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The head of a Biden program that could help rural broadband has left
- Evan Feinman, head of the $42.5 billion BEAD program, has left the position amid disagreements over program direction.
- Feinman raised concerns over shifting focus to satellite-based internet over fiber build-outs in his outgoing email.
- Commerce Department Secretary Howard Lutnick announced a review of BEAD, criticizing its lack of internet connections and perceived issues.
- BEAD, part of the Biden-era infrastructure bill, aims to provide high-speed internet to underserved areas in the US, prioritizing fiber-based connections.
- The program progress has faced challenges with only a few states moving towards finalizing proposals for public comment.
- Critics argue that the program's changes could benefit Elon Musk's Starlink, potentially directing billions to satellite operators.
- Feinman's concerns included perceived delays, potential limitations on fiber connections, and impacts on states with approved proposals.
- The program's future remains uncertain as the administration contemplates changes that may impact broadband deployment in rural America.
- Feinman's departure signifies ongoing challenges and debates surrounding the strategic direction and implementation of the BEAD program.
- The potential policy shifts and controversies highlight the complexities of expanding broadband access in underserved regions across the country.
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TechDigest
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iPhone 17 dummy phones leaked, Waymo’s autonomous vehicles rack up £50,000 in fines
- New images of dummy units for iPhone 17 models have been leaked online.
- Waymo autonomous vehicles received 589 parking tickets in San Francisco last year, amounting to $65,065 in fines.
- SpaceX crew capsule successfully arrived at the International Space Station, delivering replacements for NASA's stuck astronauts.
- Some Starlink satellite system subscribers express frustration over Elon Musk's political involvement, contemplating discontinuing the service.
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Insider
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Scenes of joy as stranded US astronauts moved a step closer to returning home
- Stranded US astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, took a step closer to returning home as SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft successfully docked at the International Space Station (ISS) on Sunday.
- Wilmore and Williams have been stuck on the ISS for over nine months after their mission was extended due to issues with the Starliner spacecraft that took them to the ISS.
- The arrival of SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft clears the way for Wilmore and Williams to return to Earth, which is expected to happen on Wednesday, March 19.
- In the meantime, Wilmore and Williams have been supporting station research, maintenance, and Starliner system testing while on the ISS.
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Metro
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Moment ‘alien’ enters the International Space Station after SpaceX crew docks
- NASA astronauts Suni Williams, 59, and Butch Wilmore, 62, have been rescued from the International Space Station (ISS) by a Dragon capsule sent by SpaceX after being stuck in space for nine months.
- The Dragon capsule not only brought back Williams and Wilmore but also delivered four new astronauts to the ISS from the US, Japan, and Russia.
- During the docking at the space station, astronaut Nick Hague was seen floating around in an alien mask, providing a surprise welcome.
- Williams and Wilmore will have to wait a few more days before returning to Earth aboard the Dragon capsule.
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Guardian
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SpaceX capsule docks with ISS to bring back stranded Nasa astronauts
- A SpaceX capsule delivered four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) early on Sunday in a Nasa crew-swap mission.
- This mission will allow stranded astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, to return home after nine months on the ISS.
- The Crew-10 astronauts' SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule docked to the ISS after a 29-hour journey.
- The crew rotation flight, including Wilmore and Williams, is scheduled to depart the ISS on Wednesday.
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SpaceX will launch Tesla’s humanoid Optimus robot to Mars next year
- SpaceX plans to launch Tesla's humanoid Optimus robot to Mars on its flagship Starship rocket by the end of 2026.
- CEO Elon Musk mentioned that if the landings go well, human landings may start on Mars as soon as 2029.
- Tesla introduced a refined version of the Optimus robot in 2024, remotely operated by humans.
- The success of sending the Optimus robot to Mars would depend on the technical success of the Starship's uncrewed mission to Mars by the end of 2026.
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Guardian
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Rocket blasts off to bring stranded US astronauts home from the ISS at long last
- A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket has been launched from Nasa's Kennedy Space Center in Florida to bring home US astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore who have been stranded on the International Space Station for nine months due to technical problems with the experimental spacecraft.
- Four astronauts have been sent on the mission to replace Williams and Wilmore, with the new crew scheduled to arrive early on Sunday. Williams, Wilmore, Nasa astronaut Nick Hague, and Russian cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov are expected to return to Earth on Wednesday.
- The mission faced controversy with claims from President Donald Trump and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, without evidence, that former president Joe Biden had abandoned the astronauts on the station for political reasons. Williams and Wilmore rejected this accusation.
- The astronauts arrived at the ISS in June 2024 on a Starliner spacecraft, but technical issues with the craft's thrusters and propulsion system led to the decision not to use it for the return journey. Instead, the astronauts remained on the ISS while the empty spacecraft was flown back to Earth for a landing in the New Mexico desert.
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Musk sets a date for Starship trip to Mars with Optimus on board
- Elon Musk plans to take Starship to Mars for its first uncrewed mission with Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot on board.
- SpaceX's reusable Starship rocket is expected to depart for Mars at the end of 2026, with human landings commencing a few years later.
- Musk aims to launch more than 90% of Earth's payload mass to orbit this year, with China making up just 5% and the rest of the world accounting for the remaining 5%.
- SpaceX has been testing Starship and successfully caught the Super Heavy booster, but still faces challenges to make the rocket a viable product for reusable space travel.
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TechCrunch
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SpaceX launches astronauts for long-awaited International Space Station crew swap
- SpaceX successfully launched four people into space on Friday for the Crew-10 mission, allowing astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore to return to Earth from the International Space Station after a nine-month stay.
- The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft is scheduled to dock with the ISS on Saturday, adding to the existing crew before Williams and Wilmore return to Earth, possibly on March 19.
- The Crew-10 mission is significant due to the previous journey of Williams and Wilmore on Boeing's Starliner, which experienced delays and issues, leading to an extended stay on the ISS.
- SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has claimed that he offered to bring the astronauts back earlier, but Biden allegedly refused for political reasons, although no evidence has been provided to support this.
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Guardian
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Elon Musk faces week of harsh setbacks amid Tesla selloff and Doge backlash
- Elon Musk faced a challenging week with Tesla stock selloff and Doge backlash.
- Musk's net worth dropped by over $22bn in a single day.
- Tesla's value declined, SpaceX faced setbacks, including a rocket explosion.
- Musk claimed cyberattack on X and encountered criticism over Doge.
- He faced pushback over staffing decisions and received an injunction to reinstate fired workers.
- Despite losses, Musk maintains a substantial fortune and faces scrutiny on his political activities' impact on his companies.
- Musk continues his role in the White House and receives support from Trump and Maga world.
- The White House endorsement aimed to reverse Musk's losses and address backlash.
- Protests against Tesla continue, and investigations into vandalism targeting the company are initiated.
- Amid ongoing challenges, Musk turns to right-wing media and faces comparisons to historical events like Kristallnacht.
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Digitaltrends
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Watch SpaceX launch a relief crew for ‘stuck’ Starliner astronauts
- Four astronauts have launched in a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Crew-10 mission.
- The crew includes NASA astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers, JAXA astronaut Takuya Onishi, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Kirill Peskov.
- The Crew-10 members will replace the current Crew-9 on the ISS, including the Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams.
- The Crew-9 astronauts will return to Earth after a short handover period with the arrival of Crew-10 at the ISS.
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Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 23 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral
- SpaceX is preparing to launch its latest batch of Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Saturday morning.
- The Starlink 12-16 mission will add another 23 Starlink Version 2 Mini satellites to the constellation of more than 7,000 satellites in low Earth orbit.
- SpaceX will use the Falcon 9 first stage booster, tail number B1078, to launch the mission.
- Among the 23 Starlink satellites on board are 13 that feature direct to cell capabilities.
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Guardian
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Crew lifts off on SpaceX mission to replace stuck Nasa astronauts
- The replacements for two Nasa astronauts who have been stuck at the International Space Station for nine months launched on Friday evening.
- Nasa wants overlap between the two crews so Wilmore and Williams can fill in the newcomers on happenings onboard the ISS.
- Rocketing toward orbit from Nasa’s Kennedy Space Center, the newest crew includes Nasa’s Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers, both military pilots; and Japan’s Takuya Onishi and Russia’s Kirill Peskov, both former airline pilots.
- Already capturing the world’s attention, their unexpectedly long mission took a political twist when Donald Trump and SpaceX’s Elon Musk vowed earlier this year to accelerate the astronauts’ return and blamed the former administration for stalling it.
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Teslarati
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SpaceX readies to rescue astronauts from International Space Station
- SpaceX is preparing to launch the Crew-10 mission to rescue U.S. astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams from the International Space Station.
- Originally tasked with the mission, Boeing's Starliner aircraft faced technical issues preventing the astronauts from returning home.
- The launch, delayed due to a ground system problem, is now set for today at 7:03 p.m. ET, with a backup opportunity tomorrow at 6:41 p.m.
- The Dragon spacecraft, previously used for other missions, will be launched, aiming not only to bring the astronauts home but also to conduct research for future human exploration.
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Guardian
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‘It’s human conceit to think we’re alone’: life must extend beyond earth, leading space scientist says
- Leading space scientist Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock suggests that life must exist beyond Earth, critiquing the human pride in assuming otherwise.
- Aderin-Pocock emphasizes the vastness of the universe and the need to explore the possibility of life beyond our planet.
- She points out the mystery of dark energy and dark matter, representing a significant portion of the universe that remains unexplained.
- Aderin-Pocock will delve into these topics during the 2025 Royal Institution Christmas Lectures, focusing on scientific wonders and unanswered questions.
- The Royal Institution is celebrating Faraday's achievements with a series of events, including past lecture releases and public engagement initiatives.
- The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is exploring new frontiers, challenging existing theories and raising questions about the laws of physics and dark matter.
- Aderin-Pocock expresses concern over budget cuts to the JWST mission and Elon Musk's involvement in evaluating NASA, citing a conflict of interest.
- While acknowledging the potential of commercial space exploration, Aderin-Pocock stresses the need for proper legislation and responsible utilization of space for the benefit of humanity.
- She supports crewed missions to other planets as a means to ensure the survival of humanity in the face of potential catastrophic events.
- Aderin-Pocock encourages looking beyond Earth for possible human colonies, highlighting the vulnerability of our planet to threats like asteroids.
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