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SpaceX providing Starlink services to DoD under ‘unique terms …
WEBOct 3, 2023 · A $70 million contract the U.S. Space Force awarded to SpaceX for Starlink internet services includes “unique terms and conditions” not included in previous commercial contracts.
NASA study: clean, space-based solar power beaming is possible
WEBJan 19, 2024 · Space-based solar power beaming could deliver energy that is cheaper, cleaner and more accessible than many alternatives. The new NASA report, withheld for more than a year for technical and ...
Antares launches Cygnus cargo mission to ISS - SpaceNews
WEBNov 7, 2022 · A Northrop Grumman Antares rocket lifts off from Wallops Island, Virginia, Nov. 7 carrying a Cygnus cargo spacecraft on the NG-18 mission to the ISS.
X-37B spaceplane completes its sixth mission, lands after nearly 30 ...
WEBNov 12, 2022 · Its previous record was 780 days. This was the sixth mission of the crewless reusable spaceplane, built by Boeing and jointly operated by the U.S. Space Force and the Air Force Rapid Capabilities ...
SpaceX launches third Axiom mission to ISS - SpaceNews
WEBJan 18, 2024 · SpaceX launched Axiom Space’s third private astronaut mission Jan. 18, sending a veteran former NASA astronaut and three astronauts from European governments to the International Space Station.
SpaceX making progress on Starship in-space refueling technologies
WEBApr 27, 2024 · WASHINGTON — NASA says SpaceX is on track to demonstrate in-space refueling of Starship next year, a critical technology for returning humans to the lunar surface using that vehicle. Speaking to ...
Starlink soars: SpaceX’s satellite internet surprises ... - SpaceNews
WEBMay 9, 2024 · WASHINGTON — SpaceX’s ambitious Starlink satellite network is exceeding expectations at a blistering pace, according to a new report by Quilty Space, a market research and consulting firm ...
SpaceX's reusable Falcon 9: What are the real cost savings for ...
WEBApr 25, 2016 · Musk has said the first-stage engine could be reused dozens of times. Jefferies assumes it is used 15 times. If SpaceX passed on to its customers 50 percent of the cost savings, the company could ...
Starship survives reentry during fourth test flight - SpaceNews
WEBJun 6, 2024 · CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — SpaceX conducted the fourth test flight of its Starship launch system June 6, with both the Super Heavy booster and Starship upper stage making it back to the surface ...