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The debris could pose a greater threat to hundreds of Starlink satellites, particularly those providing direct-to-device connectivity and newly launched satellites, which fly at lower altitudes than the bulk of the Starlink constellation.
https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/06/a-chinese-rocket-breaks-apart-dangerously-close-to-the-starlink-constellation/
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The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies recently published a paper pushing for a military human spaceflight program that could eventually place active-duty U.S. Space Force (USSF) personnel on the Moon and on board orbital space stations for defensive operations against China’s alleged military-focused space initiatives.
https://gizmodo.com/us-space-force-should-prepare-to-put-active-duty-troops-on-the-moon-report-argues-2000763440
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@icetoad.eth
10,000 launches a year? Within 5 years? Lol! That's more than 1 per hour. They can't be serious.
https://www.reuters.com/science/spacex-aims-10000-annual-launches-within-five-years-faa-says-2026-05-21/
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@icetoad.eth
This whole pay package is so stupid. At least create somewhat realistic goals.
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@seanhart
this is a smart strategy for xAI given how far behind they are, but this entire acquisition is far too distracting for SpaceX
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@downshift.eth
looks like v3 will attempt to fly before 2027 (and gta6)
https://x.com/elonmusk/status/2044841722556063843?s=46
by far, the most powerful vehicle of any kind ever built by humans.
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@adam-
There’s a museum on the moon, which you should definitely check out the next time you’re there.
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