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U.S. Space Force awards $13.7 billion in new national security launch contracts to Blue Origin, SpaceX and ULA
- The U.S. Space Force awarded nearly $14 billion worth of national security launch contracts to Blue Origin, SpaceX, and United Launch Alliance.
- The contract, known as Lane 2 of the National Security Space Launch Phase 3, will spread missions over a five-year period starting in FY25.
- SpaceX is set to receive about 60% of the missions, ULA will get 40%, and Blue Origin will receive seven missions.
- The missions, to be launched from FY27-FY32, are aimed at enhancing launch resiliency and capacity for national security missions.
- The Space Force split NSSL Phase 3 into two lanes to expand launch provider availability, with Lane 1 for less critical missions and Lane 2 for critical payloads.
- SpaceX has received a NSSL Phase 3 Lane 1 task order valued at about $734 million for seven Falcon 9 launches.
- Lane 2 requires capability to launch rockets from both Western and Eastern Ranges and support vertical integration.
- ULA's Vulcan rocket and SpaceX's Falcon 9 are gearing up for upcoming launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base and other locations.
- Blue Origin, as a new player in national security missions, aims to contribute with its New Glenn rocket and plans for a launch complex at SLC-9.
- Elon Musk of SpaceX highlighted SpaceX's capabilities, emphasizing their dominance in national security mission capability.
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DOGE staffers are listed in the FCC directory
- Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has infiltrated the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), with three DOGE staffers listed in the FCC directory.
- The three DOGE staffers identified are Tarak Makecha, Jordan Wick, and Jacob Altik, each listed under the office 'OCH' (Office of the Chairman) in the FCC directory.
- The FCC's authority over resources such as radio, TV, broadband, and satellite intersects with Musk's businesses, making the presence of DOGE staffers relevant to permissions and decision-making processes.
- The role and data access restrictions of the DOGE staffers at the FCC remain unknown, and the FCC has not provided any comment on the matter.
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Starlink competition is ramping up in Ukraine
- Eutelsat's OneWeb division, backed by Germany, has been providing satellite internet access in Ukraine to compete with SpaceX's Starlink network.
- Eutelsat currently has less than a thousand terminals in Ukraine, compared to SpaceX's 50,000 terminals funded by Poland and the US.
- Eutelsat intends to expand its presence in Ukraine with an additional 5,000 to 10,000 terminals in the near future.
- Eutelsat is also in talks with the EU-backed SpaceRISE consortium to build a secure satellite constellation called IRIS².
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SpaceX just took a big step toward reusing Starship’s Super Heavy booster
- SpaceX test-fired a flight-proven Super Heavy booster for the first time.
- The booster, designated as Booster 14, has already flown to the edge of space and could potentially fly again soon.
- The test burn lasted around eight seconds, indicating the booster's readiness for flight.
- This progress brings SpaceX a step closer to reusing Starship's Super Heavy booster.
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Rural fiber internet expansion is at risk as Trump administration holds funds
- Fiber internet providers are concerned about the delay in receiving funds promised under the Biden administration's Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program.
- The Trump-appointed Commerce Department Secretary plans to overhaul the program, potentially shifting away from fiber and favoring satellite internet services like Elon Musk's Starlink.
- Many companies and states have already invested in fiber expansion and are awaiting the allocation of funds from the program.
- A potential shift toward satellite internet could result in higher costs and reduced speed and reliability compared to fiber.
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Starlink Expands in Brazil via John Deere Partnership
- Starlink is expanding in Brazil through John Deere, bringing satellite broadband service to underserved rural areas.
- Sales of Starlink equipment have already surpassed expectations, with over 2,000 units sold.
- John Deere integrates Starlink terminals on agricultural equipment, providing connectivity for farmers to access advanced features and real-time data sharing.
- The partnership between John Deere and Starlink aims to improve connectivity for agriculture in both the United States and Brazil.
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SpaceX’s Crew Dragon to splash down in Pacific for first time — how to watch
- SpaceX's Crew Dragon and its four crewmembers are set to splash down in the Pacific Ocean for the first time.
- The switch to the Pacific landing zone is to eliminate risks involving fragments from the trunk section during descent.
- The Fram2 mission, sponsored by cryptocurrency entrepreneur Chun Wang, is the first-ever crewed mission in a polar orbit.
- The crew is conducting over 20 experiments focusing on advancing scientific understanding of spaceflight.
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They’re barfing on the Crew Dragon (though that’s normal, apparently)
- SpaceX launched its Fram2 mission on Monday, becoming the first crewed flight to take a polar orbit.
- The ride to orbit was smoother than anticipated, with minimal G-forces experienced.
- However, the crewmembers experienced space motion sickness, leading to nausea and vomiting.
- The crewmembers are feeling better now, with the trace of motion sickness gone.
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SpaceX shares first views of polar regions from Crew Dragon
- SpaceX has shared the first-ever crewed flight footage of polar regions from its Crew Dragon spacecraft.
- The camera attached to the opened nose cone captured stunning views of the icy regions on Earth.
- The Fram2 mission has a polar orbit, providing the crew with unique observations rarely seen by space crews.
- During the mission, the crew will conduct research studies and gather data to study the impact of space travel on human health, among other objectives.
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Starlink aircraft by United Airlines receives FAA approval
- United Airlines has received FAA approval for its first Starlink-equipped planes.
- The first commercial flight with Starlink Wi-Fi is scheduled for May 2025.
- United aims to equip 40 regional jets with Starlink monthly and all 300 Embraer 175s by the end of the year.
- Starlink will be available in over 1,000 United planes in the coming years.
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SpaceX Plans Historic Polar Orbit Crewed Mission with Bitcoin Billionaire’s Backing
- Bitcoin billionaire Chun Wang funds SpaceX’s first polar orbit crewed mission, showcasing crypto’s growing role in space innovation.
- SpaceX's mission named Fram2 is the first crewed spaceflight to orbit both the North and South Poles.
- The diverse crew of Fram2 includes three individuals without prior spaceflight experience, making this the first all-civilian mission of its kind without licensed pilots or professional astronauts.
- Chun Wang's leadership and financial backing of the mission highlights the growing influence of the cryptocurrency world in frontier exploration.
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World’s largest ‘space window’ has just launched to orbit again
- SpaceX has launched a cupola-equipped Crew Dragon from the Kennedy Space Center.
- The cupola, a dome-shaped window, is the largest single window ever to have flown to space.
- It offers panoramic views of Earth and beyond but replaces the docking port, limiting its use for missions not involving rendezvousing with the International Space Station.
- The cupola is made from acrylic and polycarbonate and has flown on three missions, including one that allowed the commander to conduct the first-ever commercial spacewalk.
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Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 27 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg
- SpaceX is preparing to launch 27 Starlink satellites on a Falcon 9 rocket.
- The mission, named Starlink 11-13, will be the 25th Starlink flight this year.
- The liftoff is scheduled for 4:39 p.m. PDT from Vandenberg Space Force Base.
- The Falcon 9 first stage booster will be making its fifth launch and attempt a landing on a droneship.
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SpaceX just launched a private crew to orbit — watch the highlights
- SpaceX has launched its first private crew to orbit since the Polaris Dawn mission in September 2024.
- The four crew members are traveling to orbit for the first time and will conduct research studies to advance long-duration space exploration and understand human health in space.
- The mission is named Fram2, will last up to five days, and the crew will explore Earth from a polar orbit for the first time.
- The Crew Dragon spacecraft includes a glass dome providing passengers with incredible views of Earth and beyond.
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Live coverage: SpaceX to launch Fram2 astronauts to polar orbit on Falcon 9 rocket from the Kennedy Space Center
- A historic mission named Fram2 is set to launch from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center with four first-time astronauts aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket heading into a polar orbit.
- The mission is funded by Malta resident Chun Wang, with crew members including a Norwegian cinematographer, a German arctic robotics researcher, and an Australian polar guide.
- Liftoff is scheduled for 9:46 p.m. EDT (0146 UTC) with backup opportunities available within a 4.5-hour launch window.
- Spaceflight Now will provide live coverage, while weather forecasts predict a 60-75% chance of favorable weather for launch.
- SpaceX faces challenges similar to previous missions, especially concerning launch availability and predicting weather in the recovery zone.
- The mission will use a Falcon 9 rocket that has flown five previous missions, making it the first with such a history to launch astronauts.
- The Crew Dragon Resilience spacecraft will carry the crew members, who will embark on a unique polar orbit at a 90-degree inclination, the highest flown by humans.
- The crew will conduct 22 science experiments and technology demonstrations during the 3.5- to 5-day mission, focusing on various research areas.
- The mission is described as a significant moment in human spaceflight history, with crew members embracing the exploration of the last frontier in low Earth orbit.
- Overall, the Fram2 mission represents a milestone in space exploration as the crew ventures into uncharted territory in a groundbreaking polar orbit.
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