SpaceX’s hold over orbit matches East India Company’s grip on maritime trade

by quasarn01 | Jun 9, 2026 | Astronomy

Elon Musk’s SpaceX holds sway over the emerging space economy in a way that has more in common with notorious colonial-era trading companies than the competitive markets of today’s textbooks, according to a new study. Go to Source

Italian Luca Parmitano to be first European to join an Artemis mission: NASA

by quasarn01 | Jun 9, 2026 | Astronomy

Luca Parmitano, an Italian astronaut, will be the pilot of NASA’s Artemis 3 mission, the first European to join one of the program’s missions, the U.S. space agency announced Tuesday. Go to Source

‘Miracle’: Boy ejected from crash lands on hood of Ga. police cruiser, walks away with scratches

by quasarn01 | Jun 9, 2026 | Police Lives Matter

The Gwinnett County Police Department warned drivers to make sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained; the officer helped the boy to safety after the crash Go to Source

‘It’s coming’: Border czar warns of ICE surge in NYC

by quasarn01 | Jun 9, 2026 | Police Lives Matter

The proposed surge follows New York’s approval of legislation limiting ICE operations and restricting agents from wearing masks during enforcement actions Go to Source

‘Time is your biggest tactic’: ‘Shots Fired’ podcast details lessons from Bakersfield hostage standoff

by quasarn01 | Jun 9, 2026 | Police Lives Matter

A 16-hour hostage standoff involving 10 hostages, suspected explosives and a medical emergency highlights lessons on containment, negotiations and tactical patience Go to Source