SpaceX Puts Humans in Orbit Over Earth’s Poles for the First Time

Chun Wang, a Chinese-born crypto entrepreneur, paid an undisclosed amount for the mission. Some satellites are already in polar orbit, and researchers called it a routine flight.

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JD Vance and a U.S. Delegation Head to a Wary Greenland

After initial plans for a visit from American officials were met with a backlash, Friday’s trip has been limited to a stop at a remote military base.

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JD Vance and a U.S. Delegation Head to a Wary Greenland

After initial plans for a visit from American officials were met with a backlash, Friday’s trip has been limited to a stop at a remote military base.

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Global Sea Ice Hits a New Low

The data comes after researchers reported that the past 10 years have been the 10 hottest on record.

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Trump’s Moves on Greenland Appear to Be Backfiring

The Greenlandic government is calling an upcoming visit by Trump officials “aggressive,” pushing the island further from the United States.

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Canada Announces Arctic Radar Deal With Australia Amid Trump Threats

As President Trump talks about U.S. dominance of the Arctic, Canada says it will spend billions to defend the region, including buying new radar technology from Australia.

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Trump Said the U.S. Will ‘Get’ Greenland. Greenlanders Aren’t Impressed.

Or enthused by Mr. Trump’s promise that “we will make you rich.”

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N.S.F. Cuts Raise Fears of a Reduced U.S. Presence in Polar Regions

The National Science Foundation has fired workers at the office that manages polar research, raising fears about a reduced U.S. presence in two strategic regions.

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Greenland, Eyeing Trump, Bans Foreign Political Funding

The law, billed as an effort “to safeguard Greenland’s political integrity,” came ahead of parliamentary elections.

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Faced by Trump’s Interest in Greenland, Denmark Will Increase Military Spending in Arctic

The country said that it would bolster measures near its North Atlantic territories, which also include the Faroe Islands, promising to buy ships and increase basic military training.

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