Venezuela & United States — NASA

Venezuela: Venezuela experienced two powerful earthquakes, resulting in widespread destruction, thousands of deaths and injuries, and a severe humanitarian crisis. The country's infrastructure, particularly in Venezuela — La Guaira and Venezuela — Caracas, suffered extensive damage, and its already fragile healthcare system is overwhelmed. The economic losses are projected to exceed $10 billion.

United States — NASA: United States — NASA provided a preliminary assessment using satellite data, estimating that nearly 59,000 buildings were damaged or destroyed by the earthquakes, offering a broader perspective on the scale of the destruction.

Venezuela: Venezuela is experiencing warming relations with the United States, as the Trump administration has instructed prosecutors to stand down on investigations into its acting president.

United States — NASA: United States — NASA relies on Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket for launching landers to the moon, and the explosion could cause delays or require alternative solutions.

Venezuela: Venezuela's oil sector was previously assumed control of by the US after ousting its then-president, a scenario Donald Trump compared to his plans for Iran.

United States — NASA: United States — NASA unveiled the crew for its Artemis III mission, which will test technology for a future moon landing, marking a step in its program to return astronauts to the moon.