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Wall Street Journal • Clarence Leong

China Bolsters Commercial Space Sector to Rival SpaceX

Beijing is actively supporting its commercial space industry to close the competitive gap with the U.S., particularly targeting the advancements made by companies like SpaceX. This strategic effort aims to enhance China’s capabilities and presence in the global space race.

2025-03-23T06:45:45.000060-07:00

CNN

NASA Astronauts Return After Nine-Month ISS Stay

2025-03-18T12:43:19.513898-07:00

orlandosentinel.com

SpaceX Crew-10 Replaces Stranded ISS Astronauts After 9-Month Delay

2025-03-15T20:36:38.410234-07:00

NASA

SpaceX Dragon Brings Long-Stranded NASA Crew Back from ISS

2025-03-17T23:06:57.176051-07:00

Hype Analysis

Starlink's 2024 Advances: Transforming In-Flight Wi-Fi Connectivity in Aviation

October 17, 2024 - Summary of Starlink's 2024 role in aviation: airlines adopt its high-speed in-flight Wi-Fi, enhancing passenger experience. Read More.

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CBC

N.W.T. Explores Alternatives to Starlink for Remote Connectivity The Northwest Territories government is considering alternatives to SpaceX's Starlink for maintaining internet connectivity in remote areas. While Starlink has proven beneficial, concerns over ownership ties to an advisor of the U.S. president may influence the search for new solutions.

2025-03-24T09:23:11.081008-07:00

N.W.T. Explores Alternatives to Starlink for Remote Connectivity

Space.com

SpaceX's FRAM2: First Crewed Polar Orbit Launch Scheduled for March 31 SpaceX is set to launch the FRAM2 mission, marking the first crewed spaceflight to orbit Earth’s polar regions. Planned to lift off no earlier than March 31, the mission includes observing Earth's poles and conducting 22 research experiments in low-Earth orbit.

2025-03-24T08:07:40.039865-07:00

SpaceX's FRAM2: First Crewed Polar Orbit Launch Scheduled for March 31

Spaceflight Now

SpaceX Set for NROL-69 National Security Launch Today from Cape Canaveral SpaceX will launch the NROL-69 mission on a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station this afternoon, with liftoff scheduled for 1:48 p.m. EDT. The mission, carrying a classified payload for the NRO, is critical for national security purposes.

2025-03-24T04:54:51.346014-07:00

SpaceX Set for NROL-69 National Security Launch Today from Cape Canaveral

Space Explored

SpaceX Achieves Sub-10 Day Booster Turnaround SpaceX's relentless innovation has reduced booster turnaround times to single digits, marking a significant efficiency milestone. This advancement underscores their ability to expedite launch preparations and maintain a competitive edge in the aerospace sector.

2025-03-24T03:38:50.201087-07:00

SpaceX Achieves Sub-10 Day Booster Turnaround

Wall Street Journal

China Bolsters Commercial Space Sector to Rival SpaceX Beijing is actively supporting its commercial space industry to close the competitive gap with the U.S., particularly targeting the advancements made by companies like SpaceX. This strategic effort aims to enhance China’s capabilities and presence in the global space race.

2025-03-23T06:45:45.000060-07:00

China Bolsters Commercial Space Sector to Rival SpaceX

New York Times

SpaceX May Gain Billions in Contracts Through Musk's Influence With a key position in the White House, Elon Musk could leverage his influence to secure substantial new contracts for SpaceX. This potential financial boon aligns with his advocacy for technological advancement in national defense.

2025-03-23T02:07:32.578871-07:00

SpaceX May Gain Billions in Contracts Through Musk's Influence

star-catcher.com

Star Catcher Demonstrates Space Power Beaming Technology Star Catcher has successfully completed its first demonstration of space power beaming technology at EverBank Stadium, marking a significant milestone in the development of an in-space energy grid for satellites. This advancement could revolutionize satellite energy distribution and efficiency.

2025-03-22T22:34:45.731451-07:00

Star Catcher Demonstrates Space Power Beaming Technology

Reuters

Italy's Negotiations with Starlink Stalled Amid Geopolitical Tensions Discussions between the Italian government and Elon Musk's Starlink on a satellite internet contract have reached an impasse. The Italian defense minister cited broader geopolitical tensions as a contributing factor, complicating the talks that shifted from technical to strategic considerations.

2025-03-22T03:01:41.550782-07:00

Italy's Negotiations with Starlink Stalled Amid Geopolitical Tensions

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