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  SpaceX successfully deploys 60 starlink satellites, watch videos

  India | January 07, 2020 9:25 IST

  Elon Musk's SpaceX has launched 60 rockets carrying internet satellites, achieving rare feet in the science and technology world. However, in a bid to appease stargazers, this time, some satellites have been coated dark to lessen reflectivity.

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  Top 5 space moments of year 2019

  Science | December 30, 2019 0:08 IST

  From India's Chandrayaan 2 mission to the first all-women spacewalk and commercial crew milestones by US-based companies, 2019 offered several exciting moments for space enthusiasts.

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  If not college degrees, what does Elon Musk look in a potential Tesla employee, he answers

  World | December 27, 2019 9:37 IST

  SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said that no college degrees are required by a potential candidate who can work in his organisation. Musk said this after a Twitter user asked him "do you still stand firmly on not requiring college degrees?"

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  SpaceX spacecraft with 'mighty mice' launched to International Space Station

  Science | December 06, 2019 19:06 IST

  SpaceX launched a 3-ton shipment to the International Space Station on Friday, including “mighty mice” for a muscle study, a robot sensitive to astronauts' emotions and a miniature version of a brewery's malt house.The Dragon capsule also is delivering holiday goodies for the six station residents.

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  Elon Musk-led SpaceX completes key Crew Dragon static fire engine tests

  Science | November 14, 2019 15:10 IST

  "Full duration static fire test of Crew Dragon's launch escape system complete -- SpaceX and NASA teams are now reviewing test data and working toward an in-flight demonstration of Crew Dragon's launch escape capabilities," SpaceX tweeted on Wednesday

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  SpaceX launches 60 mini satellites for cheaper global Internet

  Science | November 12, 2019 10:45 IST

  Since the most recent launch of Starlink satellites in May, SpaceX has increased spectrum capacity for the end-user through upgrades in design that maximise the use of both Ka and Ku bands.

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  Elon Musk puts out first Tweet using Starlink satellite

  Technology | October 22, 2019 14:40 IST

  Known as the Starlink initially planned to build a constellation of 12000 satellites in LEO but the project was expanded to 42000 satellites

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  Why has Elon Musk suddenly gone offline?

  World | October 20, 2019 21:27 IST

  While some joked that Musk might have reached Mars and got cut off from the Internet, others expressed genuine concerns about his well-being.

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  SpaceX launches its heftiest rocket with 24 satellites: All you need to know

  Science | June 25, 2019 15:36 IST

  SpaceX launched its heftiest rocket with 24 research satellites Tuesday, a middle-of-the-night rideshare featuring a deep space atomic clock, solar sail, a clean and green rocket fuel testbed, and even human ashes.

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  SpaceX creates history by launching 60 Starlink satellites

  Science | May 24, 2019 10:20 IST

  It was the third flight for this particular booster, marking just the second time SpaceX has flown a Falcon 9 first stage more than twice.

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  SpaceX again postpones launch of 60 Starlink satellites, this time due to 'software issue'

  Science | May 17, 2019 10:35 IST

  With a mass of 18.5 tonne, the launch is the company's heaviest to date for either the Falcon 9 or Falcon Heavy rocket. The rocket will boost 60 Starlink satellites, each weighing 227kg, to an altitude of 440km.

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  SpaceX launches cargo mission to space station

  Science | May 05, 2019 16:10 IST

  After several attempts earlier, SpaceX on Saturday successfully launched a Dragon spacecraft for its 17th resupply mission to the International Space Station (ISS).

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  Crew Dragon capsule destroyed during engine test: SpaceX

  Science | May 03, 2019 9:02 IST

  The accident may delay SpaceX and the US space agency NASA's plan to launch astronauts to the International Space Station by the end of the year.

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  SpaceX suffers serious setback with crew capsule accident

  Science | April 22, 2019 22:13 IST

  SpaceX has suffered a serious setback in its effort to launch NASA astronauts into orbit this year, with the fiery loss of its first crew capsule.  

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  SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft faces serious glitch during test; thick smoke witnessed

  Science | April 21, 2019 9:12 IST

  The issue could derail plans to fly astronauts aboard the capsule later this year.

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  SpaceX Crew Dragon completes first unmanned flight test

  Science | March 09, 2019 16:31 IST

  The capsule undocked from the International Space Station (ISS) on Friday 2.32 a.m. ET.

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  SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule completes historic unmanned flight test with ocean splashdown

  Science | March 09, 2019 8:00 IST

  The Dragon capsule undocked from the orbiting lab early Friday. Six hours later, the capsule carrying a test dummy parachuted into the ocean, a couple hundred miles off the Florida coast.  

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  SpaceX's Crew Dragon launches its first flight to International Space Station

  Science | March 02, 2019 14:49 IST

  It will spend five days docked to the orbiting outpost, before making a retro-style splashdown in the Atlantic next Friday — all vital training for the next space demo, possibly this summer, when two astronauts strap in.

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  After delays, NASA finally gives green light to SpaceX's unmanned Crew Dragon to launch on March 2

  Science | February 23, 2019 19:20 IST

  After much delays, NASA has given the green light to Elon Musk-owned SpaceX's Crew Dragon to launch its first unmanned test flight to the International Space Station (ISS) on March 2, the US space agency said.

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  SpaceX to build test versions of Mars spaceships in Texas, not Los Angeles

  Science | January 17, 2019 9:32 IST

  SpaceX founder Elon Musk tweeted that development of Starship will continue in Hawthorne, but prototypes will be built in south Texas.