NASA Axes VIPER Rover Partnership, Moon Mission in Limbo
Friday, May 9, 2025, 1:22 pm more...
NASA abruptly scrapped plans to secure a commercial partner for its VIPER rover mission, leaving its lunar ambitions in a sort of orbiting limbo. The cancellation of the solicitation has caused a stir among space enthusiasts, as the high-profile project now faces an uncertain future—and a delayed lunar trip.
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Starlink benefits from tariff trade war gains
Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 4:20 pm more...
Reports indicate that SpaceX’s Starlink is quietly reaping unexpected benefits amid ongoing tariff negotiations, as leaked memos reveal how Trump-era trade policies are inadvertently boosting the satellite service’s market appeal. The trade war squeeze appears to be easing pricing pressures for the service.
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SpaceX gets FAA green light for more Starship launches
Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 5:20 pm more...
SpaceX’s ambitions just got the nod from the FAA, which approved a significant increase in Starship launch frequency from Texas. With clearance boosting flights to nearly biweekly, the company is all set to transform its launch cadence—much to the exasperation of skeptics and delight of space enthusiasts.
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 sparks deep-dive discussion on video series
Monday, May 5, 2025, 2:20 pm more...
The latest installment of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has sparked focused analysis, with insiders dissecting every quirky detail and obscure petank reference. The commentary underscores the show’s unique blend of entertainment and cryptic narratives, leaving viewers both amused and bemused.
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Eutelsat Appoints New CEO Amid European Satellite Rivalry
Monday, May 5, 2025, 5:20 am more...
Eutelsat has undergone a leadership change with the appointment of Jean-François Fallacher as its new CEO. The move comes as the company faces mounting debt and intensifying competition from emerging satellite rivals in Europe, prompting a strategic reshuffle to secure its future in a challenging market.
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Starbase Texas becomes official city in SpaceX hub
Sunday, May 4, 2025, 11:09 am more...
Voters in South Texas, mostly SpaceX employees, have overwhelmingly approved making Elon Musk’s Boca Chica launch site area an official city, now branded Starbase Texas. The decisive 212–6 vote formalizes the company town, demonstrating local enthusiasm for Musk’s audacious community plan.
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Defunct Soviet probe set for uncontrolled reentry raises alarm
Friday, May 2, 2025, 4:21 pm more...
Two reports detail that a decommissioned Soviet-era spacecraft—originally built for a Venus mission over five decades ago—is now expected to reenter Earth’s atmosphere in an uncontrolled manner. Experts express uncertainty over its landing site, fueling concerns about space debris risks and the unpredictable fate of aging orbital relics.
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