Tag: space technology

SpaceX Delays Mars Mission to Focus on Lunar Projects Amid NASA Partnership

SpaceX postpones its Mars mission this year to prioritize lunar efforts aligned with NASA’s current objectives.

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NASA Allows Astronauts to Bring Smartphones on Artemis II Lunar Mission

For the first time, NASA astronauts are permitted to take smartphones into space, enhancing capabilities for capturing images on the Artemis II lunar mission.

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SpaceX Plans Major Expansion of Starlink Service Ahead of IPO

SpaceX aims to grow Starlink with new satellite AI devices, smartphone internet, and space situational awareness services before its upcoming IPO.

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New Study Reveals Nuclear Explosions Could Safely Deflect Asteroids Threatening Earth

Researchers find asteroids may withstand stronger nuclear blasts than previously believed, supporting safer planetary defense strategies.

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SpaceX Halts Falcon 9 Launches Following Upper Stage Anomaly

SpaceX suspends Falcon 9 flights after an upper stage failure during a recent Starlink deployment, putting upcoming missions at risk.

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Artemis II Moon Mission Launch Delayed to March After SLS Rocket Leak

NASA postpones Artemis II crewed lunar mission to March following a leak detected during final SLS rocket countdown test.

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Chinese Researchers Develop Compact Solid-State Laser for Vacuum Ultraviolet Spectrum

Chinese scientists create a compact solid-state laser with new nonlinear optical crystal, unlocking cost-effective access to vacuum ultraviolet light.

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Elon Musk Confirms Talks to Merge SpaceX and xAI Amid High AI Development Costs

Elon Musk confirms discussions on merging SpaceX and xAI as AI project costs reach $1 billion per month, highlighting funding challenges.

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SpaceX Seeks FCC Approval to Deploy Up to One Million Satellites for Orbital Data Centers

SpaceX has filed a request with the FCC to launch up to one million satellites, aiming to establish a network of orbital data centers between 500 and 2,000 km altitude.

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NASA’s Perseverance Rover Completes Nearly Half-Kilometer Drive on Mars Using AI Navigation

NASA’s Perseverance rover recently completed its first AI-driven drives on Mars, covering nearly half a kilometer autonomously in the Jezero Crater.

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SpaceX Reports $8 Billion Profit in 2025, IPO Valuation Could Reach $1.5 Trillion

SpaceX closed 2025 with an $8 billion profit and $15–16 billion in revenue, positioning for a potential IPO valued up to $1.5 trillion.

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Amazon Requests Extended Timeline for Leo Satellite Internet Deployment

Amazon has informed the FCC that it will not meet its initial schedule for deploying half of its Leo satellite constellation by July.

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