Japanese Astronaut Takuya Onishi Arrives at ISS

Japanese astronaut Takuya Onishi has successfully arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) aboard the SpaceX Crew-10 spacecraft. This marks his second journey to space and the beginning of his six-month mission, where he will conduct scientific experiments and take on a leadership role. Successful Docking and Warm Welcome The Crew Dragon spacecraft docked with …

Starlink Internet Packages in Pakistan: High-Speed Connectivity

Starlink, SpaceX’s revolutionary satellite internet service, is poised to transform internet connectivity in Pakistan. With the goal of bridging the digital divide, Starlink aims to deliver high-speed broadband to regions with unreliable or non-existent connectivity. The service is awaiting final approval from the Pakistani government to launch operations. How Starlink Works Starlink uses thousands of …

SpaceX Gears Up for Final Falcon 9 Launch of 2024

SpaceX is set to close 2024 with one last Falcon 9 mission, marking its 134th launch of the year. This mission will deploy 21 Starlink satellites, further expanding the global satellite internet network. The launch is scheduled for 12:34 a.m. EST (0534 GMT) on Tuesday, December 31, from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Mission …

SpaceX Nears 2024’s End with Starlink Satellite Launch

SpaceX marked a milestone with the launch of 22 Starlink satellites on its Falcon 9 rocket, continuing its mission to expand the Starlink megaconstellation. This launch, one of the last of 2024, occurred on Saturday, December 28, at 8:48 p.m. EST from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. Starlink, known for its mission to provide …

The Kessler Syndrome: A Growing Threat to Space Sustainability

The Kessler Syndrome is no longer just a theoretical risk; it’s a pressing issue. This concept, introduced by NASA scientist Donald J. Kessler in 1978, describes a potential chain reaction where space debris collides, generating more debris and escalating future collision risks. With our growing dependence on satellites for communication, navigation, and observation, the consequences …

Elon Musk Becomes First Person to Reach $400 Billion Net Worth

New York: Elon Musk has achieved a historic milestone in wealth accumulation. The Tesla and SpaceX owner is now the first person in the world to reach a net worth of $400 billion. This remarkable achievement highlights Musk’s dominance in the global business landscape. Record-Breaking Wealth American media reports confirmed that Musk set this unprecedented …

Trump Names Musk to Lead Government Efficiency Department

  President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Elon Musk and former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy to co-lead a new Department of Government Efficiency. Announced on Tuesday, this department aims to streamline government operations and curb bureaucratic waste. Trump said that Musk and Ramaswamy would focus on “dismantling bureaucracy, slashing regulations, and restructuring federal agencies.” This new …

SpaceX to Launch Another Batch of Starlink Satellites

SpaceX plans to launch another batch of its Starlink internet satellites from Florida’s Space Coast this evening, October 26. This mission will add to the growing Starlink megaconstellation, which aims to provide global internet coverage. A Falcon 9 rocket carrying 22 Starlink spacecraft is set to lift off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The …

NASA Astronaut Hospitalized After SpaceX Mission Return

WASHINGTON: A NASA astronaut was hospitalized Friday after returning from an eight-month mission on the International Space Station (ISS). NASA has withheld the astronaut’s name and the specific health issue for privacy. The astronaut landed off Florida’s coast aboard SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule, accompanied by two other NASA astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut. The spacecraft, …

Criticism Mounts as NASA’s Artemis Program Faces Rising Costs and Delays

NASA’s Artemis program, which aims to return astronauts to the moon, faces increasing criticism. Rising costs and ongoing delays have raised concerns among experts and enthusiasts. Nearly $100 billion has been spent since the program began, yet no astronauts have traveled to space. Critics, including fiscal watchdogs, argue that Artemis has become a financial disaster. …

SpaceX Achieves Historic Recovery with Fifth Starship Test Flight

SpaceX successfully launched its fifth Starship test flight on Sunday, making a groundbreaking recovery of its towering first-stage Super Heavy booster. This is the first time SpaceX has utilized large metal arms attached to the launch tower to catch the booster mid-landing. The rocket lifted off at 7:25 am (12:25 GMT) from SpaceX’s launch facility …

SpaceX’s Falcon 9 Rockets Grounded Again After Ocean Crash

SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rockets have faced yet another setback. The iconic rockets are grounded for the third time in three months. This grounding follows an incident where part of a rocket crashed uncontrollably into the ocean. The Falcon 9 rocket was on a mission to deliver a capsule for a “rescue mission.” This mission aims …

First Private Spacewalk Completed by Billionaire and SpaceX Engineer

Two astronauts, a billionaire and an engineer, successfully completed the world’s first private spacewalk on Thursday, outside a SpaceX capsule. This groundbreaking mission, part of the Polaris Dawn project, involved Jared Isaacman, the founder of Shift4, and SpaceX engineer Sarah Gillis. The astronauts spent around 10 minutes each outside the Crew Dragon capsule, secured by …

Elon Musk Announces SpaceX’s First Uncrewed Mars Missions Set for 2026

SpaceX is set to take a major leap toward Mars in two years, with the launch of its first uncrewed Starship missions to the Red Planet, CEO Elon Musk announced in a recent post on X (formerly Twitter). Musk confirmed that these missions will coincide with the next Earth-Mars transfer window, a period when the …

NASA Confronts Boeing Tensions, Turns to SpaceX for Astronaut Rescue

NASA acknowledged on Wednesday that meetings with Boeing executives regarding the rescue of two astronauts stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) involved “tension,” but refuted claims of shouting matches. The US space agency is turning to SpaceX to bring the astronauts home due to safety issues with Boeing’s Starliner capsule, which has faced thruster …

SpaceX Delays Historic All-Civilian Polaris Dawn Mission

SpaceX delayed the Falcon 9 launch of Polaris Dawn, initially set for early Wednesday, due to bad weather forecasts off Florida’s coast. The launch, originally scheduled for Tuesday, was pushed back to Wednesday after technical issues and concerns about splashdown conditions. Polaris Dawn, organized by billionaire Jared Isaacman, marks a significant step in space exploration. …

Jared Isaacman Leads Daring Commercial Spacewalk on SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn Mission

Jared Isaacman, the billionaire adventurer and philanthropist who made headlines by chartering the first commercial flight to orbit aboard SpaceX’s Crew Dragon in 2021, is set to embark on an even more ambitious mission. On Tuesday, Isaacman and three crewmates will launch into space for the Polaris Dawn mission, featuring the first-ever commercial spacewalks and …

Saudi-US Astronauts Launch ISS Mission

In an unprecedented Saudi-US astronauts’ historic are set to collaborate for a research mission to the International Space Station (ISS). This is between Saudi and US space agencies alongside private space companies. In this mission, two American and two Saudi astronauts are preparing to embark on a mission to the ISS. This mission, known as …

Elon Musk hire Dog ‘Floki’ as CEO twitter

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has announced that he has appointed his pet dog ‘Floki’ as the new CEO of Twitter. Musk made the announcement on Wednesday via a tweet, which included a picture of Floki sitting on the CEO’s chair with the caption “The new CEO of Twitter is amazing”. Musk …

“I will close the company”, Elon Musk

Elon Musk, the owner of the American electric car maker Tesla, has said he will “shut down” his company if it is proved that his company’s cars were used to spy on China. Elon Musk’s statement came in response to reports that the Chinese military has banned Tesla at all its stations. The Chinese military …

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