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SpaceX rolls rocket to pad for Ax-3 astronaut launch (photos)

SpaceX just rolled its Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon capsule out to the pad for the planned Wednesday (Jan. 17) launch of the private Ax-3 astronaut mission.

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Meet the 4 astronauts of SpaceX's Ax-3 launch for Axiom Space

An international crew of four private astronauts are launching on Axiom Space's third mission to the International Space Station.

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Starlink close encounters decrease despite ever-growing number of satellites

Even though the Starlink constellation has grown by about 1,000 spacecraft in the last six months, its satellites made fewer avoidance maneuvers in that period than in the prior half year.

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The Smartest Sci-Fi Show of 2023 Reveals a Brutal Truth About Space Exploration

In 'For All Mankind' Dev Ayesa (Edi Gathegi) leads the fictional space agency Helios. Here's why he's better than Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos, even if he is a ruthless space mogul.

Inverse

Elon Musk Holds Ground, Dogecoin and Bitcoin Retain Solid Positions On Tech Tycoon's Holdings

Musk, who christened himself as DogeFather, shared during a recent X Spaces event that he still owns DOGE while another one of his companies still has "a bunch" of Bitcoin on its portfolio.

International Business Times

Watch live: SpaceX launches next batch of Starlink satellites

SpaceX is today launching another batch of Starlink satellites from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in California.

The Independent UK

SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites on company's 300th successful mission

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket sent 23 Starlink satellites to orbit Sunday night (Jan. 15) on the company's 300th successful mission to date.

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This Week In Space podcast: Episode 93 — Does America really want to go back to the moon?

On Episode 93 of This Week In Space, Tariq and Rod we talk space history and America's desire to go to the moon with former NASA historian Roger Launius.

Space

What delays to the Artemis II and III missions mean for Canada

On Jan. 9, NASA announced it would be shifting the launch of Artemis II to September 2025. Artemis III — the first mission to land humans on the surface of the moon since 1972 — was moved to September 2026.

The Conversation

SpaceX Dragon capsule arrives at pad for Ax-3 astronaut launch (photos)

The SpaceX Dragon capsule that will fly the private Ax-3 astronaut mission to the International Space Station has arrived at its launch pad ahead of its planned Jan. 17 liftoff.

Space

SpaceX sends first text messages using satellites in space

The texts were sent over regular iPhones on the T-Mobile service in the US

Evening Standard

Elon Musk isn’t the first big-name CEO to use recreational drugs. But how much is too much?

Experts who spoke to Fortune expressed concerns over Musk’s behavior, including one who said, “It’s a serious thing no matter how you look at it.”

Fortune

China's record-breaking Gravity-1 rocket aces amazing debut launch from ship at sea (video)

The Gravity-1 solid rocket, built by Chinese company Orienspace, aced its first-ever launch today (Jan. 11), sending three satellites to orbit.

Space

From Skepticism To Possibility: Musk Contemplates Bitcoin For Mars Colony

Musk, initially skeptical, is now reconsidering the use of Bitcoin as a potential currency for Mars colonization, contemplating its feasibility and the challenges of transaction times in space.

International Business Times

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SpaceX's new direct-to-cell Starlink satellites relay their 1st text messages

SpaceX just broke in its newly launched direct-to-cell Starlink satellites, using them to send text messages for the first time.

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SpaceX targeting February for Starship's 3rd flight test

SpaceX's massive, reusable Starship rocket made two test flights in 2023, and company representatives now say the third flight test could come as soon as February 2024.

The Guardian - UK

Nasa postpones plans to send humans to moon

Artemis III mission to land four astronauts near lunar south pole will be delayed until 2026

Reason

Let Elon Musk Enjoy Drugs

Intoxicants might be a source of problems—or enhance our ability to cope.

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International Business Times

Bad Day In Space: Moon Mission Fails And NASA Program Delayed

A private US lunar lander mission is doomed to fail, and NASA pushes back plans to return astronauts to the Moon.

The Independent UK

More delays for NASA's astronaut moonshots, with crew landing off until 2026

Astronauts will have to wait until next year before flying to the moon and another few years before landing on it

Space

Private Peregrine moon lander won't make lunar landing due to uncontrollable fuel leak

A propellant leak will keep Astrobotic's Peregrine lander from touching down on the moon, but the mission team is working to extend the probe's life as long as possible.

The Independent UK

White House confronted over Elon Musk security clearance and alleged drug use

Tech mogul requires security clearance as his companies have a string of government contracts

International Business Times

NASA Expected To Push Back Moon Missions

NASA is holding a briefing Tuesday in which it is widely expected to push back the timeline for the Artemis missions to return astronauts to the Moon, amid delays to the delivery of key components by contractors.

Space

SpaceX to launch 22 Starlink satellites from California early Jan. 11

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to launch early Thursday morning (Jan. 11), sending 22 Starlink satellites to orbit.

Fortune

SpaceX releases 'cringeworthy' Elon Musk staff meeting video at the center of drug allegations

During the hour-long talk, Musk seems aware of how disoriented he initially appears, but blames his trouble addressing staff on a lack of sleep.

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