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‘Perfect space crop’: Australian company to attempt to grow first mushrooms in orbit
- An Australian company, FOODiQ Global, is set to attempt growing mushrooms in space on SpaceX's Fram2 mission.
- Launching in early April, the Fram2 mission will be the first human spaceflight mission to orbit Earth's polar regions.
- Mushrooms are considered a perfect space crop due to their fast growth, nutritional value, and ability to be eaten raw.
- The experiment aims to analyze the effects of microgravity on mushroom growth and compare the results to control kits on Earth.
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Doge cuts allow Musk to cash in with SpaceX and Starlink contracts, ex-workers warn
- Former agency employees warn that Elon Musk may be working to privatize space and satellite operations currently under NOAA or direct contracts towards SpaceX and Starlink.
- This move raises conflict of interest concerns given Trump's ties with Musk, who aims to reduce federal workforce and costs through his 'department of government efficiency' (Doge).
- Critics suggest Musk might be leveraging his position to benefit his companies at the expense of government funding distribution.
- Potential contracts from NOAA could provide SpaceX with a significant financial advantage in the growing US space market, valued at nearly $2tn over the next decade.
- Former employees express concerns about Musk's access to competitors' confidential information at NOAA and the consolidation of control over essential communications infrastructure in the hands of a wealthy businessman.
- Trump Jr.'s investment firm's purchase of $50m in SpaceX shares after a firing spree at NOAA raises speculation about potential conflicts of interest.
- SpaceX and Starlink are central players in the satellite and space industries, with SpaceX praised as a reliable partner before Musk's attacks on NOAA operations.
- New contracts being pushed towards Starlink by federal agencies like FAA and US Government Services Administration raise concerns about potential monopolies and conflicts of interest.
- The privatization of NOAA weather forecasting data, potential monopolization of radio frequency spectrum, and influence over space traffic coordination by Musk's companies raise broader concerns about reliability and control.
- Noaa employees highlight the critical role of Noaa's weather data and satellite operations in providing reliable forecasts and monitoring space weather to protect vital infrastructure and services.
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SpaceX’s Starlink dish with Gigabit Speeds leaves EU scrambling to catch up
- SpaceX is developing a new Starlink dish that will offer customers gigabit internet speeds.
- The European Union is trying to catch up to Starlink's current internet services.
- The EU is considering alternatives to SpaceX's Starlink, but currently lacks companies that can match its constellation.
- SpaceX may launch the Starlink gigabit dish later this year, pending necessary upgrades and FCC clearance.
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BYD revenue rises 29% to over $100 billion, glowing spirals from Space X rocket sighted
- Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD reported annual revenue for 2024 of 777 billion yuan ($107bn), surpassing Tesla's reported revenue of $97.7bn.
- Uber launched autonomous taxis in Austin, Texas and plans to bring similar technology to London.
- A large glowing spiral seen in the UK was likely caused by frozen exhaust smoke from SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket.
- UK technology secretary urges opponents of new AI copyright regime not to resist change; Australian authors sue Meta (parent company of Facebook and Instagram) for alleged copyright infringement.
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Alien hopes crash to earth as glowing spiral over UK traced to SpaceX rocket
- A large, glowing spiral observed in the sky over the UK was believed to be caused by a SpaceX rocket.
- The spiral was initially mistaken for an aircraft or extraterrestrial activity, but it was later attributed to a launch at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
- The display was caused by the frozen exhaust plume of the Falcon 9 rocket, which appeared to be spinning and reflecting sunlight.
- The spiral was visible across Europe, with many people sharing footage and imagery on social media.
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Live coverage: SpaceX to launch national security satellite for NRO on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral
- SpaceX is set to launch the NROL-69 mission for the National Reconnaissance Office on a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
- The mission is the fifth for the NRO out of roughly a dozen planned for the year, with liftoff scheduled for 1:48 p.m. EDT (1748 UTC).
- The 45th Weather Squadron predicts a 90 percent chance of favorable weather for the launch.
- SpaceX plans to reuse the Falcon 9 first stage booster B1092, which previously launched the Starlink 12-13 flight.
- The mission will see the booster attempting to land back at Landing Zone 1, marking the 50th touchdown at LZ-1 and the 422nd booster landing overall if successful.
- NROL-69 is part of the National Security Space Launch program Phase 2, with SpaceX and ULA being awarded contracts worth billions of dollars.
- The NRO provides limited details about its missions, including payload information, with a national security payload onboard the Falcon 9 for this launch.
- The Falcon 9 rocket's second stage features a grey band, indicating potential measures for keeping the rocket's propellant at a consistent temperature during long coast phases.
- SpaceX's strategic use of different configurations like medium-coast kits for second stages is highlighted, optimizing performance and system operations during spaceflight.
- The protective grey stripe on the rocket's second stage was also seen during previous launches, aiding in maintaining the necessary fuel temperature for mission success.
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Starlink’s launch in Italy paused until Elon Musk hate ends
- Starlink’s launch in Italy has been paused due to the hate Elon Musk is receiving for his political activities.
- Earlier this month, Italy’s opposition parties demanded the government stop talking to Musk after his comment about Starlink services in Ukraine.
- Italy’s potential Starlink deal has been paused due to statements made by and about Elon Musk.
- Italy's Defense Minister expressed that discussions with SpaceX would resume when the controversies calm down.
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How to watch SpaceX launch its first private crewed mission in nearly 7 months
- SpaceX is set to launch its first private human spaceflight mission in nearly seven months.
- The mission, named Fram2, will send four civilians into a polar orbit using a Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon spacecraft.
- The crew will observe Earth's polar regions, study atmospheric phenomenon STEVE, conduct research on the effects of spaceflight on the human body, and take the first-ever X-ray image of a human in space.
- The livestream of the launch can be watched via SpaceX's X account, with liftoff currently targeted for 11:20 p.m. ET on Monday, March 31.
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From Blockchain To Orbit: Crypto Tycoon Drops $1 Billion On Private Space Station
- Cryptocurrency mogul Jed McCaleb is spending $1 billion of his own money to build a private space station.
- Vast Space, McCaleb's aerospace company, has completed designs for its first station, Haven-1, which will launch in May 2026 using SpaceX's Falcon 9 rockets.
- The company aims to fill the gap left by the decommissioning of the International Space Station (ISS) in 2030 and support long-term human stays, scientific research, and space tourism.
- Vast Space is competing for a NASA contract and plans to expand its modular stations in the future, while its work on artificial gravity could bridge the gap between science fiction and reality.
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Live coverage: SpaceX to launch reconnaissance satellites for the NRO on a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg
- The National Reconnaissance Office is set to launch its eighth batch of satellites using SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket.
- The mission includes notable milestones for the Falcon 9 program, such as a record-fast turnaround time for the booster.
- SpaceX will carry an unspecified number of satellites, believed to be a government variant of the Starlink satellites called Starshield.
- The NRO aims to have 'hundreds of small satellites' in low Earth orbit to support its proliferated architecture constellation.
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Thursday briefing: What do Elon Musk and Donald Trump want with space?
- Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore returned to Earth after an extended stay in space due to technical issues with Boeing's CST-100 Starliner.
- Donald Trump had a positive telephone call with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy.
- Israeli forces launched a ground operation to retake the Netzarim corridor in Gaza.
- Rachel Reeves plans significant spending cuts in the UK after ruling out tax increases.
- A 19-year-old in the UK was jailed for life for murdering his mother and siblings in a failed plot.
- UK police are receiving over 110 child sextortion reports monthly, with increased use of AI by criminals.
- Boeing's Starliner faced technical setbacks leading to uncertainty in NASA certification for routine missions.
- Elon Musk's SpaceX, despite rescuing the astronauts, faced politicization from Trump, raising concerns about the future of US space exploration.
- Private and public space missions face similar challenges, but Musk's influence reshapes near-term space exploration priorities.
- Nasa's focus on returning to the moon clashes with Musk's Mars colonization vision, questioning the future course of human space exploration.
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Starlink rival Amazon’s Project Kuiper invests $20M in Indonesia
- Amazon's Project Kuiper, a rival to Starlink, plans to invest $20 million in Indonesia to expand its low earth orbit (LEO) connection service.
- The initial investment will be used to build six gateway stations in the country, with a larger investment of up to $90 million planned by 2035.
- Indonesia's Minister of Communication and Digital Application supports the project and aims to provide equal digital technology access to citizens in all locations.
- Amazon has applied for operational permits and is processing telecommunications licenses and satellite leasing rights in Indonesia.
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Elon Musk's slice of SpaceX is now worth $43 billion more than his Tesla stake
- Elon Musk's slice of SpaceX is worth $43 billion more than his Tesla stake, per Bloomberg.
- The value gap between Elon Musk's stakes in Tesla and SpaceX has widened to $43 billion following the slide in the EV maker's stock.
- Musk's 13% stake in Tesla is worth $92.6 billion, while his stake in SpaceX is valued at $136 billion.
- Musk's net worth has decreased by $130 billion this year due to the fall in Tesla stock.
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Elon Musk is MIA as a CEO. He's not alone.
- Tesla's stock has been on a downward spiral, with protesters targeting the company due to CEO Elon Musk's politics, leading some owners to sell their cars out of fear.
- Musk's absence as a CEO and his focus on other ventures like Twitter and government efficiency have raised concerns among Tesla investors.
- Absent leadership in corporations, characterized by CEO distance or neglect, is a prevalent issue that can harm morale and productivity.
- Modern CEOs, like Musk, have shifted from internal product leaders to public figures focused on driving shareholder value, potentially neglecting day-to-day operations and company culture.
- CEOs working remotely or juggling multiple companies, like Musk with Tesla, SpaceX, and X, may underperform and have lower valuations, partly due to divided attention.
- Musk's various ventures and distractions have impacted Tesla's stock performance, along with political involvement and concerns around EV demand.
- The absenteeism of CEOs, particularly micromanagers like Musk, can lead to detachment from employees, poor decision-making, and slower response times within organizations.
- Tesla investors express concerns about Musk's divided focus, with some hoping he will prioritize Tesla's Full Self-Driving technology over his other ventures.
- Musk's absenteeism has created uncertainty and criticism, with shareholders and analysts questioning his ability to effectively manage his multiple ventures.
- The impact of Musk's divided attention and political actions extends beyond his personal wealth to affect customers, shareholders, and workers at Tesla, posing challenges for the company's future.
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NASA astronauts return from long Space Station stay prompted by Boeing problems
- NASA astronauts Sunita “Suni” Williams and Barry “Butch” Wilmore returned to Earth after a nine-month stay on the International Space Station.
- Their return was delayed due to leaks and thruster problems on the Boeing Starliner spacecraft they used for the journey.
- Boeing's Starliner project faced cost overruns and delays, while SpaceX successfully conducted its first crewed flight with the Crew Dragon spacecraft in 2020.
- SpaceX CEO Elon Musk claimed to have offered to bring the astronauts home earlier, but NASA and White House officials deny being aware of any such offer.
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