A naukri.com initiative
Space X News
Spaceflightnow
1M
356
Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 23 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 launch from Cape Canaveral
- SpaceX is set to launch 23 Starlink satellites on a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
- The Starlink 12-15 mission will include 13 satellites with Direct to Cell capabilities.
- The launch is scheduled for 11:58 p.m. EDT on May 19, with favorable weather forecasted.
- The Falcon 9 booster 1095 will be used for this mission, aiming for a droneship landing post-launch.
Read Full Article
21 Likes
Mensjournal
1M
118
SpaceX's Last Falcon 9 Launch Just Broke Its Own Weird Record
- SpaceX broke its own record by deploying the 1000th Starlink satellite during its 125th mission launch.
- Starlink is leading the satellite broadband race ahead of competitors like HughesNet, Viasat, and Project Kuiper.
- The future of broadband satellite internet service is promising but global accessibility is yet to be fully realized.
- The next SpaceX launches include Falcon 9 GPS 3 SV-08 in late May and Falcon 9 Axiom Mission 4 on June 8, 2025.
Read Full Article
7 Likes
TechCrunch
1M
96
Image Credit: TechCrunch
How Silicon Valley’s influence in Washington benefits the tech elite
- Several employees, allies, and investors of tech billionaires like Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, Marc Andreessen, and Palmer Luckey have taken roles in federal agencies under Donald Trump's administration, directing billions in contracts to their companies.
- These appointments raise concerns about potential conflicts of interest and ethical violations, as individuals with ties to these tech figures hold positions in departments overseeing their businesses.
- The unprecedented rate at which individuals connected to Musk have joined government agencies has raised red flags regarding ethics safeguards and potential misuse of public office for private gain.
- While some argue that having tech insiders in government roles can benefit innovation, there are concerns about favoritism and biased policymaking that may protect market dominance rather than serve the public good.
- Tech figures like Mike Kratsios are leading technology policy in the U.S., advocating for deregulation to support innovators but raising questions about expertise in governing non-tech-related sectors.
- A network of intertwined businesses between Musk, Thiel, Andreessen, and Luckey, along with their connections in federal agencies, has led to the steering of billions in federal contracts back to their companies.
- Thiel's Palantir, Musk's SpaceX, and Luckey's Anduril have secured significant government contracts, with SpaceX winning a $5.9 billion contract from the U.S. Space Force and Palantir being awarded millions from various government departments.
- The concentration of political power and private wealth among these tech figures poses economic risks by potentially influencing government decisions to protect specific companies and industries rather than promoting fair competition.
Read Full Article
5 Likes
Teslarati
1M
91
Image Credit: Teslarati
United Airlines debuts Starlink Wi-Fi on Detroit flight
- United Airlines introduced Starlink Wi-Fi on its first passenger flight to Detroit, offering high-speed internet utilizing SpaceX's satellite technology.
- The service leverages Starlink's 7,000+ low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites to provide broadband globally, with United planning to expand it to its regional and mainline fleet.
- Testers have praised Starlink's Wi-Fi speed, with download speeds of 217 Mbps and upload speeds of 26.8 Mbps, making it suitable for long flights.
- SpaceX sees Starlink as not just for aviation but also as a potential GPS alternative, offering Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) services, promising broad applications for the technology.
Read Full Article
5 Likes
Discover more
Digitaltrends
1M
361
Image Credit: Digitaltrends
SpaceX boss hints at unprecedented milestone for Starship ‘this year’
- SpaceX has been making significant progress with the Starship vehicle, with successful test flights showing improvements in design.
- One major achievement includes catching the first-stage Super Heavy booster with a launch tower for reuse in multiple missions.
- Elon Musk hinted that SpaceX aims to attempt catching the Starship spacecraft with the tower this year, following successful tests and controlled splashdowns.
- SpaceX is preparing for the ninth test flight of the Starship and aims to achieve reliability before using it for crew and cargo transport missions to the moon and Mars.
Read Full Article
21 Likes
Spaceflightnow
1M
210
Live coverage: SpaceX plans morning launch of Starlink satellites from California
- SpaceX is preparing to launch another batch of Starlink satellites from California after sunrise Friday morning.
- The launch, known as Starlink 15-5 mission, is targeted for 6:43 a.m. PDT at Vandenberg Space Force Base with a backup opportunity seven minutes later.
- The Falcon 9 first stage booster B1093 will be used for the mission, marking its second flight after launching from Vandenberg 39 days ago on the Starlink 11-11 mission.
- The booster is expected to target a touchdown on the drone ship 'Of Course I Still Love You' in the Pacific Ocean, which would be the 130th landing on that vessel and the 448th booster landing overall.
Read Full Article
12 Likes
Teslarati
1M
87
Image Credit: Teslarati
SpaceX touts Starlink as GPS alternative in FCC PNT push
- SpaceX sees Starlink as a potential GPS alternative by leveraging its satellite constellation for Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) solutions.
- SpaceX highlighted the capability of Starlink satellites to deliver PNT services in conjunction with broadband offerings in a letter to the FCC.
- The company mentioned ongoing efforts to integrate PNT into its cellular Starlink service and emphasized the importance of creating a resilient PNT ecosystem.
- Amazon's Kuiper satellites and Globalstar also pitched their services as GPS complements in response to SpaceX's advocacy for GPS alternatives.
Read Full Article
5 Likes
Digitaltrends
1M
73
Image Credit: Digitaltrends
SpaceX chief reveals target date for 9th Starship test
- Elon Musk hinted that the ninth test flight of SpaceX's Starship rocket is scheduled for next week, following a static test fire of the spacecraft's Raptor engines.
- SpaceX aims to ensure the successful performance of the Starship after losing spacecraft in flights seven and eight earlier this year.
- Long-term plan involves using Starship to take the first human crew to Mars, with Musk aiming to launch an uncrewed mission to Mars next year to test reliability.
- SpaceX anticipated to increase Starship testing to up to two flights a month by the end of this year, with plans for a crewed Mars flight by the end of the decade.
Read Full Article
4 Likes
Spaceflightnow
1M
106
Axiom Mission 4 delayed due to Dragon capsule readiness
- The fifth Dragon spacecraft, tail number C213, will not be ready to support the flight of Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) to the International Space Station until next month, delaying the launch targeting from May 29 to at least June 8.
- The delays in readiness of the C213 Dragon spacecraft have impacted multiple missions over the years, with problems identified in propulsion, environmental control systems, and a battery that needed replacement.
- Axiom Mission 4 crew includes Commander Peggy Whitson, Pilot Shubhanshu Shukla, Mission Specialist Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski, and Mission Specialist Tibor Kapu, with the mission planned for a roughly two-week stay on the space station.
- NASA also announced plans for Crew-11 mission and SpaceX’s 33rd Commercial Resupply Services (CRS) mission to the ISS, with future commercial space stations aiming to continue crewed work in microgravity post the ISS retirement.
Read Full Article
6 Likes
Spaceflightnow
2M
261
Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 28 Starlink V2 Mini satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral
- SpaceX is preparing to launch 28 Starlink V2 Mini Optimized satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
- The Starlink 6-67 mission aims to add 28 more spacecraft to the existing 7,400 satellites in low Earth orbit.
- Launch from Space Launch Complex is scheduled for 12:38 p.m. (1638 UTC), with live coverage by Spaceflight Now starting an hour before liftoff.
- The weather forecast is favorable for the launch, with a 95 percent chance of good weather during ascent and SpaceX using Falcon 9 booster 1090 for the mission.
Read Full Article
15 Likes
Digitaltrends
2M
357
Image Credit: Digitaltrends
Watch SpaceX blast Starship engines ahead of 9th test flight
- SpaceX conducted engine test of its Starship spacecraft in preparation for the ninth test flight.
- The upcoming flight will involve the first reuse of a Super Heavy booster to save on mission costs.
- SpaceX aims to ramp up Starship flights to one every two weeks this year.
- NASA plans to use the Starship rocket for crew and cargo flights to the moon as part of the Artemis program.
Read Full Article
21 Likes
Arstechnica
2M
440
Image Credit: Arstechnica
After back-to-back failures, SpaceX tests its fixes on the next Starship
- SpaceX successfully fired six Raptor engines on the next Starship rocket on Monday.
- The test took place at a test stand near SpaceX's Starbase launch facility in South Texas, running for approximately 60 seconds.
- Although no official launch date has been announced, maritime warnings suggest a potential launch as early as next Wednesday, May 21.
- If successful, the Starship rocket is expected to fly halfway around the world before reentering the Earth's atmosphere and splashing down in the Indian Ocean.
Read Full Article
26 Likes
Insider
2M
36
Image Credit: Insider
Elon Musk says Starlink is coming to Saudi Arabia
- Elon Musk announced that Saudi Arabia has approved Starlink for maritime and aviation use at the Saudi-US Investment Forum.
- Starlink, owned by SpaceX, has rapidly grown and is available in more than 125 countries.
- Starlink has been crucial in the war in Ukraine and aims to expand to additional nations, positioning itself as the biggest internet satellite constellation.
- The announcement comes as President Donald Trump visits the Middle East to secure investments, with controversy surrounding the acceptance of a $400 million jet from Qatar.
Read Full Article
2 Likes
Arstechnica
2M
385
Image Credit: Arstechnica
FCC threatens EchoStar licenses for spectrum that SpaceX wants to use
- FCC Chairman Brendan Carr threatens to revoke EchoStar licenses for spectrum desired by SpaceX due to alleged underutilization.
- Carr has ordered a review of EchoStar's compliance with providing 5G service across the US as per its spectrum licenses.
- EchoStar Chairman Charles Ergen defends company's wireless deployment but acknowledges uncertainty in FCC proceedings' outcome.
- EchoStar's stock price dropped approximately 8 percent in response to the developments.
Read Full Article
23 Likes
Digitaltrends
2M
270
Image Credit: Digitaltrends
Starship to fly again — What to expect from SpaceX’s upcoming test
- SpaceX is preparing for the ninth test flight of its powerful Starship rocket, with the launch expected in the next week or two.
- The upcoming test will involve reusing a first-stage Super Heavy booster for the first time, aiming to enhance cost efficiency for future missions to the moon and Mars.
- SpaceX will attempt an in-flight relight of the Starship spacecraft's engines during the test, crucial for missions like orbital refueling and deep space exploration.
- The Starship spacecraft for this flight, Ship 35, incorporates upgrades including redesigned flaps and an improved heat shield, with NASA closely watching progress for its Artemis program.
Read Full Article
16 Likes
For uninterrupted reading, download the app