The object appeared to be in an eccentric orbit. Soon, astronomers realized what it really was. A near-Earth “asteroid” recently identified by astronomers analyzing telescope data has turned out to be Elon Musk’s car. On January 2, the International Astronomical … Read More
Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, has suggested that a $100,000 SpaceX ticket to Mars would be affordable for “almost anyone.” Given that many people are currently struggling to heat their homes or fill their gas tanks, some have suggested … Read More
Just four years ago, perhaps the most inspiring start of modern space rocket launches took place. A start by Elon Musk’s most progressive private space company, SpaceX, which made millions of people dream again. This was a start-up performance: The … Read More
According to experts, a piece of a SpaceX rocket that launched seven years ago and was abandoned in space after completing its mission will crash into the Moon in March. The rocket was deployed in 2015 to launch a NASA … Read More
Author: Chris Impey When the first baby is born off-Earth, it will be a milestone as momentous as humanity’s first steps out of Africa. Such a birth would mark the beginning of a multi–planet civilization for the human species. For the … Read More
The Chinese space agency complained to the UN about two evasive maneuvers required to avoid ‘close encounters’ with orbiting Starlink devices. The China Manned Space Program launched five missions successfully this year, but those achievements were overshadowed by two near-collisions. … Read More