Elon Musk, the billionaire technology entrepreneur, officially endorsed Donald Trump for president on July 13, 2024, shortly after Trump survived an assassination attempt. This endorsement could significantly influence U.S. space policy if Trump secures a second term. Musk, known for his groundbreaking contributions to space travel and exploration, has already been considered for an advisory […]
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NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) are facing an extended stay in orbit due to malfunctions in Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft. The astronauts, originally scheduled to return to Earth on June 13, may now remain in space until February 2025, according to recent reports. Crews on Earth are working diligently to address the issues, […]
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SpaceX has hinted at a new Starlink service capable of delivering 8Gbps download speeds to commercial clients, even when they’re miles away from land. Michael Nicolls, SpaceX’s VP for Starlink Engineering, shared a speed test on Wednesday from Jacksonville, Florida, demonstrating Starlink’s ability to achieve an impressive 8,102Mbps download rate. “Speedtest from Starlink’s new mobile […]
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NASA has chosen SpaceX, Elon Musk’s space venture, to deorbit the International Space Station (ISS) at the end of its lifespan. The California-based company will construct a vehicle to guide the 430-tonne space station into the Pacific Ocean in the early years of the next decade. The contract, worth up to $843m (£668m), was revealed […]
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SpaceX has revealed that its upcoming Starlink Mini dish will feature a built-in Wi-Fi router, eliminating the need for an external one. This information was found in an official spec sheet and setup guide on Starlink.com. The Mini dish, set to roll out in a few months according to CEO Elon Musk, offers consumers a […]