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SpaceX Falcon 9 launches next-gen SpainSat NG-1 satellite into orbit (video)

SpaceX launches next generation Spanish communications satellite on Wednesday evening (Jan. 29).

Space

Will the US get to Mars quicker if it drops or delays plans to visit the Moon?

The Artemis program has been Nasa’s best chance to get “boots on the Moon” again. But with the new US administration taking guidance from tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, who is focused on Mars colonisation, will they end up abandoning or pushing back lunar missions?

The Conversation

Trump tells Musk to 'go get' NASA astronauts who were 'left stranded' by Biden

SpaceX CEO says he will return Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore to Earth ‘as soon as possible’

The Independent UK

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Earth-observing company Planet signs $230 million deal for fleet of new Pelican satellites

The Earth-observation company Planet just inked its largest deal to date, a $230 million contract to deliver a fleet of its new Pelican satellites.

Space

Trump asks Musk to bring back two astronauts ‘stranded’ on space station

Nasa says Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams are not stranded and will return to Earth by end of March

The Guardian - US

Sean Duffy Confirmed As Transportation Secretary, Promises Regulatory Overhaul

Sean Duffy has been confirmed as the new transportation secretary, following a bipartisan vote of 77-22 in the Senate. The former Wisconsin congressman, known for his promises of safer Boeing planes, reduced regulations, and support for U.S. companies in self-driving car development, will now lead the Department of Transportation.

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Trump asks Elon Musk to return 2 Starliner astronauts from the ISS for NASA —but they already have a SpaceX ride home

President Trump just asked Elon Musk to retrieve two NASA astronauts from the International Space Station. But the duo are already slated to come home with SpaceX this spring.

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Apple and SpaceX just added Starlink connectivity for select iPhone users

A recent Bloomberg report has revealed that the T-Mobile/Starlink satellite communication service will be available on select iPhones.

Tom’s Guide

Donald Trump asks Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring back stranded Nasa astronauts from International Space Station

US president says he has asked Elon Musk for help to return stranded astronauts ‘as soon as possible’

Evening Standard

Musk’s praise for European far right ‘really disgusting,’ says German chancellor

Musk, who has remained very close to Donald Trump since his inauguration, has thrown his weight behind controversial far-right political figures and parties

The Independent UK

Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lunar lander snaps its 1st photos of the moon (images)

The moon has come into view for Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost spacecraft, which is scheduled to land on Earth's nearest neighbor a month or so from now.

Space

Is Elon Musk a good person? His Grok AI says no

It’s the second time his AI system has turned on him.

Fortune

Americans support asteroid defense funds

Funding for planetary defense has long had strong bipartisan support both inside and outside of Congress

Salon

Newly discovered ‘asteroid’ near Earth turns out to be Elon Musk’s Tesla car

Cherry-red Tesla Roadster was launched in 2018 during SpaceX Falcon Heavy’s inaugural flight

The Independent UK

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Boom Supersonic to break sound barrier during historic test flight today: Watch live

Boom Supersonic's XB-1 demonstrator craft will break the sound barrier for the first time during a Jan. 28 test flight, and you can watch the action live.

The Conversation

New York to Paris in 30 mins? How to achieve Elon Musk’s vision of rockets replacing long haul

Of all the things that Donald Trump’s return as US president could mean, one is that Elon Musk’s plan to use Starship rockets for long-distance flights on Earth could move forward. Dubbed Starship Earth to Earth, this would see passengers transported by rocket between cities. They would briefly leave the…

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SpaceX launches 21 Starlink satellites to orbit from Florida (photos)

SpaceX launched 21 more of its Starlink internet satellites today (Jan. 27) from Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

Space

Trump wants US to pursue 'manifest destiny' in space. What could that mean?

President Donald Trump recently invoked "manifest destiny" to outline a bold vision for America's space program. But what does this historic and controversial term mean when applied to outer space?

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The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Labor takes aim at ‘nuts’ Ley speech; Colombia U-turns on US deportees; and who really took that famous Vietnam war photo?

Katy Gallagher criticises Sussan Ley’s comparison of the first fleet to Elon Musk’s SpaceX mission to Mars

The Independent UK

Onboard camera shows SpaceX rocket plucked from sky in second successful landing

A new angle from onboard SpaceX’s Super Heavy mega rocket shows how its rocket booster safely returned to the ground when ‘caught by chopsticks’ on the landing platform on January 16.

Space

US military practices rescuing astronauts from the sea (photos)

A U.S. military joint task force did some training recently off the Florida coast, preparing to help rescue astronauts from the ocean if need be.

The Independent UK

Elon Musk makes surprise appearance during Germany’s AfD election campaign event

Tesla and SpaceX CEO rallies party’s far-right supporters at end of week where he has been embroiled in controversy

Inverse

How The Starbase Rocket Testing Facility Is Changing Southern Texas

A rocket launch makes a big impact on the land. Launch after launch from SpaceX in Texas, all the more.

Space

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 145 —We're 'Star Bound' with a guide to America's space program

On Episode 145 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik meet the authors of a new book about spaceflight called "Star Bound: A Beginner's Guide to the American Space Program, from Goddard's Rockets to Goldilocks Planets and Everything in Between," Emily Carney and Bruce McCandless III.

The Independent UK

Key Trump staff ‘furious’ Musk bashed $500 billion AI deal — as president shrugs it off

It comes following online spat between Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman over Stargate artificial intelligence infrastructure project

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