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SpaceX Secures $733M U.S. Space Force Contract for National Security Launches

This significant contract further cements SpaceX’s role as the only certified provider for these critical launches, with competitors Blue Origin and United Launch Alliance (ULA) still awaiting certification for national security missions.

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Historic First: Non-Professional Astronauts Complete Spacewalk on SpaceX's Polaris Dawn Mission

The mission, funded by billionaire Jared Isaacman, aimed to test new technologies for future space exploration. Alongside Isaacman, the crew included retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Scott Poteet and two SpaceX employees.

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NASA Selects SpaceX to Deorbit the International Space Station by 2030

The new vehicle will be tasked with guiding the ISS to a controlled reentry and eventual disposal in the remote waters of the Pacific Ocean, specifically an area known as the graveyard for decommissioned satellites and spacecraft.

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NASA's Asteroid Test Could Lead to Future Collisions with Mars

The DART mission, originally intended to alter the orbit of the asteroid Dimorphos as a test for planetary defense, successfully modified its trajectory but also dislodged several large boulders.

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SpaceX's Starship Achieves New Heights in Third Test Flight, Yet Encounters Reentry Challenge

The Starship lost communication and was subsequently declared lost by SpaceX, hinting at possible damage or disintegration caused by the intense reentry conditions.

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Odysseus Lunar Module Signs Off with a Farewell Snapshot from the Moon

The snapshot, showcasing Earth's tiny crescent against the lunar horizon, symbolizes the fragile yet profound connection between our world and the vast universe.

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Starlink Internet Is Now Accessible on Regular Smartphones

Despite being a conventional device not tailored for satellite communication, the network reception from space proved to be superior to that of traditional mobile networks.

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Moon Mission Odysseus Ends Prematurely Due to Human Error

The mission, intended to explore the lunar surface near the Malapert-A crater in the southern polar region, encountered critical issues upon touchdown, resulting in the spacecraft tilting sideways and disrupting its operations.

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Private Spacecraft Odysseus Successfully Lands on Moon, Marking Historic Achievement

Developed by Intuitive Machines, a Houston-based company, Odysseus touched down near the moon's south pole, marking a significant milestone in lunar exploration.

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SpaceX Successfully Launches Falcon 9 Rocket Carrying Private Lander to the Moon

The rocket, launched from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, embarked on its journey with the primary objective of delivering the Intuitive Machines' Nova-C lander, marking a significant milestone in space exploration.

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SpaceX to Launch the Starlab Private Space Station Using Starship

The decision to use Starship underscores its unmatched capacity to accommodate Starlab's substantial eight-meter diameter in a single launch, minimizing on-orbit assembly risks and streamlining operations.

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NASA and SpaceX to Launch a Private Lunar Lander in February

NASA's contribution to the mission includes a range of scientific instruments aimed at studying plume-surface interactions, space weather, lunar surface characteristics, radio astronomy, and precision landing technologies.

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NASA Invites Public to Send Their Names to the Moon Aboard Its VIPER Rover

"Send Your Name with VIPER" is an opportunity for space enthusiasts to be part of a historic lunar exploration mission and contribute to the understanding of the moon's resources and environment.

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SpaceX's Starlink Satellites Successfully Relay First Text Messages

The groundbreaking test, carried out in collaboration with T-Mobile, demonstrated the potential for satellite connectivity to smartphones, even in challenging orbital conditions.

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SpaceX Breaks Records with 96 Successful Launches in 2023

Notably, SpaceX also celebrated its 250th successful orbital rocket booster landing and managed to launch and land a single rocket 19 times, showcasing the company's commitment to reusing rockets.

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SpaceX's Starship Completes Its Second Test Launch

Although the Super Heavy booster exploded shortly after separation, and the Starship upper stage experienced issues, SpaceX considered the test a success and plans to analyze the data for future improvements.

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NASA's Psyche Mission Embarks on a Journey to a Mysterious Metal Asteroid

NASA's Psyche mission represents a giant leap in planetary exploration, providing a rare opportunity to delve into the heart of a metallic world, potentially revealing crucial clues about the early history of our solar system.

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NASA Highlights: Crew-6 Returns and Ancient Life Research for Mars Exploration

Australia's outback isn't just about kangaroos and the beautiful wilderness. NASA, in partnership with international scientists, is tapping into Australia's ancient records to better inform their search for life on Mars.

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NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Launches to International Space Station

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the Dragon spacecraft into orbit carrying NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli, ESA astronaut Andreas Mogensen, JAXA astronaut Satoshi Furukawa, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Konstantin Borisov.

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SpaceX's Falcon Heavy Rocket Successfully Launched the JUPITER 3 Satellite into Orbit

Its revolutionary architecture, backed by more than 300 spot beams, promises to double the capacity of the Hughes Jupiter fleet, providing lightning-fast connectivity over North and South America.

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NASA to Send Its Psyche Mission to a Golden Asteroid Worth $10,000 Quadrillion

Scheduled for launch on October 5, 2023, atop a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket, the Psyche spacecraft will provide planetary scientists with an unprecedented opportunity to study an iron core similar to the Earth's center.

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Startup Varda Space Launched Its First In-Orbit Space Factory

The spacecraft was deployed into orbit by SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket. It will remain at an altitude of approximately 1,000 kilometers for about a month before altering its trajectory and returning to Earth.

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SpaceX Starship Has a Better Chance of a Successful Launch After an Overhaul

SpaceX is preparing for a new test flight of its giant rocket system, Starship, and according to CEO Elon Musk, the chances of the next flight's success have significantly improved thanks to a major overhaul of the system.

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Elon Musk's SpaceX Hires 14-Year-Old Software Engineer

SpaceX has hired a 14-year-old software engineer. Kairan Quazi, a prodigious talent, recently completed his bachelor's degree at Santa Clara University, becoming the youngest graduate in the institution's history.

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Startup Vast and SpaceX to Launch the First Commercial Space Station

The mission is actually available for booking: the company invites not only professional astronauts and space agencies but also private individuals who do either scientific or philanthropic work to join the flight.