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SpaceX Successfully Launches 24 New Starlink Satellites from California

SpaceX Successfully Launches 24 New Starlink Satellites from California

SpaceX Successfully Launches 24 New Starlink Satellites from California SpaceX has successfully deployed 24 new Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit following a Friday night launch from California. The mission, which occurred on July 18, further expands the company’s rapidly growing satellite internet constellation. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off at 8:52 p.m. local time (11:52 p.m. EDT) from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base. Approximately nine minutes into the flight, the booster’s upper stage…

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SpaceX Starbase Under Fire for Alarming Worker Injury Rates Amid Ongoing OSHA Probe

SpaceX Starbase Under Fire for Alarming Worker Injury Rates Amid Ongoing OSHA Probe

SpaceX Starbase Under Fire for Alarming Worker Injury Rates Amid Ongoing OSHA Probe SpaceX’s Starbase facility, the hub for its ambitious Starship program, is facing intense scrutiny over worker safety, with recent data revealing injury rates significantly higher than industry averages and other company sites. According to internal company records reviewed by TechCrunch, Starbase logged injury rates in 2024 that were nearly six times higher than comparable space vehicle manufacturing outfits and almost three times higher than the overall aerospace…

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SpaceX Reportedly Poised for $2 Billion Investment in Elon Musk’s xAI

SpaceX Reportedly Poised for $2 Billion Investment in Elon Musk’s xAI

SpaceX Reportedly Poised for $2 Billion Investment in Elon Musk’s xAI Elon Musk’s aerospace venture, SpaceX, is reportedly on the verge of a significant $2 billion investment into xAI, the artificial intelligence startup also founded by Musk. This move, if finalized, would mark SpaceX’s inaugural direct investment in xAI and stands as one of its most substantial external capital infusions. The anticipated investment forms part of a broader $5 billion equity fundraising round for xAI, supplemented by an additional $5…

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SpaceX Launches Suspected Israeli Communications Satellite in Early Morning Mission

SpaceX Launches Suspected Israeli Communications Satellite in Early Morning Mission

SpaceX Launches Suspected Israeli Communications Satellite in Early Morning Mission SpaceX successfully launched a satellite early Sunday morning, July 13, from Florida’s Space Coast. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 1:04 a.m. EDT, carrying a payload SpaceX designated “Commercial GTO-1.” While the company did not officially identify the satellite, it is widely believed to be Dror-1, a crucial Israeli communications satellite developed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). Dror-1 is designed to meet Israel’s…

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Trump-Musk Feud Reignites: Billions in SpaceX and Tesla Government Contracts Under Threat

Trump-Musk Feud Reignites: Billions in SpaceX and Tesla Government Contracts Under Threat

Trump-Musk Feud Reignites: Billions in SpaceX and Tesla Government Contracts Under Threat The high-stakes feud between Elon Musk and former President Donald Trump has reignited, placing Musk’s vast business interests, particularly the lucrative government contracts enjoyed by SpaceX and Tesla, squarely in the crosshairs. The renewed public dispute comes as investors reacted sharply, with Tesla shares falling over 4% in Tuesday’s afternoon trading. While Tesla’s stock has seen a late-spring rally, it remains down approximately 20% year-to-date. The company’s valuation…

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SpaceX Falcon 9 Deploys Starlink Satellites; Creates Stunning Twilight Contrail

SpaceX Falcon 9 Deploys Starlink Satellites; Creates Stunning Twilight Contrail

SpaceX Falcon 9 Deploys Starlink Satellites; Creates Stunning Twilight Contrail A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched 26 Starlink satellites into orbit from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Monday evening. The launch, occurring during twilight, resulted in a visually striking contrail visible across a wide area of the West Coast. The reusable first-stage booster successfully landed on a droneship in the Pacific Ocean, marking its third flight. Deployment of the Starlink satellites was confirmed approximately one hour post-launch. The colorful, expansive…

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SpaceX’s Falcon 9: 500 Launches and Counting! A Reusable Rocket Revolution

SpaceX’s Falcon 9: 500 Launches and Counting! A Reusable Rocket Revolution

SpaceX’s Falcon 9: 500 Launches and Counting! A Reusable Rocket Revolution Hey friend, did you hear? SpaceX just hit a massive milestone: their Falcon 9 rocket completed its 500th mission! That’s not just a number; it’s a testament to incredible engineering and a game-changer for the space industry. Elon Musk himself tweeted his congratulations to the SpaceX team, calling it “making the impossible possible.” And it really is pretty incredible. This wasn’t just 500 one-off launches. The Falcon 9’s secret…

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Musk Walks Back Anti-Trump Social Media Tirade, Market Reacts

Musk Walks Back Anti-Trump Social Media Tirade, Market Reacts

Musk Walks Back Anti-Trump Social Media Tirade, Market Reacts Elon Musk issued a public apology for his recent aggressive social media posts targeting President Trump, stating they “went too far.” This follows a significant market downturn for Tesla, partially attributed to the fallout from the public spat. The conflict, stemming from Musk’s opposition to a proposed Trump tax bill, threatened SpaceX’s government contracts and negatively impacted Tesla’s stock price. While Tesla shares initially dropped, they saw a rebound following Musk’s…

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