A world in flux, a space in motion

Trade wars, space wars, and more wars.

Good afternoon,

As trade tensions flare—Trump threatens Russia with tariffs, the EU readies countermeasures, and China flexes rare-earth muscle—the economic battlefield is reshaping alongside the physical one. From Cuba to Iran, sanctions and strikes signal a hardening global posture. Meanwhile, Congress is doubling down on space: boosting X-37B, shielding NASA from White House budget cuts, and mandating Pentagon support for commercial satellite intel. As Space Force drills for orbital warfare and Chinese spacecraft turn up in unexpected orbits, the message is clear: space isn’t just the future—it’s the front line.

And some surprising news about NASA’s DART mission to deflect asteroids by shooting them.

Alright, let’s move on to the news!