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SpaceX's Musk and Russian President Putin: A Surprising Connection?

October 26, 2024

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson has raised eyebrows with his recent comments about SpaceX CEO Elon Musk's alleged conversations with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Speaking at the Semafor's World Economy Summit, Nelson expressed his concerns about the potential implications of these discussions. T

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Astronauts' Ocean Landing: A Story of Delays and Records

October 26, 2024

Four astronauts—Matthew Dominick, Michael Barratt, Jeanette Epps from NASA, and Alexander Grebenkin from Roscosmos—finally returned to Earth after a long wait due to weather issues. Their SpaceX Dragon Endeavour capsule splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico near Pensacola, Florida, on October 25th at

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Astronaut Hospitalized After Space Mission’s Safe End

October 25, 2024

After safely splashing down near Florida early Friday morning, a crew of four astronauts were taken to a hospital for check-ups. One of them, a NASA astronaut, remained in the medical facility for a precautionary look-up due to a medical issue, but they're okay. The crew, which spent nearly eight mo

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Voting Day, Space Flights, and Climate Concerns: What You Need to Know

October 25, 2024

Tired of voting on Tuesdays? You're not alone. It's been this way for decades, but not all states require employers to give you time off. Meanwhile, big names like Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are busy campaigning in key states before Election Day. They've got some strong opinions about each other

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Homecoming After a Long Space Stay

October 25, 2024

Four astronauts finally made it back to Earth after a prolonged stay in space. Their journey started in March with SpaceX's Dragon capsule, and they were supposed to be home in September. But technical hiccups with Boeing's Starliner capsule and a hurricane delayed their return. The team included NA

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Space Crew Heads Home After Extended Stay in Orbit

October 25, 2024

After spending nearly 235 days in space, a NASA astronaut and three cosmonauts are ready to come back to Earth. They undocked from the International Space Station (ISS) on Wednesday, targeting a splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico early Friday. Commander Matthew Dominick, along with co-pilot Michael Ba

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Why Two Astronauts Miss Out on SpaceX Crew-8's Trip Home

October 24, 2024

Have you ever wondered why some astronauts stay in space longer than planned? That's what happened to NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore. They launched on Boeing's Starliner spacecraft expecting a quick trip. But technical problems delayed their return. Now, they're stuck on the Interna

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SpaceX Crew-8's Big Day: Splashdown After Storm Delays

October 24, 2024

After a rough couple of weeks due to Hurricane Milton, SpaceX's Crew-8 is finally coming home. Their Dragon spacecraft, named Endeavour, will splash down off Florida's coast early Friday morning. The crew, including NASA astronauts Matt Dominick, Mike Barratt, Jeanette Epps, and Roscosmos cosmonaut

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SpaceX and the Optical Communications Revolution

October 23, 2024

SpaceX, known for its innovative approaches in spaceflight, is now eyeing the optical terminal market. This sector deals with laser communications hardware for satellites. At a recent conference in Mountain View, industry experts debated the potential impact of SpaceX’s entry. The company announced

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SpaceX Aims to Break Launch Record with Starlink Satellites

October 23, 2024

SpaceX is gearing up to launch another batch of Starlink satellites this Wednesday from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. This attempt comes after a previous launch on Friday was called off due to unfavorable weather conditions. The goal is to boost the company's annual launch count to 72, mat