Brown Dwarfs

New research suggests there may be a minimum 25 to 100 billion brown dwarfs in our galaxy.

In fact, the researchers say, the number could be much higher.

Pence On Space

Vice President Pence, in a speech at Cape Kennedy, said Americans would return to the Moon and go on to Mars.

He also said partnership with the commercial sector will be key.

Lysithea

On this date in 1938, Lysithea, at about 11 miles across, became the 10th moon of Jupiter to be discovered.

So far, the Jupiter moon count stands at 69.

ICBN

North Korea test flew an ICBM yesterday with the range to reach Alaska.

North Korea said the rocket can deliver a nuclear warhead.

NASA Budget

Congress is debating increasing NASA's proposed budget.

Increases currently being discussed are as much as $800 million.

National Space Council

President Trump re-established the National Space Council last Friday.

He still has not nominated a NASA administrator, however.

Kilopower

NASA is testing small nuclear fission reactors that could power the human exploration of Mars.

The program is called Kilopower.