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Navy researchers seek volunteers to study brain and inner ear responses under elevated gravity for space motion sickness mitigation.
The research uses an Air Force centrifuge to simulate motion across Earth, transit, and lunar environments for Artemis II.
The testing spans two days and focuses on balance, vision, and responses to varied gravity levels.
Researchers aim to improve navigation during transitions in gravity from Earth to space and the Moon.
The study is linked to NASA’s Artemis II mission planning and crew safety improvements.
Volunteers will be exposed to gravity three times that of Earth inside the centrifuge.
The Verge reported the recruitment and testing details of the centrifuge study.
The study involves multi-disciplinary testing including vision and balance assessments.
The article connects Navy research with potential improvements for spaceflight crew navigation.
The report highlights Artemis II’s broader context in lunar exploration.

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Navy cancels the USS Boise overhaul after costs reach nearly $3 billion, citing poor return on investment.
About $800 million has already been spent; completing the overhaul would cost roughly $1.9 billion more.
Navy redirects resources to newer Virginia-class and Columbia-class submarines to accelerate production.
Boise struggled due to years of delays, limited dry-dock space, and workforce shortages that affected readiness.
The decision reflects a broader Navy effort to change how programs are acquired, emphasizing transparency and faster delivery.
Boise was 22% complete when halted and had not achieved full operational certification.
The Boise overhaul began after a 2024 contract, but delays and rising costs persisted into the 2020s.
Secretary Phelan cited multiple factors—engineering challenges, COVID, and base strain—as contributing to the failure of the overhaul.
The Boise, commissioned in 1992, was designed for open-ocean combat but limited by aging tech relative to newer submarines.
Navy officials stressed the need to move faster and deliver war-fighting capability to the fleet.

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The Navy acquisition chief visited HII shipyards to review capacity expansion efforts.
The visit aimed to assess progress, capabilities, and timelines for new ship programs.
Officials discussed how expanded shipyard capacity supports future fleet needs.
The tour highlighted the role of industrial base resilience in production throughput.
The visit aligns with ongoing modernization of shipyard infrastructure at HII.
The meeting occurred as part of a broader effort to accelerate production timelines.
HII facilities were examined for their readiness to meet increasing demand.
The context of the visit is tied to capacity expansion taking focus for defense procurement.
The trip reinforced ongoing collaboration between the Navy and industry on shipbuilding.
Details of program milestones and specific yard improvements were part of the discussion.

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Artemis II crew will receive a lifetime supply of Uncrustables after splashdown, a notable perk from Smucker’s.
The crew includes Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen aboard Orion during a 10-day mission.
NASA’s Orion carried the crew on a roughly 10-day mission with a splashdown expected later the same day.
The Navy will supply an 'abundant amount' of Uncrustables on the recovery vessel for splashdown.
Fortune highlights a broader Artemis II milestone, including breaking distance records from Earth.
Smucker’s used a social post showing Uncrustables hovering over Earth to promote the deal.
Artemis II’s splashdown timing was anticipated by the Fortune coverage and related forums.
The article notes a broader context of in-flight food menus and celebratory moments tied to the mission.
The article situates Uncrustables as a memorable, post-mission reward tied to a widely watched event.
Fortune’s coverage links Artemis II’s return to broader tech, policy, and business discussions.

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