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How Starlink satellites move through the sky and why they're so visible: As SpaceX continues launching more Starlink satellites into space, astronomers and ...
washingtonpost.com/business/interactive/2023/starlink-satellite-train-spacex-visibility/
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AT&T, AST SpaceMobile Promise 'True Broadband' From Satellite Phone Service: AST plans to launch production Bluebird satellites in the second quarter ...
pcmag.com/news/att-ast-spacemobile-promise-true-broadband-from-satellite-phone-service
Elon Musk's SpaceX Sees Starlink Black-Market Trade Grow Worldwide: Starlink’s effectiveness as a communications tool makes the satellite internet service a ...
bloomberg.com/news/features/2024-03-25/elon-musk-s-spacex-sees-starlink-black-market-trade-grow-worldwide
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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 ...
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SpaceX Wants to Orbit Cellular Starlink Satellites Closer to Earth: The company asks the FCC to lower the satellites' orbits by around 200 kilometers to 'enhance ...
pcmag.com/news/spacex-wants-to-orbit-cellular-starlink-satellites-closer-to-earth
New Tesla Roadster will have SpaceX technology, Elon Musk says: The long-awaited second-generation Tesla Roadster will come out of a collaboration with SpaceX.
businessinsider.com/tesla-roadster-spacex-technology-elon-musk-interview-2024-3
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Quick Glance: Elon Musk's Directive to Implement Full Self-Driving Beta in Every New Tesla Delivery
- Elon Musk has instructed Tesla employees to install and demonstrate Full Self-Driving Beta for all customers receiving a delivery in North America.
- Tesla is committed to enhancing the system continuously, aiming to eliminate the need for driver attention and achieve true autonomous driving.
- In a move to increase customer acceptance, Elon Musk directed Tesla employees this morning to install the FSD Beta software on all newly delivered vehicles and provide brief test drives to the new buyers.
- Requiring a test drive with each new delivery is expected to significantly increase the workload at Tesla stores and delivery centers, a requirement Musk emphasizes as crucial.
Elon Musk's Starlink terminals are showing up in Yemen, Sudan, and other hotspots: 'No accountability'
qz.com/elon-musk-spacex-starlink-terminals-yemen-sudan-1851365614
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NASA is struggling to compete with Bezos, Musk and their 6-figure salaries for starting aerospace engineers at Blue Origin and SpaceX
fortune.com/2024/03/20/nasa-struggles-compete-blue-origin-spacex-musk-bezos/
SpaceX looks to scale astronaut launch capacity with second Florida pad | TechCrunch
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SpaceX Is Building US Spy Satellites in $1.8 Billion Contract, Alarming China: SpaceX reportedly has a massive Starshield satellite contract with the US National ...
uk.pcmag.com/networking/151467/spacex-is-building-us-spy-satellites-in-18-billion-contract-alarming-china
Quick Glance: SpaceX Constructing Spy Satellite Network for US Intelligence Agency
- SpaceX is constructing a network of hundreds of spy satellites under a classified contract with a U.S. intelligence agency.
- The network is being built by SpaceX's Starshield business unit under a $1.8 billion contract with the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO).
- If successful, the program will significantly enhance the ability of the U.S. government and military to quickly spot potential targets almost anywhere on the globe.
- The development of the Starshield network highlights the deepening ties between SpaceX and U.S. intelligence and military projects.
Labor watchdog wants SpaceX's gag clauses to go the way of its exploding rockets: This is why Big Biz is trying to dismantle America's crucial regulators
theregister.com/2024/03/22/spacex_nlrb_contracts/
Russia Again Threatens to Attack Starlink, Citing US Spy Satellite Risk: This comes amid reports that SpaceX is building hundreds of spy satellites for the US ...
uk.pcmag.com/networking/151508/russia-again-threatens-to-attack-starlink-citing-us-spy-satellite-risk
It’s official: Europe turns to the Falcon 9 to launch its navigation satellites: The European Union agreed to pay a 30 percent premium for Falcon 9 launches.
arstechnica.com/space/2024/03/its-official-europe-turns-to-the-falcon-9-to-launch-its-navigation-satellites/
SpaceX lawsuit could gut protections for non-US citizen job seekers, DOJ says: SpaceX's lawsuit claiming administrative judges at the U.S. Department of Justice ...
reuters.com/legal/government/spacex-lawsuit-could-gut-protections-non-us-citizen-job-seekers-doj-says-2024-03-25/
FCC Approves Rules to Help Satellite Providers Beam Service to Your Phone: The new rules create a framework for satellite providers like SpaceX to apply for an ...
pcmag.com/news/fcc-approves-rules-to-help-satellite-providers-beam-service-to-your-phone
SpaceX: We've Reduced Starlink Latency by Over 30% for US Users: The company publishes new details on how SpaceX has been driving down the latency for Starlink ...
pcmag.com/news/spacex-weve-reduced-starlink-latency-by-over-30-for-us-users
Quick Glance: US Lawmakers Question Starlink by Musk on Russia Claims
- House Democrats are seeking answers from SpaceX under Elon Musk amid claims of Russian forces using the technology in Ukraine.
- Democratic lawmakers express concern over alleged Russian use of Starlink technology and demand clarification from SpaceX.
- Starlink terminals are crucial for Ukrainian army operations and have reportedly been utilized by Russian troops, posing a serious threat.
- SpaceX has been asked to provide information on potential illegal use of the technology and reveal actions taken to comply with US sanctions against Russia.
LIVE: SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft arrives at the ISS: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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UAE: Warning against unstable weather; heavy rains, thunderstorms forecast from Sunday - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/weather/uae-weather-warning-for-heavy-rains-and-thunderstorms-starting-from-sunday
Quick Glance: Forecast: Heavy Rains and Thunderstorms in UAE from Sunday
- The UAE's weather department predicts an increase in cloud cover with varying intensity of rainfall.
- A deepening upper-air trough will bring scattered showers and strong winds starting Sunday, posing potential hazards.
- Wind patterns are expected to shift, potentially causing reduced visibility on roads due to blowing dust and sand storms.
- The impact will also affect sea conditions, with possible rough seas in the Arabian Gulf and the Oman Sea.
SpaceX Is Building US Spy Satellites in $1.8 Billion Contract, Alarming China: SpaceX reportedly has a massive Starshield satellite contract with the US National ...
uk.pcmag.com/networking/151467/spacex-is-building-us-spy-satellites-in-18-billion-contract-alarming-china
Leaked SpaceX documents show company forbids employees to sell stock if it deems they’ve misbehaved
techcrunch.com/2024/03/15/spacex-employee-stock-sales-forbidden/
Today is Holi: What to know about India’s most colorful tradition: A rainbow haze swirls through India, where raucous laughter rings out as friends and strangers ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/22/world/asia/holi-colors-spring-festival-india.html
Quick Glance: India Celebrates Hindu Holi Festival with Colorful Traditions
- Millions of Indians celebrated the Hindu Holi festival by smearing colored powder, exchanging traditional foods, and drinks.
- The festival marks the beginning of spring and celebrates the divine love between Krishna and Radha.
- Traditions like consuming Bhang, a cannabis-infused drink, and lighting large fires are part of the festivities.
- Various Holi traditions in India, such as the 'Lathmar Holi' in northern towns, showcase the diversity of celebrations.
First American Moon mission since Apollo era ends after lunar lander doesn't 'call home'
foxweather.com/earth-space/intuitive-machines-moon-lander-odie-mission-ends
Russia Again Threatens to Attack Starlink, Citing US Spy Satellite Risk: This comes amid reports that SpaceX is building hundreds of spy satellites for the US ...
pcmag.com/news/russia-again-threatens-to-attack-starlink-citing-us-spy-satellite-risk
LIVE: SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft launches to ISS: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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SpaceX is using Ford F-150 Lightnings: While one may expect that Cybertrucks should be helping launch rockets, it doesn't appear that's the case — yet
qz.com/spacex-is-using-ford-f-150-lightnings-versus-cybertruck-1851354178
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SpaceX Expects Next Starship Launch in About 6 Weeks: SpaceX's president and COO has one priority for the next test-flight: 'getting reentry right.'
pcmag.com/news/spacex-expects-next-starship-launch-in-about-6-weeks
China's military, state media slam U.S. after Reuters report on SpaceX spy satellites
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SpaceX: Cellular Starlink System Works on iPhone, Pixel, Galaxy Devices: SpaceX also tells the FCC that its cellular Starlink system works indoors.
pcmag.com/news/spacex-cellular-starlink-system-works-on-iphone-pixel-galaxy-devices
Quick Glance: SpaceX: Cellular Starlink System Operates on iPhone, Pixel, Galaxy Devices
- SpaceX informs the FCC that its cellular Starlink system works indoors.
- In a Thursday letter to the FCC, SpaceX's cellular Starlink system is described as a 'massive success, meeting or exceeding testing objectives.'
- The letter details SpaceX's progress on testing its 'Direct to Cell' Starlink technology, which utilizes orbiting satellites to transmit internet data to phones on the ground.
- The company has successfully communicated with unmodified models of Samsung, Apple, and Google devices in urban and rural areas, indoors and outdoors, and under tree cover using the satellite.
After numerous delays: SpaceX competitor Boeing Starliner to carry astronauts to the ISS
t3n.de/news/boeing-starliner-astronauten-iss-mai-1615535/
SpaceX Launches 46 More Starlink Satellites Into Orbit: Nearly 6,000 Starlink satellites are now orbiting Earth. Elon Musk says the newly launched satellites can ...
uk.pcmag.com/networking/151384/spacex-launches-46-more-starlink-satellites-into-orbit
Dusk SpaceX launch from Vandenberg creates spectacle visible across western United States
sacbee.com/news/california/article286866145.html
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FCC Clears SpaceX to Use E-Band for Starlink Capacity Improvement: SpaceX plans on using E-band spectrum to bolster communications between Starlink satellites ...
uk.pcmag.com/networking/151385/fcc-clears-spacex-to-use-e-band-for-starlink-capacity-improvement
Gardena high school sends microgravity experiment to the International Space Station
dailybreeze.com/2024/03/22/gardena-high-school-sends-microgravity-experiment-to-the-international-space-station/
Lava-Lit Lenticular Cloud Crowns Volcano in Spectacular Photo: These bizarre-looking clouds form in stable atmospheric eddies
scientificamerican.com/article/lava-lit-lenticular-cloud-crowns-volcano-in-spectacular-photo/
Russia warns United States use of SpaceX for spying makes its satellites a target
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/03/20/Russia-warns-United-States-use-of-SpaceX-for-spying-makes-its-satellites-a-target
Multinational crew returns to Earth in SpaceX capsule after six months in orbit: They moved into the space station last August. Their replacements arrived last ...
pbs.org/newshour/science/multinational-crew-returns-to-earth-in-spacex-capsule-after-six-months-in-orbit
Watch: Lightning, heavy rain in Dubai as bad weather hits UAE earlier than expected - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/weather/watch-lightning-heavy-rains-lash-parts-of-dubai-as-unstable-weather-hits-country
Tornadoes and funnel clouds hit Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky: A storm system struck Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio, where multiple warnings were issued.
bbc.com/news/av/world-us-canada-68577700
Watch: Rains turn UAE mountains, desert green amid weather alert - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/watch-rains-turn-uae-mountains-desert-green-amid-weather-alert
Taiwan Is Building a Satellite Network Without Elon Musk: The island democracy urgently needs an internet backup. Mr. Musk’s total control over his Starlink ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/14/business/taiwan-starlink-satellite.html
SpaceX Launches 46 More Starlink Satellites Into Orbit: Nearly 6,000 Starlink satellites are now orbiting Earth. Elon Musk says the newly launched satellites can ...
uk.pcmag.com/networking/151384/spacex-launches-46-more-starlink-satellites-into-orbit
SpaceX rocket lights up Southern California sky: See the coolness: Earthlings from Southern California to Phoenix were treated to a spectacular, albeit brief ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-03-18/spacex-rocket-lights-up-southern-california-sky
April 8 Solar Eclipse: Path, Maps and More: On April 8, the moon will cast a shadow across much of North America.
nytimes.com/interactive/2024/science/total-solar-eclipse-maps-path.html
Quick Glance: Inspiring Students Through Solar Eclipse Simulation
- An Indianapolis teacher uses a solar eclipse simulation to inspire her students.
- Students simulate a total solar eclipse and learn about the upcoming event.
- Insight from an astronomy professor and emphasis on eclipse safety.
- Efforts to ensure students can safely observe the eclipse during a remote learning day.
Elon Musk suggests his prescription ketamine use is good for investors: “From an investor standpoint, the Tesla and SpaceX CEO said, “if there is something I’m ...
nbcnews.com/news/elon-musk-suggests-prescription-ketamine-use-good-investors-rcna143859
Quick Glance: Don Lemon cancels show partnership with X after Elon Musk's decision
- Don Lemon canceled the partnership for his show with X after Elon Musk's decision.
- Elon Musk lifted the exclusivity of the show on X after months of pursuing exclusive content.
- Don Lemon challenged Musk, discussing his ketamine use and hate speech on X.
FCC Denies Starlink Low-Orbit Bid for Lower Latency: Agency says SpaceX craft could hinder International Space Station
spectrum.ieee.org/starlink-vleo-below-iss
Sudanese seek connections through Starlink after weeks of blackouts: Some Sudanese residents cut off from mobile networks for weeks due to war between rival ...
reuters.com/world/africa/sudanese-seek-connections-through-starlink-after-weeks-blackouts-2024-03-13/
Elon Musk Says the Tesla Roadster Will Use SpaceX Tech and Also Might Fly: Elon Musk said the Tesla Roadster would use SpaceX technology and possibly fly during ...
robbreport.com/motors/cars/elon-musk-says-tesla-roadster-might-fly-1235553513/
Roadster will combine Tesla and SpaceX tech to create something that's "not even really a car"
techspot.com/news/102320-roadster-combine-tesla-spacex-tech-create-something-not.html
New Jersey Man Charged for Buying 675 Starlink Dishes With Stolen Credit Cards: The Starlink dishes are valued at over $400,000, according to Lawrence Township ...
uk.pcmag.com/networking/151329/new-jersey-man-charged-for-buying-675-starlink-dishes-with-stolen-credit-cards
Ukraine war: Europe split clouds Macron talks with Scholz in Berlin: The French president meets Germany's Olaf Scholz amid a rift over Europe's response to the ...
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68573441
Russian troops are increasingly using Starlink, costing Ukraine a tactical advantage
businessinsider.com/russian-troops-using-starlink-costing-ukraine-a-tactical-advantage-2024-3
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Work starts on ‘revolutionary’ new UAE cloud seeding project: Experts seek real-time prospects of seedablity of clouds for rain enhancement
gulfnews.com/uae/weather/work-starts-on-revolutionary-new-uae-cloud-seeding-project-1.101743314
"Musk is a big kid": Starlink use by Russian troops worries Ukrainians: Growing use of Starlink terminals by Russian troops raises concerns among Ukrainian ...
stern.de/politik/ausland/starlink-nutzung-durch-russische-truppen---musk-ist-ein-grosses-kind--34580752.html
Photos: SpaceX rocket blazes through night sky in Southern California: A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base shortly before 7:30 p.m ...
dailybreeze.com/2024/03/19/photos-spacex-rocket-blazes-through-night-sky-in-southern-california/
Japan's first private satellite launch imitates SpaceX's giant explosions: KAIROS detonated a few seconds after clearing the launchpad
theregister.com/2024/03/13/space_one_kairos_launch_fail/
Astronauts from four countries return to Earth after six months in orbit - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/space/astronauts-from-four-countries-return-to-earth-after-six-months-in-orbit
Larry Ellison and Elon Musk teaming up to bring AI to farming: Larry Ellison said Oracle is working with SpaceX to create an AI-powered mapping tool that will ...
businessinsider.com/elon-musk-larry-ellison-team-up-ai-farming-tool-starlink-2024-3
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Weather in Austria:Up to 23 degrees: Holy Week will be foehn and mild: You can look forward to spring-like weather during Holy Week. On Friday ...
kleinezeitung.at/oesterreich/18304274/bis-zu-23-grad-karwoche-wird-foehnig-und-mild
A way-too-early look at the cloud cover forecast for the solar eclipse: Initial forecasts lean toward sunnier skies over Texas and cloudier skies to the north ...
washingtonpost.com/weather/2024/03/27/solar-eclipse-cloud-forecast-totality/
Elon Musk has a giant charity. Its money stays close to home: Elon Musk Has a Giant Charity. Its Money Stays Close to Home.
nytimes.com/2024/03/10/us/elon-musk-charity.html
Quick Glance: Elon Musk's Tesla: 10 Revealing Quotes
- March saw the release of Liftoff, followed by Power Play in August.
- Power Play sheds a darker light on Musk's business life at Tesla.
- Tesla emerges as a fragile company with high debts and talent shortage.
- The book reveals ten impactful quotes about Musk and Tesla.
Pacific Islanders have long drawn wisdom from the Earth, the sky and the waves - Research shows the science is behind them
rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/512030/pacific-islanders-have-long-drawn-wisdom-from-the-earth-the-sky-and-the-waves-research-shows-the-science-is-behind-them
Starlink at Stiftung Warentest: This is how good Elon Musk's satellite internet really is
t3n.de/news/starlink-stiftung-warentest-1615092/
How laser beams are boosting communication between satellites: Laser communication and data exchange between satellites is beginning to prove its worth ...
thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2024/03/22/how-laser-beams-are-boosting-communication-between-satellites
UAE braces for rainy start to Ramadan 2024 - News | Khaleej Times: The holy month this year falls within the first transitional period between the winter and ...
khaleejtimes.com/ramadan/uae-braces-for-rainy-start-to-ramadan-2024
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Had Ex-Employees Sign Illegal Confidentiality Agreements, Labor Board Says
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Satellite systems: Report: Musk's SpaceX develops spy satellites for the US military
faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/elon-musks-spacex-entwickelt-laut-bericht-spionagesatelliten-fuers-us-militaer-19594947.html
NASA Astronaut Who Lost $100,000 Bag In Space Opens Up About Experience: NASA's SpaceX Crew-7 astronauts share their experiences after rturning to Earth earlier ...
wccftech.com/nasa-astronaut-who-lost-100000-bag-in-space-opens-up-about-experience/
We Are Tech Experts. Here's How We Really Feel About Our Home Internet : Choosing between fiber, cable, DSL, satellite and 5G internet? We share our personal ...
cnet.com/home/internet/we-are-tech-experts-heres-how-we-really-feel-about-our-home-internet/
Starlink at Stiftung Warentest: This is how good Elon Musk's satellite internet really is
t3n.de/news/starlink-stiftung-warentest-1615092/
Rain in UAE: Cost-effective cloud seeding offers water security, says top official - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/weather/rain-in-uae-cost-effective-cloud-seeding-offers-water-security-says-top-official
Quick Glance: UAE Rain: Effective Solutions to Water Scarcity
- A high-ranking official from the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) in Abu Dhabi emphasized the importance of innovative and cost-effective approaches in addressing water scarcity.
- Dr. Abdulla Al Mandous, Director General of the NCM and President of the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), highlighted the necessity of reliable water resources for societal security.
- The United Arab Emirates proactively initiated their cloud seeding program in the 1990s to advance rain enhancement research as a sustainable solution for water security.
- Since its establishment in 2015, UAEREP has financed 14 unique rain enhancement projects, leading to collaborations in over 85 countries and investments exceeding $22.5 million.
What the weather is going to be like over the Easter long weekend: Here's what the weather will be like in your state from Good Friday to Easter Monday.
9news.com.au/national/easter-long-weekend-weather-forecast-2024-state-by-state-guide-australia/02c79e5a-7c62-49bb-a866-e0de6f38b234
Sudan war: Army and RSF both profiting from smuggling of vital goods: Fighters from Sudan’s two warring parties are exploiting the ongoing conflict to profit ...
middleeasteye.net/news/sudan-war-army-rsf-profit-smuggling-food-fuel-starlink
US business group seeks security equipment deal with Vietnam's police: A dozen U.S. firms will hold meetings with Vietnam's public security and defence ...
reuters.com/world/us-business-group-seeks-security-equipment-deal-with-vietnams-police-2024-03-11/
Tesla Roadster won’t really be a car, says Elon Musk: Tesla CEO Elon Musk has made new comments about the upcoming next-gen roadster and went as far as saying ...
electrek.co/2024/03/18/tesla-roadster-wont-be-a-car-says-elon-musk/
Satellite Internet from Elon Musk: Russian soldiers should use Starlink terminals on the front
spiegel.de/ausland/elon-musk-russische-soldaten-sollen-zahlreiche-starlink-terminals-an-der-front-einsetzen-a-b061fc28-6ee5-4014-82b2-2ace7911d552
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SpaceX targets sunset launch from KSC using booster for record-tying 19th time: SpaceX is set to send up another batch of Starlink satellites targeting one ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/13/spacex-targets-sunset-launch-from-ksc-using-booster-for-record-tying-19th-time/
Eerie Spiral Lights Up Night Sky in Wake of SpaceX Launch: The white spiral, caused by fuel from a SpaceX rocket, can be seen alongside the northern lights in ...
newsweek.com/spiral-sky-spacex-rocket-launch-1876397
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