Space

Ireland’s Eurovision 2025 Entry Stirs Mixed Emotions: EMMY’s ‘Laika Party’ Sparks Debate with Space Dog Theme

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Dublin, Ireland – The Eurovision Song Contest, a long-standing platform for diverse and often flamboyant musical talents, welcomes an intriguing Irish entry for its 2025 roster. Singer EMMY presents “Laika Party,” an upbeat pop track named after the famed space-traveling dog, competing among 37 entries. As the contest approaches, a colorful mix of opinions emerges on whether this pop anthem has what it takes to capture the hearts of the public and judges. The Wiwi Jury, an informal group of music enthusiasts, has taken to reviewing and rating all competing songs, including Ireland’s “Laika Party.” … Read more

Call for Modern Space Laws as Autonomous Satellites Challenge Outdated Treaties: Urgent Updates Needed to Prevent Orbital Collisions

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In an era where the cosmos is increasingly populated by competing satellite constellations, the potential for space collisions has risen dramatically. This growing concern was underscored in 2021 when a Starlink satellite and a OneWeb spacecraft narrowly avoided a collision. The automated systems of both companies did detect the close approach; however, the incident highlighted significant issues regarding communication and coordination between space-faring entities that rely heavily on autonomous systems. The event illuminated the fundamental incompatibilities between the human-centric, state-based frameworks of the existing international space law and the mechanisms of modern autonomous space operations. … Read more

Alabama Politicians Target U.S. Space and Rocket Center’s Transgender Staff, Facing Backlash As Legal Protections Are Examined

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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Concerns about the safety of children at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center’s Space Camp have been raised by several Alabama politicians. The issue arose after a parent expressed unease about a transgender employee working at the camp. The parent took to Facebook to share that they had discovered a transgender counselor held the position of ‘Team Lead’ at Space Camp and raised concerns about the potential for that counselor to be in the dorm halls with female students. Lawyer Will League from Timberlake, League, & Brooks weighed in on the situation, … Read more

Indiana Landowners Assert Their Ownership of Subsurface Pore Space in New Law

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INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana – Landownership rights have become a contentious issue in Indiana as the state faces the prospect of injecting carbon dioxide under private land for hydrogen production. Until recently, the ownership of pore space beneath farmland was of little concern. However, with increasing focus on reducing environmental impact and the need for carbon dioxide outlets, questions have arisen regarding who has the authority to utilize the subsurface voids. Indiana’s General Assembly has taken swift action to address this issue, passing House Enrolled Act 1209 in the 2022 legislative session. The law, which came into … Read more