What plans did Trump's failed nominee for NASA director have for the space program? Agree with his ideas or not, he was clearly too intelligent and thoughtful to have lasted under Trump anyway...
arstechnica.com/space/2025/06/what-might...
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A black and white photo depicts the launch of Explorer 1, the first US satellite, on January 31, 1958. The rocket is seen ascending, leaving a trail of smoke and fire. This mission led to the discovery of the Van Allen radiation belts.
Astronomy Picture from 01/02/2008
The First Explorer
Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap080201.html
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