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Trump announces plan for Elon Musk-led ‘government efficiency commission’

Tech billionaire has been pushing ex-president to take on policy idea, which would walk back government regulations

The Guardian - US

NASA astronauts can't wear Boeing Starliner spacesuits in SpaceX's Dragon. Here's why

NASA's Starliner astronauts will temporarily have an emergency spot available on a SpaceX Crew Dragon, but they can't wear spacesuits there. That will change in a few weeks.

Space

Used SpaceX rocket launches 7,001st Starlink satellite (and 20 others), lands at sea (video)

A SpaceX rocket carrying the 7,001st Starlink internet satellite launched into orbit from Florida today (Sept. 5), then aced its landing at sea.

Space

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Astronaut watches a meteor explode over Earth in a bright green fireball in stunning video from ISS

A new video from an astronaut's vantage point in space captures a bright green burst over Earth as a meteor exploded in the night sky.

Space

Boeing Starliner astronauts have years of medical studies helping them with longer stay in space

Starliner's astronauts will spend at least 8 months in space, longer than a typical ISS crew. But numerous other astronauts have safely spent a year on the ISS, or even longer.

Space

Inside the Tense Decision Between NASA and Boeing to Send Starliner Home Alone

A meeting got tense when NASA and Boeing discussed a topic of "huge magnitude" — the Starliner's ability to safely return its astronauts.

Inverse

NASA Admits Tension With Boeing Over Space Rescue Plan

NASA admitted on Wednesday there was "tension" during meetings with Boeing executives about how to bring home two astronauts stranded on the International Space Station, but denied reports of shouting matches.

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Blue Origin droneship arrives in Florida ahead of 1st New Glenn launch (video, photos)

Blue Origin's droneship, named "Jacklyn," arrived at Florida's Port Canaveral ahead of the inaugural launch of the company's huge New Glenn rocket next month.

Space

'There was some tension in the room', NASA says of decision to bring Boeing's Starliner spacecraft home without astronauts

Boeing's Starliner spacecraft will fly back to Earth for a landing on Sept. 7, but without its crew. Its two astronauts will ride home on SpaceX Crew Dragon in February 2025.

Space

NASA's newly unfurled solar sail has started 'tumbling' end-over-end in orbit, surprising observations show

A NASA spacecraft erected a large, foil solar sail in orbit around Earth last week, after a failed attempt days earlier. However, subsequent observations of the spacecraft show it is "tumbling or wobbling" through space, which may have also impacted its trajectory around our planet.

LiveScience

Boeing's Starliner Capsule To Return From ISS With Empty Seats

Boeing's Starliner capsule returning from ISS with empty seats due to technical issues. SpaceX to assist in astronaut swap for safe return.

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NASA Astronauts Stranded In Space To Return With Spacex Crew-9

NASA astronauts stranded in space due to Starliner issues, to return with SpaceX Crew-9 in February 2025. Safety concerns led to decision not to return in ...

Space

SpaceX launches back-to-back Falcon 9 rockets within 65 minutes and aces 2 landings days after a failed booster touchdown (video)

SpaceX launched two Falcon 9 rockets in just over an hour early Saturday (Aug. 31) and nailed back-to-back booster landings just days after a recent failure.

Space

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 126 —Danger! Rogue Planets!

On Episode 126 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk with Rosalba Perna about errant planets.

Space

SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket can return to flight, FAA says

SpaceX can resume flying its workhorse Falcon 9 rocket, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration announced this evening (Aug. 30), two days after a landing failure grounded the vehicle.

The Independent UK

NASA announces crew members cut from SpaceX flight to free up seats for stranded Boeing Starliner astronauts

The Dragon Capsule will launch from Florida’s Cape Canaveral Station to the International Space Station in late September

France 24

Brazilian judge orders Musk’s X to shut down in country as Starlink contests account blockage

Brazilian Supreme Court judge Alexandre de Moraes on Friday ordered Elon Musk’s X, formerly known as Twitter, to suspend operating in Brazil immediately. The social media network closed its office in the country earlier this month rather than obey an order from the judge to block dozens accounts being investigated…

Space

Former U.S. Navy Seal Jonny Kim will be 1st Korean-American astronaut on ISS in March 2025

U.S. Navy lieutenant and NASA astronaut Jonny Kim will board a Russian Soyuz spacecraft to fly to the ISS for an eight-month mission in 2025.

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