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SpaceX to Light Up Starlink on Upcoming Private Space Station: Vast's Haven-1 will tap into the satellite constellation's laser link technology ...
pcmag.com/news/spacex-to-light-up-starlink-on-upcoming-private-space-station
Quick Glance: Starlink in Russia: Musk's Technology in Warfare
- Elon Musk expresses concern over Starlink's use in Russia's war.
- Russia employs Starlink for military purposes contrary to its original intent.
- Illicit networks smuggle banned Starlink terminals into Russia.
- Starlink aids Russia in overcoming communication issues and controlling drones.
Russian space chief says new rocket will put Falcon 9 reuse to shame: There's just one catch...
arstechnica.com/space/2024/04/russian-space-chief-says-new-rocket-will-put-falcon-9-reuse-to-shame/
Is Elon Musk's Starlink Profitable? SpaceX Satellites Are Money Losers: SpaceX celebrates the satellite business as a money-making venture fueling a quest ...
bloomberg.com/news/features/2024-04-10/is-elon-musk-s-starlink-profitable-spacex-satellites-are-money-losers
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NASA confirms nuclear powered Dragonfly drone is going to Titan: Whew! Relief for boffins as rotorcraft slated to arrive at Saturn moon in 2034
theregister.com/2024/04/17/nasa_confirms_dragonfly_mission/
How Elon Musk Leaned on Starlink to Achieve Profitability at SpaceX: Elon Musk's satellite internet service Starlink helped grow SpaceX's revenue ...
inc.com/chloe-aiello/how-elon-musk-leaned-on-starlink-to-achieve-profitability-at-spacex.html
Elon Musk's wealth crashes $160 billion from peak amid Tesla troubles: Tesla stock has tanked by more than 60% since late 2021, slashing Elon Musk's fortune from ...
businessinsider.com/elon-musk-net-worth-tesla-stock-ev-billionaires-wealth-layoffs-2024-4
Quick Glance: Tesla: Layoffs and Elon Musk's Reality Check
- Tesla is planning a major layoff to prepare for the future.
- Elon Musk's grasp on reality is questioned as Tesla performs mediocre in the automotive industry.
- Tesla experiences a decline in revenue margin compared to other automakers.
- The success of Tesla's future depends on the implementation of autonomous driving technology.
Northrop Grumman working with Musk's SpaceX on U.S. spy satellite system: Aerospace and defense company Northrop Grumman is working with SpaceX ...
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SpaceX Adds 500,000 New Starlink Users in 4 Months: The global user base for Starlink is now at 2.7 million, up from 2.2 million in December.
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Quick Glance: SpaceX Spending on Moonshot Bets
- Confidential SpaceX financial reports for 2018 and 2019 reveal the company's reliance on Starlink for profitability.
- The pivotal years of 2018 and 2019 saw significant events like the Falcon Heavy rocket launch and Crew Dragon capsule test.
- The company reported revenues of $1.98 billion in 2018 and $1.45 billion in 2019, but also faced losses due to high costs.
- The financials indicated NASA contracts played a significant role in SpaceX's revenue, while the introduction of the Starship rocket may change the game.
The hidden story behind one of SpaceX’s wettest and wildest launches: "It looked like a giant smoke monster."
arstechnica.com/space/2024/04/the-hidden-story-behind-one-of-spacexs-wettest-and-wildest-launches/
Former top SpaceX exec Tom Ochinero sets up new VC firm, filings reveal: Former senior SpaceX executive Tom Ochinero is teaming up with SpaceX alum-turned-VC ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/16/former-top-spacex-exec-tom-ochinero-sets-up-new-vc-firm-filings-reveal/
SpaceX loses latest bid to keep lawsuit against NLRB in Texas: A divided federal appeals court on Wednesday rejected rocket maker SpaceX's latest bid to keep a ...
reuters.com/legal/legalindustry/nlrb-attorneys-cleared-wrongdoing-spacex-case-transfer-fight-2024-04-17/
SpaceX Preps for Global Tests of Cellular Starlink System: The company asks the FCC for clearance to test the cellular Starlink technology in several other ...
pcmag.com/news/spacex-preps-for-global-tests-of-cellular-starlink-system
Elon Musk’s Latest Mars Pitch Has Potential: SpaceX has made significant progress toward what once seemed an unattainable goal.
arstechnica.com/space/2024/04/elon-musk-just-gave-another-mars-speech-this-time-the-vision-seems-tangible/
LIVE: SpaceX Falcon 9 launches US Space Force mission: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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SpaceX Is Everything Tesla Is Not—Dominant, Growing, and Cheap
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Paid articlePaid SpaceX to Launch Second Batch of Cellular Starlink Satellites Tonight: The launch window opens at 7:31 pm PT and comes after the FCC recently cleared SpaceX to ...
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Quick Glance: SpaceX Prepares for Launch of Additional Cellular Starlink Satellites
- SpaceX is gearing up to enhance its cellular Starlink system with an additional group of "direct to cell" Starlink satellites following successful tests.
- A Falcon 9 rocket will carry the six satellites into orbit, along with 15 other Starlink satellites. The launch is scheduled for 7:31 pm PT, with backup options until 11:25 pm PT, if necessary, as indicated by SpaceX on the website.
- The company obtained FCC approval to test the cellular Starlink system in multiple US locations, including statewide in California, Washington, Texas, and Hawaii.
- SpaceX plans to introduce the service for T-Mobile customers later this year, initially focusing on enabling text messages before introducing voice and data support. However, full FCC approval for commercial operation of the service is required before progressing beyond testing purposes.
South Korea Launches Second Homegrown Spy Satellite from US: South Korea launched its second domestically made spy satellite on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-07/south-kore-launches-second-homegrown-spy-satellite-from-us
Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: Successful Launch of South Korea's Second Military Spy Satellite
- South Korea achieved orbital insertion for its second military spy satellite following North Korea's announcement of launching multiple reconnaissance satellites this year.
- The South Korean Defense Minister anticipates North Korea proceeding with its second spy satellite launch to commemorate the April 15 birthday of state founder Kim Il Sung.
- Following two unsuccessful attempts in early 2023, North Korea successfully deployed its Malligyong-1 spy satellite on Nov. 21, transmitting space imagery of significant locations in the U.S. and South Korea.
This Fund Owns SpaceX and Other Unicorns. It Soared From $9 to $100 in 2 Weeks.: Investors appear to be snapping up the Destiny Tech100 fund as a backdoor way to ...
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SpaceX could finally face competition. It may be too late.: Elon Musk’s space venture may finally be facing a space industry that is poised to challenge SpaceX ...
washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/04/15/spacex-competition-nasa-pentagon/
Cathie Wood, Ark Invest Announce Stake In OpenAI: Here's How You Can Get Exposure To ChatGPT Parent, X (Twitter), SpaceX, Discord ... Show more
Winning photo: To the Moon and Beyond: As a SpaceX Falcon Heavy passed the lunar disk, Pascal Fouquet pulled the trigger - and now received a photography award ...
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SpaceX targets 2 Starlink launches in 2 days from Space Coast: SpaceX is set to launch Wednesday evening the first of a pair of Space Coast rockets in two days ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/17/spacex-targets-2-starlink-launches-in-2-days-from-space-coast/
Perhaps more than any other moment in NASA’s history, the Columbia shuttle disaster reshaped the US space agency’s approach to innovation ... Show more edition.cnn.com/2024/04/13/world/columbia-space-shuttle-disaster-nasa-scn/index.html
SpaceX Now Offering 'Expert Installs' of Starlink for $199: The company is starting with professional installs for new customers in Ohio, but the service could ...
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Quick Glance: SpaceX Introduces 'Expert Installs' of Starlink for $199
- SpaceX is now offering to assist customers in installing new Starlink dishes at their homes for an additional $199.
- Initially available only for residential homes in Ohio, the new service may disrupt the network of existing third-party professional satellite dish installers.
- SpaceX has partnered with DSI Systems to handle the professional Starlink installations for customers opting for the expert install.
- While some third-party installers are critical of the move, others see it as a positive step to prevent overcharging for installations.
TechCrunch Space: True Anomaly and Rocket Lab will make big moves on orbit (literally)
techcrunch.com/2024/04/15/techcrunch-space-true-anomaly-and-rocket-lab-will-make-big-moves-on-orbit-literally/
How will astronauts cruise around the Moon? NASA narrows choice to three options: "I know we’re asking a lot of these companies."
arstechnica.com/space/2024/04/nasa-asks-the-commercial-space-industry-for-a-rugged-long-lived-lunar-rover/
Quick Glance: NASA awards contracts for autonomous moon rovers
- NASA awarded contracts to three commercial space companies to develop autonomous rovers for moving cargo and people on the moon as it establishes a lasting presence there.
- The companies will partner with NASA to pursue commercial opportunities, with contracts totaling up to $4.6 billion over 15 years for lunar terrain vehicles.
- These rovers will enable astronauts to explore more of the lunar surface, especially at the South Pole, and conduct autonomous scientific operations.
- NASA continues to invest in technologies like moon habitats, energy generation, and mining to enhance lunar exploration and achieve the goal of returning astronauts to a moon base.
South Texas groups sue to block state land swap with SpaceX: A group of South Texas advocacy organizations sued the state to block a proposed land swap with ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4586130-south-texas-groups-sue-to-block-state-land-swap-with-spacex/
FCC Lets SpaceX Expand Testing of Cellular Starlink for Phones: The experimental authorization means SpaceX can test its cellular Starlink system statewide in ...
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Quick Glance: FCC Allows SpaceX to Expand Cellular Starlink Testing for Phones
- The FCC has granted SpaceX regulatory clearance to start expanding tests of its cellular Starlink system in the US.
- Originally limited to select cities, SpaceX can now test the cellular Starlink system "state-wide" in California, Washington, Texas, and Hawaii.
- SpaceX aims to launch the cellular Starlink system for T-Mobile customers later this year, initially for text message support.
- Some rival telecommunication providers are concerned about potential radio interference from SpaceX's system, but the company has not received reports of harmful interference.
SpaceX applies for Indonesia internet service provider permit, government says: Elon Musk's SpaceX has applied to Indonesia's government for an internet service ...
reuters.com/technology/space/spacex-applies-indonesia-internet-service-provider-permit-government-says-2024-04-04/
FCC Pushes Back on SpaceX's Request for More Starlink Spectrum: The FCC is forcing SpaceX to go through a formal rulemaking process to gain access to more radio ...
uk.pcmag.com/networking/151594/fcc-pushes-back-on-spacexs-request-for-more-starlink-spectrum
Elon Musk hopes 'fate smiles' on latest Starship rocket test flight: After mixed results with the previous flight, the spacecraft intended to one day carry ...
thenationalnews.com/future/space/2024/04/15/elon-musk-hopes-fate-smiles-on-latest-starship-rocket-test-flight/
Musk plans 1,000-ship fleets to colonize Mars: Elon Musk has given an update on Mars colonization plans, noting how the advances in SpaceX's Starship ...
newatlas.com/space/musk-mars-colony-plan-update/
AI-generated Elon Musk videos flood YouTube with fake eclipse streams to promote crypto scams
mashable.com/article/fake-spacex-elon-musk-solar-eclipse-youtube-livestreams-crypto-scam
Elon Musk's 10 worst predictions and broken promises: "I feel very confident predicting autonomous robotaxis for Tesla next year," Musk said... in 2019
qz.com/elon-musks-worst-predictions-promises-1851410720
Pentagon calls for tighter integration between military and commercial space: "I would have never written the requirements for Starship."
arstechnica.com/space/2024/04/commercial-space-will-have-a-role-to-play-in-space-warfare-pentagon-says/
Elon Musk's rocket company SpaceX: Bad start: The company SpaceX is testing rockets in Texas that will take humanity to Mars - and is already leaving ...
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SpaceX slow-motion video shows powerful Raptor rocket engine shutting down: SpaceX has shared dramatic slow-motion footage showing a Starship spacecraft Raptor ...
digitaltrends.com/space/spacex-slow-motion-video-shows-raptor-engine-shutting-down/
SpaceX to Launch Second Batch of Cellular Starlink Satellites Tonight: The launch window opens at 7:31 pm PT and comes after the FCC recently cleared SpaceX to ...
pcmag.com/news/spacex-to-launch-second-batch-of-cellular-starlink-satellites-tonight
How Elon Musk Went from Superhero to Supervillain: Jill Lepore reviews Walter Isaacson’s new book, about a founder of Tesla and SpaceX and the owner of the ...
newyorker.com/magazine/2023/09/18/elon-musk-walter-isaacson-book-review
Watch SpaceX blast its megarocket engines in spectacular test: SpaceX has performed a spectacular static fire test of its Super Heavy booster ...
digitaltrends.com/space/spacex-blasts-engines-of-its-megarocket-in-spectacular-test/
Nvidia unveils new chip, UK to join EU semiconductor research, and other technology stories to read this week
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SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket streaked across the sky over California on Monday, April 1, following its launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base.
Destiny Tech100 fund's top 10 holdings after 1,110% surge include SpaceX: DXYZ has seen volatile trades recently, with the closed-end fund rising 69% on Monday ...
markets.businessinsider.com/news/funds/destiny-tech100-stock-price-top-10-holdings-dxyz-spacex-openai-2024-4
NASA, SpaceX, and others are sharing spectacular views of the April 8 eclipse taken by a fleet of Earth-orbiting spacecraft ... Show more
The beautiful nebula holds a starry mystery at its heart: A gorgeous nebula turns out to hold a surprise at its center: a pair of stars that don't match as ...
digitaltrends.com/space/nebula-star-pair/
Boeing 1 month out from 4 years of catchup to SpaceX with 1st crewed Starliner flight
columbian.com/news/2024/apr/04/boeing-1-month-out-from-4-years-of-catchup-to-spacex-with-1st-crewed-starliner-flight/
Inside SpaceX’s tax-free ride in American airspace: Unlike airlines, which pay taxes for air traffic controllers’ work for each time their planes take off ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/04/us/politics/spacex-biden-musk-taxes.html
Rocket launch of Falcon 9 delayed after unfavorable weather conditions Saturday: The launch of Falcon 9 from a base in Southern California was canceled due to ...
azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2024/03/31/spacex-delays-rocket-launch-falcon-9-southern-california/73161012007/
SpaceX's launch of the Falcon 9 rocket has left onlookers scratching their heads after what appeared to be a "jellyfish-like" being was seen soaring ... Show more #9News
SpaceX knocks out early morning Starlink launch from Cape Canaveral: The Space Coast saw its 23rd launch of the year early Friday with a SpaceX launch from Cape ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/05/spacex-knocks-out-early-morning-starlink-launch-from-cape-canaveral-2/
Galactic Game Changer: NASA’s New Strategy For A Sustainable Future In Space: As space becomes more crowded, NASA is determined to keep not only low-Earth orbit ...
hothardware.com/news/nasa-strategy-for-sustainable-space
This is how the world ends: swallowed or shredded by a dying sun: Researchers recently studied the status of dead stars called white dwarfs ...
digitaltrends.com/space/earth-fate-white-dwarf/
📸 A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying a payload of 22 Starlink internet satellites into space is seen after launching from Vandenberg Space Force Base in San ... Show more
Biden wants to tax firms like SpaceX and Blue Origin that launch in US: His budget proposal suggests rewriting the aviation excise tax structure so space ...
businessinsider.com/biden-tax-companies-spacex-blue-origin-launch-us-musk-bezos-2024-4
Destiny Tech100 fund soars 818%, gives investors access to SpaceX, OpenAI: The fund's price spiked as much as 126% during the day on Friday after posting a 58% ...
markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/destiny-tech100-stock-price-investor-private-access-spacex-openai-dxyz-2024-4
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket launched 23 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit from Cape Canaveral on Saturday.
SpaceX said the rocket's first stage ... Show more
SpaceX rocket launch sends advanced satellite into low orbit, brings booster back to Earth
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-11/bright-light-sonic-boom-space-x-launch-california
Flight safety: Biden wants to make SpaceX & Co. pay with launch fees: The US government wants to impose levies on companies that use US airspace for rocket ...
heise.de/news/Flugsicherheit-Biden-will-SpaceX-Co-mit-Startgebuehren-zur-Kasse-bitten-9677211.html
Watch how NASA plans to land a car-sized drone on Titan: Watch the cool way in which NASA is aiming to land its car-sized Dragonfly drone on Titan ...
digitaltrends.com/space/watch-how-nasa-plans-to-land-a-car-sized-drone-on-titan/
Smuggled Starlink dishes throw lifeline to some in war-torn Sudan: On a street corner in the Sudanese town of Tamboul, dozens of people tap feverishly on their ...
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Galactic photo shoot: SpaceX rocket photographed in front of the moon at the perfect moment
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Quick Glance: Galactic Photoshoot: SpaceX Rocket Captured in Front of Moon
- A Falcon Heavy rocket from SpaceX was photographed in front of the moon, winning an international photo contest.
- The photo shows the rocket between the moon and the camera, with the engine creating a blurred image of the moon.
- Captured by Pascal Fouquet from Florida, the image won first place at the Sony World Photography Awards 2024.
- The impressive photo required detailed planning and was executed just 48 hours before the rocket launch.
Rockets? Meteors? What caused SoCal mystery lights: Debris from a Chinese spacecraft lit up the SoCal sky early Tuesday. Space junk is of growing concern as low ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-02/onlookers-confused-by-spacex-launch-and-chinese-space-debris-shower-over-socal
SpaceX shares stunning night shot of its Super Heavy booster: SpaceX has just released a stunning image of its powerful Super Heavy rocket on the launchpad with ...
digitaltrends.com/space/spacex-stunning-night-shot-super-heavy-booster/
US risks losing space and military tech dominance without commercial sector support, Space Force commander warns
techspot.com/news/102603-us-risks-losing-space-military-tech-dominance-without.html
What kind of view will ISS astronauts get of the solar eclipse?: Astronauts aboard the International Space Station some 250 miles above Earth are eagerly ...
digitaltrends.com/space/will-iss-astronauts-be-able-to-see-the-total-solar-eclipse/
SpaceX knocks out 2 Space Coast launches as ULA delays final Delta IV Heavy: A retry for the final launch ever of United Launch Alliance's Delta IV Heavy ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/30/spacex-lines-up-2-space-coast-launches-today-as-ula-delays-final-delta-iv-heavy/
New X users may need to pay an annual fee to post on platform: Elon Musk: CEO of Tesla and SpaceX stated that the move was aimed at curbing spam accounts on the ...
business-standard.com/technology/tech-news/new-x-users-may-need-to-pay-an-annual-fee-to-post-on-platform-elon-musk-124041600327_1.html
Quick Glance: Musk Plans Fee for New X Users
- Elon Musk intends to charge new users of X in the initial months to curb the activity of automated bot accounts.
- The fee is set to be waived after three months to allow free posting.
- Tests in New Zealand and the Philippines raised skepticism about the effectiveness of the fee as a countermeasure against bots.
- Declining revenues at X post-rebranding and Twitter acquisition, along with a negative brand perception by companies, are impacting the service's business.
Tesla to lay off more than 10% of its workforce: Tesla will reportedly cut 10% of its global workforce, per a memo leaked to Electrek. At least 2 Tesla ...
houstonchronicle.com/business/article/tesla-layoff-10-percent-workers-19404016.php
NASA Mars sample return program is expensive and will take too long: NASA's Mars sample return program has been deemed too expensive while also taking too ...
indianexpress.com/article/technology/science/nasa-mars-sample-return-program-9273840/
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