Nasa
NASA Renamed A Planet-Like Object Because Its Original Name Had Nazi Ties
The trans-Neptunian object originally was called Ultima Thule, which is still used by some extreme right groups.
Jewish Astronaut Will Bring Israeli Flag To Space
Jessica Meir had revealed her plans about the flag to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
Heil Heavens? NASA Gives Far-Off Space Object Nazi-Friendly Name.
One historian said the Nazis would’ve been in favor of the designation because they “were fascinated by space and rocketships and things like that.”
NASA Signs Deal With Israel Space Agency For Lunar Mission
“Innovative partnerships like this are going to be essential as we go forward to the Moon and create new opportunities there.”
Natalie Portman Transforms For Role Inspired By Diaper-Wearing Astronaut
Natalie! Jon Hamm! Space sex! Revenge! Diapers!
WATCH: Astronaut Records Holocaust Remembrance Message In Outer Space
NASA astronaut Drew Feustel displayed a replica of a drawing titled “Moon Landscape” by Petr Ginz, a Czech teen who was killed at Auschwitz.
The First Torah Reading In Orbit And 5 Other Fun Facts About Jews In Space
Astronaut Jeffrey Hoffman brought a Torah, mezuzah and menorah on his spaceflight.
Why You Can’t Keep Kosher In Space
Do you want to be an astronaut when you grow up? If you keep strictly kosher, you may have to rethink your plans.
Astronaut Snaps Stunning Photos of Israel. Spot the '67 Lines from Space!
NASA astronaut Barry Wilmore shot some amazing photos of Israel from on board the International Space Station. What they reveal will surprise, delight and disturb you.
This Week in Milestones: War, Peace, Deep Space
We’re in a season of anniversaries and memories, many of them exceedingly melancholy: the Lehman Brothers bankruptcy that ignited the global financial crisis, September 15, 2008 (5 years ago); the World Trade Center and Pentagon attacks, September 11, 2001 (12 years ago); the outbreak of the Yom Kippur War, 10 Tishri 1973 (40 years ago by the Hebrew lunar calendar). And, wandering only a little further afield, the outbreak of World War II, September 1, 1939 (74 years ago). And, on a more ambivalent note, the signing of the Oslo Accords on the White House lawn, which was either a great hope that’s been dashed (as I believe) or a tragic error (as some of my friends and relations believe), September 13, 1993 (20 years ago).