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Fram2 astronaut mission's West Coast splashdown opens new era for SpaceX

SpaceX's Fram2 astronaut mission returned to Earth in the Pacific Ocean on Friday (April 4), marking a first for the spaceflight company.

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This Week In Space podcast: Episode 155 — Space News You Can Use

On Episode 155 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk about cool space news you can use (if you're not stuck on the ISS!)

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Jared Isaacman, Trump's pick for NASA chief, to get Senate confirmation hearing on April 9

Isaacman, a billionaire and private astronaut, has flown in space twice on SpaceX rockets and spacecraft.

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Watch: Bitcoin investor’s private SpaceX flight splashes down on Earth

A Bitcoin investor who chartered a SpaceX flight for himself and three others splashed down in the Pacific as the group's privately funded polar tour came to an end on Friday, 4 April.

The Independent UK

SpaceX's private Fram2 astronauts splash down on Earth, ending historic polar orbit expedition

SpaceX's Fram2, the first crewed mission ever fly a polar orbit, splashed down today (April 4), returning four private astronauts to Earth.

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Four space tourists return to Earth after a private flight over the poles

Four space tourists are back on Earth after orbiting over the north and south poles

The Independent UK

NASA signs new contract to use SpaceX's Starship — even though it keeps blowing up

SpaceX's Starship has been awarded a NASA contract that will allow it to be considered for future missions. However, recent explosive tests have shown the supersized spacecraft is still far from mission-ready.

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Satellites are censoring the stars

With satellite numbers skyrocketing over the next few years, the time to grasp the implications is now

Salon

Watch SpaceX's history-making Fram2 astronaut mission return to Earth today

SpaceX's Fram2, the first crewed mission ever to orbit Earth over its poles, will splash down today (April 4), and you can watch the action live.

Space

The first spacecraft to orbit the Earth's poles includes a cinematographer but no licensed pilot – and the first footage is mesmerizing

The Fram2 crew includes the first professional cinematographer to ever go to space, Jannicke Mikkelsen

Digital Camera World

Grok Suggests 'Thanks Elon' Demonstration Outside Tesla Location An 'Organized Effort'

"Thanks Elon" was trending on X Thursday after the tech titan re-shared a video of people demonstrating outside a Tesla location to show their support to the Tesla CEO amid increasing scrutiny over his role at the DOGE.

International Business Times

SpaceX launches 27 Starlink satellites to orbit from California

SpaceX sent 27 of its Starlink internet satellites toward low Earth orbit from California this evening (April 3).

Space

South Texas county leaders will lose some authority over SpaceX launches under new bill

The lawmakers behind the bill promised there would not be an increase in the number of days the beach is closed.

The Texas Tribune

SpaceX fires up used Super Heavy booster ahead of 9th Starship test flight (photos, videos)

SpaceX is gearing up for the ninth test flight of its Starship megarocket, which will be the first to reuse the vehicle's Super Heavy first stage.

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True Anomaly to launch 1st deep-space security missions with autonomous Jackal satellites in 2026

Colorado-based startup True Anomaly plans to begin launching its autonomous Jackal satellites to geosynchronous orbit and Earth-moon space in 2026.

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SpaceX Fram2 astronauts see their Florida launch site from space as historic pole-orbiting mission nears its end (video)

SpaceX's Fram2 astronauts are sharing incredible views from the first human spaceflight to orbit Earth's poles, as their mission nears a conclusion.

Evening Standard

Amazon to send internet satellites into space to rival Starlink

Amazon plans to begin offering satellite internet before the end of 2025

MarketBeat

Rocket Lab: $5.6 Billion Defense Contract Fuels RKLB’s Future

Rocket Lab has been awarded a spot in the National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 contract, allowing it to compete for U.S. DoD launch orders.

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“Something Fishy”: Elon Musk Is Reportedly Stepping Down From DOGE

"Sooner than expected." The post “Something Fishy”: Elon Musk Is Reportedly Stepping Down From DOGE first appeared on Bored Panda.

International Business Times

Is Musk's Political Career Descending To Earth?

Elon Musk's rise as President Donald Trump's all-powerful wingman was as rapid and unstoppable as one of his SpaceX rockets.

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SpaceX Fram2 astronauts see 'pure white' Antarctica from polar orbit: Space photo of the day

Fram2 crew was surprised to not see any evidence of human activity at the South Pole from 285 miles above.

Space

ESA's new documentary paints worrying picture of Earth's orbital junk problem

The European Space Agency's new documentary short tackles the question of whether space debris has reached crisis level.

LiveScience

'A notch above a gimmick': Experts question scientific merit of billionaire's Fram2 'space adventure' around Earth's poles

The recently launched Fram2 mission, which is funded and led by cryptocurrency billionaire Chun Wang, will attempt to grow mushrooms, test out hormone diapers and X-ray civilian astronauts. However, experts say that these novel experiments are unlikely to yield meaningful results.

Barchart

Elon Musk's Starlink and Tim Cook's Apple Are Quietly In Fierce Competition to Win This 21st Century Space Race Despite Previous 'Promising Conversations'

Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Tim Cook’s Apple are locked in an increasingly fierce competition over satellite communications technology, as both companies race to dominate global connectivity through control of spectrum rights, strategic partnerships, and the future of mobile communication.

Euronews

Tesla’s turn as 'political stock': Is Musk's rhetoric tanking his own company?

Tesla faces record sell-offs as buyers and investors flee Elon Musk’s embrace of Trump and his politics.

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