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British Paralympian astronaut, ocean research cuts, and space station missions dominate today's space and astronomy news.

UPDATED TODAY56 sources

Key Points

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British Paralympian John McFall is set to become the first astronaut with a physical disability to live in orbit, preparing for a mission to the Haven-1 space station after the UK Space Agency signed a deal with US startup Vast.

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The Trump administration plans to dismantle the $368 million Ocean Observatories Initiative, a critical network of instruments collecting data in the Atlantic and Pacific that has been essential for climate and ocean research.

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Blue Origin has announced an aggressive return-to-flight timeline following recent setbacks, signaling renewed momentum in commercial spaceflight operations.

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Impulse Space raised $500 million in funding as the orbital maneuvering market intensifies, highlighting growing investment in space infrastructure and satellite repositioning technology.

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A blue micromoon will rise during Sunday's early skies, appearing smaller and dimmer than usual as the second full moon of May.

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Moderna received a $50 million grant to develop an mRNA vaccine against the Bundibugyo virus, a little-known Ebola type now spreading rapidly across Africa.

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AI is making significant strides in mathematics, prompting 16 leading experts to issue a "declaration" expressing concerns that the technology may threaten mathematics as a discipline.

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Scientists are racing to develop vaccines and treatments as the Bundibugyo virus, previously responsible for only two small outbreaks, spreads rapidly in Africa.

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Crested ibises are receiving royal treatment in Japan as conservation efforts help the colorful birds, once widespread in the country, recover from near-extinction.

SOURCES56 articles · 6 outlets
theguardian.com16 articles
nytimes.com8 articles
aljazeera.com8 articles
arstechnica.com8 articles
wired.com8 articles
telegraph.co.uk8 articles