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Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 24 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral
- SpaceX is preparing to launch its fourth Falcon 9 rocket since Sunday with a mission carrying the company’s latest batch of Starlink internet satellites.
- The liftoff of the Starlink 6-66 mission is scheduled for Thursday at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
- The Falcon 9 first stage booster for this mission, with the tail number B1069, is launching for the 20th time.
- SpaceX aims to complete 21 more launches from its manifest before the end of the year.
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SpaceX provides more insight on why it canceled Starship catch attempt
- SpaceX provides more insight on why it canceled Starship catch attempt.
- The second attempt at catching Starship's Super Heavy booster was canceled, awaiting a better opportunity.
- CEO Elon Musk plans to attempt catch of both the booster and the ship next year.
- The launch provided valuable feedback for future missions and the goal of full and rapid reusability.
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Instagram to release algorithm reset feature, UK approves Google’s $2 billion Anthropic investment
- Instagram is releasing a feature that will let users reset their algorithms, reducing harmful content exposure.
- UK approves Google's $2 billion investment in Anthropic, clearing competition concerns.
- A possible ban on social media for under-16s in the UK is being considered.
- Donald Trump joins Elon Musk in Texas to watch successful SpaceX rocket launch.
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How to use Starlink Internet to Work from Anywhere in the World
- Starlink Internet, a satellite-based internet service from SpaceX, transforms remote work, enabling even high-speed internet in the most isolated areas of the world. Starlink uses low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites to provide high-speed internet worldwide. Before proceeding, check Starlink service availability in your area. Starlink provides different plans and kits for various settings, like Residential, Roam, and Maritime/RV. Standard Starlink kit contains Wi-Fi router, satellite dish (dishy), mounting tripod, and necessary cables. Set up the Starlink system by connecting the dish to the router and the app to optimize the satellite alignment. Utilize Starlink's mobility for working from various locations such as Countryside Getaways, Off-Grid Experiences, and Traveling Abroad.
- Advantages of Starlink for remote work include worldwide coverage, dependability through low-latency connection, mobility, and flexibility for remote teams or solo workers. Starlink's Roam plan allows users to bring the internet wherever they go. To ensure smooth remote work, place the dish properly, keep software updated, and consider emergency power sources. Although Starlink is a transformative tool, it comes with some challenges like upfront costs, power needs, and disruption due to trees, rains, or buildings that can disturb the signal.
- To work from nearly any location worldwide with Starlink Internet, familiarize yourself with its features, fine-tune your setup, and enjoy genuine location independence. Starlink provides a dependable and powerful internet solution for digital nomads, entrepreneurs, or freelancers that keeps you connected wherever your journey leads. Starlink kits start at approx. $599, with monthly subscriptions beginning at $120, verifying its availability in the country you are visiting supports its use while traveling internationally.
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Starship’s Booster (and Donald Trump) Make a Splash at Sixth Flight Test
- SpaceX's Starship launch system completed its sixth flight test with President-elect Donald Trump in attendance.
- The Super Heavy booster missed being caught back at the launch pad, but the mission achieved a key test objective.
- Starship, the world's most powerful rocket, successfully launched, and its second stage reached a height of 190 kilometers.
- SpaceX plans to use Starship for deploying Starlink satellites and NASA's lunar landings.
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The SpaceX Starship is so loud, it may kill birds
- Tests conducted during the recent SpaceX Starship launch reveal that the rocket's noise levels are significantly high, potentially causing harm to local communities and wildlife.
- Data collected shows that the Starship's 33 engines generate decibel levels ranging from 105 to 125 during liftoff and landing.
- The peak sound pressure level recorded was 144.6 decibels, with sonic booms powerful enough to potentially damage structures.
- Experts warn that the noise and sonic booms from the Starship launch may have detrimental effects on local wildlife, including bird populations.
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SpaceX launches Starship for the sixth time – with Trump on site to watch
- SpaceX conducted the sixth flight test of its Starship rocket.
- President-elect Donald Trump visited Texas to witness the launch.
- Trump's visit signifies growing intimacy between himself and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk.
- The flight test achieved a new milestone with the reignition of the upper stage engine.
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SpaceX makes nail-biting sixth Starship test flight but fails to catch booster
- SpaceX successfully completes its sixth Starship test flight, making a battered but successful landing in the Indian Ocean.
- The plan to catch the booster during the flight was called off, and the booster splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico.
- The booster exploded shortly after touching the water, likely due to tipping over and becoming structurally unsound.
- The Starship achieved relighting an engine in space for the first time and made a successful splashdown, despite being visibly damaged.
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Donald Trump joins Elon Musk for SpaceX Starship rocket launch
- Donald Trump joined Elon Musk in Texas to watch a successful test launch of SpaceX’s Starship rocket.
- Trump tweeted in advance of the launch and Musk said he was 'honored' to have Trump present.
- The rocket's first stage booster was released and opted for a fiery splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico.
- With SpaceX's close ties to Trump, their joint appearance holds significance for future US spaceflight decisions.
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SpaceX successfully launches sixth Starship test flight with no catch
- SpaceX successfully launched its sixth test flight of Starship without any catch.
- The Super Heavy booster landed with a splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico about seven minutes after liftoff.
- SpaceX decided to abort the attempt at catching Super Heavy due to unfavorable conditions.
- The objectives of the test flight were to restart Raptor engines in vacuum, achieve a daylight landing, higher peak heating reentry, and faster/harder booster catch.
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Here’s what NASA plans to do with its shiny new SpaceX spacecraft
- NASA plans to use SpaceX and Blue Origin spacecraft for missions to the moon.
- SpaceX's Starship will be used to carry cargo, including equipment and infrastructure, to the lunar surface.
- At least two cargo missions are planned to drop off large pieces of equipment as a test for future human missions.
- SpaceX aims to send a pressurized rover to the moon in 2032, while Blue Origin plans to deliver a lunar habitat in 2033.
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Live coverage: SpaceX to launch Starship Flight 6 test mission from Starbase in southern Texas
- SpaceX is getting ready to launch its massive Starship rocket in a suborbital test mission called Flight 6 from Pad 1 at Starbase at Boca Chica Beach, Texas.
- This will be the fourth time the spaceflight company launches the vehicle in 2024, making it the sixth test flight of the fully integrated rocket in program history.
- The mission is set to lift off on November 17 at 4 p.m. CST (5 p.m. EST, 2200 UTC).
- In Flight 6, SpaceX will attempt again to catch its Super Heavy booster back at the launch pad using its 'Mechazilla' tower.
- The team will closely track data on both the rocket and the tower and only make the decision to catch the 71 m (232 ft) first stage if conditions are deemed safe.
- The Starship is designed to be the lander for the third and fourth Artemis missions, and the ability to catch and refurbish its Super Heavy boosters is key for the Human Landing System component of the Artemis program.
- Demonstrating Starship's capability to perform a deorbit burn following future orbital missions will be crucial to show that it's capable of not becoming a large mass of space junk.
- The ship upper stage will attempt to perform a soft water landing, and the flight test will assess new secondary thermal protection materials and have entire sections of heat shield tiles removed on either side of the ship.
- The ship will intentionally fly at a higher angle of attack in the final phase of descent, purposefully stressing the limits of flap control to gain data on future landing profiles.
- Spaceflight Now will begin joint live coverage alongside LabPadre about 1.5 hours before launch.
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SpaceX gears up to catch Starship again — and Donald Trump may join Elon Musk for the launch
- SpaceX is planning to launch Starship for the sixth time on Tuesday.
- They will attempt to catch Starship's booster rocket with the "Mechazilla" launch tower.
- Reports suggest that President-elect Trump may join Elon Musk for the launch.
- Elon Musk and Donald Trump have been inseparable since the election.
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk: His career, life, and companies he started
- Elon Musk is the CEO of Tesla, and the co-founder of other major companies, including SpaceX, OpenAI, Neuralink, SolarCity, and The Boring Company.
- He was born in Pretoria, South Africa, and founded his first startup in the 1990s.
- Musk is a polarizing figure who has incited lawsuits and SEC investigations.
- Musk's parents divorced when he was nine, and he chose to live with his father, who he later had a troubled relationship with.
- Musk spent much of his childhood reading and coding late into the night, excelling in both areas.
- After studying physics and economics at the University of Pennsylvania, Musk started his career in the late 1990s, co-founding Zip2 and then X.com, which would eventually become PayPal.
- After PayPal was sold, Musk founded SpaceX in 2002. He also became an early investor in Tesla, which he later joined as CEO in 2008, rescuing the company from financial difficulties.
- Musk has since become one of the most well-known entrepreneurs in tech, with a net worth that has at times surpassed $200 billion.
- He has also been involved in initiatives to further space exploration, artificial intelligence, and alternative energy.
- More recently, Musk has been focused on Tesla's autonomous vehicle operations and the development of SpaceX's Starship rocket, which has the potential to carry passengers to Mars.
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How to Buy SpaceX Tender Offer
- Elon Musk's SpaceX is planning a Tender Offer in December 2024 to sell current shares for approximately $135 each, valuing the company at about $250 billion.
- Tender offers are a mechanism for private firms like SpaceX to facilitate the purchase of shares from current shareholders without an initial public offering.
- To participate in SpaceX's tender offers, individuals need to meet eligibility criteria such as being an accredited investor and having certain financial licenses.
- Investors can access SpaceX tender offers through secondary market platforms like Forge Global, EquityZen, and SharesPost.
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