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SpaceX announces Starship Flight 8’s new target date
- SpaceX has announced a new target date for Starship Flight 8, scheduled for Thursday, March 6, with a launch window opening at 5:30 p.m. CT.
- The upcoming mission will follow a suborbital trajectory, deploying four Starlink simulators that will burn up on reentry. It will also include a single Raptor engine relight in space and reentry experiments.
- Improvements to Starship include redesigned forward flaps, increased propellant volume, and stress tests on vulnerable spots. The Super Heavy booster features upgraded avionics and enhanced power and network distribution.
- If health checks or final approval are not in place, the booster will default to a trajectory for a soft splashdown in the Gulf of America.
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Problems with Starship force SpaceX to call off test flight at the last minute
- SpaceX's test flight of the Starship was called off in the final minute before takeoff.
- The launch was scrubbed due to issues with both the first stage and upper stage of the rocket.
- SpaceX CEO Elon Musk mentioned there were concerns about the flight and mentioned low ground spin start pressure.
- The new time and date for the Starship's eighth test flight has not yet been announced.
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Elon Musk calls off Starship test flight 8 weeks after last launch exploded
- Elon Musk called off the Starship test flight in Texas after the last launch exploded.
- The previous launch in January resulted in the rocket exploding minutes into the test flight.
- SpaceX made several hardware and operational changes to make the Starship more reliable.
- Elon Musk hopes to send uncrewed Starship rockets to Mars in 2026.
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Forget Mars — The Real Money in Space is Being Made in Low Earth Orbit
- The future of manufacturing is shifting to Low Earth Orbit as space provides a unique environment for creating materials purer, stronger, and more efficient than those made on Earth.
- Blue Origin's long-term vision includes moving polluting industries off Earth, and new commercial space companies see the potential for quality advantages in space manufacturing.
- The microgravity environment in space eliminates limitations caused by gravity, enabling the production of superior materials like crystals and semiconductors with fewer errors.
- Accessible LEO has expanded opportunities for both large corporations and small startups, with reusable rockets lowering the cost barrier for launching into space.
- Certain industries like semiconductors are poised to benefit significantly from manufacturing in space due to the unique advantages offered by microgravity.
- NASA's programs like InSPA allow companies to use the ISS as a research lab to advance manufacturing processes in space, attracting investors with proof-of-concept experiments.
- The space economy is valued at $500 billion in 2025, projected to reach $1 trillion in the near future with a shift towards commercial space stations and private-sector innovation.
- Benefiting from advancements in space manufacturing, future generations may see products like pharmaceuticals and electronic components crafted in space, transforming industries on Earth.
- Companies like SpaceX, Rocket Lab, and Blue Origin have led the way in revolutionizing the launch market, making manufacturing in microgravity more accessible and feasible for various enterprises.
- As space becomes the new frontier for industrial development, the opportunities lie not in distant planets like Mars, but in Low Earth Orbit, paving the way for a trillion-dollar future.
- The potential for space manufacturing to revolutionize industries on Earth is comparable to the emergence of industries like the internet, AI, or renewable energy, marking a significant shift in our economic landscape.
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Live coverage: SpaceX to launch Starship Flight 8 suborbital test mission from Starbase
- SpaceX is preparing for the launch of Starship Flight 8 suborbital test mission from Starbase in Texas on March 3.
- The mission aims to achieve goals from the previous Flight 7 test, involving a series of demonstrations with Starship.
- The mission includes the launch of Super Heavy booster B15 and Ship upper stage S34 for the second time.
- The plan involves demonstrations like engine relight in space, satellite deployment, and a propulsive splashdown in the Indian Ocean.
- Booster 15 will try to return to its launch site for the third catch out of four opportunities using 'Mechazilla' arms.
- SpaceX has made procedural changes for this mission, adjusting fueling and launch timelines from the previous test.
- Flight 8 will focus on objectives not achieved in Flight 7, including payload deployment and reentry experiments.
- SpaceX aims to deploy four Starlink simulators, less than Flight 7's 10, with plans for safe atmospheric burn-up into the Indian Ocean.
- SpaceX has addressed issues from Flight 7, including fire prevention in Starship's attic and Raptor engine upgrades for the upcoming flight.
- Elon Musk suggested the need for ship reentry perfection before attempting ship catches, while targeting reusability for both Ship and booster in the future.
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Private spacecraft Blue Ghost makes successful upright moon landing
- US company Firefly Aerospace has achieved the milestone of landing its spacecraft Blue Ghost on the moon. It is only the second private mission to do so and the first to achieve an upright landing.
- The Blue Ghost Mission 1 touched down near Mons Latreille, on the moon's north-eastern near side. The precision landing was within 100 meters of its target.
- The successful landing is significant, as the first private lunar landing from Intuitive Machines had toppled over upon arrival in 2024.
- The Blue Ghost mission is part of a $2.6bn NASA partnership aimed at cutting costs and supporting the Artemis program to return astronauts to the moon.
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Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 21 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral
- SpaceX is set to launch its first Falcon 9 rocket of the month and its first Starlink flight since reaching 5 million subscribers for the satellite internet service.
- The launch, known as the Starlink 12-20 mission, is scheduled to take place from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on March 2 at 9:24 p.m. EST.
- The Falcon 9 first stage booster will be reused for the fifth time and will attempt to land on SpaceX's droneship after the launch.
- Among the 21 Starlink satellites on board, 13 have Direct to Cell capabilities, and SpaceX has launched over 500 of these satellites to date.
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Jeff Bezos takes one small step for feminism and social progress, and one giant leap for self-publicity | Sarah Manavis
- Blue Origin, owned by Jeff Bezos, will launch the first all-female commercial flight to space with Katy Perry, Gayle King, Lauren Sánchez, Kerianne Flynn, Aisha Bowe, and Amanda Nguyen aboard.
- The mission is seen as symbolically significant, especially for female empowerment and social progress, with Amanda Nguyen's flight being noted as a symbol of reconciliation between the US and Vietnam.
- The flight will be the first all-female mission into space in over 60 years, but critics view it as a dystopian and PR-driven stunt by Bezos, lacking substantial social impact.
- While the celebrities on board claim the flight will inspire future generations, criticisms argue that the significance is shallow and self-serving for Bezos.
- Bezos has faced backlash for his actions in other business ventures, such as Amazon's support for Trump and changes at the Washington Post, leading to concerns about true commitment to feminism and social progress.
- The celebrity space missions, including Bezos's, are criticized for being more about personal gain and competition in the tech industry rather than true progress or benevolence.
- Despite the attention and star-studded nature of these space missions, they are viewed as self-serving endeavors that lack meaningful impact on social progress or the world.
- Critics argue that these celebrity flights are part of a new, superficial space race driven by personal interests rather than genuine advancements benefiting society.
- While celebrities may enjoy personal and professional benefits from such flights, the overall impact is questioned, with comparisons to wish fulfilment for a billionaire's personal hobby.
- The trend of high-profile and gimmicky celebrity space flights is expected to continue, serving as a platform for companies like Blue Origin to enhance their image, albeit without substantial contributions to social progress or meaningful advancements.
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SpaceX readies a redo of last month’s ill-fated Starship test flight
- SpaceX plans to launch the eighth full-scale test flight of its Starship rocket after regulatory approval.
- The test flight aims to repeat the goals that were not achieved in the failed January launch.
- Priorities include testing Starship's satellite deployment mechanism and new heat shield material.
- The launch is scheduled for Monday from SpaceX's Starbase launch facility in Texas.
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Rocket Report: Rocket Lab’s news blitz; Starship mishap blamed on vibrations
- Rocket Lab announces the development of the medium-lift Neutron rocket, a rocket landing platform, and a new satellite design.
- Rocket Lab aims to launch the Neutron rocket in the second half of 2025, assuming near-perfect execution on the program.
- Australian startup, Gilmour Space Technologies, plans to launch its test rocket, Eris, on March 15, after obtaining necessary launch licenses and approvals.
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Insider
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The major companies which have relocated to Texas, from Tesla to Chevron
- A number of major companies have relocated their headquarters to Texas, including Tesla and Chevron, since 2020, citing reasons such as a good regulatory environment and lower cost of living.
- Texas has become a hotspot for corporate operations, with 200 companies moving their HQs to the state, drawing firms from states like California.
- Governor Greg Abbott attributes the influx of companies to Texas to its reasonable regulatory environment, exceptional quality of life, and lower cost of operating a business.
- Companies like KFC's parent company Yum! Brands, the New York Stock Exchange, Chevron, and SpaceX have all made significant moves to Texas.
- Tesla, led by Elon Musk, was the first to move its headquarters from Silicon Valley to Austin, Texas, in 2021 due to housing affordability constraints.
- Chevron relocated its headquarters from San Ramon, California, to Houston to facilitate better collaboration and engagement within the company.
- Companies like SpaceX and Oracle have also made significant shifts to Texas, with SpaceX moving to Starbase, Texas, and Oracle relocating its corporate HQ from Silicon Valley to Austin.
- Charles Schwab, McKesson, CBRE, and AECOM are among the other major firms that have moved their headquarters to Texas in recent years, attracted by the state's business-friendly environment.
- The trend of companies relocating to Texas has been driven by factors such as the state's talent magnetism, lower operating costs, and the flexibility offered to employees.
- Overall, Texas has seen a significant uptick in corporate relocations, with companies finding the state to be an appealing destination for their business operations.
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Starlink poised to take over $2.4 billion contract to overhaul air traffic control communication
- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is considering canceling a $2.4 billion contract to overhaul the communication system for the nation’s air traffic control and award it to Starlink, a subsidiary of SpaceX, instead of Verizon.
- Elon Musk has been criticizing the Verizon system and claiming that it puts air travelers at risk, while offering Starlink terminals for air traffic control connectivity at no cost to the taxpayer.
- Musk's SpaceX team has been working within the FAA to help modernize the agency's technology systems, and several SpaceX employees now have FAA email addresses.
- This potential contract change could lead to accusations of favoritism and conflicts of interest, as Musk continues to advocate for government efficiency and cost-cutting measures.
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CompScience Secures $27.6M Series B to Advance AI-Driven Insurtech for Workplace Safety
- CompScience, a leading active commercial P&C insurance, has secured $27.6M in Series B funding round led by Sands Capital.
- The investment will be used to accelerate product innovation, scale operations, and expand market reach for workplace safety.
- CompScience's AI-driven platform identifies risks and predicts incidents, making safety solutions more accessible to businesses.
- The funding will also enable CompScience to enhance AI capabilities, deepen insurer partnerships, and extend its reach into new industries.
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MISSION TO MARS 49 missions by 9 nations have been attempted to Mars since 1960.
- 49 missions by 9 nations have been attempted to Mars since 1960.
- Mars is about half the size of Earth and the moon is about half the size of Mars.
- Venus and Mars are the most like Earth among all the planets in the solar system.
- Approximately 70% of the Earth is covered with water.
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These companies had regulatory headaches. Then came Trump.
- The Trump administration has been dropping regulatory cases against major businesses, benefiting companies like Coinbase and Robinhood in the crypto industry.
- Antitrust enforcement against tech giants is expected to continue under the current DOJ, while a reevaluation of business regulations is underway.
- Some corporations, such as SpaceX, have seen federal cases or probes being dropped, showing a shift in regulatory priorities.
- The Justice Department planned to drop a lawsuit against SpaceX, accusing the company of discriminatory hiring practices, later dismissed by federal judge.
- Coinbase celebrated the end of a two-year SEC lawsuit, hinting at a lighter regulatory approach towards crypto under a potential second Trump term.
- OpenSea and Robinhood also saw investigations being closed by the SEC, signaling a favorable environment for the crypto and financial industries.
- These regulatory decisions indicate a new direction in business oversight, with a mix of dropped cases and continued antitrust enforcement against major tech companies.
- Expectations are high for ongoing antitrust lawsuits against companies like Google, Amazon, Meta, and Apple, as Biden's previous actions set the stage for continued scrutiny.
- The FTC and DOJ are closely monitoring various antitrust cases, with trials and decisions pending for several key industry players.
- The evolving regulatory landscape under Trump's administration underscores the significant impact on businesses across different sectors and highlights the shifting priorities in enforcement strategies.
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