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Starship Test Ends in Failure as SpaceX Faces Challenges
- SpaceX faced another setback as their ninth Starship test launch failed due to a fuel leak causing the rocket to disintegrate over the Indian Ocean.
- This failure marks the third consecutive setback for SpaceX after failed launches in January and March this year, affecting their timeline for Mars mission tests.
- Despite challenges, SpaceX aims to show Starship's capability for future Moon and Mars missions, especially after being selected by NASA for the Artemis III Moon mission.
- The Federal Aviation Administration is closely monitoring SpaceX's operations, with Flight 9's failure leading to a new investigation and review under expanded safety protocols.
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SpaceX rockets keep exploding. Is that normal?
- SpaceX faced another failed Starship test resulting in an explosion, which is not uncommon during the development of complex space technology.
- The approach to testing new rockets like Starship differs from the traditional slow and steady pace historically followed by space agencies and aerospace companies.
- NASA and ULA typically take their time with rocket development to ensure a successful outcome, unlike the faster-paced testing seen with Starship.
- The explosive Starship tests indicate a departure from the historical methods of rocket testing in the space sector.
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SpaceX rocket tumbles out of control and breaks apart in latest Starship test
- SpaceX's Starship rocket tumbled out of control and broke apart during a recent test, failing to release a series of mock satellites.
- Elon Musk, SpaceX's CEO, viewed it as an improvement despite the rocket's rapid disassembly.
- The setback occurred during the ninth demo flight of the 403-foot rocket launched from Texas.
- Despite the incident, SpaceX plans to increase the pace of future launches, aiming for a Starship liftoff every three to four weeks.
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SpaceX starship explodes after test launch in latest setback for Musk
- SpaceX Starship experienced a rocket explosion during a test launch in Texas, marking the third major setback for the rocket.
- The rocket encountered issues with the rocket door and fuel leaks, causing it to spin uncontrollably before breaking apart during re-entry.
- The Federal Aviation Administration is actively investigating the incident, but no public injury or property damage has been reported.
- Despite the failure, Elon Musk remained optimistic, highlighting some improvements and vowing to increase Starship launches in the future to enhance reliability.
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Elon Musk tries to stick to spaceships
- Elon Musk emphasized the importance of focusing on spaceships during an interview with CBS Sunday Morning instead of discussing presidential policies.
- Musk expressed frustration over his Department of Government Efficiency being criticized for making aggressive cuts across federal agencies, mentioning that it had become a target for blame.
- He revealed feeling conflicted about the Trump administration, stating that he did not want to speak against it but also did not want to be held responsible for its actions.
- During the interview, Musk talked about the interconnection of his various companies and their goal to positively impact the trajectory of civilization, highlighting that his focus remains on his companies despite some government involvement.
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Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 23 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral
- SpaceX is preparing to launch 23 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
- The launch is scheduled for 1:01 a.m. EDT (0501 UTC) with live coverage available on Spaceflight Now.
- Solar activity and geomagnetic storm are key concerns for the launch, with a 75% chance of favorable weather forecasted.
- SpaceX aims to deploy 23 Starlink satellites, including 13 with direct-to-cell capabilities, from Falcon 9 booster 1077.
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Trump pulls Musk ally’s NASA Administrator nomination
- The Trump Administration has pulled its nomination of Elon Musk ally Jared Isaacman to become the new NASA Administrator, just a day after Elon Musk left his White House position.
- Trump decided to withdraw Isaacman's nomination upon learning about his donations to prominent Democrats like Senator Mark Kelly, as reported by The New York Times.
- With Isaacman no longer in consideration, the White House also proposed cutting NASA's budget by nearly one-quarter in 2026, causing concern within the space exploration community.
- A replacement for the NASA Administrator position, which aligns with President Trump's agenda, is expected to be announced directly by the President soon, as per White House spokesperson Liz Huston.
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Live coverage: West Coast Falcon 9 to launch 27 satellites for SpaceX’s Starlink internet service
- SpaceX is set to launch its 16th Falcon 9 mission, carrying 27 Starlink V2 Mini satellites into orbit from Vandenberg Space Force Base.
- The launch is scheduled for 1:10 p.m. PDT, marking the closing of the month of May with the mission named Starlink 11-18.
- The Falcon 9 first stage booster, with tail number B1071, will attempt its 25th flight and aims for a droneship landing post-launch.
- SpaceX plans to achieve at least 170 Falcon launches in 2025, surpassing its previous record of 132 missions in 2024, due to enhanced reusability and reliability.
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SpaceX hit with mishap investigation by FAA for Starship Flight 9
- SpaceX is under a mishap investigation by the FAA for its ninth test flight of Starship.
- The investigation focuses on the loss of the Starship vehicle during launch and reentry.
- Debris from the Starship and Super Heavy booster landed within designated hazard areas as confirmed by the FAA.
- Flight 9 was eventful with the reuse of a Super Heavy booster and the loss of both booster and Starship during the flight.
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Live coverage: SpaceX to launch GPS III-7 mission on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral
- The GPS III-7 Space Vehicle 08 is set to be launched into medium Earth orbit on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
- The launch is scheduled for 1:23 p.m. EDT, with a 15-minute window and live coverage by Spaceflight Now starting two hours prior.
- The weather forecast indicated a 45% chance for favorable conditions.
- SpaceX will reuse Falcon 9 first stage booster B1092 for the fourth time on this mission.
- The booster will attempt to land on the droneship 'A Shortfall of Gravitas,' marking the 111th landing on that vessel.
- The GPS III-7 mission follows shortly after the launch of SV-07, showing rapid cadence in the launch schedule.
- Lessons learned from previous missions have led to improved efficiencies in national security launch timelines.
- The GPS III-7 satellite includes Military Code capabilities to enhance security and accuracy of GPS signals.
- Lockheed Martin has optimized processes to accelerate satellite readiness for launch, improving overall deployment timelines.
- The completion of the GPS III-7 mission will add resiliency to the GPS constellation and pave the way for future launches.
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Elon Musk sure does want everyone to think he’s leaving politics
- Elon Musk announced he is stepping away from DOGE as his term as a Special Government Employee ends.
- In recent interviews, Musk has been trying to convince people that he is done with politics.
- Musk mentioned that he spent too much time on politics and has reduced his involvement significantly.
- His term as a special government employee had a legal 130-day deadline that ended in May.
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Elon Musk Thanks Trump, As He Exits Doge, White House
- Elon Musk ends his time as a 'special government employee' working for the Trump administration after 130 days, thanking Trump for the opportunity to reduce wasteful spending.
- Musk was in charge of the advisory group 'Department of Government Efficiency (Doge)', focused on cutting US government spending, leading to controversial cost-cutting measures and workforce conflicts.
- Musk's tenure saw chaotic workforce cuts, dismissals, controversy over sensitive data access, and false claims of cost savings at Doge, culminating in his departure as head of the agency.
- Upon returning to his business empire, Musk faces challenges with Tesla's sales decline in Europe, unsold Cybertrucks, and brand damage due to his political activities and far-right affiliations.
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Musk is pivoting from DC and Doge’s failures – and wants investors to know
- Elon Musk announced his departure from the Trump administration and a shift back to leading his tech companies, SpaceX, Tesla, and xAI.
- Musk distanced himself from his unpopular Washington stint, emphasizing his dedication to his businesses after working around the clock once again.
- He criticized Trump's tax bill and highlighted the challenges in improving government efficiency in DC.
- Musk's departure from the Trump administration was confirmed by a White House official without any formal conversation with Trump.
- He acknowledged spending too much time on politics and vowed to focus on his tech empire to save humanity through innovative technologies.
- Musk's pivot away from politics follows Doge's failure to deliver significant budget savings, leading to criticism from Musk on politicians and bureaucrats.
- Musk blamed politicians for hindering Doge's progress, while advocating for radical productivity improvements to save the country from bankruptcy.
- The public backlash against Musk's political involvement affected Tesla's sales and his popularity, prompting a shift back to focusing on his businesses.
- Despite setbacks and criticism, Musk continues to promote ambitious projects like humanoid robots, emphasizing their potential economic impact.
- Musk is returning to selling a future where technology revolutionizes industries, portraying a vision of unlimited economic potential with innovations like humanoid robots.
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SpaceX Starship Test Flight Ends After Breaking Apart
- SpaceX's Starship test flight ended in failure after a rapid unscheduled disassembly during launch from Starbase in Texas.
- The test flight included significant milestones such as the successful reuse of a booster and an attempted satellite deployment, but encountered issues leading to a loss of control and breakup.
- Elon Musk acknowledged the setback but highlighted the positive aspects, aiming for faster launch pace in the upcoming flights to improve the spacecraft.
- This was SpaceX's third consecutive setback for the Starship program, emphasizing the unpredictable nature of developmental testing and the focus on learning from each experience to enable future progress.
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SpaceX Starship Flight 9 recap: objectives & outcomes
- SpaceX's Starship Flight 9 launched from Starbase Texas, including a reused Super Heavy booster and Ship 35 as the upper stage with 33 Raptor engines on the booster and 6 on the upper stage.
- Objectives of Starship Flight 9 included demonstrating booster reuse, deploying Starlink satellite simulators, performing an in-space Raptor engine relight, testing upgraded heat shield tiles, and achieving a controlled re-entry.
- Outcomes of Starship Flight 9 included the loss of the booster over the Gulf of Mexico, failure to deploy Starlink satellite simulators due to a payload bay door issue, and fuel leak causing loss of attitude control during re-entry.
- SpaceX deemed Starship Flight 9 a partial success, gathering valuable data on booster reuse and system behavior, furthering the goal of full reusability and reducing mission costs to Earth orbit, Moon, and Mars.
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