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Europe agency says it is in talks with SpaceX on tackling space junk

The European Space Agency is heading the initiative to reduce orbital junk. ESA chief says he is in talks with SpaceX to join the 'Zero Debris' charter. At present, there are around 19,000 pieces of space junk circling Earth, expert says.

24 October 2024, 10:38 IST

Europe agency says it is in talks with SpaceX on tackling space junk

24 October 2024, 10:38 IST

US govt made Musk's SpaceX 'kidnap seals twice'; here's what happened

Musk's response on X comes after he mentioned in Pennsylvania on Saturday that he had a 'bunch of nutty stories' about government regulation.

21 October 2024, 07:11 IST

US government made Elon Musk's SpaceX 'kidnap seals twice'; here's what happened

US govt made Musk's SpaceX 'kidnap seals twice'; here's what happened

21 October 2024, 07:11 IST

SpaceX’s Starship faces many hurdles before a deep space journey

In the meantime, the launch system — the largest and most powerful ever developed — still faces many daunting development challenges before it’s able to head to the moon for NASA, let alone anchor SpaceX Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk’s grander dream of carrying humans to Mars.

14 October 2024, 10:20 IST

SpaceX’s Starship faces many hurdles before a deep space journey

14 October 2024, 10:20 IST

SpaceX’s 5th Starship test flight makes history with 1st ever booster catch

On Sunday, SpaceX achieved its most daring test flight of the massive Starship rocket, successfully catching the returning booster at the launch pad with mechanical arms. A thrilled Elon Musk described the feat as "science fiction without the fiction." Standing nearly 400 feet tall, the Starship launched at sunrise from Texas, near the Mexican border, arching over the Gulf of Mexico, much like its four predecessors, all of which were destroyed shortly after liftoff or upon impact. The previous flight in June had been the most successful until Sunday’s remarkable demonstration.

14 October 2024, 08:44 IST

SpaceX’s 5th Starship test flight makes history with 1st ever booster catch

14 October 2024, 08:44 IST

Moon race, private competition in focus as space powers gather in Milan

The International Astronautical Congress (IAC) since 1950 has been a venue for the scientists, engineers, companies and political leaders of spacefaring nations to discuss cooperation, even in times of heightened tensions among world powers.

14 October 2024, 04:53 IST

Moon race, private competition in focus as space powers gather in Milan

14 October 2024, 04:53 IST

Four earlier Starship launches highlighted SpaceX's 'fail fast, learn faster' approach

For SpaceX, it is OK to blow up a rocket, as long as the failure provides the data to fix the problems on the next try. That approach can often be faster and save the time and effort of coming up with unnecessary solutions to nonexistent problems.

14 October 2024, 04:16 IST

Four earlier Starship launches highlighted SpaceX's 'fail fast, learn faster' approach

14 October 2024, 04:16 IST

SpaceX catches giant Starship booster in fifth flight test

The Super Heavy booster, after separating from the Starship booster some 74 km (46 miles) in altitude, returned to the same area from which it was launched to make its landing attempt, aided by two robotic arms attached to the launch tower.

13 October 2024, 13:12 IST

SpaceX catches giant Starship booster in fifth flight test

13 October 2024, 13:12 IST

World’s first commercial space station Haven-1 unveiled

It has a minimalist design with visually pleasing decor and beautiful lighting set-up across the rooms.

13 October 2024, 11:12 IST

World’s first commercial space station Haven-1 unveiled

13 October 2024, 11:12 IST

FAA clears the way for SpaceX to hold Starship launch on Sunday

So far, SpaceX has been required to obtain a license for each launch. With the latest license, the FAA is allowing the company to launch more than once, unless it modifies its procedures.

13 October 2024, 05:59 IST

FAA clears the way for SpaceX to hold Starship launch on Sunday

13 October 2024, 05:59 IST

SpaceX uses dominance in rocket launches to boost Starlink wireless airwaves: Report

The Hawthorne, California-based company asked other firms, such as Kepler Communications and OneWeb, to share their wireless spectrum rights with SpaceX before they agree to launch their equipment, the report said.

09 October 2024, 16:00 IST

SpaceX uses dominance in rocket launches to boost Starlink wireless airwaves: Report

09 October 2024, 16:00 IST