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Elon Doesn’t Tweet for 2 Days, Regains Status as World’s Richest Man
With a net worth of $192 billion, Elon Musk has edged out Richard Arnault, CEO of LVMH, as richest person.
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SpaceX Struggled to Destroy Its Failing Starship Rocket, Raising Safety Concerns
During its inaugural flight, SpaceX’s wayward rocket did not immediately respond to an automated self-destruct command as it began spiraling in the skies. That’s problematic, as launch providers need to demonstrate the ability to quickly destroy their rockets during launch to protect populated areas.
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This Week in Spaceflight: A SpaceX Falcon Heavy Flies Again and the First Arab Spacewalk
The inaugural launch of SpaceX’s Starship captured our imagination, but the coming week reminds us of the company’s other heavy-lift launch vehicle: Falcon Heavy. We’re also anticipating a historic spacewalk and a potentially unprecedented commercial Moon landing.
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Desperate to Launch: Europe Looks to SpaceX as Rocket Woes Continue
Europe’s navigation satellites are in desperate need of a ride to space, so much so that the European government is seeking to forge deals with U.S. companies to provide much-needed orbital access.