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This is the coolest video you’ll see of a SpaceX Dragon capsule heading home
- Astronaut Don Pettit shares a time-lapse video of SpaceX Dragon capsule departing from the International Space Station (ISS) and heading home
- The video shows the Dragon capsule moving away from the ISS at a faster speed, clearly capturing its trajectory
- SpaceX's 31st commercial resupply services mission for NASA concluded with the Dragon spacecraft splashing down off the coast of Florida
- The Dragon capsule carried around 2,700 kilograms of cargo, including scientific experiments and crew supplies, back to Earth
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Life Science, Spacewalk Preps on Station as Dragon Splashes Down
- The Expedition 72 crew continued its life science research and spacewalk preparations on Tuesday as a U.S. resupply spacecraft splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico.
- NASA Flight Engineers Don Pettit and Nick Hague worked on two different space biology experiments exploring microgravity effects on humans.
- Commander Suni Williams and Flight Engineer Butch Wilmore installed new exercise gear, the European Enhanced Exploration Exercise Device, in the Columbus laboratory module.
- Roscosmos cosmonauts Alexey Ovchinin and Ivan Vagner prepared for a spacewalk to remove external science experiments and relocate hardware.
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Dragon Returns to Earth, Cargo Mission Ends
- The SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft has successfully returned to Earth, marking the end of its mission.
- The spacecraft splashed down off the coast of Florida at 1:39 p.m. EST, after undocking from the International Space Station on January 9, 2023.
- It carried back thousands of pounds of supplies and scientific experiments from the space station's microgravity environment.
- The spacecraft arrived at the space station on November 5 and was launched on a Falcon 9 rocket from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
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Europe is taking on Elon Musk with its own Starlink rival
- The European Union plans to build a satellite network, called Iris², to rival Elon Musk's Starlink.
- The €10.6 billion project aims to provide high-speed internet to remote locations in Europe.
- European politicians have expressed concerns about relying too heavily on Starlink.
- The Iris² satellite constellation is expected to be operational by 2030.
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Elon Musk wants to turn SpaceX's Texas 'Starbase' into its own city
- SpaceX has submitted a petition to incorporate its 'Starbase' launch site in Texas as a city.
- The facility has been a hub for SpaceX's rocket production since 2014 and has hosted high-profile launches.
- Elon Musk, the founder of SpaceX, plans to make Starbase the new headquarters of the company.
- Musk previously moved SpaceX's HQ from California to Texas due to regulatory and legal concerns.
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U.S. Space Force launches expedited GPS mission using Falcon 9 rocket
- The latest third-generation Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite launched to orbit from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Monday night.
- Onboard was the GPS 3 Space Vehicle (SV) 07, marking a first-of-its-kind mission for the U.S. Space Force.
- The spacecraft, manufactured by Lockheed Martin, was originally scheduled to launch onboard a United Launch Alliance Vulcan rocket.
- However, to get the satellite on orbit in a more expedited fashion, multiple portions of the Space Force and Lockheed Martin, worked to pivot from one rocket to another in a shortened timeframe.
- The spacecraft will continue to operate out of Lockheed Martin's Denver Launch & Checkout Operations Center until its official acceptance into the current operational GPS 31-satellite constellation.
- The shortened timeframe provided logistical challenges, such as the required 2,337-mile road transfer from Lockheed Martin's facilities in Colorado to Florida since military aircraft was tied up in response operations related to Hurricane Milton.
- The comparatively fast pivot from one launch provider to another is an example of rapid responsiveness, which is highly important for the government according to the recent Space Force Association's Spacepower Conference.
- The block three GPS satellites have a predicted lifespan of about 15 years and provide up to eight times more anti-jamming power than GPS II space vehicles.
- This series of spacecraft are nicknamed after famous explorers and pioneers, with SV-07 being named 'Sally Ride,' the first American woman in space.
- The comparatively fast pivot from one launch provider to another is an example of what Space Force leaders emphasized during the recent Space Force Association’s Spacepower Conference as highly important for the government: rapid responsiveness in space.
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Live coverage: SpaceX to launch Starshield satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from California for the NRO
- SpaceX is preparing for its final mission supporting the National Reconnaissance Office in 2024.
- The NROL-149 mission is targeting liftoff on a Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 4 East at 5:20 a.m. PST.
- SpaceX will provide live coverage of the launch, starting 30 minutes prior to liftoff.
- The Falcon 9 booster supporting the mission will attempt to land on the SpaceX droneship.
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T-Mobile’s long-awaited satellite service is finally ready for testing
- T-Mobile has announced the commencement of beta registration for its T-Mobile Starlink direct-to-cell satellite service.
- The testing will begin early next year and will initially focus on satellite-to-cell communication for texting.
- T-Mobile's service aims to cover areas with limited cellular coverage, including off-grid locations and in-flight hours.
- The service will integrate with T-Mobile's existing network infrastructure and won't require special hardware or flagship phones.
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Dragon Cargo Spacecraft Leaves Station Packed With Science
- The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft has undocked from the International Space Station and is set to splashdown off the coast of Florida on December 17.
- The spacecraft carried nearly 6,000 pounds of crew supplies, science investigations, and equipment to the station.
- NASA will not stream the splashdown but will provide updates on their space station blog.
- The Dragon spacecraft arrived at the space station on November 5 as part of a commercial resupply mission.
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NASA+ Broadcasting Dragon Departing Station
- The SpaceX Cargo Dragon resupply ship is photographed departing the space station on July 8, 2021.
- The unpiloted SpaceX Dragon spacecraft will undock at 11:05 a.m. EST from the forward port of the space station’s Harmony module and move a safe distance away from the station.
- After re-entering Earth’s atmosphere, the spacecraft will make a parachute-assisted splashdown off the coast of Florida.
- The spacecraft arrived at the orbiting laboratory on November 5, 2020, carrying crew supplies, science investigations, and equipment.
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Social Media firms given ‘last chance’ in UK, MG to launch semi-solid-state EV in 2025
- Online platforms in the UK must assess whether they expose users to illegal material by 2025 or face financial penalties.
- Elon Musk's wealth reaches $442 billion, making him one of the richest individuals globally.
- MG plans to launch an electric car with a semi-solid-state battery in 2025 at an affordable price.
- The UK's Prime Minister visits Norway to launch a green energy deal and attend a defense summit in Estonia.
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Elon Musk solves Tesla and SpaceX's biggest problems in a week — and repeats that 52 times a year, Marc Andreessen says
- Elon Musk solves the biggest problems at his companies every week, according to Marc Andreessen.
- Musk works directly with engineers and coders to tackle pressing issues.
- His approach attracts top talent and inspires loyalty within the organization.
- Musk's focus on problem-solving contributes to the success and progress of his businesses.
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Elon Musk, SpaceX's CEO, isn't privy to all of the company's classified work with the US government: report
- SpaceX CEO Elon Musk's security clearance doesn't grant him complete access to the company's classified work with the US government.
- Musk isn't allowed to enter SpaceX facilities where classified information is being deliberated upon.
- He also isn't privy to the classified cargo SpaceX launches into space as part of the company's contracts with US national security agencies.
- Musk obtained his top-secret clearance in 2022, following a review process that took years.
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SpaceX Pushes to Make Starbase a Texas City
- SpaceX has formally submitted a petition to Cameron County officials to incorporate Starbase as a city.
- The move aims to support SpaceX's growth and space exploration goals.
- Incorporating Starbase as a city would streamline the development of critical services and improve efficiency.
- However, SpaceX faces environmental concerns and opposition from some local residents and officials.
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Live coverage: SpaceX to launch RRT-1 on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral
- SpaceX is preparing to launch an unidentified payload referred to as 'RRT-1' on a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral.
- The launch is scheduled for 8:05 p.m. EST with an 80 percent chance of acceptable weather conditions.
- The first stage booster, B1085, will make its fourth launch and attempt to land on the SpaceX droneship.
- The exact nature of the payload remains undisclosed, but speculation suggests it could be a GPS satellite.
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