Elon Musk’s SpaceX is now aiming for Thursday to conduct the next test flight of its massive Starship rocket, following a last-minute cancellation on Monday. The world’s biggest and most powerful launch vehicle is set to lift off from SpaceX’s Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas, during a launch window that opens at 5:30 pm … Read more
NASA astronauts stuck in space for months downplayed attempts by Elon Musk and President Donald Trump to politicize their unexpectedly lengthy stay in orbit. “The words they said, well, that’s politics. I mean, that’s part of life,” American astronaut Butch Wilmore told reporters on Tuesday from the International Space Station. “From my standpoint, politics has … Read more
Washington, United States: Elon Musk’s SpaceX called off the latest test flight of its Starship rocket just before its scheduled launch on Monday, citing an unspecified problem with the behemoth spacecraft. “Standing down from today’s flight test attempt,” SpaceX posted on X, also owned by Musk. “Starship team is determining the next best available opportunity … Read more
Washington, US: Intuitive Machines made history last year as the first private company to put a robot on the Moon, although the triumph was marred by the lander tipping onto its side. Now, the Houston-based firm is gearing up for a second attempt, determined to achieve a perfect touchdown. Intuitive Machines’ hexagonal-shaped lander, Athena, is … Read more
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is seeking to deploy Starlink satellite internet terminals to help accelerate an upgrade of the information technology networks that support the US Federal Aviation Administration’s national airspace system, according to people familiar with the matter. The effort raises questions about conflicts of interest for Musk’s business empire and the future of a … Read more
Elon Musk is seeking to use Starlink’s satellite internet terminals for the update of the United States Federal Aviation Administration‘s information technology networks, according to a report by Bloomberg citing sources. Starlink is a subsidiary of Elon Musk‘s SpaceX. The upgrade is to FAA’s natoonal airspace system, the report added. The FAA’s air-traffic control (ATC) … Read more
Billionaire Elon Musk’s companies have gained a combined $613 billion in value since the US presidential election, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. First electric vehicle maker Tesla Inc. surged, then his space company SpaceX became the world’s most valuable tech startup and artificial intelligence company xAI nearly doubled its valuation. Now, Musk’s social media … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent meeting with SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has sparked significant interest, particularly given Mr Musk’s ambitions to expand his businesses in India. During Mr Modi’s visit to the U.S. to meet President Donald Trump, the two men met to discuss various issues, including space, mobility, technology, and innovation. Mr Modi shared … Read more
In a spectacular night-time spectacle, SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket illuminated the skies over Southern California on Monday as it soared into low-Earth orbit from Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County. The launch, which carried 23 Starlink satellites into orbit, was originally scheduled for Sunday but was delayed by a day. Residents across the … Read more
Nasa announced on Tuesday that astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, who have been stranded aboard the International Space Station (ISS), could return to Earth sooner than expected.The agency confirmed that SpaceX will adjust its capsule schedule to facilitate their return in mid-March, rather than the previously anticipated timeline of late March or April.“Human spaceflight … Read more
Joe Rogan praises Elon Musk Elon Musk has expressed interest in meeting ‘someone new’. In a rather funny post, the Tesla CEO’s curiosity was piqued by a viral clip circulating on X (formerly Twitter), prompting him to publicly declare his desire to connect with this individual. The clip in question features Joe Rogan praising Musk … Read more
Joe Rogan praises Elon Musk A viral clip of Joe Rogan praising Elon Musk in a podcast episode made waves online, and even Musk himself on Tuesday was in agreement. In the now-widely shared video, Rogan describes Musk as a “very unique human being”, citing his ability to run multiple companies while working with the … Read more