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Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 30th Starlink mission of 2024 on Falcon 9 flight from Cape Canaveral
- SpaceX is set to launch its 30th Starlink mission from Cape Canaveral, adding 23 more satellites to the mega constellation.
- The launch is scheduled for 9:49 p.m. EDT with favorable weather conditions predicted.
- The Falcon 9 booster for this mission will be making its 19th flight, and the droneship landing attempt will be the 67th for 'A Shortfall of Gravitas'.
- Currently, there are 5,896 Starlink satellites in orbit, and SpaceX has expanded its satellite internet service to Uruguay.
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Live coverage: SpaceX to launch Maxar’s first WorldView Legion satellites on Falcon 9 flight from Vandenberg Space Force Base
- SpaceX is set to launch Maxar's first pair of WorldView Legion satellites on a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base.
- The launch is scheduled for 11:36 a.m. PDT, with live coverage provided by Spaceflight Now.
- The booster supporting this mission has previously launched 20 times, making it the third booster to reach this milestone.
- The WorldView Legion satellites will allow Maxar's customers to revisit views of a location up to 15 times per day, providing improved imaging capabilities.
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Crew Undocks in Dragon Spacecraft for Port Relocation
- The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft undocked from the International Space Station's Harmony module.
- It will autonomously redock with the module's space-facing port.
- The move creates space for the arrival of an uncrewed SpaceX Dragon carrying cargo.
- This is part of the company's 31st commercial resupply services mission for NASA.
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Dragon Undocking Moves to 8:55 A.M. EDT Today
- The SpaceX Dragon Endeavour spacecraft, with the Crew-8 quartet aboard, is scheduled to undock and relocate from one docking port to another on the International Space Station.
- Undocking is now scheduled for 8:55 a.m. EDT, with redocking planned at 9:38 a.m.
- The relocation is necessary to make room for the arrival of the uncrewed SpaceX Dragon carrying cargo as part of NASA's 31st commercial resupply services mission.
- NASA's live coverage of the undocking and relocation activities can be streamed on various platforms including NASA+ and YouTube.
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Dragon Spacecraft Relocating to New Port on NASA TV
- The SpaceX Dragon Endeavour spacecraft, with the Crew-8 quartet aboard, is relocating from one docking port to another on the International Space Station.
- The relocation activities will be aired live on NASA TV, NASA+, the NASA app, YouTube, and the agency's website.
- The move is being made to make room for the arrival of the uncrewed SpaceX Dragon carrying cargo as part of the company's 31st commercial resupply services mission for NASA.
- This relocation is the 28th in the station's history.
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SpaceX Cargo Dragon returns from International Space Station after 36-day stay
- SpaceX Cargo Dragon successfully splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico after 36 days at the International Space Station.
- The Cargo Dragon spent a total of 39 days in space and returned over 4,000 lbs of experiments and cargo.
- The spacecraft was picked up by a helicopter and will undergo refurbishment before its next flight.
- Boeing's Starliner capsule will now take the Dragon's place at the Space Station.
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The Life and Achievements of Elon Musk: A Comprehensive Overview
- Elon Musk is a renowned entrepreneur and visionary known for his achievements in various industries.
- He founded successful companies like Tesla, SpaceX, Neuralink, and The Boring Company.
- Musk is also involved in philanthropy and social initiatives, focusing on renewable energy, space exploration, and improving global quality of life.
- Born in South Africa, Musk pursued education in the United States and holds degrees in Physics and Economics.
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Crew Readies for Dragon Relocation, Works Robotics and Connects with Students on Earth
- SpaceX Crew-8 members are preparing for a spacecraft relocation on the International Space Station.
- Four crew members will relocate the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft to make room for the arrival of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft.
- NASA astronauts and cosmonaut Alexander Grebenkin will undock from the forward port and redock to the zenith port of Harmony.
- The crew also conducted robotics activities, connected with students on Earth, and performed maintenance tasks.
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Rocket Lab prepares for back-to-back launches for NASA
- Rocket Lab is preparing for back-to-back missions for NASA, launching twice within three weeks.
- The first mission, named Ready, Aim, PREFIRE, is focused on climate change and will measure heat lost from the Arctic and Antarctica.
- The second mission, PREFIRE and Ice, will be the first time heat is measured in infrared and far-infrared wavelengths over the polar regions.
- Rocket Lab has been chosen by NASA for faster deployment, allowing the cubesats to reach orbit without waiting for a rideshare mission.
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Two giants in the satellite telecom industry join forces to counter Starlink
- SES will acquire Intelsat for $3.1 billion, as they aim to counter competition from Starlink and other emerging satellite broadband networks.
- The combined company will have a fleet of around 100 multi-ton satellites in geostationary orbit, which is more than twice the size of the next-largest operator.
- While the demand for communication services through large geostationary satellites is waning, there is a growing demand for services offered by constellations of smaller satellites flying closer to Earth.
- This strategic acquisition aims to cater to different market segments and adapt to the evolving needs of consumers.
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SpaceX launches 12th mission of the month
- SpaceX launched its 12th mission of the month, deploying 23 Starlink satellites to low Earth orbit.
- This marks the 2nd consecutive month in which SpaceX launched 12 missions, showcasing improved turnaround times.
- With this launch, SpaceX has now deployed a total of 6,304 Starlink satellites, with 5,228 of them active.
- Next, SpaceX plans to launch 2 Earth observation satellites from California and another Starlink mission from Florida.
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More CEOs are deciding the stress, pressure, and loneliness are just not worth the money
- CEOs are quitting in droves as the top job loses its appeal for some.
- There were a record 622 CEO changes at US companies last quarter, up 48% from a year earlier.
- CEOs such as Elon Musk and Brian Chesky have expressed the stress, pressure, and loneliness that come with the role.
- The combination of immense pressure, stress, and lack of work-life balance may explain why few people last long as CEOs.
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SpaceX Dragon Spacecraft Splashes Down Completing ISS Resupply Mission
- SpaceX's Dragon cargo spacecraft completed its resupply mission to the International Space Station (ISS).
- The spacecraft made a parachute-assisted splashdown off the coast of Tampa, Florida.
- It carried more than 4,100 pounds of scientific experiments and cargo back to Earth.
- Next, SpaceX Crew-8 members will undock and redock a Dragon crew spacecraft on May 4.
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Dragon Spacecraft Splashes Down Completing Resupply Mission
- SpaceX's Dragon cargo spacecraft successfully splashed down off the coast of Tampa, Florida, completing its 30th contracted cargo resupply mission to the International Space Station for NASA.
- The spacecraft brought back over 4,100 pounds of scientific experiments and other cargo.
- Next, SpaceX Crew-8 members will board the Dragon crew spacecraft to undock from the station's Harmony module and redock to Harmony's zenith port.
- This will make way for the arrival of the Boeing Starliner spacecraft on the Crew Flight Test mission.
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Starlink V4 dish hits Target shelves
- Starlink's V4 dish is now available at Target stores.
- Target customers can purchase Starlink's mesh standard kit online for $599.99.
- The kit includes the V4 dish, Wi-Fi router, cables, and base, and can be self-installed.
- Target offers Starlink kits with different service plans, including residential, roaming, and for boats.
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