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SpaceX Targets Sept. 28 for Starship's First Orbital Flight
SpaceX to launch Starship Flight 14 on Sept. 28, deploying 26 V3 satellites on its first orbital flight.
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Roman Telescope Secures 22 Years of Fuel, Double Expectations
The Roman Space Telescope has secured 22 years of fuel through precise orbital insertion, double NASA's expectations for long-term operation.
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Why Recovered SpaceX Starship 40 Will Take Months to Return to Texas
Starship 40 was recovered in the Indian Ocean and faces a months-long trip to Texas. We explain the transport and its impact on reuse.
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President Trump Acquired SpaceX Shares Shortly After IPO
Financial disclosures reveal President Trump purchased up to $50,000 worth of SpaceX stock immediately after the company's IPO. The stock price has since retreated to its IPO level.
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SpaceX Launches 2 Falcon 9 Rockets 38 Minutes Apart, Setting New Record
SpaceX launched Falcon 9 rockets from Florida and California just 38 minutes apart, setting a new record for the shortest interval. The achievement highlights accelerating commercial space development.
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NASA to Launch Solar Storm Satellites with Falcon Heavy
NASA has shifted the launch of its SunRISE solar storm research mission from ULA’s Vulcan Centaur rocket to SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy due to technical issues with Vulcan's solid rocket boosters.
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15 Years Since the End of the Space Shuttle: The Reality of NASA's Commercial Crew Program
Fifteen years after the final mission of the Space Shuttle (STS-135), SpaceX's Crew Dragon has proven successful, while Boeing's Starliner continues to struggle with delays and technical issues. This article examines the turning point in U.S. human spaceflight.
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Asahi Linux Fixes macOS 27 Dual-Boot Issue, Plus 3 Other Developments
The Asahi Linux team has resolved a dual-boot issue caused by the macOS 27 update on Apple Silicon Macs. SpaceX unveils a prototype "handset-like device" to investors, Sony plans to end PS game disc production, and rumors surface about the discontinuation of the Surface Go series.
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13,000 Tons of Space Debris: Three Fronts for Removal
Over 13,000 tons of space debris orbit Earth. This article explains the current need for solutions from the perspectives of technology, policy, and philosophy.
AI
Debate Over Space Data Centers: SoftBank's Masayoshi Son Expresses Skepticism
SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son has expressed doubts about Elon Musk's proposed orbital data center concept. As demand for AI computation resources surges, discussions on the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of space infrastructure are intensifying.
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Is NASA’s Spaceport Unprepared for the Age of Super Heavy Rockets?
A NASA Inspector General report warns that Kennedy Space Center's aging infrastructure cannot meet the high-frequency launch demands of SpaceX's Starship and Blue Origin's New Glenn. Serious issues with nitrogen supply and power systems loom large.
AI
China Officially Launches Space AI Data Center Initiative
The Chinese government has approved the establishment of a Space Computing Industry Innovation Center to build AI data centers in orbit. This move, made just a week before SpaceX's announcement of AI1, is intensifying the US-China space AI competition.
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SpaceX Valued at $2.6 Trillion After IPO, Temporarily Surpasses Amazon
Just three trading days after its IPO, SpaceX saw its valuation surge by $1 trillion, reaching $2.6 trillion and briefly surpassing Amazon. Key drivers included its acquisition of AI firm Cursor and the launch of options trading, though concerns remain over massive losses and the true state of its AI ventures.
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SpaceX's Largest IPO Ever Surges 19% on First Day, Market Cap Reaches ~9 Trillion Yen
SpaceX conducted its largest-ever IPO, offering 555.6 million shares at $135 each, raising $75 billion. The first-day closing price was $160.95, a 19% gain, bringing the market cap to approximately 9 trillion yen.
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FCC Relaxes Intermediate Deadline for Amazon Satellite Deployment
FCC relaxes Amazon satellite launch intermediate deadline. Rocket shortage prompts move; SpaceX opposes. Final deadline remains July 2029.