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Future Space Tourism and Space Industry Will End Up Being Great for the Environment
Global international tourism is massive with around 1.5 billion arrivals per year. This covers flights, cruises, road/rail travel, and more. Domestic tourism adds even more volume, but international arrivals give a solid benchmark for around the world leisure/business travel. Carbon Footprint of Global Tourism A comprehensive 2024 study (using 2019 data) estimates the total global
James Webb Space Telescope directly studies an exoplanet’s surface for the 1st time: ‘We see a dark, hot, barren rock’
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have directly analyzed the surface of a distant super-Earth, revealing a dark, airless, Mercury-like world...
How space weather forecasting keeps astronauts (and satellites) safe
BOULDER, Colorado – The sun’s volatile outbursts, such as storms, flares and other space weather, can cause serious harm to astronauts like the Artemis 2 crew who recently came home, and to satellites. That’s why the Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) in Boulder, Colorado — part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration — is
Space Command classified wargame to include 25 commercial players
Military units from allied countries participate in Global Sentinel 2025 at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, an annual exercise hosted by U.S. Space Command. Credit: U.S. Space Command This story was updated March 19. A previous version said the wargame would include 25 commercial firms. A U.S. Space Command spokesperson in an update said about
Best space board games to play this Christmas
(Image credit: Ian Stokes) With the holidays upon us, a great space board game makes for great entertainment and a terrific gift for the family, or just for you. Games are classified as heavy, medium or lightweight, depending on their complexity and the amount of time required to play. All of the games in this
‘Space hurricane’ caught raging over North Pole during one of the sun’s quietest days
A rare "space hurricane" that swirled over Earth's North Pole in 2014 caused intense space weather effects despite unusually quiet solar conditions, a new study reports...
Space Force selects five firms for ‘Protected Tactical Satcom’ design contracts
Astranis is one of five firms selected to design PTS-G spacecraft for the U.S. Space Force Credit: Astranis WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force has awarded contracts to five companies to develop satellite communications concepts for a new geostationary constellation, the service announced July 28. To continue reading this article: Register now and get 3
Tickets and Ad Space Now Available for the Black in Business Awards Gala
Gaithersburg, MD, August 27, 2025 --(PR.com)-- The Black Business Council and MBA Growth Partners are pleased to announce that tickets and advertisement space are officially on sale for the Black in Business Awards, honoring outstanding Black-owned businesses and visionary leaders across Montgomery County and beyond. This premier awards gala will take place at the DoubleTree by
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Bitcoin reclaiming its $69,000 holder cost basis could open XRP’s path to $1.26
Bitcoin’s move toward $69,000 would put XRP near $1.20, with renewed strength against BTC opening a path toward $1.26. Jul. 17, 2026 at 11:35 am GMT 3 min read Glassnode says Bitcoin’s $69,000 short-term holder cost basis is the next recovery test for the market and XRP. If Bitcoin reclaims it, XRP could hold near
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Grant Cardone Stacks Another 10.5 Bitcoin From July Rent Cash Flow, Keeping Holdings Above 2,700 BTC
Real estate mogul Grant Cardone said Cardone Capital added another 10.5 BTC from July property cash flow, bringing his total keep somewhere around 2,700 BTC. Key Takeaways Cardone Capital added 10.5 BTC from July real estate cash flow, bringing total to more than 2,700 BTC. Grant Cardone targets 3,000 BTC in 2026 and 10,000 BTC
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Morgan Stanley Completes E*Trade Crypto Rollout With 50 Basis Point Fees: Here’s What Clients Get
Morgan Stanley’s E*Trade finished rolling out spot bitcoin, ether and solana trading to U.S. clients on July 16, undercutting rivals with a 50-basis-point fee as Wall Street’s crypto race accelerates. Key Takeaways E*Trade now offers spot BTC, ETH and SOL trading 24/7, with Zerohash handling custody and settlement. Morgan Stanley’s 50-basis-point fee undercuts Coinbase and
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Glassnode: Bitcoin Tests Key Resistance as Macro Narrative Evolves
Bitcoin reacted more strongly than major equity markets to softer US inflation, highlighting a growing sensitivity to macro liquidity conditions. On-chain data suggests selling pressure from long-term holders is easing while buyers absorbed much of June’s decline. The short-term holder cost basis near US$69,000 (AU$100,050) is emerging as the next major resistance, with stronger spot
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Crypto.com Secures $400M Investment From Citadel Securities at $20B Valuation
Global market maker Citadel Securities has invested $400 million in crypto exchange Crypto.com, giving the platform a $20 billion valuation, according to a Thursday announcement. Crypto.com, which has a number of digital asset products, said the cash would help the Singapore-based company expand its services to assets such as blockchain-based securities and derivatives. The cash