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nasawatch.com • Keith Cowing

US Senate Confirms Jared Isaacman To Head NASA

nasawatch.com reports: Jared Isaacman's confirmation has been approved by the Senate by a vote of 67 - 30.

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Last Updated: Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, 12:47 PM PST

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Universe Today • David Dickinson

ESA's XMM-Newton Examines Comet 3I/ATLAS Prior to Closest Earth Passage Friday

By Universe Today: Everyone’s favorite interstellar comet posed for one more portrait recently. The European Space Agency’s XMM-Newton mission nabbed 3I/ATLAS on December 3rd from about 283 million kilometers distant.

Also: Times of India, Times of India and orbitaltoday.com
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