FAA investigates SpaceX and Blue Origin accidents as NASA faces leadership changes

The FAA has paused SpaceX's Starship launches after an explosion on January 16, which caused debris to fall in the Caribbean. The agency is also investigating Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explosion on the same day, which occurred during its first launch. NASA is undergoing leadership changes under the new U.S. administration. Janet Petro will serve as interim administrator, while billionaire Jared Isaacman is expected to be appointed as the next head of NASA, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest with SpaceX. China has successfully demonstrated artificial photosynthesis in space, producing oxygen and hydrocarbons. This technology could support long-duration missions by generating oxygen and fuel, contrasting with current methods used on the International Space Station.