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NASA's new SPHEREx space telescope to launch in February — it can do what the JWST can't

SPHEREx is slated to launch Feb. 27 on a SpaceX rocket. It is meant to map the entire night sky in infrared — something even the JWST can't exactly do.

Space

Private Athena moon lander arrives in Florida ahead of SpaceX launch on Feb. 26

Athena, the second lunar lander from Intuitive Machines, is set to launch soon, carrying NASA payloads and Nokia's first-ever moon-based 4G network.

Space

Space mining company AstroForge identifies asteroid target for Odin launch next month

AstroForge has identified asteroid 2022 OB5 as the destination for its Mission 2 spacecraft, named Odin, which is set to launch next month on a SpaceX rocket.

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White House scrambles to fill top FAA role amid tragedy after departure of Elon Musk target left aviation-safety regulator rudderless

Following the catastrophe of Flight 5342, President Trump named an interim replacement for the vacant position of FAA administrator after the SpaceX founder chased out predecessor Mike Whitaker.

Fortune

When is an asteroid not an asteroid? When it's Elon Musk's Tesla Roadster, it turns out.

The discovery of a new asteroid this month has turned out to be Elon Musk's Tesla Roadster launched by SpaceX in 2018.

Space

Is Elon Musk a Nazi, and can he get European far-right hardliners elected?

Many people accuse Musk of harbouring Nazi sympathies. The truth is likely more mundane, say experts.

Al Jazeera

Leaderless FAA begins investigation of Washington plane crash

Former chief resigned 10 days ago, after Elon Musk, a close adviser to Donald Trump, called for him to quit

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Elon Musk’s father Errol looks to monetize his famous name with ‘Musk It’ memecoin: ‘I’m the head of the family’

Errol Musk hopes to raise as much as $200 million for a planned for-profit think tank using proceeds from the cryptocurrency.

Fortune

FAA Chief Role Remains Vacant Amid Horrific Plane Crash After Elon Musk Pressured Previous Leader to Resign

The leader of the Federal Aviation Administration stepped down from his position mere months after billionaire Elon Musk demanded that he do so, meaning that the FAA is missing a chief in the aftermath of the worst aviation disaster in the US in years.

Latin Times

Newly discovered near-Earth asteroid isn't an asteroid at all — it's Elon Musk's trashed Tesla

Astronomers have retracted the discovery of a new asteroid after realizing the object was the remains of Elon Musk's Tesla Roadster and its driver "Starman," which were launched into space in 2018.

LiveScience

Japan's Resilience moon lander views Earth's most remote region from orbit (photo)

The second lunar lander from Japanese space exploration company ispace snapped a stunning image of the Earth as it prepares for its journey to the moon.

Space

FAA Faces Leadership Void Amid Aviation Crisis

Key leaders leaving FAA and TSA create vacancies during critical time in aviation. New appointments are crucial for industry safety and efficiency.

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SpaceX and Vast want ideas for science experiments on Dragon spacecraft and Haven-1 space station

SpaceX and Vast Space are looking for research ideas to fly aboard Vast's new Haven-1 space station launching later this year.

Space

NASA's 2 stuck astronauts take their first spacewalk together

NASA's two stuck astronauts are taking their first spacewalk together, exiting the International Space Station almost eight months after moving in

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Watch NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore perform spacewalk outside the ISS today (video)

NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are scheduled to begin U.S. Spacewalk 92 early Jan. 30.

Space

SpaceX Starlink satellite sparks brilliant fireball as it falls from space over US (videos)

A SpaceX Starlink internet satellite fell from space in a blaze of glory overnight, lighting up the Midwest U.S. sky with a brilliant fireball.

Space

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).

The Conversation

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?

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The Independent UK

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’

Space

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.

The Guardian - US

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

Top News

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.

Tom’s Guide

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.

Evening Standard

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’

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