KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla.—The first time NASA launched humans toward the Moon, in December 1968, the United States was a deeply fractured nation. The historic flight of three people into the unknown brought a measure of solace to a country riven by assassinations, riots, political discord, and a deeply unpopular foreign war. If history does not repeat itself, it certainly rhymes. Today, four huma...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla.—The first time NASA launched humans toward the Moon, in December 1968, the United States was a deeply fractured nation. The historic flight of three people into the unknown brought a measure of solace to a country riven by assassinations, riots, political discord, and a deeply unpopular foreign war. If history does not repeat itself, it certainly rhymes. Today, four humans are on the way to the Moon, Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen. They do so, once again, amid a troubled world. Read full article Comments
President Trump may face a critical decision point in mid-April on whether to pursue a “maximalist approach” and seize control of Iran’s oil, according to Firas Maksad, managing director at Eurasia Group. Maksad told CNBC that the arrival of additional military assets in the region will force the president to decide whether to “go all in or whether he wants to take an off-ramp.” The analyst charac...
President Trump may face a critical decision point in mid-April on whether to pursue a “maximalist approach” and seize control of Iran’s oil, according to Firas Maksad, managing director at Eurasia Group. Maksad told CNBC that the arrival of additional military assets in the region will force the president to decide whether to “go all in or whether he wants to take an off-ramp.” The analyst characterized the president’s recent address on the conflict as “primarily a communication exercise targeting the domestic audience.” From a policy standpoint, Maksad noted that Trump “only reaffirmed what most of us already understood”—that the war will continue for at least two to three more weeks to achieve its stated objectives. Those objectives include further degrading Iran’s ballistic missile program, destroying its navy, and eliminating what remains of the nuclear program following the earlier twelve-day war. However, Maksad pointed to an unstated goal: “what the president has referred to as taking Iran’s oil.” The timing of the decision hinges on incoming military reinforcements. “A lot of the military assets that are currently still on the way to the region—the USS Bush, some other marines, the marine expeditionary unit, the elements of the 82nd Airborne—those don’t get there until mid-April,” Maksad explained. Domestic standing and energy impacts will be key factors in the president’s calculus. Maksad suggested the administration’s mixed signals about negotiations are part of a deliberate strategy to stabilize energy markets. “There is an interest of the administration to try to manage oil prices ( CL1:COM ), ( CO1:COM ), manage the markets ( SP500 ), ( DJI ), ( COMP:IND ), keep them under control in order to prosecute this war longer and further degrade Iran’s military capabilities,” he said. For those trying to predict the president’s next move, Maksad offered pointed advice: “I’m watching the military deployments much closer than I’m actually watching and indexing a...
The TSA wait times feature is one of many new additions to the United app, including automatic rebooking assistance and real-time time weather radar maps.
The TSA wait times feature is one of many new additions to the United app, including automatic rebooking assistance and real-time time weather radar maps.
petesphotography/iStock via Getty Images The Ingalls Shipbuilding division of HII ( HII ) on Wednesday launched the future U.S.S. George M. Neal (DDG 131), marking a key milestone in construction of the U.S. Navy’s next generation of guided missile destroyers. Shipbuilders at HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding secure the destroyer to the peer after its successful launch. (HII) The vessel is the fourth Fli...
petesphotography/iStock via Getty Images The Ingalls Shipbuilding division of HII ( HII ) on Wednesday launched the future U.S.S. George M. Neal (DDG 131), marking a key milestone in construction of the U.S. Navy’s next generation of guided missile destroyers. Shipbuilders at HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding secure the destroyer to the peer after its successful launch. (HII) The vessel is the fourth Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer to be built at the Mississippi shipyard. Prior to launch, shipbuilders completed structural work, installed major components and conducted inspections to prepare the ship for entry into the water. The launch process involved moving the ship from land into a dry dock, where final checks were carried out before the dock was flooded, allowing the vessel to float for the first time. The destroyer is named after George M. Neal , a Korean War aviation machinist’s mate who received the Navy Cross for attempting to rescue a fellow service member under enemy fire. DDG 131 is part of the Flight III configuration, which includes updated systems intended to address evolving threats. These ships are equipped with the AN/SPY-6 (V)1 radar and the Aegis Baseline 10 combat system, both designed to enhance air and missile defense capabilities. Following the launch, the ship will undergo outfitting, activation of onboard systems and testing before entering sea trials, a standard phase ahead of delivery to the U.S. Navy. More on Huntington Ingalls Huntington Ingalls Industries: High Customer Demand, But Valuation Is High Huntington Ingalls: The Trump Era And Strategic Need For Domestic Shipbuilding Capacity Huntington Ingalls Industries: Late To The Naval Defense Party, But I Am Upgrading NATO is at a breaking point with defense spending on the line HII expands unmanned vessel plans with new Louisiana facility, robotics push
A leading supplier of deep-water drilling rigs to Brazil’s national oil company expects the industry to favor oil and gas projects in Latin America, where geopolitical risk is lower than the Middle East. Constellation Oil Services Holding SA recently extended three offshore drilling contracts with Petrobras and is optimistic about Brazil’s exploration prospects in other deep-water regions, includi...
A leading supplier of deep-water drilling rigs to Brazil’s national oil company expects the industry to favor oil and gas projects in Latin America, where geopolitical risk is lower than the Middle East. Constellation Oil Services Holding SA recently extended three offshore drilling contracts with Petrobras and is optimistic about Brazil’s exploration prospects in other deep-water regions, including the Equatorial Margin and the Pelotas Basin in southern Brazil, Chief Executive Officer Rodrigo Ribeiro told Bloomberg in an interview. Read More: Petrobras Supplier Constellation Extends Oil Rig Contracts “Brazil continues to be the best market in the world for offshore drilling,” Ribeiro said. “South America gains importance, not only because of the quality of its reserves,” but also because it’s seen as “a more protected and stable” geographic region, he said. Constellation listed shares in Oslo last year and plans to pay $25 million in dividends next quarter, which may go up in the future, Ribeiro said. The company has a fleet of nine drilling rigs in Brazil.
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