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SpaceX Starship's 1st test flight may takeoff on April 10: Report
SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk, in mid-March, said that the landmark flight might launch as soon as the third week of April. But recent developments suggest that the attempt could come even sooner than that. The new date comes as the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released an air traffic advisory identifying April 10 as a primary launch date, TechCrunch reported.
White House refuses to pay for Twitter's Blue verification: Report
According to a report in Axios, White House director of digital strategy, Rob Flaherty, has sent guidance to the staffers via an email. "It is our understanding that Twitter Blue does not provide person-level verification as a service. Thus, a blue check mark will now simply serve as a verification that the account is a paid user," the email.
SpaceX's Starship only 50% likely to pass 1st orbital flight: Musk
According to Musk, Starship's debut orbital test flight will likely launch from South Texas in the next month. "I think it's got, I don't know, hopefully about a 50 per cent chance of reaching orbit," Musk said. The Tesla CEO noted that SpaceX is building multiple Starship vehicles at the South Texas site. These will be launched in relatively quick.
Elon Musk accuses US media of being 'racist against whites and Asians'
In response to the controversy, Musk took to Twitter to defend Adams, accusing the media of being “racist against whites & Asians.” He did not criticize Adams’ comments, and in fact had previously asked, “What exactly are they complaining about?” in response to Adams’ tweet about media outlets pulling his comic strip.
SpaceX may attempt Starship orbital test flight in March
In response to a question from one of his Twitter followers on Saturday, which asked, "You back in Texas? Starship almost ready?", Musk said the private space firm is targeting a March launch attempt. "If remaining tests go well, we will attempt a Starship launch next month," he tweeted. In January, SpaceX completed its first-ever, full flight-like dress rehearsal for its deep space rocket Starship which is likely capable of taking astronauts to Mars.
Tesla crash: Indian-American to be held in jail without bail
Dharmesh A Patel, 41, of Pasadena, was transported to San Mateo County jail after his release last week from the hospital where he was treated for "serious lower body injuries". A San Mateo judge on Monday reportedly granted a request to hold Patel without bail at the Maguire Correctional Facility, citing the danger he poses to his family, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.
Musk's deep space rocket Starship completes 1st flight-like dress rehearsal
The space company conducted a "wet dress rehearsal" with the 395-foot-tall (120 metres) Starship at its Starbase facility in South Texas, the US. "Starship completed its first full flight-like wet dress rehearsal at Starbase. This was the first time an integrated Ship and Booster were fully loaded with more than 10 million pounds of propellant," SpaceX said in a tweet.
My little son was followed by a 'crazy stalker' on road: Elon Musk
The alleged stalking episode happened after the new Twitter owner suspended Jack Sweeney's Twitter account who tracked Musk's private jet. "Last night, a car carrying lil X in LA was followed by a crazy stalker (thinking it was me), who later blocked the car from moving and climbed onto the hood," tweeted Elon Musk.
Japanese billionaire selects 8 artists for private Moon journey via SpaceX
The crew will have DJ Steve Aoki, musician Choi Seung Hyun, choreographer and performer Yemi A.D., photographer Rhiannon Adam, YouTuber Tim Dodd, photographer Karim Iliya, filmmaker Brendan Hall, and actor Dev D. Joshi, with snowboarder Kaitlyn Farrington and dancer Miyu as backup crew members.
Top Twitter execs interfered with US election before banning Trump: Musk files
Independent journalist and author Matt Taibbi shared the 'Twitter Files Part 3', saying there were erosion of standards within the company in months before January 6, "decisions by high-ranking executives to violate their own policies, and more, against the backdrop of ongoing, documented interaction with federal agencies".
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