Amid rising tensions with Elon Musk, the Trump administration is exploring alternative partners for the Golden Dome missile defense system. Sources say Amazon’s Project Kuiper and major defense contractors are being considered, signaling a potential shift away from SpaceX’s dominant role in the program.
Astronomers have identified asteroid 2025 SC79, a skyscraper-sized space rock completing its orbit around the Sun in just 128 days. It’s now the second-fastest known asteroid, offering new insights into the dynamics of near-Sun objects and the extreme conditions within our solar system.
Gold prices are on track to break a nine-week winning streak as investors book profits and growing optimism over global trade reduces demand for safe-haven assets. Analysts say easing geopolitical tensions and a stronger dollar have also contributed to the metal’s recent pullback.
