Breaking news: Ebay has rejected video game retailer GameStop’s long-shot proposal to buy the online marketplace for $56bn, dismissing the unsolicited bid as 'neither credible nor attractive'. https://t.co/VGbTP0Mhbo
SCIENTIST DISCOVERS POTENTIAL FAST LANE TO MARS
A researcher studying asteroid trajectories has identified a possible shortcut that could dramatically shorten trips to Mars. Using orbital geometry from early asteroid data, the study suggests a theoretical round trip in as little as 153 days during a 2031 alignment—far below current multi-year mission timelines.
However, the concept remains unproven: the required speeds exceed today’s capabilities, and safe landing at those velocities is not yet feasible. Still, the findings could help guide future mission design and trajectory planning for next-generation spacecraft.
Big milestone for our Space Systems team ✅
Rocket Lab and @SemperCitiusSDA have officially kicked off work on Tracking Layer Tranche 3.
It was fantastic to get the teams together, align on the mission, and get ready to build the next generation of missile warning, tracking, and defense space vehicles. This program really matters and we’re proud to be part of it.
Learn more about our work on the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture: https://t.co/VAVbNBuJg1