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This Week In Space podcast: Episode 91 — 2023 Holiday Special!

On Episode 91 of This Week In Space, Tariq and Rod discuss the year in review with Leonard David.

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SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch of X-37B space plane now targeted for Dec. 28

SpaceX is now targeting Dec. 28 for the launch of the U.S. Space Force's X-37B space plane atop a Falcon Heavy rocket, after a delay of more than two weeks.

Space

FCC Slams SpaceX; Questions Excessive Federal Probes Against Elon Musk

FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr discusses recent government actions against Elon Musk and SpaceX, suggesting political motivations behind the probes.

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Watch live: Nasa’s SpaceX CRS-29 cargo craft undocks from space station

Watch live as Nasa’s SpaceX CRS-29 cargo craft undocks from the International Space Station (ISS) on 15 December.

The Independent UK

Jeff Bezos says Elon Musk’s SpaceX will be successful ‘for sure’ but there’s ‘room for a bunch of winners’ in space—including Blue Origin

Bezos said adding a “sense of urgency” to his SpaceX rival Blue Origin was the “primary reason” he resigned as Amazon CEO.

Fortune

Astronaut Chris Hadfield would love to fly SpaceX's Starship around the moon (exclusive)

Astronaut Chris Hadfield, former commander of the International Space Station, spoke with Space.com about SpaceX Starship, Starfield and how much Canada's astronaut program has grown in 2023.

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SpaceX to launch 1st batch of 'direct to cell' Starlink satellites early Dec. 16

SpaceX plans to launch 21 more of its Starlink internet satellites, including the first six 'direct to cell' craft, early Saturday morning (Dec. 16), and you can watch the action live.

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New Rockets Set To Launch In 2024

Several new European and American rockets are set for blast off in 2024, at a time the aerospace industry faces a shortage of launch vehicles fueled by the rise of satellite constellations.

International Business Times

Days after announcing a deal with SpaceX, Amazon seeks to dismiss lawsuit claiming it snubbed the Elon Musk space company last year

Investors allege Amazon originally excluded SpaceX due to founder Jeff Bezos’s “personal rivalry” with SpaceX CEO Elon Musk.

Fortune

FAA's launch mishap investigations need a rethink, government report finds

The Federal Aviation Administration should evaluate and improve the way it investigates space launch mishaps, according to a new report.

Space

China launches secret space plane on 3rd-ever mission

China launched its secretive reusable space plane into orbit for its third mission on Dec. 14, just one day after the U.S. Space Force took its own X-37B space plane off the launch pad.

Space

Elon Musk spends $100m to open new university in Texas

Tax filings show Musk’s charity The Foundation seeks to establish primary and secondary Stem school in Austin

The Guardian - US

Eirsat-1, Ireland's 1st satellite, makes space history

Ireland has joined the space club with the launch of Eirsat-1, a tiny brick-sized satellite with a big future.

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SpaceX to launch 3rd private astronaut mission to the ISS for Axiom Space on Jan. 9

One month before SpaceX launches the Ax-3 astronaut mission toward the ISS, Axiom Space's president said he hopes similar missions will become less expensive in the future.

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Watch SpaceX Dragon undock from the ISS on Dec. 16 after delay

SpaceX's Dragon cargo ship is scheduled to leave the International Space Station Dec. 16 after two weather delays. You can watch live here at Space.com.

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Have we seen the last-ever picture from the Hubble?

A problem with the Hubble Space Telescope's gyros and the lack of a Shuttle means Nasa is looking for other solutions

Space

Watch a Japanese startup test a rocket engine that will run on cow-dung methane (video)

A Japanese space startup has taken a big step toward developing its first orbital rocket — which will be powered by gas from cow dung.

The Independent UK

AP PHOTOS: Moon, asteroids and new rockets topped the world's space news in 2023

The moon, asteroids and brand new rockets topped the world’s space news in 2023.

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Watch SpaceX's Starship go boom twice in this epic test-flight highlight video

The second-ever test flight of SpaceX's giant Starship vehicle was action-packed, as a new video shows.

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SpaceX scrubs Falcon Heavy's X-37B space plane launch due to ground issue

SpaceX scrubbed Monday's (Dec. 11) planned Falcon Heavy launch of the US military's X-37B space plane, citing a 'ground side issue.' The next launch date is Wednesday (Dec. 13).

International Business Times UK

Elon Musk Calls for Immediate Dismissal of Disney CEO Amidst X Ad Boycott

The unexpected commentary from Musk has stirred an ad boycott from Disney and a discussion on the intersection of business and public responsibility.

Space

SpaceX to launch 23 Starlink satellites from Florida Dec. 12

SpaceX plans to launch 23 more of its Starlink internet satellites on Tuesday night (Dec. 12), possibly just hours after the launch of the U.S. Space Force's X-37B space plane.

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SpaceX private Polaris Dawn space mission delayed to April 2024

Polaris Dawn, which will feature the first commercial spacewalk, will launch with SpaceX no earlier than April 2024 due to several development challenges.

Space

ULA Vulcan Centaur rocket's 1st launch delayed to January 2024

A glitch with a dress rehearsal will push off Vulcan Centaur's 1st launch to the beginning of 2024, United Launch Alliance CEO Tory Bruno said.

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Performing evasive maneuvers increases satellites' collision risk down the road

Trying to avoid satellite collisions in orbit increases the risk of future collisions in the aftermath of each avoidance maneuver, researchers have round.

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