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Everything Regarding Boeing Starliner Before Tomorrow’s First Crewed Mission Test
- Boeing's Starliner spaceship is set to go on its maiden trip to and from the International Space Station carrying humans.
- The spacecraft features a pusher abort mechanism for crew safety during launch and ascent stages.
- It has wireless internet and software-driven capabilities for crew communication, entertainment, and docking.
- The Starliner can autonomously fly and self-correct, offering astronauts a hands-free experience with control options.
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Elon Musk says AI has no 'use' at SpaceX — at least for now
- Elon Musk revealed that SpaceX "basically uses no AI."
- He mentioned that he hasn't found a use for AI in space exploration yet.
- Musk expressed disappointment in the performance of AI language models when asked space-related questions.
- Despite the skepticism in using AI for space, Musk has heavily invested in AI development through his startup company, xAI.
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Elon Musk calls out Boeing's historic first crewed spaceflight, saying SpaceX beat them to the punch years ago
- Elon Musk criticized Boeing on X ahead of its first astronaut flight to space.
- Boeing built the Starliner spaceship in collaboration with NASA, and it's set to launch into space on Monday evening, carrying astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams to the International Space Station.
- SpaceX beat Boeing to the punch in 2020 when it became the first private company to fly astronauts in space and ended a nine-year hiatus in US human spaceflight.
- Musk was sure to point this out in an X post on Monday, stating 'SpaceX finished 4 years sooner.'
- Not only did SpaceX do it faster, its spaceship was also cheaper, costing NASA just $2.6 billion.
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Arstechnica
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SpaceX got the fanfare, but Boeing’s first crew flight is still historic
- Boeing's Starliner capsule is set to launch with two NASA astronauts on its first crew flight, making it a historic moment for the company.
- The crewed flight of a new spacecraft is a critical milestone as the lives of the astronauts are at stake.
- Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, both experienced test pilots, will be piloting the Starliner on its journey to low-Earth orbit.
- This launch will add to the limited number of Western astronauts who have debuted a new human-rated spacecraft.
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Fusion Propulsion Breakthrough: Rocket Star Inc. Tests New Drive System with SpaceX
- Rocket Star Inc. has achieved a breakthrough in space propulsion technology by developing the Firear Fusion Drive, a pioneering system that merges plasma thruster technology with nuclear fusion.
- The inaugural real-world test of the Firear Fusion Drive is scheduled to take place aboard a SpaceX rocket in July, with the potential to boost thrust efficiency by 50%.
- The fusion of plasma thruster and nuclear fusion technologies in the Firear Fusion Drive allows for a higher specific impulse, enabling faster and longer space travel with less fuel consumption.
- The application of boron-proton fusion in the Firear Fusion Drive eliminates harmful neutron radiation, improving safety for spacecraft materials and astronauts.
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SpaceX reveals new sleek spacesuits ahead of upcoming historic mission
- SpaceX has revealed its new Extravehicular Activity (EVA) suits.
- The suits will allow astronauts to work both within and outside their capsule as needed.
- The EVA suits feature advancements in materials fabrication, joint design, and enhanced redundancy safeguards.
- The suits will be worn by the four crewmembers of the first Polaris Program mission.
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Boeing Starliner Set For First Crewed Flight After Delays
- Boeing Starliner space capsule set for first crewed flight into orbit after years of delays, creating competition for SpaceX
- The launch from Cape Canveral, Florida, is set to take place at 22:34 local time, or 3:34 BST on Tuesday Morning.
- Boeing's Starliner experienced delays in its test flights and faced technical issues with thrusters and cooling system.
- If the mission is successful, Starliner will be certified for regular crew missions to the space station.
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Medium
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SpaceX revealed the suits
- SpaceX has unveiled its new spacesuit for extra-vehicular activities that can be used for missions on the Moon and Mars.
- The spacesuit, called the EVA suit, is an evolution of the existing IVA suit used by astronauts on Dragon spaceflight missions.
- The EVA suit incorporates new materials, manufacturing processes, and joint designs to offer greater flexibility and comfort for astronauts.
- It features a 3D-printed helmet with a new visor, Heads-Up Display (HUD), and camera for monitoring suit pressure and temperature.
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Sunita Williams, an Indian astronaut, is scheduled to launch into space once more.
- Sunita Williams, an Indian astronaut, is set to launch into space as the first female pilot of a newly developed human-rated spaceship.
- She has previously made two space flights and has spent a total of 322 days in space.
- Williams is preparing for her third trip on the International Space Station and the Crew Flight Test mission, which will be the first crewed flight for Boeing's Starliner spaceship.
- The CST-100 Starliner spacecraft, designed by Boeing, can carry seven people on low-Earth orbit flights and has been in development for almost ten years.
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Check out SpaceX’s new spacesuit for first private spacewalk
- SpaceX has revealed its new spacesuit for the upcoming Polaris Dawn mission, which will feature the first-ever commercial astronaut spacewalk.
- The new spacesuit offers greater mobility, a state-of-the-art helmet Heads-Up Display (HUD) and camera, and incorporates materials borrowed from SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft.
- Unlike the typical spacesuit used for spacewalks at the International Space Station (ISS), the SpaceX suit lacks a backpack and instead includes an umbilical providing necessary life support systems from inside the spacecraft.
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Galileo: World’s Most Precise Satellite Navigation System Expands
- Galileo, the world’s most precise satellite navigation system, expanded its constellation with two new satellites launched by SpaceX, enhancing its reliability and precision.
- With 30 satellites now in orbit, Galileo is expanding its constellation, increasing the reliability, robustness, and precision, benefiting billions of users worldwide.
- Already the most precise satellite navigation system in the world and the largest European constellation of satellites, Galileo has been operational since 2016 and is integral to various sectors such as rail, maritime, agriculture, and rescue operations.
- In addition, the launch of the new Public Regulated Service (PRS) signals has started to be broadcast, providing an encrypted navigation service for authorized governmental users and contributing to Europe's autonomy and resilience in satellite navigation.
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Starlink on Mars: NASA is paying SpaceX to look into the idea
- NASA has given SpaceX the approval to explore the idea of using Starlink broadband internet satellites for a communication network on Mars.
- The proposal is part of NASA's strategy to bring back samples from Mars for lab analysis.
- SpaceX, along with eight other companies, has received funding from NASA for concept studies.
- The results of these studies could lead to future requests for proposals to further develop the Mars communication network.
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Starlink on Mars? NASA Is Paying SpaceX to Look Into the Idea
- NASA has granted SpaceX permission to explore the idea of adapting its Starlink satellites for use in a Martian communication network.
- This proposal is part of NASA's strategy to bring samples from Mars back to Earth for analysis.
- SpaceX has previously expressed interest in using Starlink satellites for communication on Mars.
- Other companies like Blue Origin, Lockheed Martin, and Astrobotic have also been awarded funding for concept studies related to Mars exploration.
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News from the Press Site: Boeing approaches first astronaut mission with Starliner
- Boeing is preparing for its first crewed Starliner mission to the International Space Station.
- China has launched its Chang'e 6 mission to explore the far side of the Moon.
- Lockheed Martin has withdrawn its bid to acquire Terran Orbital.
- L3Harris will supply payloads for Millennium Space Systems' FOO Fighter satellites.
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Rocket Report: Astroscale chases down dead rocket; Ariane 6 on the pad
- Astroscale successfully detects and chases down a dead rocket.
- Boeing's Starliner spacecraft set for its first crew flight on May 6.
- SpaceX's Starship rocket to undergo its next test flight before the end of May.
- Ariane 6, Europe's new rocket, scheduled to launch in June or July.
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