Thursday, July 10, 2025

Trump names Transportation Secretary Duffy as interim NASA Administrator

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There are a lot of things happening today and we've got a good roundup of headlines for your daily read. First is the big announcement from the White House, as President Trump has named Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy as interim NASA administrator. 

In other news, the July full moon is in its zenith this evening so be sure to grab your binoculars and enjoy the show. Other stories for today include our days on Earth getting shorter, a dive into the new 'Superman' character Mr. Terrific, and ice in space isn't like water on Earth at all. We've got all that and more. 

Thanks for exploring with us.

Keep looking up, 

Kenna 

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Trump names Duffy as interim NASA administrator
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Ice in space isn't like water on Earth after all
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Who is Mister Terrific in James Gunn's 'Superman?'
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On this day: July 10, 1962: 1st private space mission
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Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Trump explains why he pulled Isaacman's NASA chief nomination

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It's Wednesday and we have lots of stories to share with you, starting with the full Buck moon coming tomorrow (July 10th) in the night sky. Grab your telescopes and binoculars (or snag some near gear during Amazon Prime Day with our exclusive deals) and catch this historic sight. 

Other headlines for today include an update from President Trump on his reasons behind withdrawing Jared Isaacman's nomination for NASA chief, Lockheed Martin's proposal for returning Martian rocks to Earth, and the new interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS caught on video. We've got all that and more for your daily read. 

Thanks for exploring with us.

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Kenna 

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Trump explains why he pulled Isaacman's nomination
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Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS seen in new imagery
Captured just days after its discovery, the images offer the clearest view yet of this rare visitor from beyond our solar system.
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Earth may sit in void 2 billion light-years wide
"We showed that a void model is about one hundred million times more likely than a void-free model."
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JWST finds cosmic monster ruling tiny early galaxy
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Your smartphone powered by debris from nova star
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Saturn's moon Enceladus's ocean has pH for life
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Airport radar 'leak' may lead aliens to Earth
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Image of Day: ISS sees sunglint off Lake Titicaca
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