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SpaceX successfully launches sixth Starship test flight with no catch
- SpaceX successfully launched its sixth test flight of Starship without any catch.
- The Super Heavy booster landed with a splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico about seven minutes after liftoff.
- SpaceX decided to abort the attempt at catching Super Heavy due to unfavorable conditions.
- The objectives of the test flight were to restart Raptor engines in vacuum, achieve a daylight landing, higher peak heating reentry, and faster/harder booster catch.
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Here’s what NASA plans to do with its shiny new SpaceX spacecraft
- NASA plans to use SpaceX and Blue Origin spacecraft for missions to the moon.
- SpaceX's Starship will be used to carry cargo, including equipment and infrastructure, to the lunar surface.
- At least two cargo missions are planned to drop off large pieces of equipment as a test for future human missions.
- SpaceX aims to send a pressurized rover to the moon in 2032, while Blue Origin plans to deliver a lunar habitat in 2033.
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Live coverage: SpaceX to launch Starship Flight 6 test mission from Starbase in southern Texas
- SpaceX is getting ready to launch its massive Starship rocket in a suborbital test mission called Flight 6 from Pad 1 at Starbase at Boca Chica Beach, Texas.
- This will be the fourth time the spaceflight company launches the vehicle in 2024, making it the sixth test flight of the fully integrated rocket in program history.
- The mission is set to lift off on November 17 at 4 p.m. CST (5 p.m. EST, 2200 UTC).
- In Flight 6, SpaceX will attempt again to catch its Super Heavy booster back at the launch pad using its 'Mechazilla' tower.
- The team will closely track data on both the rocket and the tower and only make the decision to catch the 71 m (232 ft) first stage if conditions are deemed safe.
- The Starship is designed to be the lander for the third and fourth Artemis missions, and the ability to catch and refurbish its Super Heavy boosters is key for the Human Landing System component of the Artemis program.
- Demonstrating Starship's capability to perform a deorbit burn following future orbital missions will be crucial to show that it's capable of not becoming a large mass of space junk.
- The ship upper stage will attempt to perform a soft water landing, and the flight test will assess new secondary thermal protection materials and have entire sections of heat shield tiles removed on either side of the ship.
- The ship will intentionally fly at a higher angle of attack in the final phase of descent, purposefully stressing the limits of flap control to gain data on future landing profiles.
- Spaceflight Now will begin joint live coverage alongside LabPadre about 1.5 hours before launch.
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SpaceX gears up to catch Starship again — and Donald Trump may join Elon Musk for the launch
- SpaceX is planning to launch Starship for the sixth time on Tuesday.
- They will attempt to catch Starship's booster rocket with the "Mechazilla" launch tower.
- Reports suggest that President-elect Trump may join Elon Musk for the launch.
- Elon Musk and Donald Trump have been inseparable since the election.
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk: His career, life, and companies he started
- Elon Musk is the CEO of Tesla, and the co-founder of other major companies, including SpaceX, OpenAI, Neuralink, SolarCity, and The Boring Company.
- He was born in Pretoria, South Africa, and founded his first startup in the 1990s.
- Musk is a polarizing figure who has incited lawsuits and SEC investigations.
- Musk's parents divorced when he was nine, and he chose to live with his father, who he later had a troubled relationship with.
- Musk spent much of his childhood reading and coding late into the night, excelling in both areas.
- After studying physics and economics at the University of Pennsylvania, Musk started his career in the late 1990s, co-founding Zip2 and then X.com, which would eventually become PayPal.
- After PayPal was sold, Musk founded SpaceX in 2002. He also became an early investor in Tesla, which he later joined as CEO in 2008, rescuing the company from financial difficulties.
- Musk has since become one of the most well-known entrepreneurs in tech, with a net worth that has at times surpassed $200 billion.
- He has also been involved in initiatives to further space exploration, artificial intelligence, and alternative energy.
- More recently, Musk has been focused on Tesla's autonomous vehicle operations and the development of SpaceX's Starship rocket, which has the potential to carry passengers to Mars.
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How to Buy SpaceX Tender Offer
- Elon Musk's SpaceX is planning a Tender Offer in December 2024 to sell current shares for approximately $135 each, valuing the company at about $250 billion.
- Tender offers are a mechanism for private firms like SpaceX to facilitate the purchase of shares from current shareholders without an initial public offering.
- To participate in SpaceX's tender offers, individuals need to meet eligibility criteria such as being an accredited investor and having certain financial licenses.
- Investors can access SpaceX tender offers through secondary market platforms like Forge Global, EquityZen, and SharesPost.
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Rocket Lab's CEO practices founder mode like Elon Musk — but he'd rather pan for gold on Earth than live on Mars
- Peter Beck, founder and CEO of Rocket Lab, has no desire to go to space, preferring to stay within Earth's atmosphere. He enjoys flying helicopters and panning for gold in New Zealand as a way to relax. Rocket Lab competes with better-funded rivals like SpaceX, which Beck describes as its 'superpower.' The company is an 'end-to-end space company', employing over 2,000 people globally. While Elon Musk has grand plans of colonizing Mars, Beck prefers to 'dig in a creek with a spade' and search for gold as a way of relaxing.
- Rocket Lab's stock price has reached new heights following strong Q3 earnings and a deal for two missions with an undisclosed commercial satellite constellation operator. The company's partially reusable two-stage rocket vehicle, Electron, has launched 198 satellites and beat Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin to orbit. Despite Rocket Lab's relatively low valuation compared to SpaceX, Beck is not fazed, preferring to focus on execution and 'the right areas.'
- Beck has a detailed morning routine that begins before 5 a.m. He starts by checking his emails and does not drink coffee. His day is dictated by the company's projects and launch schedule.
- While Beck values his management team, he prefers a hands-on leadership approach, even for 'really shitty jobs'.
- Running a rocket company is a high-pressure job as the company needs to make the right decisions both from an engineering and business standpoint. To Beck, 'running a rocket company is like running through a maze in the middle of the night'.
- Despite the competitive nature of the space industry, Beck believes that the relationship between Elon Musk and the Trump administration will not lead to any 'funny business' with SpaceX's government contracts.
- Beck describes Rocket Lab as an 'end-to-end space company', providing launch services, spacecraft, satellite components, and on-orbit management.
- Beck practices founder mode and believes in a hands-on approach, preferring to be in the thick of things himself rather than subscribing to a top-down leadership style.
- Rocket Lab's Neutron rocket, set to debut in 2025, represents a pivotal part of the company's business. The company sees the Neutron rocket as suitable for deploying satellite constellations, carrying out national security missions, or conducting science and exploration projects.
- Beck's morning routine starts before 5 a.m and he does not drink coffee. He often spends his days at the office before heading back home for dinner with his family.
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SpaceX Prepares Tender Offer At $250bn Valuation
- SpaceX plans to begin a tender offer in December to sell existing shares at around $135 per share, valuing the company at over $250bn.
- xAI, an AI start-up controlled by Elon Musk, has raised $5bn at a valuation of $45bn, almost double its previous valuation of $24bn.
- The xAI funding round was oversubscribed and featured only investors who supported xAI in its previous round.
- The incoming Trump administration is expected to introduce policies favorable to Musk's companies, including reducing regulatory oversight of SpaceX.
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Accused of violating labor rights, Amazon and SpaceX attack US labor board in court
- Attorneys for Amazon and SpaceX argued in a federal appeals court that the National Labor Relations Board is unconstitutional.
- Both companies believe that the labor agency has unchecked power and can shape labor laws.
- The lawsuits could impact workers' ability to fight for better working conditions and make it more difficult to form unions.
- Amazon and SpaceX claim that the structure of the NLRB is unconstitutional and seek to challenge its authority.
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A $40 Optimus robot figurine is the latest addition to Tesla's merch line — see the other wacky items it's sold
- Elon Musk's companies have sold a range of quirky merchandise, from 'Not-a-Flamethrower' to surfboards.
- Tesla's latest product is a $40 Optimus Gen 2 humanoid robot figure.
- Tesla has sold battery-powered cars for kids, miniature Model S, and My First Model Y car.
- The Boring Company, under Musk's leadership, sold 20,000 limited-edition flamethrowers.
- Tesla short shorts and surfboards have also been popular items for sale.
- Tesla has released Teslaquila at $250 per bottle and sipping glasses for $75.
- SpaceX released a Starship Torch, shaped like a rocket, and Musk has sold Burnt Hair fragrance for $100 a bottle.
- Tesla cat bed and Cyberbeer modeled after Cybertruck were among the unusual items.
- Tesla Cybertruck for kids is designed for ages 6 to 12 and sold for $1,500.
- Tesla Mezcal, sold for $450 per bottle, is described as 'smoky and floral with a smooth finish.'
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Trump's new FCC pick is a win for Elon Musk
- Brendan Carr, the top Republican on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), has been nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as the chair of the FCC.
- Carr is an ally of Elon Musk and has previously supported Musk's company, Starlink.
- As chair of the FCC, Carr will have the power to boost Musk's business interests.
- Carr's nomination still needs to be confirmed by the Senate.
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Live coverage: SpaceX to launch India’s GSAT-N2 satellite on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral
- SpaceX is launching its second customer mission in less than 24 hours, this time launching the Geosynchronous SATellite N2 for NewSpace India Limited.
- The Geosynchronous SATellite N2 (GSAT-N2) is NSIL’s second so-called Demand-driven satellite.
- Monday afternoon’s launch will mark the first time that SpaceX launches a payload for Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO).
- The GSAT-N2 satellite weighs 4,700 kg (10,362 lbs) at liftoff and is designed to last 14 years in geostationary Earth orbit (GEO).
- GSAT-N2 is set to enhance broadband services and in-flight connectivity (IFC) across the Indian region.
- The spacecraft uses monomethylhydrazine (MMH) for fuel and a nitric oxide (MON3) as the oxidizer.
- Nearly 8.5 minutes after liftoff, B1073 is set to touchdown on the SpaceX droneship, ‘Just Read the Instructions.’
- The overall body of the spacecraft is build upon what ISRO calls its standard Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP)-based I4K bus.
- This will be the first time SpaceX launches a payload for India, boosting ab ultimately Of India's own domestic launch capability.
- There is a very little concern for any violations due to clouds and 45th Weather Squadron forecast a greater than 95 percent chance of favourable weather at liftoff.
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SpaceX and Amazon Challenge the National Labor Relations Board’s Authority
- SpaceX and Amazon are challenging the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in a legal battle, questioning its authority and constitutionality.
- Both companies argue that the NLRB's structure violates constitutional principles and gives it too much power.
- The case will be heard in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, which has a conservative reputation and could set a precedent for future challenges against the NLRB.
- If successful, this legal challenge could have significant consequences for workers' rights and weaken the NLRB's role in enforcing labor laws.
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The New Mars Landing Approach: How We’ll Land Large Payloads on the Red Planet
- Landing a human mission on the Red Planet might be impossible due to the combination of Mars' ultra-thin atmosphere and the ultra-large size of spacecraft needed for human missions.
- Having perfectly landed Mars rover missions, Rob Manning suggested that such a mission might not be possible. But due to 20 years of work and research, the outlook has vastly improved.
- Mars' atmosphere provides challenges not found on Earth or Moon; a large, heavy spacecraft only has a few minutes to slow down from incoming interplanetary speeds to under Mach 1 before transitioning to a lander.
- The Supersonic Transition Problem arises from a velocity-altitude gap below Mach 5 where there is too much atmosphere on Mars to land heavy vehicles like we do on Moon using propulsive technology alone.
- SpaceX's supersonic retropropulsion (SRP) maneuver demonstrated that using the propulsion system and firing engines backward to shed velocity works, which is only one of the leading means of landing heavy equipment, habitats and even humans on Mars.
- The EDL team believes that SRP is the only Mars entry, descent and landing technology that is intrinsically scalable across a wide range and size of missions to shed enough velocity during atmospheric flight to enable safe landings.
- Numerous logistical issues remain unsolved when it comes to landing a human mission on Mars such as how the big spacecraft like the Starship will be steered and flown through Mars' atmosphere.
- Landing a human mission on Mars will take a lot of time, with over 26 months to prepare for each launch window since it is challenging to achieve trial and error results when needed.
- The supersonic retropropulsion question has now been answered, but there are still many unknowns that need addressing.
- Mars presents a new set of challenges, and the team will need to take lessons learned from their successful missions while anticipating new obstacles.
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SpaceX launches 20 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from California
- SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket with 20 Starlink satellites from California.
- The mission included 13 satellites with Direct to Cell capabilities.
- The Falcon 9 booster successfully landed on the SpaceX droneship.
- Three more launches are needed to complete the first satellite constellation for Starlink Direct to Cell.
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