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NASA Transfers Management of Lunar Science Instruments to Intuitive Machines

NASA Transfers Management of Lunar Science Instruments to Intuitive Machines

NASA has transferred the management of two lunar science instruments to Intuitive Machines. This change comes as the principal investigators and science team members of these instruments have joined the company. The instruments involved are the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera (LROC) and ShadowCam. LROC, part of NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter mission since 2009, captures high-resolution images of the lunar surface. ShadowCam, a similar instrument, is designed to image the Moon's permanently shadowed regions. Both instruments were originally managed by Arizona State University and built by Malin Space Science Systems. The data from these instruments is now managed by Texas A&M University as part of NASA's Planetary Data System.
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Alabama Republicans Face Intense Senate Primary Amid Redistricting Confusion

Alabama Republicans Face Intense Senate Primary Amid Redistricting Confusion

In Alabama, Republicans are engaged in a competitive primary to select a nominee for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Tommy Tuberville, who is running for governor. The primary features several candidates, including U.S. Rep. Barry Moore and Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall. President Trump has endorsed Moore, highlighting his loyalty and conservative credentials. The crowded field increases the likelihood of a runoff election. Concurrently, Alabama is experiencing confusion over congressional primaries due to a redistricting plan that could alter district boundaries. The state plans to void results in four districts and hold special primaries in August, pending ongoing litigation over the new map.
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Vance says US troop deployment to Poland has been delayed

Vance says US troop deployment to Poland has been delayed

WASHINGTON, May 19 (Reuters) - Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday told reporters that a U.S. troop deployment to Poland had been delayed, but added it was not accurate to say that the troops were being withdrawn from Europe.
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Senate confirms Trump’s pick to lead federal land agency as drilling and mining expand

Senate confirms Trump’s pick to lead federal land agency as drilling and mining expand

The U.S. Senate has confirmed President Donald Trump’s pick to oversee the management of a quarter-billion acres of public lands concentrated in Western states
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Bessent urges more disruption to Iran's financing, will review US sanctions list

Bessent urges more disruption to Iran's financing, will review US sanctions list

By David Lawder PARIS, May 19 (Reuters) - U.S.
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Iranian family detained for relative's key role in 1979 US Embassy hostage crisis seeks release

Iranian family detained for relative's key role in 1979 US Embassy hostage crisis seeks release

An Iranian family that’s lived in the United States for a decade is demanding their release from immigration detention after they were arrested due to a relative’s role in the 1979 U.S. Embassy hostage crisis
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US Senate advances measure curbing Trump's Iran war powers

US Senate advances measure curbing Trump's Iran war powers

By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, May 19 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate advanced a war-powers resolution on Tuesday that would end the Iran war unless President Donald Trump obtains Congress' authorization, a rare rebuke of the Republican leader 80 days after U.S. and Israeli forces began striking Iran.
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Timeline of recent US-Cuba relations amid heightened tensions in Trump's second term

Timeline of recent US-Cuba relations amid heightened tensions in Trump's second term

The possibility that the Justice Department could indict former Cuban leader Raúl Castro is pushing U.S. relations with the communist-run island to the foreground
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NASA Seeks Private Sector Collaboration in Astrobiology and Space Biology

NASA Seeks Private Sector Collaboration in Astrobiology and Space Biology

NASA's Science Mission Directorate has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to engage U.S. private sector, academic, nonprofit, and government organizations in potential partnerships focused on astrobiology, planetary protection, and space biology. This initiative aims to identify collaborators who can advance research and technology development to understand the origins, evolution, and distribution of life in the universe. The RFI is not a solicitation for contracts or grants but a voluntary call for planning purposes. Interested parties must submit their responses by August 10, 2026, through the NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System (NSPIRES).
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Critical Metals Faces Market Volatility Amid Trump-Era Geopolitical Concerns

Critical Metals Faces Market Volatility Amid Trump-Era Geopolitical Concerns

Critical Metals Faces Market Volatility Amid Trump-Era Geopolitical Concerns
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Jones Act Waiver Highlights Challenges in U.S. Shipbuilding Capacity

Jones Act Waiver Highlights Challenges in U.S. Shipbuilding Capacity

The Trump administration's decision to issue a waiver for the Jones Act has brought attention to the limitations of the U.S. shipbuilding industry. The Jones Act mandates that cargo transported between U.S. ports must be carried on U.S.-built, owned, flagged, and crewed vessels. However, the waiver allowed foreign vessels to transport certain cargoes due to insufficient capacity in the American fleet. This move underscores the gap between the U.S.'s maritime ambitions and its current industrial capabilities. The waiver was a temporary measure to address logistical challenges, particularly in energy transportation, revealing the inadequacy of the domestic fleet to meet demand efficiently.
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Taiwan Increases Drone Production Amid Potential China Invasion Threat

Taiwan Increases Drone Production Amid Potential China Invasion Threat

Taiwan is significantly ramping up its drone production in response to the perceived threat of a potential invasion by China. This development comes as a $14 billion U.S. weapons deal is pending approval from President Trump. The self-governing island, which China claims as its own, is taking proactive measures to bolster its defense capabilities. NBC News' Janis Mackey Frayer provided an inside look at one of Taiwan's largest drone manufacturers, highlighting the island's strategic focus on enhancing its military technology. This move is part of Taiwan's broader efforts to strengthen its defense posture amid escalating tensions with China.