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SpaceX denies claim that Starlink and OneWeb satellites almost collided

SpaceX says collision-avoidance system works fine despite OneWeb's false claim. Enlarge / A stack of 60 Starlink satellites launched in 2019. (credit: SpaceX / Flickr) SpaceX has accused satellite-broadband rival OneWeb of spreading a false st.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaApr 21st, 2021

SpaceX launches billionaire to conduct the first private spacewalk

A daredevil billionaire rocketed back into orbit Tuesday, aiming to perform the first private spacewalk and venture farther than anyone since NASA's Apollo moonshots......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 10th, 2024

SpaceX live stream shows Polaris Dawn crew preparing for launch

SpaceX has revealed a targeted launch time for the highly anticipated Polaris Dawn mission that's scheduled to lift off on Tuesday......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 10th, 2024

Polaris Dawn takes to the skies, setting the stage for a daring private spacewalk

Weather had confounded the launch attempt for nearly two weeks. Enlarge / A Crew Dragon spacecraft separates from the upper stage of a Falcon 9 rocket on Tuesday morning. (credit: SpaceX) A Falcon 9 rocket streaked into.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 10th, 2024

SpaceX Polaris Dawn mission aiming for history with first private spacewalk

The SpaceX Polaris Dawn mission, a daring multiday orbital expedition that will feature the first-ever spacewalk by private citizens, is targeting liftoff early Tuesday, though weather could play spoilsport......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsSep 10th, 2024

SpaceX live-stream shows Polaris Dawn crew preparing for launch

SpaceX has revealed a targeted launch time for the highly anticipated Polaris Dawn mission that's scheduled to lift off on Tuesday......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 10th, 2024

SpaceX finally launches historic Polaris Dawn mission

SpaceX has finally launched the Polaris Dawn mission and its four crew members on a Falcon 9 rocket from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 10th, 2024

SpaceX’s delayed Polaris Dawn mission to launch tonight

The historic SpaceX Polaris Dawn mission, which includes the first ever commercial spacewalk, will launch tonight from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 10th, 2024

Asbury denies FTC allegations, outlines internal processes in new filing

Asbury Automotive Group Inc. described internal policies on payment quotes and auditing deals for compliance in its formal answer denying the Federal Trade Commission's allegations against the national dealership group......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsSep 9th, 2024

Artemis III landing sites identified using mapping and algorithm techniques

Where would be the most ideal landing site for the Artemis III crew in SpaceX's Human Landing System (HLS)? This is what a recent study submitted to Acta Astronautica, and available on the arXiv preprint server, hopes to address as an international t.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsSep 9th, 2024

Quantum error correction technology outperforms world"s leading quantum computing company, researchers claim

Solving the problem of error is essential for the practical application of quantum computing technologies that surpass the performance of digital computers. Information input into a qubit, the smallest unit of quantum computation, is quickly lost and.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsSep 9th, 2024

Space travel comes with risk—SpaceX"s Polaris Dawn mission will push the envelope further than ever

Space is an unnatural environment for humans. We can't survive unprotected in a pure vacuum for more than two minutes. Getting to space involves being strapped to a barely contained chemical explosion......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 7th, 2024

The Story Of Sailors Secretly Installing Starlink On Their Littoral Combat Ship Is Truly Bonkers

The Story Of Sailors Secretly Installing Starlink On Their Littoral Combat Ship Is Truly Bonkers.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsSep 7th, 2024

Rocket Report: Falcon 9 lifts its 7,000th Starlink; ABL cuts deep

"Branson was determined to be the first billionaire in space." Enlarge / The second stage of the New Glenn rocket rolls to the launch pad on Tuesday. (credit: Blue Origin) Welcome to Edition 7.10 of the Rocket Report! It.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 6th, 2024

Starlink Rival AST SpaceMobile to Launch First Commercial Satellites Sept. 12

Starlink Rival AST SpaceMobile to Launch First Commercial Satellites Sept. 12.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsSep 6th, 2024

The standard Starlink kit has a $200 price cut at Best Buy

The Starlink Standard Kit, which gives you the hardware that you need to tap into a Starlink satellite internet subscription, is down to $300 from Best Buy......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 6th, 2024

Groundwater use can be accurately monitored with satellites using remote sensing platform, new study finds

Drought is a widespread concern in the Western U.S., and water managers across the region are developing groundwater management plans to conserve the essential resource. Groundwater is often pumped to the surface to irrigate crops, and meters that me.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 5th, 2024

Unlocking oceanic mysteries: Satellites shed light on aerosol layer height

Aerosol layer height (ALH) is a key parameter for assessing aerosol impacts on weather, climate, and atmospheric correction. Accurate ALH retrieval improves the understanding of aerosol-cloud interactions and aids in surface air quality monitoring......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 5th, 2024

New Galileo satellites operational after successful in-orbit testing

Three months after their launch from Cape Canaveral, Galileo satellites 29 and 30 have reached their target positions at an altitude of 23,222 km, where they have been fully tested and declared operational......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 5th, 2024

Managing space debris through space law

It's becoming increasingly crowded in the orbits around Earth that are popular for space travel. And that's not just due to satellites—there's also more waste material, which is compromising safety. Ph.D. candidate Zhuang Tian is conducting researc.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 5th, 2024

After seeing Wi-Fi network named “STINKY,” Navy found hidden Starlink dish on US warship

To be fair, it's hard to live without Wi-Fi. Enlarge / The USS Manchester. Just the spot for a Starlink dish. (credit: Department of Defense) It's no secret that government IT can be a huge bummer. The records retention!.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 5th, 2024