Democratic rep says he’s open to ‘bipartisan cooperation’ with Elon Musk’s DOGE The California congressman says he has known Musk for over 10 years The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2024
Kennedy Space Center viewing gantry gaining rocket engine test sim in 2025 A countdown is underway at NASA's Florida spaceport, ticking down until the public can experience a rocket engine test. Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex has announced The Gantry at LC-39. Space · Dec 8, 2024
Space photo of the week: Astronaut spots 2 nearby galaxies from SpaceX capsule NASA astronaut Don Pettit imaged the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds as the International Space Station cruised 260 miles above the Pacific Ocean. LiveScience · Dec 8, 2024
SpaceX launches 23 Starlink internet satellites from Florida (video) SpaceX launched 23 more of its Starlink internet satellites from Florida's Space Coast early Sunday morning (Dec. 8). Space · Dec 8, 2024
How Peter Thiel’s network of right-wing techies is infiltrating Donald Trump’s White House With David Sacks as “AI and crypto czar” and Elon Musk as co-head of the DOGE, Peter Thiel’s network has become closely tied to the new Trump administration. Fortune · Dec 7, 2024
SpaceX and Palantir now have bigger valuations than top aerospace-defense stocks as the military eyes transformation SpaceX's valuation could climb to $350 billion from $210 billion, and Palantir has a market cap of $174 billion. Fortune · Dec 7, 2024
This Week In Space podcast: Episode 139 —Look to the Skies On Episode 139 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk with Leonard David to cover a broad swath, from the choice for the NASA Administrator to new delays for the Artemis program to UFOs/UAPs! Space · Dec 7, 2024
Revealed: the tech bosses who poured $394.1m into US election - and how they compared to Elon Musk FEC filings offer only a glimpse of the money tech is pouring into Washington as it seeks to influence government The Guardian - US · Dec 7, 2024
Elon Musk’s net worth reaches historic peak. What is it? Trump’s ‘First Buddy,’ the world’s richest person, donated more than $250 million to Trump-aligned PACs this year The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2024
Israel seeks Elon Musk’s influence in resolving hostage situation in Gaza SpaceX head has had Trump’s ear since election, and Israel hopes he can convince president-elect to pursue a deal The Guardian - US · Dec 6, 2024
A band of billionaires assembles for Trump 2.0. Here’s who is on board so far President-elect Donald Trump has tapped a number of billionaires for his cabinet and administration, such as Howard Lutnick, Jared Isaacman, and none other than Elon Musk. Fortune · Dec 6, 2024
NASA Delays Mission To Send Humans Back To Moon: 'Technically Challenging' NASA announced updates to its Artemis Moon missions, which will delay the Artemis II crewed flight to April 2026 and Artemis III to 2027. International Business Times · Dec 6, 2024
NASA Announces Delays In Artemis Moon Missions NASA's Artemis program faces delays in moon missions due to heat shield issues and spacecraft improvements, pushing back astronaut landings. SpaceX's Stars... Top News · Dec 6, 2024
Watch the sun rise on SpaceX's Crew Dragon as the Milky Way fades into darkness in mesmerizing ISS video A new video from the International Space Station shows SpaceX's Crew Dragon alongside the Milky Way, as the bright sun rises on the spacecraft's face. Space · Dec 6, 2024
Fortune · Dec 6, 2024 Airbus slashing 2,000 jobs as Europe’s space industry falls behind SpaceX Airbus and other European manufacturers can’t compete on price with SpaceX satellites.
Space · Dec 6, 2024 Watch SpaceX's 31st Dragon cargo capsule head back to Earth Dec. 12 after delay SpaceX's 31st robotic Dragon cargo capsule is set to depart the International Space Station this morning (Dec. 6), and you can watch the action live.
Benzinga · Dec 6, 2024 As Jeff Bezos And Elon Musk Clash Over Economic Solutions, Amazon And Tesla's Shareholder Returns Highlight Stark Contrasts — Here's How Both Companies Stack Up Amazon.com Inc. founder Jeff Bezos and Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk, two of the world's wealthiest individuals, continue to chart distinctly different paths in their approaches to America's economic challenges and business leadership.
The National (Scotland) · Dec 6, 2024 Scottish artist's work to be sent to the moon on SpaceX heavy rocket A SCOTTISH artist is set to feature in a project in which his art will be “sent to the moon”...
Android Central · Dec 5, 2024 Starlink's Direct to Cell is open to 'any' telecom company, says SpaceX exec Starlink exec announced a major development for its direct-to-cell service.
MarketBeat · Dec 5, 2024 Rocket Lab: A Top-Performing Space Stock With Growth Potential Rocket Lab has soared 280% this quarter, emerging as a retail favorite and a potential competitor to SpaceX in the booming space industry.
Space · Dec 5, 2024 SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches Sirius XM radio satellite (video) SpaceX launched SiriusXM's newest satellite, the SXM-9, adding the spacecraft to the company's digital radio broadcasting fleet.
Space · Dec 5, 2024 Here's how SpaceX's 6th Starship megarocket launch looked from the ISS (video) Cameras on the International Space Station captured the sixth-ever test flight of SpaceX's Starship megarocket on Nov. 19, as a new video shows.
Benzinga · Dec 5, 2024 Elon Musk's SpaceX Completes First Starlink Satellite Constellation For Cell Phones Elon Musk's SpaceX has completed its first Starlink satellite constellation aimed at direct-to-cell phone connectivity, making the service fully operational.
International Business Times · Dec 5, 2024 Trump Names Billionaire Private Astronaut As Next NASA Chief US President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday nominated Jared Isaacman, the online payments billionaire and the first private astronaut to ever perform a spacewalk, as the next head of NASA. The nod could spark questions about potential conflicts of interest, given Isaacman's extensive financial ties to Elon Musk, who is set…
Fortune · Dec 5, 2024 Next DOGE appointment: Jeff Bezos? Billionaire Amazon founder ‘super optimistic’ about deregulation under Trump “He seems to have a lot of energy around reducing regulation. And my point of view, if I can help him do that, I’m going to help him.”