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SpaceX Crew-10 astronauts’ journey to orbit starts now (sort of)
- SpaceX's Crew-10 astronauts have entered quarantine before their journey to the International Space Station (ISS).
- The quarantine is to ensure the crew don't carry illnesses to the ISS and they receive vaccinations against common diseases.
- The Crew-10 members will spend approximately six months aboard the space station, conducting research and spacewalks.
- Upon returning, Crew-9 astronauts Nick Hague and Suni Williams will also head home after their extended stay.
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Why 3 private space missions are on their way to the moon right now
- Three private space missions are currently on their way to the moon.
- Intuitive Machines aims to mine minerals and ice beneath the lunar surface for future space missions.
- Firefly Aerospace is testing lunar dust and conducting experiments on the moon's surface.
- ispace plans for permanent human residence on the moon by 2040.
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Lonestar and Phison’s data center infrastructure is headed to the moon
- Lonestar and Phison launched a data center infrastructure on a SpaceX rocket heading to the moon.
- The companies plan to create the first-ever lunar data center, starting with Phison's Pascari storage.
- The motivation behind building a space data center is to store data off Earth to protect it from climate disasters and hacking.
- Lonestar aims to collaborate with Sidus Space to build six data storage spacecraft between 2027 and 2030.
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SpaceX just launched another mission to the moon
- SpaceX has successfully launched Intuitive Machines’ Athena lander toward the moon in the IM-2 mission.
- A Falcon 9 rocket carrying the uncrewed lunar lander lifted off from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
- This launch sets a new record for concurrent lunar expeditions, with three separate missions heading to the moon.
- The Athena lander will aim to demonstrate lunar mobility, resource prospecting, and analysis of volatile substances from subsurface materials.
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SpaceX explains reasoning for Starship 7 upper stage loss
- SpaceX clarifies the reasons for the loss of the upper stage during the Starship test flight.
- The company identified a flash and a pressure rise in the attic area as indicators of a leak.
- Sustained fires in the attic caused controlled shutdown of Starship's engines, leading to communication loss.
- The most probable cause was a harmonic response that resulted in increased stress and propellant leaks.
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Watch SpaceX’s cinematic trailer for Friday’s Starship rocket launch
- SpaceX is preparing for the eighth flight test of its Starship megarocket on Friday.
- The company has shared a cinematic look at the Starship’s most recent flight test.
- The upcoming test will involve the impressive 'catch' maneuver to secure the Super Heavy booster.
- SpaceX aims to use the Starship for crew and cargo missions to the moon and Mars.
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Live coverage: SpaceX to launch Intuitive Machines’ Moon lander on Falcon 9 rocket from the Kennedy Space Center
- Intuitive Machines is preparing to send its Nova-C lander, named Athena, to the Moon on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from the Kennedy Space Center.
- The mission, scheduled for March 6, aims to last 10 Earth days and is part of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services Program.
- The company received over $62 million from NASA to transport two science payloads to the lunar surface.
- Intuitive Machines is optimistic about the upcoming mission, building on lessons learned from its previous lunar mission - IM-1.
- The new mission will land at Mons Mouton near the Moon's South Pole, with a strategic importance regarding national interests.
- Athena will carry various payloads, including cameras for public images and instruments to examine the lunar regolith for volatiles gases and water ice.
- The mission also includes commercial payloads like rovers, a lunar surface communications system, and a tech demonstration for future Moon explorations.
- Intuitive Machines will deploy a rocket-propelled drone named Grace to extend exploratory reach, conducting hops in challenging lunar regions.
- Grace will carry science payloads to study stable water ice deposits and lunar surface temperatures in permanently shadowed regions.
- The IM-2 mission will also host separate rideshare payloads, including NASA's Lunar Trailblazer and AstroForge's Odin spacecraft on a flyby mission to an asteroid.
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FAA tests Starlink terminals as Musk claims Verizon tech is ‘not working’
- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has started testing SpaceX Starlink satellite internet terminals in the national airspace system.
- Elon Musk claimed that Verizon's system for performing similar work is not working, putting air travelers at serious risk.
- The FAA is testing Starlink terminals to increase reliability at remote sites, including in Alaska, as a solution to address the need for reliable weather information for the aviation community.
- SpaceX CEO, Elon Musk, has been accessing multiple federal agencies to help upgrade the air traffic control system and fix telecommunications connections.
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How to watch SpaceX’s 8th Starship flight test this week
- SpaceX is targeting Friday, February 28, for the eighth test of the Starship rocket.
- The mission will include the deployment of four Starlink simulators and experiments focused on enabling the upper stage to return to the launch site.
- The test flight will be livestreamed on SpaceX's website or on its X account starting about 40 minutes before liftoff.
- The schedule is subject to change, so it is advised to check for updates on SpaceX's website or X account.
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SpaceX says Starship self-destructed after propellant leaks caused fires and comms blackout
- SpaceX says last month's Starship explosion was caused by propellant leaks.
- A cascading series of events led to sustained fires and a communications blackout.
- SpaceX has addressed the propellant leak issue ahead of an upcoming test flight.
- Changes have been made to the propellant system to prevent similar incidents.
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SpaceX will launch its Starship megarocket this week
- SpaceX will launch its Starship megarocket for the eighth time on February 28.
- This upcoming test flight aims to achieve controlled landings for both the Super Heavy booster and the Starship spacecraft.
- NASA plans to use the Starship for crew and cargo missions to the moon and Mars.
- Elon Musk expressed his desire to prioritize the first crewed mission to Mars over NASA's moon-focused Artemis program.
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Musk denies that U.S. will drop Starlink support for Ukraine over minerals
- Elon Musk denies the report that the U.S. will drop Starlink support for Ukraine over minerals.
- A Reuters report claimed that U.S. negotiators threatened to turn off Starlink in Ukraine, but Musk says this is false.
- Starlink has played a crucial role for the military in Ukraine, and losing it would be a major blow.
- SpaceX began providing Starlink equipment to Ukraine after the country reached out for help following the invasion from Russia.
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SpaceX launches Starlink 12-13 mission on third attempt
- SpaceX successfully launched the Starlink 12-13 mission after two previous scrubbed attempts.
- The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Space Launch Complex 40 at 10:34 p.m. EST.
- A new Falcon 9 first stage booster, believed to be B1092, was used for the mission.
- The first stage booster landed on the droneship 'Just Read the Instructions.'
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Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 22 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from California
- SpaceX is preparing to launch 22 Starlink satellites on a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base.
- The liftoff time was delayed but is scheduled for 5:38 p.m. PST.
- The Falcon 9 booster with tail number B1082 will be used, marking its 11th launch.
- This launch will bring the total number of Starlink satellites launched by SpaceX to over 8,000.
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Secretive X-37B space plane shares first images from orbit; see photos
- The US Space Force's secretive X-37B space plane shared an image from orbit for the first time, showcasing Earth from high above the African continent during its seventh mission in late 2023.
- A reusable orbital test vehicle, the X-37B has been practicing unique maneuvers in orbit to adjust its position with minimal fuel, focusing on future space domain technologies.
- Originally designed by Boeing for satellite monitoring and repair, the X-37 project became classified due to its military applications and evolved into the X-37B for the Air Force.
- The X-37B's missions, including testing materials in space and satellite deployment, are largely classified, leading to speculation about its military purposes.
- Since its inception in 1999, the X-37B has conducted several missions, with its seventh mission launched in December 2023 atop a Falcon Heavy rocket from SpaceX.
- During its current mission, the X-37B is experimenting with space domain awareness technologies and aerobraking maneuvers to adjust orbit and dispose of components efficiently.
- Compared to China's Shenlong space plane, the X-37B remains shrouded in secrecy while playing a crucial role in advancing space-based technology for orbital warfare.
- Although details about its military applications are classified, operating in space for decades has given the US an advantage, with China's Shenlong program following closely behind.
- The Shenlong, China's spacecraft project, shares similarities with the X-37B in terms of maneuverability and payload deployment, with limited public information available about its capabilities.
- Both the X-37B and the Shenlong are key players in the realm of space-based technologies, showcasing advancements and capabilities in orbital warfare for their respective countries.
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