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Trump's Threat to Kill SpaceX Presents One Hidden Safety Concern
- Political fallout leads to verbal threats from President Trump towards tech mogul Elon Musk and SpaceX over potential contract cancellations.
- Elon Musk initially mentioned decommissioning the Dragon spacecraft, crucial for space missions, but later retracted the statement amid concerns.
- SpaceX holds a government contract worth $843 million from NASA to deorbit the International Space Station by 2024, highlighting the safety implications of rescinding contracts.
- Despite SpaceX's profitability and alternative revenue sources, the relationship between SpaceX and the U.S. government, especially NASA, remains crucial for safe space operations and missions.
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A renowned Tesla bear says he's selling stock after Musk's 'disaster' feud with Trump
- Ross Gerber, a renowned Tesla bear, is selling more Tesla stock following Elon Musk's feud with President Donald Trump.
- Gerber believes Musk's actions are harming Tesla's business and sees risks for Musk's other companies like SpaceX.
- Tesla stock plummeted 18% during the feud before recovering slightly, prompting Gerber to sell some of his Tesla shares.
- Gerber has been critical of Musk and Tesla in recent years, previously selling a substantial amount of Tesla shares and predicting a 50% stock price drop.
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Live coverage: SpaceX to launch SXM-10 satellite for SiriusXM on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral
- SpaceX is set to launch the SXM-10 satellite for SiriusXM on a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
- The launch is scheduled for Friday night at 11:19 p.m. EDT and will be the first customer mission of the month for SpaceX.
- The satellite was manufactured by Maxar Technologies on the 1300-class platform satellite bus, with a wet mass of nearly 6,400 kg and an S-band antenna developed by L3Harris Technologies.
- SiriusXM has reported significant spending on satellite construction, with the SXM-10 satellite being part of a series that includes SXM-11 and SXM-12, as the company continues to innovate in satellite technology.
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SpaceX Dragon to carry Axiom’s Ax-4 crew for ISS research
- Axiom Space’s Ax-4 mission, launched on a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, will carry a historic international crew to the International Space Station (ISS) for a 14-day mission focused on groundbreaking microgravity research.
- The Ax-4 crew will include Commander Peggy Whitson from the United States, Pilot Shubhanshu Shukla from India, and mission specialists from Poland, the European Space Agency, and Hungary, marking a historic return to human spaceflight for these nations.
- The Ax-4 mission's research portfolio will include 60 scientific studies from 31 countries, focusing on human research, Earth observation, life sciences, and material sciences, with key investigations on insulin-dependent diabetes, microgravity's impact on the brain, cancer growth, blood stem cells, and more.
- Axiom Space's partnerships with research organizations aim to deepen understanding of spaceflight's effects on the human body, with potential applications for Earth-based healthcare, highlighting SpaceX's pivotal role in commercial spaceflight and scientific discovery.
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Elon Musk threatened, then walked back a decision to 'decommission' SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft after Trump hit out at his businesses
- Elon Musk announced that SpaceX would decommission its Dragon spacecraft immediately following a feud with President Trump over canceling government contracts.
- Trump suggested canceling Musk's contracts to save money, prompting Musk's decision to decommission the Dragon spacecraft.
- However, Musk later retracted this decision after receiving advice to cool off and take a step back.
- SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft is vital for NASA missions to the International Space Station, with NASA stating it will continue working with industry partners to meet future space objectives.
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Musk says SpaceX will retire Dragon spacecraft amid bitter Trump dispute
- Elon Musk announced that SpaceX will retire its Dragon spacecraft after a public fallout with Donald Trump.
- Trump threatened to cancel government contracts with Musk's businesses, leading Musk to take the decision to decommission the spacecraft.
- SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft has been crucial for NASA missions, including ferrying astronauts to and from the International Space Station.
- The escalating dispute between Musk and Trump began after Musk criticized Trump's tax and spending bill, leading to mutual accusations.
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SpaceX to decommission Dragon spacecraft in response to Pres. Trump war of words with Elon Musk
- SpaceX will decommission its Dragon spacecraft in response to the war of words between President Trump and CEO Elon Musk.
- President Trump and Musk have engaged in a heated exchange over disagreements on the 'Big Beautiful Bill' and government subsidies.
- Musk announced that Dragon, responsible for ISS missions, will be decommissioned due to Trump's threats to terminate SpaceX's contracts.
- Dragon has completed 51 missions, including carrying astronauts to the ISS, and its decommissioning may impact future government projects involving SpaceX.
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Let’s all do a dramatic reading of Trump and Musk’s mean posts
- Donald Trump and Elon Musk are publicly torching their relationship through posts on social media networks they own.
- Musk began criticizing the Big Beautiful Bill that eliminated EV tax credits, leading Trump to express disappointment in Musk.
- Trump mentioned uncertainty about the future of their relationship, stating, 'Elon and I had a great relationship. I don't know if we will anymore.'
- The situation escalated with Musk denying seeing the bill and Trump expressing disappointment, hinting at cracks in their relationship.
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SpaceX marks 500th Falcon launch with Starlink 11-22 Mission
- SpaceX celebrated its 500th Falcon rocket launch with the Starlink 11-22 mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
- The milestone was achieved with a Falcon 9 liftoff on Wednesday, marking the company's dominance in the commercial space sector.
- SpaceX's reusable Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets have driven down launch costs, making it the world's most active launch operator in 2024.
- SpaceX aims for 170 launches in 2025, with the Starlink constellation as a key revenue driver and potential future public offering.
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Stranded NASA Astronauts Reveal Scariest Moment of Being Stuck in Space
- Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunni Williams share their scariest moment of being stuck in space during an interview with BBC.
- The possibility of never returning to Earth crossed their minds, especially when docking was imperative for their journey back.
- During their unexpected ordeal from June 2024 to March 2025, they considered the grim prospect of never seeing their families again.
- Despite having doubts, Wilmore and Williams did not vocalize their fears to each other but relied on unspoken communication during their challenging time in space.
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Elon Musk abused his DOGE gig to benefit himself, Tesla, and his other companies more than 100 times, Elizabeth Warren's office says
- A new report from US Senator Elizabeth Warren's office suggests Elon Musk abused his role as a "special government employee" to benefit himself and his businesses.
- The report outlined over 100 instances where Musk used his position to gain from government actions.
- Musk and his businesses allegedly benefited through government contracts, regulatory actions, policy changes, and special access to information.
- Warren's report criticized Musk's conduct and highlighted concerns about potential conflicts of interest as he expanded his business empire.
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Live coverage: SpaceX reschedules Starlink delivery mission for midnight hour Tuesday
- SpaceX will attempt to launch its latest batch of Starlink satellites on Tuesday at 12:42 a.m. EDT from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
- The launch faces a 65 percent chance of favorable weather conditions with potential impacts from a geomagnetic storm caused by a Coronal Mass Ejection from the Sun.
- SpaceX will use the Falcon 9 first stage booster 1071 for this mission, aiming to make its 21st flight and land it on the droneship 'Just Read the Instructions' in the Atlantic Ocean.
- The payload includes 23 Starlink satellites, 13 of which have direct-to-cell capabilities, bringing the total number of DTC capable Starlink satellites launched by SpaceX to 635.
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Starship Test Ends in Failure as SpaceX Faces Challenges
- SpaceX faced another setback as their ninth Starship test launch failed due to a fuel leak causing the rocket to disintegrate over the Indian Ocean.
- This failure marks the third consecutive setback for SpaceX after failed launches in January and March this year, affecting their timeline for Mars mission tests.
- Despite challenges, SpaceX aims to show Starship's capability for future Moon and Mars missions, especially after being selected by NASA for the Artemis III Moon mission.
- The Federal Aviation Administration is closely monitoring SpaceX's operations, with Flight 9's failure leading to a new investigation and review under expanded safety protocols.
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Elon Musk tries to stick to spaceships
- Elon Musk emphasized the importance of focusing on spaceships during an interview with CBS Sunday Morning instead of discussing presidential policies.
- Musk expressed frustration over his Department of Government Efficiency being criticized for making aggressive cuts across federal agencies, mentioning that it had become a target for blame.
- He revealed feeling conflicted about the Trump administration, stating that he did not want to speak against it but also did not want to be held responsible for its actions.
- During the interview, Musk talked about the interconnection of his various companies and their goal to positively impact the trajectory of civilization, highlighting that his focus remains on his companies despite some government involvement.
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Trump pulls Musk ally’s NASA Administrator nomination
- The Trump Administration has pulled its nomination of Elon Musk ally Jared Isaacman to become the new NASA Administrator, just a day after Elon Musk left his White House position.
- Trump decided to withdraw Isaacman's nomination upon learning about his donations to prominent Democrats like Senator Mark Kelly, as reported by The New York Times.
- With Isaacman no longer in consideration, the White House also proposed cutting NASA's budget by nearly one-quarter in 2026, causing concern within the space exploration community.
- A replacement for the NASA Administrator position, which aligns with President Trump's agenda, is expected to be announced directly by the President soon, as per White House spokesperson Liz Huston.
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