th anniversary, launched humanity's first satellite and Gagarin into space but will see its role reduced as Russia transitions to domestic launch sites by 2030, while repurposing it as a space tourism and environmentally friendly rocket launch complex.
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32% Bias Score
White House Withdraws Isaacman's NASA Nomination
The White House withdrew the nomination of Jared Isaacman as NASA Administrator due to concerns about his alignment with President Trump's "America First" agenda, days before a Senate vote; a replacement will be announced soon.
White House Withdraws Isaacman's NASA Nomination
The White House withdrew the nomination of Jared Isaacman as NASA Administrator due to concerns about his alignment with President Trump's "America First" agenda, days before a Senate vote; a replacement will be announced soon.
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48% Bias Score
ispace's Resilience Lunar Lander Attempts Touchdown
ispace's Japanese lunar lander, Resilience, is attempting a landing in the moon's far north on Friday, carrying a small rover and an art installation; this follows a previous failed attempt in 2021 and is part of a growing trend of commercial lunar missions.
ispace's Resilience Lunar Lander Attempts Touchdown
ispace's Japanese lunar lander, Resilience, is attempting a landing in the moon's far north on Friday, carrying a small rover and an art installation; this follows a previous failed attempt in 2021 and is part of a growing trend of commercial lunar missions.
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40% Bias Score
ispace's Second Moon Landing Attempt
ispace's second lunar landing attempt, using the lander Resilience, is scheduled for Thursday at 3:17 p.m. ET, aiming to deploy a rover to explore the lunar surface and test technologies for future lunar colonization, including water electrolysis and food production.
ispace's Second Moon Landing Attempt
ispace's second lunar landing attempt, using the lander Resilience, is scheduled for Thursday at 3:17 p.m. ET, aiming to deploy a rover to explore the lunar surface and test technologies for future lunar colonization, including water electrolysis and food production.
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40% Bias Score
Germany Seeks Massive Space Funding Boost for ESA and National Program
Germany's state leaders propose doubling its ESA contributions to \$2 billion and increasing its national space budget to \$1 billion annually, citing the need for enhanced European security, technological sovereignty, and economic competitiveness amid growing international uncertainty.
Germany Seeks Massive Space Funding Boost for ESA and National Program
Germany's state leaders propose doubling its ESA contributions to \$2 billion and increasing its national space budget to \$1 billion annually, citing the need for enhanced European security, technological sovereignty, and economic competitiveness amid growing international uncertainty.
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48% Bias Score
Baikonur Cosmodrome: From Sputnik to Soyuz-5
The Baikonur Cosmodrome, established in 1955 in the Kazakh SSR, launched humanity's first satellite and the first human into space, showcasing its strategic location and favorable climate while also experiencing significant accidents such as the 1960 R-16 explosion which killed around 100 people.
Baikonur Cosmodrome: From Sputnik to Soyuz-5
The Baikonur Cosmodrome, established in 1955 in the Kazakh SSR, launched humanity's first satellite and the first human into space, showcasing its strategic location and favorable climate while also experiencing significant accidents such as the 1960 R-16 explosion which killed around 100 people.
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36% Bias Score
Isaacman's NASA Nomination Withdrawn by White House
The White House unexpectedly withdrew the nomination of Jared Isaacman, President Trump's pick to lead NASA, days before a Senate confirmation vote, citing the need for alignment with the "America First" agenda; no specific reason was provided.
Isaacman's NASA Nomination Withdrawn by White House
The White House unexpectedly withdrew the nomination of Jared Isaacman, President Trump's pick to lead NASA, days before a Senate confirmation vote, citing the need for alignment with the "America First" agenda; no specific reason was provided.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Withdraws Isaacman's NASA Nomination Amidst Political Shift
President Trump withdrew Jared Isaacman's nomination to lead NASA due to Isaacman's past donations to Democratic candidates; this follows Elon Musk's departure from government and signals a potential shift in NASA's priorities and budget under Trump.
Trump Withdraws Isaacman's NASA Nomination Amidst Political Shift
President Trump withdrew Jared Isaacman's nomination to lead NASA due to Isaacman's past donations to Democratic candidates; this follows Elon Musk's departure from government and signals a potential shift in NASA's priorities and budget under Trump.
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48% Bias Score
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