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Google Pixel 9 phones might have emergency satellite messaging
Rumor has it that Google's Pixel 9 and next-gen Fold are getting emergency satellite messaging.
Starlink terminals are reportedly being used by Russian forces in Ukraine
Starlink internet terminals are reportedly being widely used in Ukraine by Russian forces. There’s a thriving black market for the devices which stretches beyond Ukraine into Sudan.
SpaceX is reportedly building hundreds of spy satellites for the US government
According to a report from Reuters, SpaceX has been contracted by the Department of Defense’s National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) to build a network of hundreds of low-orbiting spy satellites capable of operating as a swarm.
SpaceX's third Starship test launch takes off successfully
SpaceX is set to conduct the third test launch of its Starship spacecraft. You can watch the attempt here.
SpaceX lawsuit claims repeated instances of gender discrimination and basic safeguarding failures
A lawsuit filed by a SpaceX employee paints a picture of a company that has serious gender discrimination problems.
Amazon, one of the world's largest employers, has called the National Labor Relations Board 'unconstitutional'
Amazon's claims are similar to the ones made by Elon Musk's SpaceX and grocery chain Trader Joe's, which have also accused the federal agency of being "unconstitutional."
Intuitive Machines' lunar lander begins its multi-day journey to the moon
Intuitive Machines' Odysseus has started making its way to the moon and could make history as the first privately built lander to touch down on the lunar surface.
SpaceX moves its legal home to Texas from Delaware
Elon Musk has started moving his businesses away from Delaware, following a judge's decision in the state to invalidate his $56 billion Tesla pay package.
SpaceX and T-Mobile send the first text messages from orbiting Starlink satellites
SpaceX sent and receive its first text messages sent via T-Mobile using its D2C (direct-to-cell) Starlink satellites launched just over a week ago.
SpaceX sues NLRB in an attempt to interrupt unfair labor case
SpaceX has filed a lawsuit against the NLRB, which recently accused it of illegally firing eight workers who wrote an open letter criticizing Elon Musk's behavior on social media.
NLRB accuses SpaceX of illegally firing workers for criticizing Elon Musk
The workers wrote an open letter that called Elon Musk's behavior on social media "a frequent source of distraction and embarrassment."
SpaceX dominated private spaceflight in 2023, but its competitors (mostly) aren't quitting
In 2023, there were at least 200 successful orbital launches, and nearly half of them were conducted by SpaceX. Private space companies have been ramping up their activities as they compete to serve as launch providers and facilitate space tourism. But it wasn't a milestone year for all.
Amazon boosts its satellite internet network with the help of space lasers
Project Kuiper plans to create a mesh network of high-speed laser cross-links.
Offworld 'company towns' are the wrong way to settle the solar system
Are we really willing to trust mercurial SpaceX CEO Elon Musk with people's air supplies?
Amazon is swallowing its pride to ensure its internet satellites get to orbit on time
Amazon announced a deal with SpaceX for three Falcon 9 launches in 2025 that will carry some of its Project Kuiper satellites to orbit. SpaceX is Amazon's top competitor in the satellite internet space, and a rival of Blue Origin — founder Jeff Bezos' aerospace company.
SpaceX loses another Starship and Super Heavy rocket in double explosion during test
SpaceX launched the second flight of Starship from its Boca Chica spaceport on Saturday morning. A few minutes into launch, the Super Heavy booster exploded, followed by Starship itself.
Watch SpaceX's Starship lift off for its second fully integrated test flight
If everything goes well during the pre-flight procedures, and if the weather cooperates, then we'll see Starship make another attempt to reach space.
SpaceX prepares for Starship's second test flight after securing FAA clearance
The FAA has cleared Starship for a second test flight after an explosive first launch. SpaceX is now aiming for a November 17 launch date.
SpaceX workers face above-average injury rates as Musk prioritizes Mars over safety, report finds
A Reuters investigation into SpaceX has uncovered more than 600 injuries going back to 2014, at multiple facilities across the country. Workers who spoke to the publication said CEO Elon Musk prioritizes getting to Mars over safety protocols.
SpaceX will launch ESA navigation satellites amid delays with the EU's own rockets
SpaceX has struck a deal with the European Space Agency (ESA) to launch four of Europe's Galileo navigation satellites into orbit.
