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Donald Trump’s approach to US space policy could throw up some surprises, especially with Elon Musk on board

What can be expected of a second Trump administration on space policy? In short, a mixture of continuity and change. There will be much continuity across military, civil and industrial space policy as these rarely diverge between political parties. Changes usually involve minor or incremental bureaucratic shifts.

The Conversation · Nov 13, 2024

Fact check: Was Elon Musk’s Starlink used to rig the US election?

Did the tech billionaire really use satellite-based technology to ‘steal’ the election for Donald Trump?

Al Jazeera · Nov 13, 2024

NASA dealing with aging ISS and spacewalk hardware: 'None of our spacesuits are spring chickens'

Crew-8 commander Matthew Dominick says NASA is carefully making decisions for astronaut safety while the ISS deals with a leak, and spacesuit issues, related to aging hardware.

Space · Nov 13, 2024

Elon Musk handpicked by Trump to carry out slash-and-burn cuts plan

World’s richest man has been an enthusiastic cost-cutter – but he may find the public sector an entirely different beast

The Guardian - US · Nov 13, 2024

Here's How to Invest in SpaceX Ahead of Trump's Second Term

Following Donald Trump's presidential election victory, a little-known ETF called Destiny Tech100 (DXYZ) has surged 162% in the past week. Here's why Main Street investors are piling into this rare opportunity to invest in Elon Musk's private space exploration company, SpaceX, valued at $210 billion.

Barchart · Nov 12, 2024

Elon Musk Spent $118 Million To Elect Trump. What Will He Get in Return?

Will the mercurial tech mogul put his thumb on the scale to help his own companies, or will he push for a broader deregulatory agenda?

Reason · Nov 12, 2024

China's Mars rover Zhurong finds possible shoreline of ancient Red Planet ocean

Data from China's Zhurong rover has revealed what appears to be an ancient shoreline streaking through Mars' northern hemisphere.

Space · Nov 12, 2024

What Elon Musk stands to gain and lose from a Donald Trump presidency

After becoming one of the president-elect’s most prominent backers on the campaign trail, many are wondering what is in it for the world’s richest man, Elon Musk. Emma Loffhagen reports

Evening Standard · Nov 12, 2024

TechScape: Will Elon Musk fire a third of the US government?

This week in tech news, Elon Musk and Donald Trump propose a “Department of Government Efficiency”, crypto wins big in every single election, and a modern equivalent of Lysistrata takes hold on TikTok.

The Guardian - US · Nov 12, 2024

What a 2nd Trump administration could mean for NASA and space exploration

Former President Donald J. Trump's return to the White House next January will likely bring big changes to NASA's Artemis program and a renewed sense of urgency to a crewed landing on the moon.

Space · Nov 11, 2024