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Some federal workers are ‘getting wealthy at taxpayer expense,’ says Elon Musk, whose companies have received at least $20 billion from the government

Musk’s task force wants to cut tens of thousands of federal workers, and now it’s aiming at people he thinks are too rich.

Fortune

Asteroid the Size of the Statue of Liberty Could Strike Earth in 2032 – Is NASA Running Out of Time?

Asteroid 2024 YR4, potentially larger than the Statue of Liberty, has a slight chance of colliding with Earth in 2032. Is it too late to prepare?

International Business Times UK

Musk slammed as State Department reveals plan to buy $400m in ‘armored’ Teslas in biggest contract of 2025

As Musk continues to gut government agencies, his company prepares to rake in big federal bucks

The Independent UK

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Elon Musk savaged as SpaceX gets new $40m defense contract amid his cutting of federal spending

‘Hey, @elonmusk, I found some corruption for DOGE to take a look at,’ on X user quipped

The Independent UK

Texas county approves holding election to make SpaceX's Starbase its own city

South Texas residents living near SpaceX will soon decide whether they'll be officially recognized as Starbase, Texas

The Independent UK

County judge approves election to decide whether SpaceX launch site will become a city

If a majority of the roughly 500 residents living around the South Texas site vote yes in May, Starbase will be the state’s newest city.

The Texas Tribune

'Stranded' Starliner astronauts finally have a return date — and it's sooner than expected

NASA will send astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams home from the International Space Station early on a previously used SpaceX Dragon space capsule, not on a brand-new one, the agency announced.

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Win a chance to see a SpaceX rocket launch thanks to Bethesda, creators of 'Starfield'

Xbox and Bethesda have teamed up with Lonestar to send one 'Starfield' fan to Florida to witness the launch of a historic space mission to the Moon.

Space

If you thought Elon Musk was bad, look at his dreadful mini-mes and shudder for America

They are young and seizing the reins of government on their master’s behalf with an imperial swagger. It will end in many tears, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

The Guardian - UK

SpaceX rocket launch spawns dazzling 'space jellyfish' in evening sky (photos)

If you saw something strange in the evening sky over California on Feb. 10, we can explain.

Space

X's Oval Office Takeover: Trump Amused By Elon Musk's Son, A 'High IQ Individual'

President Donald Trump appeared amused by Elon Musk's son, X, as the 4-year-old boy attended a press briefing at the Oval Office with his dad, wherein he was introduced to the media by the president himself as a "high IQ individual."

International Business Times

Elon Musk appears with Trump and tries to claim ‘Doge’ team is transparent

Key presidential ally, whose agency has operated in secrecy, also makes claim – without evidence – of fraud at USAid

The Guardian - US

NASA moves up return date for Boeing Starliner astronauts after swapping SpaceX Dragon spacecraft

NASA will return Starliner astronauts to Earth early along with their Crew-9 companions, after deciding to swap Crew-10 spacecraft to launch the SpaceX mission sooner.

Space

NASA picks SpaceX to launch Pandora exoplanet mission

NASA's Pandora exoplanet-studying probe will launch atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket no earlier than this fall.

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The Independent UK

NASA's 2 stuck astronauts may return to Earth sooner under new plan

NASA's two stuck astronauts may end up back on Earth a little sooner than planned

Space

SpaceX rocket launches 21 Starlink satellites into orbit, then lands at sea (video)

The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off at 1:53 p.m. EST (1853 GMT), less than 24 hours after another Starlink flight from California.

The Conversation

Is Tesla’s sales slump down to Elon Musk?

Over the past couple of years, the seemingly steady rightward drift of Elon Musk has culminated in actions and statements that have sparked broad controversy. Musk – visionary CEO of Tesla, SpaceX and founder of X Corp – is a man on a mission to get humanity to Mars. He…

Fortune

Elon Musk’s net worth falls below $400 billion for the first time this year after Tesla’s 27% stock avalanche the last two months

Tesla had its worst year in more than a decade, reporting a 1.1% year-over-year sales loss for 2024.

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Space

There was nearly 1 rocket launch attempt every 34 hours in 2024 — this year will be even busier

2024 set spaceflight records for the fourth consecutive year with 259 launches worldwide and one launch attempt roughly every 34 hours, according to a recent analysis of the global space economy.

Space

SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites to orbit from California (video, photos)

A new batch of SpaceX Starlink satellites are now in orbit after a successful launch from California on Monday (Feb. 10).

The Independent UK

How Trump administration’s purge of agencies and inspectors could slow investigations into Elon Musk

Administration has fired inspectors generals and attempted to shut down agencies tied to Musk probes

PC Gamer

Elon Musk kicks off $97.4 billion effort to buy OpenAI by immediately starting social media beef with Sam Altman

A group of investors led by Musk want to assume control over OpenAI.

Space

Risks with current Artemis 3 moon landing plan 'may be too high,' NASA safety group says

An annual safety report to NASA has both praise and also underscores a number of cautionary woes, including the space agency's Artemis undertaking to return astronauts to the moon.

The Independent UK

Musk recruited young DOGE army through online chat groups and Discord servers, report claims

The Department of Government Efficiency is seeking ‘hardcore engineers,’ one message in a chat group read

Space

Students' contest-winning pen, paint and poetry works shown aboard International Space Station

A worldwide contest has again redefined the concept of "high art" by briefly converting the International Space Station into a gallery for the winners' works.

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