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The solution to space junk might be space lasers because lasers solve everything obviously

If my early sci-fi obsession taught me anything, it's that most problems can be resolved with a laser.

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Millionaire Mars Missions

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Space Force Guardian to reach orbit for 1st time on SpaceX's Crew-9 astronaut launch

NASA astronaut Nick Hague will make his 1st trip to space for Space Force, but he's been there twice before already.

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SpaceX, NASA targeting Feb. 22 for launch of Crew-8 astronaut mission

SpaceX and NASA are targeting Feb. 22 for the launch of Crew-8, the company's eighth operational astronaut mission to the International Space Station.

Space

NASA names astronauts for SpaceX's Crew-9 mission to the ISS

NASA has named the four astronauts who will fly to the International Space Station on SpaceX's Crew-9 mission, which will lift off no earlier than August.

Space

SpaceX gearing up to launch private moon lander in February

SpaceX and Intuitive Machines are making progress toward the launch of the Nova-C moon lander, which is slated to occur about two weeks from now.

Space

US military eyes SpaceX Starship for 'sensitive and potentially dangerous missions': report

The U.S. Department of Defense has reached out to SpaceX to inquire about using Starship on its own, flying the massive rocket as a government-operated military vehicle.

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Private Cygnus cargo ship arrives at the ISS carrying 8,200 pounds of cargo

Northrop Grumman's robotic Cygnus spacecraft arrived at the International Space Station early Thursday morning (Feb. 1) captured by the space station's robotic arm.

Space

SpaceX's Starship to launch 'Starlab' private space station in late 2020s

The team behind Starlab has selected SpaceX's giant Starship rocket to launch the private space station in 2028 or thereabouts.

Space

Boeing's Starliner capsule still on track for mid-April astronaut launch to ISS

Boeing remains on track to launch the first-ever crewed mission of its Starliner capsule, a test flight to the International Space Station, in mid-April.

Space

Elon Musk's X prepares for Congressional testimony with new CEO

Discover how Elon Musk's company, X, navigates the regulatory landscape, as its new CEO, Linda Yaccarino, testifies in front of Congress.

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SpaceX Faces Negligence Lawsuit Following Worker Injury and Coma

SpaceX, owned by Elon Musk, is facing a lawsuit alleging negligence in an accident that caused a worker to fall into a coma. The incident highlights the im...

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This Week In Space podcast: Episode 95 — Clean Energy From Space

On Episode 95 of This Week In Space, Tariq and Rod discuss the future of space-based solar power with John Mankins.

Space

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket modified for Northrop Grumman Cygnus cargo launch on Jan. 30

Northrop Grumman's Cygnus spacecraft will launch atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket for the first time on Jan. 30, sending food, supplies and science equipment to astronauts on the ISS.

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‘Dark forces’: how US corporations turned to courts in fight against unions

Companies including Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Starbucks are using new legal playbook against unions, experts say

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SpaceX's Crew-8 astronaut launch date in late February hinges on private moon shot

Four astronauts are set to fly aboard SpaceX to the International Space Station no earlier than late February, NASA officials announced. They will be in space for half a year.

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Could space salad jeopardize a mission to Mars?

Salad may not be the healthiest meal for astronauts as scientists discover lettuce flesh can be easily plagued with disease-causing pathogenic bacteria and fungi on the ISS.

Space

NASA stresses Artemis 2 moon crew safety as agency remembers fallen astronauts

As NASA leadership paused to remember fallen astronauts, the agency urged its employees to "think smaller" and focus on all the items to keep future crews like Artemis 2 safe.

Space

SpaceX wants to expand Starship launch site with a Texas land swap

SpaceX's Starship launch site in South Texas may get bigger soon. The company has offered a land swap with the state to expand launch activities.

Space

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 94 — Space in 2024

On Episode 94 of This Week In Space, Tariq and Rod preview the global plans for spaceflight this year.

International Business Times

European Crew Arrives At ISS On Private Mission

An all-European crew including Turkey's first astronaut arrived at the International Space Station on Saturday on a voyage chartered by Axiom Space.

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'We have doubled the number of nationalities aboard' ISS as all-European SpaceX Ax-3 astronauts dock at space station

SpaceX's Crew Dragon Freedom arrived at the ISS early Saturday morning (Jan. 20) with the four astronauts of the private Ax-3 mission to begin a two-week mission aboard.

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