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High-Stakes Drama Unfolds Above: Astronauts’ Saga Gets Tangled in Earthly Politics

The ISS mission faces unexpected challenges due to a Boeing Starliner malfunction, causing extended stays for astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams. Elon Musk claims his offer to return the astronauts via SpaceX was rejected by the Biden administration for political reasons,

6 March 2025

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SpaceX’s Daring Next Step: Catching Starship Mid-Air

SpaceX is set to attempt a groundbreaking maneuver with Starship Flight 9, aiming to catch the spacecraft’s upper stage mid-air using the launch tower. This strategy is part of SpaceX’s goal of innovation and increasing cost-efficiency in space exploration. Starship Flight 8

22 February 2025

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Musk’s Bold Bid to Fast-Track Mars: Time to Bid Adieu to the ISS?

Elon Musk suggests the ISS is obsolete, advocating for its accelerated deorbiting within two years, contrasting with NASA’s 2030 plan. This stance challenges existing space exploration protocols by shifting focus from Earth’s orbit to Mars colonization. NASA insists the ISS is crucial

21 February 2025

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A Stellar Farewell: NASA’s Jim Free Ends a 30-Year Cosmic Journey

Key Takeaways: Jim Free, after over 30 years at NASA, retires as an influential associate administrator. Free’s career highlights include managing 18,000 employees and contributing to the Orion spacecraft development. His accolades include the Presidential Rank Award and NASA’s Distinguished Service Medal,

21 February 2025

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Countdown to Controversy: Elon Musk Wants the ISS Grounded Early

Elon Musk advocates for an early retirement of the International Space Station (ISS), proposing 2027 instead of the planned decommissioning in five years. Musk’s focus shifts toward Mars exploration, suggesting that resources be redirected away from the ISS. There is concern about

21 February 2025

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Elon Musk Urges Rapid Deorbit of ISS to Focus on Mars

Elon Musk emphasizes the imminent retirement of the International Space Station (ISS), highlighting its dwindling operational lifespan. The ISS, orbiting Earth since 1998, represents cooperation among global space agencies. Musk suggests deorbiting the ISS by 2025, envisioning Mars as the next destination

21 February 2025

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Blue Origin’s Workforce Shakeup: A Leap Towards Space Innovation?

Blue Origin undertakes a 10% workforce reduction to enhance agility and streamline operations in the competitive space industry. The company aims to increase rocket launch frequencies and refine production processes, pivoting towards a more efficient future. Despite challenges with first-stage booster recovery,

21 February 2025

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Russia’s Space Game-Changer: The Future of Plasma Engines Unveiled

Russia is advancing plasma engine technology, pivotal for future space travel efficiency. Plasma propulsion systems offer higher fuel efficiency and thrust than traditional engines. The low-temperature Hall effect thruster enhances engine longevity and reliability. This innovation could reduce spacecraft launch weights and

21 February 2025

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The End of an Era: Elon Musk Calls for the ISS to Bow Out

Elon Musk proposes an early conclusion to the International Space Station’s (ISS) mission, citing its primary objectives as largely fulfilled. The suggestion arises as Musk shifts focus toward Mars as the next frontier for space exploration. Musk advocates for a two-year timeline

21 February 2025

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Elon Musk Calls for I.S.S. Retirement: Will NASA Listen?

Elon Musk has proposed deorbiting the International Space Station (ISS) within two years, contrasting NASA’s plan for 2031. The ISS has been a landmark of international cooperation and innovation since 1998, serving as a microgravity research hub. Musk’s vision suggests shifting focus

21 February 2025

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Elon Musk Sparks Debate with Bold Call to Deorbit the ISS for Mars Pursuit

Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, suggests bringing the International Space Station (ISS) back to Earth within two years, earlier than NASA’s planned 2030 timeline. Musk’s proposal not only impacts plans for the ISS but also shifts attention to Mars exploration, questioning current

20 February 2025