#NASA launches ‘Armageddon’ spacecraft to crash into asteroid

#NASA launches ‘Armageddon’ spacecraft to crash into asteroid

“#NASA launches ‘Armageddon’ spacecraft to crash into asteroid” NASA has launched the world’s first “full-scale mission” to test asteroid-deflecting technology in hopes of protecting Earth from potential “Armageddon.” The space agency said in a statement the Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) lifted off late Tuesday atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from the Vanderberg Space…

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#SpaceX crew launch marks 600 space travelers in 60 years

#SpaceX crew launch marks 600 space travelers in 60 years

“#SpaceX crew launch marks 600 space travelers in 60 years” CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A SpaceX rocket carried four astronauts into orbit Wednesday night, including the 600th person to reach space in 60 years. The repeatedly delayed flight occurred just two days after SpaceX brought four other astronauts home from the International Space Station. They…

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#SpaceX to fix toilet leaks before next launch

#SpaceX to fix toilet leaks before next launch

“#SpaceX to fix toilet leaks before next launch” How many rocket scientists does it take to fix a space toilet? SpaceX is making sure the commodes in its rockets won’t again interfere with astronauts’ next trip to the cosmos. During the company’s first all-civilian launch last month, a urine tube came unglued, spilling the bodily liquid onto fans…

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#Elon Musk says he’s in talks with airlines to install Starlink

#Elon Musk says he’s in talks with airlines to install Starlink

“#Elon Musk says he’s in talks with airlines to install Starlink”  Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk said in a tweet on Thursday he was in talks with airlines about installing Starlink, a satellite-based broadband service owned by his rocket company SpaceX. Musk, who is known for his Twitter banter, announcements and lively interactions with followers, did not provide any…

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#Elon Musk’s SpaceX reportedly reaches 0B valuation

#Elon Musk’s SpaceX reportedly reaches $100B valuation

“#Elon Musk’s SpaceX reportedly reaches $100B valuation” Elon Musk’s SpaceX has reportedly notched a valuation north of $100 billion, making it the second most valuable private company in the world. The new valuation comes after company insiders agreed to sell up to $755 million in stock at $560 a share to new and existing investors,…

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#US extends environmental review for SpaceX program in Texas

#US extends environmental review for SpaceX program in Texas

“#US extends environmental review for SpaceX program in Texas” WASHINGTON, Sept 30 – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on Thursday it would extend the public comment period for the draft environmental review of the proposed SpaceX Starship/Super Heavy program in Boca Chica, Texas, to Nov. 1. The extension comes after federal and state agencies…

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#Elon Musk donates  million to St. Jude’s Hospital

#Elon Musk donates $50 million to St. Jude’s Hospital

“#Elon Musk donates $50 million to St. Jude’s Hospital” Elon Musk, the founder of SpaceX, chipped in $50 million for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital to help it exceed Inspiration4’s $200 million fundraising goal. The billionaire tweeted out his pledge just hours after the space flight concluded its three-day mission by successfully splashing down in…

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