Secretive Space Plane Releases Photo of Earth
There are few specifics about what the military’s X-37B space plane has been doing, but the view is pretty good based on the single photo the Space Force released, showing part of the robotic space plane and a detailed look at the Earth reminiscent of astronaut William Anders’ “Earthrise” picture.
5,400 Job Cuts to Hit Pentagon This Week
About 5,400 Defense Department employees will lose their jobs this week. The cuts are the first in what is expected to be a 5% to 8% reduction of the civilian workforce. The department employed 764,000 civilians as of June 2024, which means more than 61,000 people could lose their jobs. The White House also wants an 8% cut to the DoD budget.
