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Elon Musk's SpaceX testing breakthrough tech in risky spacewalk
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11m ago
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SpaceX is preparing for its first private spacewalk, a risky mission featuring innovative equipment. Scheduled for next week, the five-day mission called Polaris Dawn will involve a billionaire entrepreneur, a retired military pilot, and two SpaceX employees. They will use slim spacesuits and a modified Crew Dragon craft with no airlock to venture 434 miles into space. This mission will surpass the altitude reached by government astronauts on the International Space Station and will test new technologies for potential use on the moon and Mars. Safety measures include dealing with the Van Allen belt's charged particles and monitoring bubble formation in astronauts' bloodstreams.
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SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn: Spacewalk mission to astronauts, all you need to know
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11m ago
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Elon Musk's SpaceX is preparing for a groundbreaking mission that aims to achieve the first privately managed spacewalk. Scheduled for August 27, 2024, the Polaris Dawn mission will see four SpaceX astronauts, including billionaire Jared Isaacman, venture into Earth's orbit aboard a modified Crew Dragon capsule. The mission will involve a risky maneuver, as the entire capsule will be depressurized, pushing the limits of current space technology. This mission represents a significant step toward the privatization of space exploration and could provide valuable data for future missions to the moon or Mars.
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SpaceX aims for Thursday Starship test flight
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5m ago
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Elon Musk's SpaceX is set for a Thursday test flight of its Starship rocket, the world's largest and most powerful. Standing 403 feet tall, the uncrewed flight aims to improve reliability and performance after a previous mid-air explosion. The Starship, vital to Musk's Mars colonization vision, also serves NASA's lunar goals. Despite past setbacks and FAA scrutiny, SpaceX plans to eventually make Starship fully reusable, marking a breakthrough for multiplanetary living.
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Elon Musk's Neuralink implants brain chip in first human.
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1y ago
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Elon Musk's Neuralink has successfully implanted a brain chip in a human for the first time. This breakthrough technology aims to merge human brains with artificial intelligence to enhance cognitive abilities. The chip, called the "Link," was implanted in the brain of a pig initially, and now in a human subject for testing purposes. The long-term vision of Neuralink is to enable people with neurological disorders to regain normal brain functions and eventually achieve symbiosis with AI.
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If Elon Musk and President Donald Trump divorce, who gets Silicon Valley?
Economic Times
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2m ago
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Elon Musk's fallout with Donald Trump could impact Silicon Valley's political influence, as Musk was pivotal in the tech industry's connections with Trump's administration. Previously pro-Trump tech leaders might reconsider their stance amidst ongoing policy issues like the regulation of cryptocurrency and AI. Musk's businesses face uncertainty, especially regarding federal contracts and FCC support, as Trump's potential hostility could complicate efforts in Washington crucial for the success of companies like SpaceX.
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Elon Musk returns to his tech empire, plagued by questions of inattention
Economic Times
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2m ago
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Elon Musk has returned to focus on his tech companies, SpaceX and Tesla, after being involved in government activities supporting Donald Trump. His prolonged political engagement raised concerns about absentee leadership at his businesses. Tesla faced financial challenges, with sales and profit declining, partly due to Musk's political activities. Despite this, his ventures, including SpaceX and artificial intelligence company xAI, continue to evolve and attract collaborations. Musk remains an influential yet contentious figure in the tech industry.
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Elon Musk borrowed $1 billion from SpaceX in same month of Twitter deal: report
Economic Times
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1y ago
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Elon Musk secured a $1 billion loan from SpaceX, using his SpaceX stock as collateral, around the time of acquiring Twitter (now X) for $44 billion. Musk's extensive holdings allow him to leverage assets for loans, while privately held SpaceX has served as his lender. Musk's financial moves, including selling Tesla shares worth $40 billion, have drawn attention and scrutiny. SpaceX had $4.7 billion in cash and securities in 2022. Both SpaceX and X declined to comment.
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Elon Musk denies he has a drug problem after bombshell report
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1y ago
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In a recent article by the Wall Street Journal, multiple sources claim that Elon Musk's drug use is ongoing and concerning. However, Musk denies these allegations and states that he agreed to undergo three years of random drug testing after smoking weed on Joe Rogan's podcast. The article suggests that excessive drug use could potentially jeopardize government contracts at Musk's companies, such as SpaceX, and put billions of dollars of investors' assets at risk. While Musk denies these allegations, stories about his drug use continue to circulate.
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Elon Musk's Neuralink gets FDA breakthrough device tag for 'Blindsight' implant
Economic Times
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10m ago
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Neuralink, Elon Musk's brain-chip startup, has received FDA's breakthrough device designation for its experimental implant designed to restore vision. The device, called Blindsight, aims to enable sight for individuals who have lost both eyes and their optic nerve. Neuralink's brain chip interface, implanted within the skull, could potentially help disabled patients move, communicate, and see again. The company is also testing an implant to assist paralyzed patients in using digital devices through thoughts alone. Neuralink successfully implanted the device in a second patient earlier this year.
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Elon Musk companies may add over $220 billion in combined value after new funding rounds: Report | Company Business News
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5m ago
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Elon Musk’s companies, including Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI, have significantly increased in value since the US presidential election, with a combined $613 billion surge. Tesla's stock has dropped about 25% from its peak but still holds strong on valuation. SpaceX became the most valuable tech startup, while xAI almost doubled its valuation. New funding rounds may add over $220 billion to Musk's private companies, potentially raising his net worth to over $420 billion.
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Musk buys bankrupt parachute company for $2.2 million
Siasat
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1y ago
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Elon Musk's SpaceX has purchased parachute maker Pioneer Aerospace for $2.2 million, The Information reported. The company was reportedly acquired by SpaceX after the former's parent firm filed for bankruptcy in Florida. Pioneer, which makes parachutes to assist space vehicles in returning to the Earth, has been a supplier for NASA and SpaceX missions.
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