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SpaceX launches another batch of Starlink satellites into orbit
Read full article: SpaceX launches another batch of Starlink satellites into orbitSpaceX is set to launch 28 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit on Monday, March 31. The Falcon 9 rocket will lift off from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
NASA's newly returned astronauts say they would fly on Boeing's Starliner capsule again
Read full article: NASA's newly returned astronauts say they would fly on Boeing's Starliner capsule againNASA's celebrity astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams say they would fly on Boeing's Starliner capsule again.
Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore hold first press conference since returning to Earth
Read full article: Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore hold first press conference since returning to EarthNASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have returned to Earth after being stuck in space for more than nine months.
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 launches 27 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base
Read full article: SpaceX’s Falcon 9 launches 27 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force BaseSpaceX’s Falcon 9 is set to launch 27 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Wednesday.
Watch Live: Falcon 9 launching ‘classified mission’ from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station
Read full article: Watch Live: Falcon 9 launching ‘classified mission’ from Cape Canaveral Space Force StationSpaceX is targeting Monday, March 24 for a Falcon 9 launch of the NROL-69 mission from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
Watch Live: Astronauts Williams, Wilmore return to Earth after nine months in space with SpaceX splashdown
Read full article: Watch Live: Astronauts Williams, Wilmore return to Earth after nine months in space with SpaceX splashdownStuck astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore return to Earth after nine months in space with a SpaceX splashdown.
Behind the story of the return of stuck NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams
Read full article: Behind the story of the return of stuck NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni WilliamsOn an episode of “The Story Behind the AP Story,” Associated Press space writer Marcia Dunn discusses the space odyssey of NASA’s two stuck astronauts.
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams return to Earth after 9 months stuck in space
Read full article: NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams return to Earth after 9 months stuck in spaceNASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have returned to Earth after being stuck in space for more than nine months.
Stuck astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are finally on their way back to Earth
Read full article: Stuck astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are finally on their way back to EarthNASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have returned to Earth after being stuck in space for more than nine months.
NASA's stuck astronauts welcome their newly arrived replacements to the space station
Read full article: NASA's stuck astronauts welcome their newly arrived replacements to the space stationA SpaceX capsule has arrived at the International Space Station, delivering the replacements for NASA's two stuck astronauts.
NASA, SpaceX to launch Falcon 9 from Kennedy Space Center for Crew-10 mission
Read full article: NASA, SpaceX to launch Falcon 9 from Kennedy Space Center for Crew-10 missionSpaceX and NASA are preparing to launch three astronauts and a cosmonaut to the International Space Station from the Kennedy Space Center on Friday night.
Musk's Starlink and Bharti Airtel sign deal to explore bringing satellite internet to India
Read full article: Musk's Starlink and Bharti Airtel sign deal to explore bringing satellite internet to IndiaIndian telecom operator Bharti Airtel says it has signed a deal with Elon Musk’s Starlink to explore providing the U.S. satellite internet giant’s services to customers in India, depending on government approval.
US military's mini space shuttle returns to Earth after orbiting for 434 days on a secret mission
Read full article: US military's mini space shuttle returns to Earth after orbiting for 434 days on a secret missionThe U.S. military's classified mini space shuttle has returned to Earth after circling the world for 434 days.
NASA's two stuck astronauts are finally closing in on their return to Earth after 9 months in space
Read full article: NASA's two stuck astronauts are finally closing in on their return to Earth after 9 months in spaceNASA's two stuck astronauts are just a few weeks away from finally returning to Earth after nine months in space.
Judge to rule swiftly on effort to block DOGE from assessing data and firing federal employees
Read full article: Judge to rule swiftly on effort to block DOGE from assessing data and firing federal employeesA federal judge says she will quickly rule on a request to block Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency from accessing sensitive data and firing employees at several federal agencies.
Texas county approves holding election to make SpaceX's Starbase its own city
Read full article: Texas county approves holding election to make SpaceX's Starbase its own citySouth Texas residents living near billionaire Elon Musk's SpaceX launch site will soon decide whether they'll be officially recognized as Starbase, Texas.
Judge leaves intact a ban on DOGE access to Treasury records pending a hearing Friday
Read full article: Judge leaves intact a ban on DOGE access to Treasury records pending a hearing FridayA federal judge has left intact a ban that prevents Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency from accessing Treasury Department records containing sensitive personal data for millions of Americans, though she made clear that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is exempt.
SpaceX launch accident likely caused by fire that sent trails of flaming debris near the Caribbean
Read full article: SpaceX launch accident likely caused by fire that sent trails of flaming debris near the CaribbeanSpaceX suspects a fire may have caused its Starship to break apart during liftoff and send trails of flaming debris near the Caribbean.
Meloni says Italy is exploring deals on telecoms security, but denies private talks with Musk
Read full article: Meloni says Italy is exploring deals on telecoms security, but denies private talks with MuskItaly’s Premier Giorgia Meloni says her government is in talks with private companies, including Elon Musk’s SpaceX, over the country’s telecoms security system, but denied having discussed the issue privately with Musk.
2024 marked a year of cosmic strides, setbacks, surprises in space exploration
Read full article: 2024 marked a year of cosmic strides, setbacks, surprises in space exploration2024 has been a significant year for space exploration, featuring Boeing’s Starliner, tech billionaire Jared Isaacman’s, SpaceX Starship, NASA announcing going to the Moon, and possibly ending with two final flights of the year.
Musk and Trump are viewed roughly the same by Americans, an AP-NORC poll finds
Read full article: Musk and Trump are viewed roughly the same by Americans, an AP-NORC poll findsElon Musk’s attachment to President-elect Donald Trump has created an unprecedented alliance between America’s most powerful politician and its richest businessman.
Did you see the noctilucent clouds? Wednesday’s SpaceX launch leaves behind stunning sky show in Florida
Read full article: Did you see the noctilucent clouds? Wednesday’s SpaceX launch leaves behind stunning sky show in FloridaA SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Station created unique clouds spotted from Jacksonville on the morning of Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024.
Several of Trump's Cabinet picks — and Trump himself — have been accused of sexual misconduct
Read full article: Several of Trump's Cabinet picks — and Trump himself — have been accused of sexual misconductFormer congressman Matt Gaetz has withdrawn his name as President-elect Donald Trump's choice for attorney general in the face of sexual misconduct allegations.
Elon Musk's budget crusade could cause a constitutional clash in Trump's second term
Read full article: Elon Musk's budget crusade could cause a constitutional clash in Trump's second termDonald Trump has put Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy in charge of finding ways to cut government spending and regulations.
SpaceX launches giant Starship rocket, but aborts attempt to catch booster with mechanical arms
Read full article: SpaceX launches giant Starship rocket, but aborts attempt to catch booster with mechanical armsSpaceX has launched another Starship rocket, but passed up catching it with giant mechanical arms.
Amazon and Elon Musk's SpaceX challenge labor agency's constitutionality in federal court
Read full article: Amazon and Elon Musk's SpaceX challenge labor agency's constitutionality in federal courtAttorneys for Amazon and Elon Musk’s SpaceX have argued in a federal appeals court that the National Labor Relations Board’s structure is unconstitutional.
Trump put Elon Musk on phone with Ukraine's Zelenskyy during congratulatory call, official says
Read full article: Trump put Elon Musk on phone with Ukraine's Zelenskyy during congratulatory call, official saysPresident-elect Donald Trump put billionaire Elon Musk on the line with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy when the Ukrainian leader called to congratulate the incoming U.S. president.
NASA astronauts won't say which one of them got sick after almost 8 months in space
Read full article: NASA astronauts won't say which one of them got sick after almost 8 months in spaceThree NASA astronauts whose prolonged space mission ended with a trip to the hospital last month won't say which one of them got sick.
SpaceX CRS-31 docks at International Space Station following supply run
Read full article: SpaceX CRS-31 docks at International Space Station following supply runSpaceX’s Falcon 9 recently launched its 31st Dragon Commercial Resupply Services mission to the International Space Station from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center.
Tesla shares soar more than 14% as Trump win is seen boosting Elon Musk's electric vehicle company
Read full article: Tesla shares soar more than 14% as Trump win is seen boosting Elon Musk's electric vehicle companyShares of Tesla soared Wednesday as investors bet that the electric vehicle maker and its CEO Elon Musk will benefit from Donald Trump’s return to the White House.
NASA spacecraft rockets toward Jupiter's moon Europa in search of the right conditions for life
Read full article: NASA spacecraft rockets toward Jupiter's moon Europa in search of the right conditions for lifeA NASA spacecraft has blasted off on a quest to explore Jupiter's moon Europa and reveal whether its hidden ocean might hold the keys to life.
SpaceX launches rescue mission for 2 NASA astronauts who are stuck in space until next year
Read full article: SpaceX launches rescue mission for 2 NASA astronauts who are stuck in space until next yearSpaceX has launched a rescue mission for the two stuck astronauts at the International Space Station.
Musk deletes post about Harris and Biden assassination after widespread criticism
Read full article: Musk deletes post about Harris and Biden assassination after widespread criticismElon Musk has deleted a post on his social media platform X in which he said “no one is even trying to assassinate” President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris in the wake of another apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.
United Airlines will offer free internet on flights using service from Elon Musk's SpaceX
Read full article: United Airlines will offer free internet on flights using service from Elon Musk's SpaceXUnited Airlines says it will offer free WiFi service on flights using the satellite-based Starlink service from Elon Musk’s SpaceX.
Boeing will fly its empty capsule back to Earth soon. Two NASA astronauts will stay behind
Read full article: Boeing will fly its empty capsule back to Earth soon. Two NASA astronauts will stay behindBoeing will attempt to return its problem-plagued capsule from the International Space Station later this week — with empty seats.
NASA cuts 2 from next SpaceX flight to make room for astronauts stuck at space station
Read full article: NASA cuts 2 from next SpaceX flight to make room for astronauts stuck at space stationNASA has cut two astronauts from the next crew to make room on the return trip for the two stuck at the International Space Station.
Brazil top court threatens to suspend X operations in latest twist of ongoing feud
Read full article: Brazil top court threatens to suspend X operations in latest twist of ongoing feudA Brazilian Supreme Court justice is threatening to shut down the operations of X, formerly Twitter, in that country unless its billionaire owner Elon Musk names a legal representative in Brazil within 24 hours.
NASA decides to keep 2 astronauts in space until February, nixes return on troubled Boeing capsule
Read full article: NASA decides to keep 2 astronauts in space until February, nixes return on troubled Boeing capsuleNASA has decided it’s too risky to bring two astronauts back to Earth in Boeing’s troubled new capsule.
WATCH LIVE: NASA announces how and when Boeing Starliner astronauts will fly back from space
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: NASA announces how and when Boeing Starliner astronauts will fly back from spaceNASA will decide this weekend whether Boeing's new capsule is safe enough to return two astronauts from the International Space Station, where they've been waiting since June.
NASA still deciding whether to keep 2 astronauts at space station until next year
Read full article: NASA still deciding whether to keep 2 astronauts at space station until next yearNASA says it's still deciding whether to keep two astronauts at the International Space Station until early next year and send their troubled Boeing capsule back empty.
Auto workers union seeks NLRB investigation of Trump and Musk comments about firing striking workers
Read full article: Auto workers union seeks NLRB investigation of Trump and Musk comments about firing striking workersThe United Auto Workers union has filed unfair labor practice charges against Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
Could 2 NASA astronauts be stuck at the space station until next year? A decision is imminent
Read full article: Could 2 NASA astronauts be stuck at the space station until next year? A decision is imminentNASA is on the verge of deciding how and when to bring two astronauts back from the International Space Station, after running into trouble with their new Boeing capsule.
NASA says chances are growing that astronauts may switch from Boeing to a SpaceX ride back to Earth
Read full article: NASA says chances are growing that astronauts may switch from Boeing to a SpaceX ride back to EarthNASA says chances are growing that two test pilots who flew a new Boeing capsule to the International Space Station in June may have to switch to SpaceX for a ride home.
NASA delays next crew launch to buy more time at the space station for Boeing’s troubled capsule
Read full article: NASA delays next crew launch to buy more time at the space station for Boeing’s troubled capsuleNASA is delaying its next astronaut launch to buy more time at the International Space Station for Boeing's troubled new crew capsule.
NASA says no return date yet for astronauts and troubled Boeing capsule at space station
Read full article: NASA says no return date yet for astronauts and troubled Boeing capsule at space stationOfficials say two NASA astronauts will remain at the International Space Station until engineers finish working on problems plaguing their Boeing capsule.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk appears to confirm delay in Aug. 8 robotaxi unveil event to make design change
Read full article: Tesla CEO Elon Musk appears to confirm delay in Aug. 8 robotaxi unveil event to make design changeTesla CEO Elon Musk appears to be confirming a report that the company’s much-ballyhooed event to unveil a robotaxi will be delayed beyond its scheduled Aug. 8 date.
NASA taps Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring International Space Station out of orbit in a few more years
Read full article: NASA taps Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring International Space Station out of orbit in a few more yearsNASA has awarded SpaceX an $843 million contract to build the vehicle that will bring the International Space Station out of its longtime orbit of Earth when its operating lifespan ends in a few more years.
Fired SpaceX employees sue the company for wrongfully terminating critics of CEO Elon Musk
Read full article: Fired SpaceX employees sue the company for wrongfully terminating critics of CEO Elon MuskEight former employees sued SpaceX and its CEO Elon Musk, alleging that Musk ordered them fired after they challenged what they called rampant sexual harassment, a hostile “Animal House”-style work environment at the company and Musk's role in creating that atmosphere.
SpaceX's mega rocket completes its fourth test flight from Texas without exploding
Read full article: SpaceX's mega rocket completes its fourth test flight from Texas without explodingSpaceX’s mega Starship rocket has completed its first full test flight, returning to Earth without exploding after blasting off from Texas.
Elon Musk launches Starlink satellite internet service in Indonesia, world's largest archipelago
Read full article: Elon Musk launches Starlink satellite internet service in Indonesia, world's largest archipelagoElon Musk has traveled to Indonesia’s resort island of Bali to launch Starlink satellite internet service in the world’s largest archipelago nation.
2 men sentenced to six years in federal prison for smuggling firearms from Jacksonville to Venezuela
Read full article: 2 men sentenced to six years in federal prison for smuggling firearms from Jacksonville to VenezuelaThe Department of Justice sentenced two men to six years each in federal prison for smuggling firearms out of the United States.