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SpaceX to pursue 2026 IPO raising above $30 billion, Bloomberg News reports

SpaceX to pursue 2026 IPO raising above $30 billion, Bloomberg News reports

Dec 9 (Reuters) - Elon Musk's SpaceX is moving ahead with plans for an initial public offering that would seek to raise significantly more than $30 billion and target a valuation of about $1.5 trillion, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday.
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SpaceX Plans 2026 IPO with $1.5 Trillion Valuation Target

SpaceX Plans 2026 IPO with $1.5 Trillion Valuation Target

SpaceX Plans 2026 IPO with $1.5 Trillion Valuation Target
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Elon Musk says DOGE was only 'somewhat successful' and he wouldn't do it again

Elon Musk says DOGE was only 'somewhat successful' and he wouldn't do it again

Mega billionaire Elon Musk said his efforts leading the Department of Government Efficiency were only “somewhat successful” and he would not do it over again
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Bezos' Blue Origin working on orbital data center technology, WSJ reports

Bezos' Blue Origin working on orbital data center technology, WSJ reports

Dec 10 (Reuters) - Jeff Bezos' aerospace firm Blue Origin has been working for over a year on the necessary technology for artificial intelligence data centers in space, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing a person familiar with the matter.
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New Report Advocates for Human Missions to Mars to Search for Life

New Report Advocates for Human Missions to Mars to Search for Life

A new report titled 'A Science Strategy for the Human Exploration of Mars' has been published by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. The report, co-chaired by Dava Newman from MIT and Linda T. Elkins-Tanton from UC Berkeley, outlines the scientific rationale for sending humans to Mars. It emphasizes the search for life as a primary objective, proposing a series of missions starting with a 30-day human landing followed by a longer 300-day mission. The report aims to align NASA's human spaceflight and science exploration programs, providing a framework for meaningful scientific exploration on Mars.
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NASA Astronaut Jonny Kim Returns to Earth After 245-Day Space Mission

NASA Astronaut Jonny Kim Returns to Earth After 245-Day Space Mission

NASA astronaut Jonny Kim, along with Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Ryzhikov and Alexey Zubritsky, has safely returned to Earth after completing a 245-day mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The crew landed in Kazakhstan after departing the ISS on the Soyuz MS-27 spacecraft. During their mission, they conducted various scientific experiments, including studies on bioprinted tissues and remote robotic command. This mission marked the first spaceflight for Kim and Zubritsky, while Ryzhikov completed his third space journey.
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US Bankers Prepare for Surge in IPOs Amid High Market Valuations

US Bankers Prepare for Surge in IPOs Amid High Market Valuations

US Bankers Prepare for Surge in IPOs Amid High Market Valuations
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US Senate Committee votes to advance NASA nominee Jared Isaacman

US Senate Committee votes to advance NASA nominee Jared Isaacman

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Dec 8 - The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee voted late on Monday to advance the nomination of billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman to lead NASA.
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Soyuz Crew Completes Eight-Month Space Research Mission with Safe Landing

Soyuz Crew Completes Eight-Month Space Research Mission with Safe Landing

The Soyuz MS-27 spacecraft has successfully landed on the steppe of Kazakhstan, concluding an eight-month mission aboard the International Space Station. The crew, consisting of NASA astronaut Jonny Kim and Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Ryzhikov and Alexey Zubritsky, completed 3,920 orbits around Earth, covering nearly 104 million miles. This mission was particularly significant for Jonny Kim and Alexey Zubritsky, as it marked their first spaceflight. Sergey Ryzhikov, a veteran astronaut, has now accumulated 603 days in space over three missions. The crew will be transported to Karaganda, Kazakhstan, before returning to their respective bases.
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Senate Committee Advances Jared Isaacman's Nomination as NASA Administrator

Senate Committee Advances Jared Isaacman's Nomination as NASA Administrator

Jared Isaacman, a billionaire tech entrepreneur and sponsor of SpaceX's Polaris spaceflight program, has been advanced by the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation as the nominee for NASA Administrator. The committee's decision follows a confirmation hearing where Isaacman faced questions about his relationship with SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and his vision for NASA's future. Despite a previous withdrawal of his nomination by President Trump, Isaacman has been renominated and is now one step closer to leading NASA. His nomination is part of a broader effort to bring official leadership back to the agency, which has been without a permanent head for some time.
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Three Astronauts Return to Earth After 245 Days on ISS

Three Astronauts Return to Earth After 245 Days on ISS

NASA astronaut Jonny Kim and cosmonauts Sergey Ryzhikov and Alexey Zubritsky are set to return to Earth after spending nearly 245 days aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The mission, which began in April 2025, involved the astronauts orbiting Earth nearly 4,000 times and traveling over 100 million miles. During their time on the ISS, they conducted numerous scientific experiments in a microgravity environment, contributing to research in biology, physics, and Earth sciences. The astronauts are scheduled to undock from the ISS at 8:15 p.m. EST, with their spacecraft expected to land in Kazakhstan early the following morning.
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NASA Astronaut Jonny Kim Returns to Earth After 8-Month Mission on ISS

NASA Astronaut Jonny Kim Returns to Earth After 8-Month Mission on ISS

NASA astronaut Jonny Kim, along with Russian cosmonauts Sergey Ryzhikov and Alexey Zubritsky, safely returned to Earth after completing an eight-month mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The crew landed in Kazakhstan on December 9, 2025, after departing the ISS aboard the Soyuz MS-27 spacecraft. During their 245-day mission, the crew orbited Earth 3,920 times and traveled nearly 104 million miles. Kim participated in various scientific investigations, including studies on bioprinted tissues and remote command of robots, which aim to advance space-based technologies and improve healthcare on Earth. The mission marked Kim's first spaceflight, while Ryzhikov completed his third journey, accumulating a total of 603 days in space.