fromTanja Banner shut down In a study, researchers warn that the satellites in SpaceX’s “Starlink” constellation could disrupt the search for dangerous asteroids in the future. Frankfurt – Since billionaire Elon Musk’s private space company SpaceX launched the first “Starlink” satellites into orbit in May 2019, astronomers have been worried: They fear that the satellites … Read more
Planet’s Flock 4x, consisting of 44 SuperDove satellites, is set to launch this Thursday, January 13th on SpaceX’s Falcon 9 Transporter-3 SSO. This marks the first satellite launch under our new multi-year, multi-launch rideshare agreement with SpaceX. With this launch, Planet will have more than 240 satellites in orbit. Flock 4x is set to replenish … Read more
SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon MuskElon Reeve MuskGoing to Mars is stupid The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Altria – Marking the Jan. 6 ‘chaos and carnage’ Tesla criticized for opening showroom in China’s Xinjiang province MORE, who is Time magazine’s current Person of the Year, is often accused of neglecting problems on Earth … Read more
This article is an installment of Future Explored, a weekly guide to world-changing technology. You can get stories like this one straight to your inbox every Thursday morning by subscribing here. The largest spacecraft ever built is expected to reach orbit for the first time in March 2022 — and if all goes as planned, … Read more
Cats are known to sit on objects to mark their territory with pheromones, but a recent image of five felines huddled on Starlink dish is a more bizarre seating choice. Twitter user Aaron Taylor shared the snap online, noting the cats are using the dish to stay warm. ‘Starlink works great until the cats find … Read more
(Photo : Unsplash/ANIRUDH) SpaceX Starlink SpaceX’s Starlink, owned by billionaire Elon Musk, told its consumers in India on Jan. 4 that it will be sending refunds to them and cancel their pre-orders. This decision came a month after the country told the space firm to stop booking the satellite internet service without a license. SpaceX’s … Read more
Thanks to the failure of Blue Origin’s NASA Human Landing System (HLS) lawsuit, SpaceX and the space agency were finally able to get back to work last month. Taking advantage of that, NASA astronauts and Artemis Program leaders recently took a tour of SpaceX’s South Texas Starship factory and launch pads – a massive hub … Read more
As 2021 draws to a close, Sen. Elizabeth WarrenElizabeth WarrenPublix grocery store chain to start offering paid parental leave Rep. Bobby Rush tests positive in breakthrough case The 10 races that will decide the Senate majority MORE (D-Mass.) has launched a Twitter attack against SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon MuskElon Reeve Musk2021: More space launches … Read more
SpaceX wants to use its Starship rocket for the kind of voyages to Mars and beyond that Elon Musk has long dreamed of pursuing. Starship also forms an important foundation of the future business strategy at his space company, which wants to use the vehicle in part to build out Starlink, the satellite-internet service many … Read more
2022 AIAA Durand Lectureship for Public Service Awarded to SpaceX’s William H. Gerstenmaier Press Release From: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Posted: Thursday, December 30, 2021 The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is pleased to announce the 2022 AIAA Durand Lectureship for Public Service is awarded to William H. Gerstenmaier, Vice President, … Read more