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SpaceX sets new rocket-reuse record on launch of US spy satellites (video)

SpaceX set a new rocket-reuse record early Friday morning (March 21) when it launched a batch of spy satellites for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office.

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Thousands of satellites are due to burn up in the atmosphere every year – damaging the ozone layer and changing the climate

The world’s first artificial satellite, the Soviet Union’s Sputnik 1, was launched in October 1957. Just three months later, it fell out of orbit. As Sputnik hit the upper atmosphere at incredible speed, the friction would have caused it to heat up and almost entirely burn off. Some small remnants…

The Conversation

Futuristic, 'alien-like' nuclear fusion rockets developed in total secret could revolutionize space travel — if they actually work

U.K. start-up Pulsar Fusion has unveiled plans to build a fleet of reusable nuclear fusion-powered rockets, known as Sunbirds, that could cut journey times across the solar system in half. But not everyone is convinced.

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Scientist bluntly blasts Musk’s hope to go to Mars in the coming years: It’s not going to happen

A NASA advisor says billionaire’s ambitious timelines for Martian travel does not add up with reality

The Independent UK

Tesla stock falls after Trump official urges Americans to ‘invest in Elon Musk’

Commerce secretary Howard Lutnick’s efforts to promote the tech CEO on Fox News backfired amid national protests

The Guardian - US

Elon Musk's Brother Reveals the Tech Billionaire Was Nearly Beaten to Death: 'There Was Nothing I Could Do'

Elon Musk's brother, Kimbal, disclosed the tech billionaire's violent childhood, including a near-fatal beating and witnessing a man's death.

International Business Times UK

Stranded Astronaut’s Daughter Warms Hearts, Plans To Make His “Favorite Dessert”—Pecan Pie

The daughter of astronaut Butch Wilmore shared her homecoming plans to welcome her father after he was stuck in space for 286 days. The post Stranded Astronaut’s Daughter Warms Hearts, Plans To Make His “Favorite Dessert”—Pecan Pie first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Thursday briefing: What do Elon Musk and Donald Trump want with space?

In today’s newsletter: When ISS astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore touched down in a SpaceX capsule they entered a politically charged atmosphere

The Guardian - UK

“She Looks Frail”: Doctors Voice Health Concerns Over Astronaut After Spotting Clue In New Image

Doctors weighed on the health concerns surrounding Sunita Williams after returning to Earth. The post “She Looks Frail”: Doctors Voice Health Concerns Over Astronaut After Spotting Clue In New Image first appeared on Bored Panda.

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NASA still mulling options for Boeing's troubled Starliner astronaut capsule

NASA and Boeing are still working on the problems that cropped up during Starliner's first crewed flight, which launched more than nine months ago.

Space

Want to go to Mars? Just ace your March Madness bracket

Don’t get your hopes up too high. The odds of submitting a perfect March Madness bracket are one in 9.2 quintillion

The Independent UK

Starliner and Crew-9 astronauts arrive home in Houston: Space photo of the day

After splashing down off the coast of Florida, the latest crew to return from the International Space Station arrived by jet in Houston.

Space

NASA astronauts Wilmore and Williams finally touch down after nine months in space

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams returned to Earth after a nine-month delay due to a Boeing test flight issue, safely splashing down off the Florida coast aboard a SpaceX capsule.

Euronews

Mars madness! Perfect NCAA tournament bracket wins you a trip to the Red Planet on SpaceX's Starship

If you have an otherworldly knack for picking the winners of college basketball games, you could get a free ride to Mars on SpaceX's Starship megarocket.

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“They Won’t Be Walking For A While”: Doctors Rushing To Help Stranded Astronauts Spark Worry

Social media users were left worried about Sunita Williams and Barry "Butch" Wilmore's health after they were wheeled off on stretchers following touchdown. The post “They Won’t Be Walking For A While”: Doctors Rushing To Help Stranded Astronauts Spark Worry first appeared on Bored Panda.

Fortune

The true genius of Elon Musk is his 'subsidy harvesting strategy,' political science professor says

Musk is particularly skilled in collecting money from the government for his companies, Jeb Barnes, a University of Southern California professor, said. Now he’s in a political position where he could bolster that strategy.

Euronews

Butch and Suni are home: NASA astronauts return to Earth after being stuck in space for nine months

Two NASA astronauts return to Earth after being stuck in space for nine months

The Guardian - UK

Value of Elon Musk’s X ‘rebounds to $44bn purchase price’

Dramatic reversal of fortune for platform since billionaire owner became key ally of Donald Trump

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Dolphins welcome SpaceX's Crew-9 astronauts home after splashdown (video)

A pod of dolphins gave the four astronauts of SpaceX's Crew-9 mission a warm welcome after their capsule splashed down in the ocean on Tuesday afternoon (March 18).

Euronews

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams return to Earth after 9 months stuck in space

NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are back on Earth after their week-long mission was extended to over nine months.

International Business Times UK

Elon Musk Accuses Biden Of Blocking SpaceX Help To Bring Sunita Williams, NASA Astronauts Home For 'Political Reasons'

Elon Musk claims the Biden administration rejected SpaceX's offer to expedite the return of astronauts, including Sunita Williams, from the ISS.

Evening Standard

Moment dolphins surround SpaceX capsule as stranded Nasa astronauts return to Earth

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams returned to Earth shortly before 10pm GMT on Tuesday

Dynamite News

World cheers Suni and Butch 'Ghar Wapsi' from space; Want to know...

Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore spent about 9 months in space. Throughout their journey, they orbited Earth 4,576 times before returning to earth. A must must read on Dynamite News:

International Business Times

Smiles, Thumbs Ups And A Safe Return For 'Stranded' NASA Astronauts

Ground teams erupted in cheers as the gumdrop-shaped spacecraft named Freedom, charred from withstanding scorching temperatures of 3,500 degrees Fahrenheit (2,000 degrees Celsius) during re-entry, bobbed steadily on the waves beneath a clear, sunny sky.

Al Jazeera

NASA astronauts return to Earth after 9 months: How space changes the body

Nine months in space can permanently alter the body, leaving astronauts with possible long-term health effects.

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