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SpaceX, the private aerospace company founded by entrepreneur Elon Musk, is dramatically reorienting its long-held interplanetary ambitions. It is shifting its near-term focus from building a human settlement on Mars to establishing what Musk calls a โself-growing cityโ on the Moon. This strategic pivot marks a notable break from MuskโsContinue Reading
Blue Origin with its New Glenn rocket just scored another big win โ and this one could shake up the new space race. On only its second-ever flight, New Glenn launched NASAโs ESCAPADE mission toward Mars and then nailed a dramatic landing at sea. Liftoff happened at 3:45 p.m. ESTContinue Reading
SpaceXโs Starlink satellites are coming down in droves, creating dazzling fireballs as they burn up in Earthโs atmosphereโbut astronomers and scientists are sounding the alarm about the environmental cost. In January alone, over 120 Starlink satellites re-entered the atmosphere, with an unprecedented four to five satellites burning up daily. ThisContinue Reading
SpaceXโs Starship spacecraft broke apart mid-flight, prompting airlines to reroute flights to avoid falling debris. Elon Muskโs company successfully recovered a first-stage booster after its return to Earth on Thursday. However, the new-generation uncrewed spacecraft was lost during its test flight. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) briefly slowed and divertedContinue Reading
