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Today: April 16, 2026
Today: April 16, 2026

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A Plan B for space? On the risks of concentrating national space power in private hands

What does it mean for national security if access to Earth’s orbit depends largely on one company?

A Plan B for space? On the risks of concentrating national space power in private hands
Science|Technology

NASA moves its Artemis II moon rocket off the launch pad for more repairs

NASA is moving its grounded Artemis moon rocket from the launch pad back to its hangar for more repairs

NASA moves its Artemis II moon rocket off the launch pad for more repairs
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Four new astronauts arrive at the International Space Station to replace NASA's evacuated crew

The International Space Station is back to full strength with the arrival of four new astronauts

Four new astronauts arrive at the International Space Station to replace NASA's evacuated crew
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SpaceX, NASA mission arrives at ISS, relieving bare-bones astronaut crew

SpaceX, NASA mission arrives at ISS, relieving bare-bones astronaut crew

SpaceX, NASA mission arrives at ISS, relieving bare-bones astronaut crew
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New astronauts launch to the International Space Station after medical evacuation

The replacements for the astronauts involved in NASA's first medical evacuation are on their way to the International Space Station

New astronauts launch to the International Space Station after medical evacuation
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Musk vows to put data centers in space and run them on solar power but experts have their doubts

Elon Musk is bringing the same revolutionary thinking that helped him upend the car industry to the data center business with promises this week to put up to a million new satellites in the sky

Musk vows to put data centers in space and run them on solar power but experts have their doubts
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Elon Musk’s bold new plan to put AI in orbit isn’t as crazy as it sounds

Elon Musk’s bold new plan to put AI in orbit isn’t as crazy as it sounds

Elon Musk’s bold new plan to put AI in orbit isn’t as crazy as it sounds
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

SpaceX, xAI say they intend to merge

Elon Musk's companies SpaceX and xAI say they will merge ahead of an expected SpaceX IPO later this year.

SpaceX, xAI say they intend to merge
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Fly me to the moon: On a mission to Florida’s classic Space Coast

Fly me to the moon: On a mission to Florida’s classic Space Coast

Fly me to the moon: On a mission to Florida’s classic Space Coast
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Musk Inc.? Billionaire combines his rocket and AI businesses before an expected IPO this year

Elon Musk is joining his space exploration and artificial intelligence ventures into a single company before a massive planned initial public offering for the business later this year

Musk Inc.? Billionaire combines his rocket and AI businesses before an expected IPO this year
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Blue Origin pauses trips on rocket that carried Jeff Bezos, Katy Perry and William Shatner to space

Blue Origin pauses trips on rocket that carried Jeff Bezos, Katy Perry and William Shatner to space

Blue Origin pauses trips on rocket that carried Jeff Bezos, Katy Perry and William Shatner to space
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Trump says he asked Putin not to target Kyiv for 1 week during brutal cold spell

President Donald Trump says he asked Russian President Vladimir Putin not to target the Ukrainian capital and other towns for one week as the region experiences frigid temperatures and Putin agreed, but Russia hasn't confirmed that

Trump says he asked Putin not to target Kyiv for 1 week during brutal cold spell
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Study shows how earthquake monitors can track space junk through sonic booms

A new study shows how earthquake monitors can better track space junk by tuning into their sonic booms

Study shows how earthquake monitors can track space junk through sonic booms
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NASA astronaut Suni Williams retires months after return from troubled mission to orbit

NASA astronaut Suni Williams retires months after return from troubled mission to orbit

NASA astronaut Suni Williams retires months after return from troubled mission to orbit
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NASA astronaut who was stuck at the space station for months retires within a year of returning

NASA's Suni Williams — one of two astronauts stuck for months at the International Space Station — has retired

NASA astronaut who was stuck at the space station for months retires within a year of returning
Environment|Health|Science|Technology|US

NASA SpaceX Crew-11 returns to earth

Four astronauts aboard a SpaceX capsule splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego, ending a weeklong effort to return the crew early prompted by a medical issue involving one crew member.

NASA SpaceX Crew-11 returns to earth
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Ailing astronaut returns to Earth early in NASA's first medical evacuation

An ailing astronaut is back on Earth

Ailing astronaut returns to Earth early in NASA's first medical evacuation
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NASA sends 4 astronauts back to Earth in first medical evacuation

An astronaut in need of medical care is on the way back to Earth

NASA sends 4 astronauts back to Earth in first medical evacuation
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4 astronauts depart ISS, leaving behind just 3 crewmates to staff the orbiting lab

4 astronauts depart ISS, leaving behind just 3 crewmates to staff the orbiting lab

4 astronauts depart ISS, leaving behind just 3 crewmates to staff the orbiting lab
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Free Starlink access for Iran seen as game changer for demonstrators getting their message out

SpaceX's Starlink has dropped fees to help Iranian demonstrators share protest details globally, activists say

Free Starlink access for Iran seen as game changer for demonstrators getting their message out
Education|Opinion|Science|Technology

Superheavy-lift rockets like SpaceX’s Starship could transform astronomy by making space telescopes cheaper

NASA, SpaceX and Blue Origin have all successfully launched superheavy-lift rockets. These massive vehicles are designed to carry a much heavier load.

Superheavy-lift rockets like SpaceX’s Starship could transform astronomy by making space telescopes cheaper
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He spent 20 years at SpaceX. Now, he’s making history with its biggest competitor

He spent 20 years at SpaceX. Now, he’s making history with its biggest competitor

He spent 20 years at SpaceX. Now, he’s making history with its biggest competitor
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Jared Isaacman confirmed as NASA chief after monthslong tug-of-war

Jared Isaacman confirmed as NASA chief after monthslong tug-of-war

Jared Isaacman confirmed as NASA chief after monthslong tug-of-war
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Elon Musk says DOGE was only 'somewhat successful' and he wouldn't do it again

Mega billionaire Elon Musk said his efforts leading the Department of Government Efficiency were only “somewhat successful” and he would not do it over again

Elon Musk says DOGE was only 'somewhat successful' and he wouldn't do it again
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

How should we deal with space junk? Space recycling, of course

How should we deal with space junk? Space recycling, of course

How should we deal with space junk? Space recycling, of course
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

Mom picking up the pieces after home damage she blames on SpaceX

Mom picking up the pieces after home damage she blames on SpaceX

Mom picking up the pieces after home damage she blames on SpaceX
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Trump's NASA pick stresses moon race urgency, pressed on Musk ties in Senate hearing

Billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead NASA, on Wednesday touted his plans to put

Trump's NASA pick stresses moon race urgency, pressed on Musk ties in Senate hearing
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Billionaire spacewalker is back before the Senate seeking NASA's top job

Billionaire spacewalker Jared Isaacman is back before the Senate after being yanked and then renominated by President Donald Trump for NASA's top job

Billionaire spacewalker is back before the Senate seeking NASA's top job
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Trump's NASA pick to tell Congress about moon race with China, deep-space ambition

Billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman, President Donald Trump's pick to lead NASA, will tell senators on Wednesday that he wants to expand investments in nuclear

Trump's NASA pick to tell Congress about moon race with China, deep-space ambition
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Boeing's troubled capsule won't carry astronauts on next space station flight

Boeing and NASA have agreed to keep astronauts off the company's next Starliner flight

Boeing's troubled capsule won't carry astronauts on next space station flight
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Blue Origin unveils plan for bigger New Glenn rocket variant to take on SpaceX

Jeff Bezos' space company Blue Origin said on Thursday it will build a bigger, more powerful variant of its New Glenn rocket, drawing early plans for a family of

Blue Origin unveils plan for bigger New Glenn rocket variant to take on SpaceX
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Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket landed its booster on a barge at sea – an achievement that will broaden the commercial spaceflight market

Jeff Bezos’s aerospace company Blue Origin is now the second, after SpaceX, to land a rocket booster for reuse.

Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket landed its booster on a barge at sea – an achievement that will broaden the commercial spaceflight market
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Blue Origin launches huge rocket carrying twin NASA spacecraft to Mars

Blue Origin has launched its huge New Glenn rocket with a pair of NASA spacecraft destined for Mars

Blue Origin launches huge rocket carrying twin NASA spacecraft to Mars
Science|Technology

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin launches landmark Mars mission in New Glenn rocket’s first big test

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin launches landmark Mars mission in New Glenn rocket’s first big test

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin launches landmark Mars mission in New Glenn rocket’s first big test
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Morgan Stanley joins rivals in rolling out private company research, memo shows

Morgan Stanley launched a dedicated private company research page on Tuesday, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters, as investors' interest in high-growth startups

Morgan Stanley joins rivals in rolling out private company research, memo shows