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EHT detects compact 230 GHz jet in M87 and locates likely jet base at event‑horizon scales

New Event Horizon Telescope data reveal a compact jet at 230 GHz in Messier 87, with spatial‑scale differences in radio emission indicating a previously undetected jet on scales comparable to the black hole's shadow. Detailed modeling constrains the most likely jet base location at those event‑horizon scales.

2026-02-06T13:04:02.635807-08:00

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Exodus: 5,000+ federal space employees left last year — implications for programs, procurement and security

2026-02-06T09:08:19.414591-08:00

Ars Technica

Congress orders NASA study on moving ISS to a 'safe orbital harbor' as alternative to deorbit

2026-02-06T08:35:10.018906-08:00

Space.com

UK proposes 30% cut to astronomy and physics funding; researchers warn of 'massive impact'

2026-02-06T08:08:30.113587-08:00

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EHT detects compact 230 GHz jet in M87 and locates likely jet base at event‑horizon scales New Event Horizon Telescope data reveal a compact jet at 230 GHz in Messier 87, with spatial‑scale differences in radio emission indicating a previously undetected jet on scales comparable to the black hole's shadow. Detailed modeling constrains the most likely jet base location at those event‑horizon scales.

2026-02-06T13:04:02.635807-08:00

EHT detects compact 230 GHz jet in M87 and locates likely jet base at event‑horizon scales

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Exodus: 5,000+ federal space employees left last year — implications for programs, procurement and security More than 5,000 federal space employees left their jobs last year, creating capability gaps across program management, procurement and security oversight. Agencies now face loss of institutional knowledge, disrupted contracting continuity and heavier reliance on contractors as they work to stabilise critical missions.

2026-02-06T09:08:19.414591-08:00

Exodus: 5,000+ federal space employees left last year — implications for programs, procurement and security

Ars Technica

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Congress orders NASA study on moving ISS to a 'safe orbital harbor' as alternative to deorbit Congress has directed NASA to evaluate the viability of transferring the International Space Station to a ‘safe orbital harbor’ after its planned retirement rather than executing a controlled deorbit. The study will assess technical feasibility, costs, partner agreements and orbital-debris implications for preserving LEO infrastructure.

2026-02-06T08:35:10.018906-08:00

Congress orders NASA study on moving ISS to a 'safe orbital harbor' as alternative to deorbit

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UK proposes 30% cut to astronomy and physics funding; researchers warn of 'massive impact' UK ministers have proposed a roughly 30% cut to astronomy and physics funding, a move researchers labeled 'pretty disastrous.' Scientists warned, 'You can't have a cut of that scale and not expect to see a massive impact,' expressing deep concern about the future of UK scientific programmes.

2026-02-06T08:08:30.113587-08:00

UK proposes 30% cut to astronomy and physics funding; researchers warn of 'massive impact'

SpaceWatch Global

Amsterdam Space Symposium sets urgent action agenda for space, security and climate The Amsterdam Space Symposium on 3–4 March at Beurs van Berlage gathers policymakers, military and industry leaders to accelerate practical use of space for security, defense and climate resilience. Sessions will focus on operationalizing space capabilities for deterrence, crisis response and environmental monitoring.

2026-02-06T05:14:18.739108-08:00

Amsterdam Space Symposium sets urgent action agenda for space, security and climate

SpaceWatch Global

Dr. Patrick Keller on a new world order in space Torsten Kriening interviews Dr. Patrick Keller of the German Council on Foreign Relations on how shifts in geopolitics and technology have turned a 'new world order' in space from theory into practice. The conversation examines implications for norms, competition, and the responsibilities of states and non-state actors.

2026-02-06T00:08:16.139562-08:00

Dr. Patrick Keller on a new world order in space

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Megaconstellations' End-of-Life Reentries Create Uncertain Casualty and Environmental Risks Operators plan thousands of satellites to deorbit at end of life to limit orbital debris, but recent analyses and a Harvard Salata Institute release warn design‑for‑demise outcomes are uncertain. Partial burn‑up can leave surviving fragments and atmospheric deposits, creating ground casualty and environmental risks as constellations scale.

2026-02-05T17:09:17.509662-08:00

Megaconstellations' End-of-Life Reentries Create Uncertain Casualty and Environmental Risks

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Space Force probes asteroid mining: why deep‑space, dim objects matter The U.S. Space Force is examining asteroid mining and the role of dim, deep‑space objects to assess implications for national security, logistics and space‑domain awareness. Reporting focuses on what draws military attention to off‑Earth resources and the challenges of detecting and tracking faint targets.

2026-02-05T14:08:09.230018-08:00

Space Force probes asteroid mining: why deep‑space, dim objects matter

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EHT detects compact 230 GHz jet in M87 and locates likely jet base at event‑horizon scales

Exodus: 5,000+ federal space employees left last year — implications for programs, procurement and security

Congress orders NASA study on moving ISS to a 'safe orbital harbor' as alternative to deorbit

UK proposes 30% cut to astronomy and physics funding; researchers warn of 'massive impact'

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