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‘You Didn’t Want to Be in Jamestown’: Elon Musk Warns Mars Won’t Be A Billionaire Vacation Spot; It Will Be ‘Very Dangerous’ and ‘You Might Die’

Elon Musk explains why becoming a multi-planetary species is driven by long-term survival, not comfort, wealth, or escapism.

Barchart · Dec 17, 2025

US Senate confirms Jared Isaacman as new NASA administrator

More than a year after his initial nomination, the U.S. Senate has voted to confirm billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as NASA administrator.

Space · Dec 17, 2025

Senate confirms Isaacman to be NASA administrator - Roll Call

The Senate easily confirmed Jared Isaacman Wednesday to lead NASA despite some Democrats' concerns about this ties to billionaire Elon Musk.

Roll Call · Dec 17, 2025

60 Fascinating Behind-The-Scenes Photos People Took At Work That Were Too Good Not To Share (New Pics)

We spend a lot of time at our jobs, which makes most of it feel routine and familiar. But beyond our own daily tasks, there’s an entire world of work that looks completely different, and seeing it through unfamiliar eyes can be fascinating, even when it’s just another Tuesday for…

Bored Panda · Dec 17, 2025

Experiments on a private space station: Vast asks scientists for research proposals

The California startup Vast has opened a call for scientific research aboard its Haven-1 private space station, which is set to launch atop a SpaceX rocket next year.

Space · Dec 17, 2025

Study reveals devastating effect solar storms could have on satellites

Even single collision between satellites may develop into a cascade

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025

New calculator helps evaluate the economics of datacenters in space — running the numbers on orbital computing reveals a brutal reality

Orbital data centers have been proposed as a way around the power, cooling, and regulatory requirements of building on Earth, but new analysis reveals that the costs of deploying such installations would be astronomical.

Tom’s Hardware · Dec 17, 2025

Airtel Africa Joins Starlink to Deliver Direct-to-Cell Service Where Towers Don't Reach

Airtel Africa and SpaceX have joined forces to bring Starlink's Direct-to-Cell technology to 174 million users across 14 nations.

International Business Times UK · Dec 17, 2025

A SpaceX IPO could be the largest public offering of all time—and Elon Musk's biggest headache

Musk’s space company had avoided much of the scrutiny, criticism, and regulatory burden that comes with going public.

Fortune · Dec 16, 2025

FTSE 100 dips as BP and Shell fall amid oil slide

Figures from the ONS showed the unemployment rate rose to 5.1% in the three months to October, up from 5% in the three months to September.

Evening Standard · Dec 16, 2025