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The Cold War, which pitted the two most powerful nations following World War II—the United States and the Soviet Union—grew into the Space Race. The two superpowers engaged in a global war for domination for fifty years, spanning from consumer goods to military might. An important and novel venue for the Cold War competition was space. Both sides attempted to prove their dominance in front of a vigilant public by accomplishing spectacular rocketry and spaceflight exploits. Beyond these significant achievements, spaceflight technologies had additional uses. Missiles may be launched by rockets, and enemies could be observed via satellites. An overwhelming sense of pride brought the nation together after the moon landing. The struggle more important than any war on Earth had been won by the United States in the Space Race. Although there was no decrease in Cold War tensions, American citizens felt more like they belonged to the "superior" country. Parent- THE GEOSTRATA #spacerace #coldwar #sovietunion #unitedstates #nasa #roscosmos

China is set to test its planetary defense capabilities with a mission to deflect the asteroid 2015 XF261 by 2030. The mission will include an observer spacecraft to study the asteroid and a projectile to impact it. This initiative, following NASA’s DART mission, underscores the global effort to protect Earth from potential asteroid threats and showcases international cooperation in space defense. #ChinaSpaceMission #AsteroidDeflection #PlanetaryDefense #SpaceExploration

Get ready for a clearer picture of our planet! 🌍 Two new GPS III satellites are being equipped with laser retroflector arrays, thanks to a stellar collaboration between NASA, the U.S. Space Force (USSF), the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), and the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL). These advanced reflectors will dramatically improve the accuracy of GPS satellites, leading to better navigation, disaster response, and scientific research. Imagine more precise weather forecasting, improved search and rescue missions, and groundbreaking discoveries! This is a giant leap for GPS technology. 🚀 #GPS #SpaceTech #Innovation #Science #EarthObservation #NRL #NASA #spacetechnology #spaceforce #USSF #NGA US Navy United States Department of Defense NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration United States Marine Corps National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eBgmRZht

Will United States Space Force and U.S. Space Command protect Allies when a larger, more dangerous rock is imminent? The White House strategy tasks the USSF and USSPACECOM to: 6.2 Agencies substantially involved with cooperation and collaborations outlined in this 2023 Planetary Defense Strategy will identify offices and POCs (expected to be only part-time for most agencies) tasked with responsibility and authority to address and advance the activities supporting Planetary Defense called for within the Strategy. This Action will clarify who has responsibility within these agencies for both contact on issues by the other agencies and for monitoring and assessing progress on actions and addressing any issues within the agency. These POCs will represent their respective agency on the interagency group established in Action 6.1. [Short term: NASA, DOD/USSF, USSPACECOM, DOE, NSF, DHS/FEMA, USGS, DOS, DOC] Just where is the White House tasked PDC offices in USSF and USSPACECOM? Casey BeardChance Saltzman Stacey Brooks John Shaw Joel Mozer Stacie Williams Tyler Bates Scott Sadler

Today is National Astronaut Day. And while NOTU salutes all our country’s astronauts, we give a special “shout out” to those who have served and are currently serving the U.S. Navy. Before NASA, the U.S. Navy was reaching for the stars…literally, through its Naval Research Laboratory and Office of Naval Research and their involvement in atmospheric and high-altitude research. According to the NASA Astronaut Fact Book, “NASA has selected 360 astronaut candidates: 299 men, 61 women; 212 military, 138 civilians; 191 pilots, 159 non-pilots.” And of the 212 military, nearly half were naval aviators. In fact, the Naval History and Heritage Command website writes: “On Oct. 1, 1958, naval aviation produced the first astronauts. Approximately half of NASA astronauts, including the first American in space and the first to orbit earth, were naval aviators. Of the 12 men who walked on the moon, seven were naval aviators, including the first and the last.” You may ask why is May 5 National Astronaut Day. Well, on May 5th, 1961, Astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr. became the first American in space aboard the Freedom 7 spacecraft. Though this brief suborbital flight only lasted 15 minutes and reached a height of only 116 miles into the atmosphere, it was an incredible milestone and a trailblazing example of heroic bravery. And guess what…Shepard was in the Navy. For more information about the Navy’s involvement with space exploration, visit https://lnkd.in/eXnnJYdq

These are some of our best Astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams and they’re STRANDED on the ISS. SpaceX CAN help, but Boeing is delaying. Yes, you read that correctly. Boeing Defense, Space & Security “Starliner” failures have left these two stranded on the International Space Station because it’s feared of what will happen if they use this spacecraft for re-entry. What started out as a 10 day mission has now turned into 58 days in space. Both of these astronauts are extremely skilled and former Navy test pilots, but they need to come home and a plan must be formed NOW. What’s happened is the “Starliner” is leaking helium and has a thruster issue Boeing and NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration cannot explain. You CANNOT send two of our best on re-entry with things you cannot explain, WHEN a third party can assist (SpaceX). Boeing needs to immediately stop the ego and call the SpaceX team. Luckily, NASA has stockpiled the ISS with food and oxygen for instances like this, but time is of the essence. Share for Butch and Suni. Butch has 2 daughters and wife and Suni has her husband of over twenty years all waiting for them. Boeing clearly needs to be pressured into doing the right thing and their silence worries me. Please share for exposure and consider your own posts on other platforms. #boeing #spacex #nasa #iss #space #spacetravel #butch #suni #astronauts #navy #marines #army #airforce #coastguard #nationalguard #airnationalguard #military #trending #trendingnews #elonmusk

What a blast !!! 🚀 I had the incredible opportunity to discuss with astronaut Susan Kilrain, the profound impact of the Overview Effect. Susan is an accomplished American aerospace engineer, former United States Navy officer, and a retired NASA astronaut. She is notable for being the youngest person to pilot a Space Shuttle and one of only three women to have done so. On top of that I met with Dominic Antonelli. He served as a pilot on two Space Shuttle missions: STS-119 in 2009 and STS-132 in 2010. Hearing firsthand from someone who has seen our planet from space was truly inspiring. This cognitive shift, often experienced by astronauts when viewing Earth from space, brings a unique perspective on our planet’s beauty, fragility, and interconnectedness. Imagine, if you will, gazing upon our planet from the vast expanse of space. it is a sight to behold, a blue marble floating in the infinite void. From this vantage point, the Earth reveals its true majesty. A delicate, living organism, teeming with life, yet fragile and in need of our protection. The Overview Effect is more than just a visual experience; it’s a powerful reminder of our shared responsibility to protect and cherish our home. As we talked about her experiences , we felt a deep sense of awe and a renewed commitment to sustainability and global cooperation. #OverviewEffect #Sustainability #GlobalCooperation #EnvironmentalAwareness #SpacePerspective

Since the first steps mankind took on the Moon 55 years ago today, our understanding and use of space has grown by giant leaps and bounds. There are now many more players—both government and commercial—and an unprecedented access to space. Today, on the 55th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, is the perfect time to reflect on how far we've come for cislunar space and to consider where we go from here. The heightened interest in the Moon in recent years has triggered debates about the military utility of the celestial body and the area around it. The following two essays offer contrasting views on the military importance of the Moon and cislunar space. #apollo11 #moonlanding #cislunarspace

Industry News of The Week 🌟 ◾ Capella Space lands $15 million U.S. Air Force contract for radar imaging upgrade - https://lnkd.in/gvKjgb8p ◾ MDA Space to Double Satellite Manufacturing Capability in Quebec - https://lnkd.in/eGPACVEp ◾ U.S. Military Invest $12.5 million in Ursa Major Rocket Company - https://lnkd.in/eWWPbT9t ◾ ICEYE to Supply NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration with Critical Radar Imagery for Earth Research - https://lnkd.in/eTnxhVv4 ◾ Earth Will Get a Temporary Mini Moon – Will You See Two Moons In the Sky? - https://lnkd.in/eHWwc7YC What are your thoughts on these topics? Do any of these stories resonate with the challenges or opportunities you see in the industry? Let us know in the comments! #space #spaceindustry #newsoftheweek #satellite #satcom #nasa

CEO of KULR shares insights on partnerships and battery tech aimed at space and military uses. Speedy solutions for NASA within 6 hours! Discover more about what KULR is doing with EV and safety. Watch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/ekN6zrHq #EV #SpaceTech $KULR