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Jun 06 2025SCIENCE

The SpaceX Effect: How NASA's Dependence on Private Spaceflight Could Backfire

The space industry has seen a major shift in the last decade. A private company, Space Exploration Technologies Corporation, or SpaceX, has become a key player in space missions. This company, founded by Elon Musk, started small. In 2006, it won a contract from NASA to send cargo to the Internationa

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Jun 06 2025POLITICS

A Tough Break: SpaceX and the Government's Fallout

SpaceX, the brainchild of Elon Musk, is in a tight spot. The company's relationship with the government has taken a turn for the worse. Musk, who recently finished a stint as a special government employee, is now at odds with the President. It all started when Musk criticized a massive government sp

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Jun 05 2025POLITICS

Elon Musk's Departure from DOGE Amidst Tesla's Struggles

Elon Musk has officially stepped down from his role at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). This move comes right as his time as a Special Government Employee ended. Musk took to X to express his gratitude to President Trump for the chance to trim government waste. He also hinted that DOG

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Jun 04 2025SCIENCE

The Slow and Steady Race to the Moon

The moon has always been a big deal, and recently, two spacecraft set off from Florida to make their mark on the lunar surface. One of them, Blue Ghost, made it there in just a few months and even managed to land upright, which was a big win. The other spacecraft, Resilience, is taking the scenic ro

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May 31 2025SCIENCE

Reusing Rockets: SpaceX's GPS Mission

SpaceX has done it again, launching another rocket into space. This time, it was a Falcon 9 rocket. It took off from Florida. The mission was to send a GPS satellite into orbit around Earth. The launch happened around 1:30 p. m. from a place called Space Launch Complex 40. This is at Cape Canaveral

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May 31 2025BUSINESS

Elon Musk's Business Battles: What Lies Ahead?

Elon Musk is returning to his business ventures after a brief and eventful stint in government. His electric car company, Tesla, is facing significant hurdles. The company's profits took a massive hit in the first quarter of the year, dropping by 71%. This downturn came just as a Chinese rival claim

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May 28 2025TECHNOLOGY

SpaceX's 19th Reusable Rocket Triumph in Florida

SpaceX's reusable rocket technology took center stage again this week. A Falcon 9 rocket blasted off from the Space Coast of Florida. The launch was a success. This was not the first time this particular rocket had taken to the skies. In fact, it was the 19th flight for this first-stage booster. Thi

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May 28 2025SCIENCE

SpaceX's Big Day: Starship Flight and Mars Plans

SpaceX is gearing up for a significant day with two major events. The first is the ninth test flight of the Starship rocket. The second is a talk by SpaceX CEO Elon Musk about his company's plans to make humans a multiplanetary species. The Starship rocket is a massive, reusable vehicle designed to

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May 26 2025SCIENCE

Rocket Rumble: The Sound of Space Travel

Space travel is getting louder. The noise from rocket launches is becoming a bigger issue. It is not just the roar of the rockets as they take off. It is also the sonic booms from the boosters as they return to Earth. This noise can shake windows, disturb foundations, and wake people from their

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May 26 2025BUSINESS

Musk's Wins and Losses Under Trump's Watch

Elon Musk's companies have seen a mix of gains and setbacks since the Trump administration took office. Some government investigations into his businesses have slowed down or stopped. This has given Musk's firms, especially SpaceX, a chance to get billions in new government contracts. On the global

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