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The Verge
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Elon Musk’s DOGE ties could get his companies out of $2 billion in potential liability
- Elon Musk's companies could avoid over $2.37 billion in potential legal liability due to his influence over the US government, states a Senate report.
- A Senate subcommittee found that Musk and his companies face 65 potential actions across 11 agencies.
- The report estimates potential financial liabilities for Tesla, Neuralink, SpaceX, The Boring Company, and xAI, including alleged misleading statements and evading launch requirements.
- The report also highlights Musk's ability to evade oversight and derail investigations due to his position.
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Starlink nears S Korea launch as satellite internet demand rises
- Starlink is set to launch in South Korea pending regulatory approvals, amidst a growing demand for satellite internet connectivity.
- South Korea's Ministry of Science and ICT is making system improvements to facilitate low-orbit satellite communication services and provide high-speed internet to remote areas, ships, and airplanes.
- Starlink and OneWeb are awaiting regulatory approvals in South Korea, which involve compliance with local regulations and Terminal assessments for new devices.
- S. Korea aims to bridge connectivity gaps in aviation, maritime, and remote regions, while also looking to develop its own independent satellite technology by 2030.
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SpaceX marks 250th Starlink mission with spectacular photo
- SpaceX marks its 250th Starlink mission with a spectacular photo of Falcon 9 rocket heading to orbit.
- The mission included 23 Starlink satellites, with 13 having direct-to-cell capabilities.
- SpaceX has over 8,000 Starlink satellites in orbit, providing high-speed broadband internet to 5 million customers worldwide.
- Next Starlink launch is scheduled on April 28 from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
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Starlink India’s license faces delay due to regulatory requirements
- SpaceX's satellite internet venture Starlink is facing regulatory delays in obtaining an operating license in India.
- India's Telecom Minister confirmed that Starlink must meet stringent requirements, including setting up gateways in India and registering user terminals locally.
- Multiple agencies in India are evaluating Starlink's compliance with technical, administrative, and national security standards.
- Bharti Airtel and Jio Platforms have signed agreements with SpaceX to expand Starlink services in India, pending government approval.
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Spaceflightnow
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Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 23 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral
- SpaceX is preparing to launch back-to-back Falcon 9 rockets on Sunday from both California and Florida.
- The Starlink 12-23 mission from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is set to follow the Starlink 11-9 mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base.
- Liftoff from Space Launch Complex 40 is targeting 10:58 p.m. EDT (0258 UTC).
- SpaceX is also planning to launch another Falcon 9 rocket Sunday night on the Starlink 11-9 mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base.
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SpaceX investment fuels Alphabet’s $8 billion profit surge
- Alphabet Inc. reported a 46% surge in net income to $34.54 billion, driven by strong advertising revenues and an $8 billion unrealized gain from its investment in SpaceX.
- Alphabet has been a key investor in SpaceX since 2015, holding a 10% stake in the space firm along with Fidelity Investments.
- SpaceX's valuation hit approximately $350 billion in December, making it one of the world's most valuable private companies.
- SpaceX's government contracts and Starlink satellite internet service contribute to its growing influence in the space and satellite internet sectors.
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Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 27 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg SFB
- SpaceX is preparing to launch back-to-back Falcon 9 rockets on Sunday from both California and Florida.
- The first launch, Starlink 11-9, will take place from Vandenberg Space Force Base and will carry 27 Starlink V2 Mini satellites.
- The second launch, Starlink 12-23, is scheduled to take place from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and will deploy 23 Starlink satellites, including 13 with Direct to Cell capabilities.
- The Falcon 9 booster for the Vandenberg launch, B1063, will attempt its 25th landing after liftoff on the droneship 'Of Course I Still Love You.'
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Guardian
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How space exploration can improve life on Earth | Leigh Phillips
- Space exploration has captured the imagination of billions of people worldwide, from historic moon landings to modern-day Martian-rover missions and reusable-rocket launches by SpaceX.
- An anti-space ideology, particularly present on the left, criticizes space exploration as a dangerous distraction, neocolonial, and extractivist.
- Critics of space-faring believe it perpetuates terrestrial injustices, seen as a costly fantasy that diverts attention from pressing issues like clean drinking water for all.
- Space exploration contributes significantly to Earth science, enabling vital monitoring of climate change, deforestation, and ecosystem health through satellite technology.
- Satellite technology aids in agriculture, urban planning, epidemiology, and environmental protection, ultimately enhancing our ability to address global challenges.
- Despite public funding support for space programs, private space firms like SpaceX rely on profitability and face criticism regarding their roles in space exploration.
- Arguments for a leftwing space policy emphasize the importance of public-sector leadership in space exploration for the benefit of all humanity.
- Space pollution, particularly from satellites, poses challenges for astronomical observations, leading to calls for regulations to mitigate light pollution and space debris.
- Balancing space exploration with addressing earthly crises like infrastructure, healthcare, and poverty is a complex issue, highlighting the need for a nuanced approach.
- The discourse on space exploration often overlooks the potential benefits of space science while navigating the tensions between public and private sector interests.
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T-Mobile cut Starlink Cellular service, eyes broader access
- T-Mobile has reduced the price of its Starlink cellular service to $10 per month.
- T-Mobile plans to launch the service in July and aims to broaden access.
- The company is seeking FCC approval to extend Starlink cellular service to legacy devices.
- T-Mobile's move aims to dominate the satellite connectivity market and reshape how rural users access mobile networks.
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Arstechnica
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Rocket Report: The pitfalls of rideshare; China launches next Tiangong crew
- NASA is still building a new mobile launch tower for the Space Launch System Block 1B rocket at Kennedy Space Center, with projected launch delays and costs.
- Astra, the rocket startup, has revealed details of its $44 million contract with the Department of Defense for the development of Rocket 4.
- Rocket 4 aims to deliver cargo globally in under an hour and provides a military utility vehicle for point-to-point delivery.
- The military is exploring rocket-based rapid global cargo delivery systems, including a contract with SpaceX for the study of Starship rocket capabilities.
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Arstechnica
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Reusable rockets are here, so why is NASA paying more to launch stuff to space?
- NASA is still paying more than it did 30 years ago to launch missions into orbit.
- Launch is becoming more routine with the advent of reusable rockets.
- NASA is one of many customers competing for a slot on SpaceX's launch manifest.
- SpaceX is about to become the Pentagon's top launch provider.
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Teslarati
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SpaceX’s Starbase nears city status with voter support
- SpaceX's Starbase, located in Texas, is on the verge of becoming the nation's newest municipality.
- The voting process is underway to determine whether Starbase will incorporate into a space-age city.
- The proposed city would cover an area of 1.5 square miles and potentially house 3,500 SpaceX employees.
- The outcome of the vote is expected to favor establishing Starbase as a municipality and support SpaceX's mission to travel to Mars.
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Elon Musk says he's refocusing on Tesla. Satellite images show Musk's growing business empire in Texas.
- Elon Musk has moved all of his major companies' headquarters to Texas in the last five years.
- Satellite images show the expansion of SpaceX, Tesla, X, and The Boring Company in Texas.
- Musk announced plans to refocus on Tesla, stepping back from other responsibilities.
- In the late 2010s, Musk moved his companies to Texas for a business-friendly environment.
- SpaceX, Tesla, X, and The Boring Company have headquarters or ties to Texas.
- SpaceX's Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas, raises environmental concerns.
- Bastrop, Texas, has become a corporate campground for Musk's companies.
- Tesla's gigafactory in Texas covers 10,000,000 square feet, equivalent to 173 football fields.
- Musk plans to expand Neuralink in Austin and is involved in educational initiatives in Texas.
- Musk is expanding globally with Tesla gigafactories in China and Germany.
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Hackernoon
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Analyzing the Satellite Internet Race
- SpaceX's Starlink, Amazon's Project Kuiper, and China's GuoWang are competing to provide high-speed internet via satellite constellations in low Earth orbit (LEO) to unconnected regions.
- Starlink, with over 7,000 satellites, offers speeds up to 220 Mbps, serving over four million subscribers across 100+ countries.
- Project Kuiper aims to deploy 3,236 satellites and offers optical inter-satellite link (OISL) technology with speeds up to 400 Mbps.
- China's GuoWang plans a constellation of nearly 13,000 satellites, aiming to reduce Western infrastructure reliance.
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The Verge
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The EPA cracked down on Tesla and SpaceX. Then Elon Musk and DOGE took over.
- The EPA has accused Elon Musk's companies of skirting the law in the past.
- Both Tesla and SpaceX have faced enforcement actions from the EPA.
- Musk is now taking action to slash federal spending and fire workers.
- The launch of the Department of Government Efficiency is spearheaded by Musk.
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