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Fram2 astronauts arrive in Florida ahead of polar spaceflight
- The Fram2 mission, featuring four astronauts, is set to launch from Florida, marking the first polar orbit spaceflight by astronauts.
- Scheduled for March 31 at 9:47 p.m. EDT, the mission will use a Falcon 9 first stage booster with notable milestones.
- The Crew Dragon Resilience capsule will observe Earth's polar regions and conduct experiments for long-duration space exploration.
- The diverse crew includes Chun Wang, Jannicke Mikkelsen, Rabea Rogge, and Eric Philips, with a focus on scientific research.
- 22 experiments, including sleep and glucose monitoring, will be carried out during the mission to aid future space endeavors.
- Philips looks forward to bone density studies and cultivating mushrooms in space for sustainable nutrition on long space missions.
- A key aspect of the mission is capturing imagery of the poles using advanced equipment and virtual planning by Mikkelsen and her team.
- The crew aims to document the auroras for scientific analysis and collaborate with ground-based photographers on the SolarMaX project.
- Safety is a top priority, with extensive testing of cameras and lenses for enduring the stresses of the space journey.
- The crew's dedication to exploration and scientific discovery will be showcased through their unique perspective of the polar regions.
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Arstechnica
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Rocket Report: Stoke is stoked; sovereignty is the buzzword in Europe
- European officials are focused on ensuring their own space launch capability.
- European leaders want sovereign access to space, independent of other countries.
- European nations aim to support the growth of their commercial space companies.
- German startup, Isar Aerospace, plans to launch its first rocket to become a European competitor in the space industry.
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Teslarati
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Tesla China’s first Megapack exports are headed for a big battery in Australia
- Tesla is shipping its first Megapack battery units from its Shanghai factory to Australia.
- The batteries are destined for Queensland's Western Downs battery project.
- The Shanghai Megafactory is Tesla's first battery storage factory outside the United States.
- Tesla currently holds over 30% of the energy storage market in Australia.
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Eu-Startups
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EU-Startups Podcast | Episode 110: Tim Draper, Founder of Draper Associates, DFJ, and the Draper Venture Network
- In the latest episode of the EU-Startups Podcast, Tim Draper, Founder of Draper Associates, DFJ, and the Draper Venture Network, shares insights on the future of Bitcoin and decentralised governance.
- Draper discusses the common traits of successful founders, missed opportunities like Facebook and LinkedIn, and how Draper University is training fearless entrepreneurs.
- He envisions virtual nations, space-based weather control, and walking on the moon.
- Takeaways include the importance of taking risks, embracing decentralisation, and dreaming bigger.
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TechCrunch
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SpaceX reportedly has a secret backdoor for Chinese investment
- Elon Musk's rocket company SpaceX has allowed Chinese investors to buy stakes through offshore hubs like the Cayman Islands.
- Investment from China raises national security concerns due to access to sensitive military technology, intelligence, or supply chains.
- Details emerged through testimony in a recent corporate dispute, revealing the company's approach to conceal foreign ownership interests.
- There is no public record of SpaceX undergoing a formal review by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS).
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Spaceflightnow
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Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 27 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg SFB
- SpaceX is set to launch a batch of 27 Starlink V2 Mini satellites into low Earth orbit from Vandenberg Space Force Base.
- The Falcon 9 rocket, with booster B1063, will be launched for the 24th time.
- The Starlink 11-7 mission marks the second time SpaceX is launching 27 Starlink V2 Mini satellites.
- SpaceX aims to certify its boosters and payload fairings for up to 40 flights each.
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Digitaltrends
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It’s not aliens, it’s just SpaceX: scientists figure out strange spiral in the sky
- A strange swirl in the sky seen over much of Britain and Europe this week wasn’t the result of alien activity but rather a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
- The UK's Met Office confirmed that the swirl was caused by the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, which launched earlier in the day.
- The swirl was created by the frozen exhaust plume of the rocket spinning in the atmosphere and reflecting sunlight.
- Experts predict that similar sightings will become more common as the number of rocket launches increases.
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Medium
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Elon Musk’s Vision for Mars is a Disaster Waiting to Happen
- The harsh Martian environment, with lethal conditions, poses a significant challenge for colonization.
- Psychological and social risks in isolated and extreme conditions could lead to conflicts and psychological breakdowns.
- Logistics nightmare as supply missions would be costly, time-consuming, and without immediate help from Earth.
- Ethical and legal concerns arise due to ownership and territorial disputes on Mars.
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Guardian
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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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Guardian
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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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Teslarati
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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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TechDigest
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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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Guardian
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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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Spaceflightnow
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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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Teslarati
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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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