The United States Federal Aviation Administration grounded SpaceX’s Starship rocket after it exploded dramatically in its latest test flight.

US grounds SpaceX’s Starship after fiery mid-air explosion

The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grounded SpaceX's Starship and ordered an investigation into the spacecraft's disintegration during its latest test mission on Thursday. The incident occurred over the Caribbean, causing a fiery cascade of debris.
The rocket's upper stage dramatically broke up and disintegrated over the Caribbean after launching from Texas on Thursday, forcing airline flights to alter course to avoid falling debris.
<h2 dir="ltr">What did the FAA say?&nbsp;</h2>
Authorities in the Turks and Caicos Islands diverted all flights from their airspace and warned residents not to touch fallen debris due to potential hazards.
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The federal agency in a statement said, "The FAA is requiring SpaceX to perform a mishap investigation into the loss of the Starship vehicle during launch operations on Jan. 16."
SpaceX will need to identify any corrective actions, which the FAA will review before determining if the launch vehicle can return to flight. Alternatively, the company may seek an early return to flight by demonstrating sufficient safety measures and confirming the mishap posed no public risk.
The government of the Turks and Caicos Islands met with UK Space Agency experts and reiterated warnings to residents to avoid fallen debris. They advised residents to take photographs of the objects without touching them, emphasising that "Space debris remains the property of the spacecraft owner."
The FAA confirmed it had activated a "debris response area" to briefly slow aircraft outside the area where debris was falling, or stop aircraft from leaving their departure locations.
It added that several aircraft asked to divert due to low fuel levels while being held outside the affected area.
<h2 dir="ltr">Musk expresses confidence despite concerns over safety</h2>
The incident raises new questions about both the safety of the rapidly increasing number of commercial space launches or at least the air traffic disruption being caused by them.
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It also is the latest incident highlighting the conflicts that Elon Musk's new role in the Trump administration will bring. He will have the remit to recommend changes, and potentially budget cuts, to government agencies including the FAA. That tension could hamper investigations like the one announced Friday.
Musk, who is preparing to travel to Washington to participate in Trump's inauguration, expressed confidence even as of Thursday night that SpaceX would resolve questions about the explosion quickly and restart test flights.
"Nothing so far suggests pushing the next launch past next month," Musk wrote on his social media site, X.
Musk also made fun of the spectacle the explosion created, as the debris fell toward Turks and Caicos Islands. "Success is uncertain, but entertainment is guaranteed!" atop a video of the fiery debris falling toward Earth.
<h2 dir="ltr">What is Starship?</h2>
Starship is the biggest, most powerful rocket ever built, and is key to Musk's ambitions of colonising Mars.
Thursday's uncrewed launch was Starship's seventh test mission, and the first involving a taller, upgraded version of the rocket.
The Starship upper stage, two metres (6.56 ft) taller than previous versions, was a "new generation ship with significant upgrades", SpaceX said before the test.
It was due to make a controlled splashdown in the Indian Ocean roughly an hour after its launch from Boca Chica, Texas.
The Starship test launch on Thursday came hours after the first flight of the Blue Origin New Glenn rocket system, backed by Amazon boss Jeff Bezos.
It was a huge step forward for Bezos and his company which has spent years getting to the point of sending a rocket into orbit.
Bezos and Musk both want to dominate the space vehicle market.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: SpaceX's Starship grounded by FAA following a dramatic disintegration during its test flight, sparking a comprehensive probe into the Caribbean mishap.

The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grounded SpaceX's Starship and ordered an investigation into the spacecraft's disintegration during its latest test mission on Thursday. The incident occurred over the Caribbean, causing a fiery cascade of debris. The rocket's upper stage dramatically broke up and disintegrated over the Caribbean after launching from Texas on Thursday, forcing airline flights to alter course to avoid falling debris. What did the FAA say? Authorities in the Turks and Caicos Islands diverted all flights from their airspace and warned residents not to touch fallen debris due to potential hazards. Read more | SpaceX's Starship explodes mid-flight, upper stage lost, says company The federal agency in a statement said, "The FAA is requiring SpaceX to perform a mishap investigation into the loss of the Starship vehicle during launch operations on Jan. 16." SpaceX will need to identify any corrective actions, which the FAA will review before determining if the launch vehicle can return to flight. Alternatively, the company may seek an early return to flight by demonstrating sufficient safety measures and confirming the mishap posed no public risk. The government of the Turks and Caicos Islands met with UK Space Agency experts and reiterated warnings to residents to avoid fallen debris. They advised residents to take photographs of the objects without touching them, emphasising that "Space debris remains the property of the spacecraft owner." The FAA confirmed it had activated a "debris response area" to briefly slow aircraft outside the area where debris was falling, or stop aircraft from leaving their departure locations. It added that several aircraft asked to divert due to low fuel levels while being held outside the affected area. Musk expresses confidence despite concerns over safety The incident raises new questions about both the safety of the rapidly increasing number of commercial space launches or at least the air traffic disruption being caused by them. Read more | Russia and Iran presidents sign partnership treaty in Moscow; What’s in it It also is the latest incident highlighting the conflicts that Elon Musk's new role in the Trump administration will bring. He will have the remit to recommend changes, and potentially budget cuts, to government agencies including the FAA. That tension could hamper investigations like the one announced Friday. Musk, who is preparing to travel to Washington to participate in Trump's inauguration, expressed confidence even as of Thursday night that SpaceX would resolve questions about the explosion quickly and restart test flights. "Nothing so far suggests pushing the next launch past next month," Musk wrote on his social media site, X. Musk also made fun of the spectacle the explosion created, as the debris fell toward Turks and Caicos Islands. "Success is uncertain, but entertainment is guaranteed!" atop a video of the fiery debris falling toward Earth. What is Starship? Starship is the biggest, most powerful rocket ever built, and is key to Musk's ambitions of colonising Mars. Thursday's uncrewed launch was Starship's seventh test mission, and the first involving a taller, upgraded version of the rocket. The Starship upper stage, two metres (6.56 ft) taller than previous versions, was a "new generation ship with significant upgrades", SpaceX said before the test. It was due to make a controlled splashdown in the Indian Ocean roughly an hour after its launch from Boca Chica, Texas. The Starship test launch on Thursday came hours after the first flight of the Blue Origin New Glenn rocket system, backed by Amazon boss Jeff Bezos. It was a huge step forward for Bezos and his company which has spent years getting to the point of sending a rocket into orbit. Bezos and Musk both want to dominate the space vehicle market. (With inputs from agencies)

FAA grounds SpaceX over debris fall after explosion

SpaceX Starship rockets suffered a major failure during its latest test flight, exploding in midair just minutes after launching from Texas. The Starship was expected to debut a key satellite deployment demonstration, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Several flights in the area have been diverted due to falling rocket debris. Watch in for more details!

SpaceX loses spacecraft after catching rocket booster

SpaceX loses Starship rocket minutes after Texas launch

SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk has reacted to the debut launch of a rocket by Blue Origin, the rival space company owned by Jeff Bezos, on Thursday (Jan 16).
Musk congratulated Bezos for his new milestone after Blue Origin launched its New Glenn into orbit for the first time.
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&ldquo;Congratulations on reaching orbit on the first attempt! @JeffBezos,&rdquo; Musk wrote on his X platform shortly after Bezos confirmed the successful launch on Thursday (Jan 16).
<h2>SpaceX vs Blue Origin</h2>
The New Glenn launch was crucial for Blue Origin to compete with its rival SpaceX, the private space company owned by Musk, which dominates the industry.
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A day earlier, on January 15, Musk&rsquo;s SpaceX launched two private lunar landers. The landers built by US and Japanese companies left the Earth aboard a Falcon 9 rocket as a part of a rideshare to the Moon.
The SpaceX rocket was launched from NASA&rsquo;s Kennedy Space Center in Florida around 01:00 local time on Wednesday (Jan 15), carrying two landers, one from America's Firefly Aerospace and the other from Japan's iSpace.
The Moon exploration mission is backed by NASA and will be its biggest commercial delivery to the Earth&rsquo;s natural satellite so far.
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Meanwhile, Blue Origin has also secured a NASA contract for the launch of two Mars probes aboard New Glenn. The rocket will also deploy Project Kuiper, a satellite internet constellation that will compete with SpaceX&rsquo;s Starlink.
<h2>New Glenn launch</h2>
The debut mission, which was previously delayed by several years, blasted off at 2:03 am (07:03 GMT) from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Base in the US state of Florida.
The initial test launch, which was originally scheduled for Monday (Jan 13), was postponed until today after facing repeated pauses during the countdown. The company later cited an icing issue on a purge line for the delay and said that they would attempt the launch on Tuesday (Jan 14). However, the weather conditions were unfavourable on the day, which led to further delay.
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Blue Origin will also attempt to land New Glenn's first-stage booster on a drone ship, which is stationed about 620 miles (1,000 kilometres) away from the launch site in the Atlantic Ocean.
While these types of landings are a usual routine for SpaceX, Blue Origin will be making its first attempt at it.
(With inputs from agencies)

Science & Tech | The New Glenn launch was crucial for Blue Origin to compete with its rival SpaceX, the private space company owned by Musk, which dominates the industry.

SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk has reacted to the debut launch of a rocket by Blue Origin, the rival space company owned by Jeff Bezos, on Thursday (Jan 16). Musk congratulated Bezos for his new milestone after Blue Origin launched its New Glenn into orbit for the first time. Also read | Watch: Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin makes debut launch of New Glenn rocket “Congratulations on reaching orbit on the first attempt! @JeffBezos,” Musk wrote on his X platform shortly after Bezos confirmed the successful launch on Thursday (Jan 16). SpaceX vs Blue Origin The New Glenn launch was crucial for Blue Origin to compete with its rival SpaceX, the private space company owned by Musk, which dominates the industry. Also read | Elon Musk’s SpaceX launches two private lunar landers aboard Falcon 9 A day earlier, on January 15, Musk’s SpaceX launched two private lunar landers. The landers built by US and Japanese companies left the Earth aboard a Falcon 9 rocket as a part of a rideshare to the Moon. The SpaceX rocket was launched from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida around 01:00 local time on Wednesday (Jan 15), carrying two landers, one from America's Firefly Aerospace and the other from Japan's iSpace. The Moon exploration mission is backed by NASA and will be its biggest commercial delivery to the Earth’s natural satellite so far. Also read | 'Few anomalies': Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin calls off rocket launch Meanwhile, Blue Origin has also secured a NASA contract for the launch of two Mars probes aboard New Glenn. The rocket will also deploy Project Kuiper, a satellite internet constellation that will compete with SpaceX’s Starlink. New Glenn launch The debut mission, which was previously delayed by several years, blasted off at 2:03 am (07:03 GMT) from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Base in the US state of Florida. The initial test launch, which was originally scheduled for Monday (Jan 13), was postponed until today after facing repeated pauses during the countdown. The company later cited an icing issue on a purge line for the delay and said that they would attempt the launch on Tuesday (Jan 14). However, the weather conditions were unfavourable on the day, which led to further delay. Also read | ISRO's SpaDeX Mission successful: India becomes 4th nation to accomplish space docking Blue Origin will also attempt to land New Glenn's first-stage booster on a drone ship, which is stationed about 620 miles (1,000 kilometres) away from the launch site in the Atlantic Ocean. While these types of landings are a usual routine for SpaceX, Blue Origin will be making its first attempt at it. (With inputs from agencies)

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk reacts to rival Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin’s launch

Elon Musk&rsquo;s SpaceX launched two private lunar landers on Wednesday (Jan 15). The landers built by US and Japanese companies left the Earth aboard a Falcon 9 rocket as a part of a rideshare to the Moon.
The SpaceX rocket was launched from NASA&rsquo;s Kennedy Space Center in Florida around 01:00 local time on Wednesday (Jan 15), carrying two landers, one from America's Firefly Aerospace and the other from Japan's ispace.
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<h2>Two cost-efficient missions</h2>
The landers share the rocket to save cost and will go separate ways once they reach the Moon&rsquo;s orbit to conduct their own explorations.
Firefly's rover, Blue Space, is expected to reach the Moon in about 45 days after it is separated from the SpaceX rocket. It will then drill into the Moon&rsquo;s surface to collect samples. The rover will also capture X-ray images of the Earth&rsquo;s magnetic field to &ldquo;advance research for future human missions on the Moon and provide insights into how space weather impacts the planet,&rdquo; SpaceX said.
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On the other hand, ispace's Resilence lander would reach the Moon&rsquo;s surface in about five months and will deploy a rover to explore and gather loose surface material called regolith on the Moon.
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<h2>NASA backed mission</h2>
The Moon exploration mission is backed by NASA and will be its biggest commercial delivery to the Earth&rsquo;s natural satellite so far.
Texas-based Intuitive Machines became the first commercial company to land on the Moon last year. Till now only the US, the Soviet Union, China, India and Japan have been able to conduct soft landings on the Moon.
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Meanwhile, SpaceX is also conducting its seventh orbital flight test of the Starship rocket. The launch is scheduled from Texas at 16:00 local time.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

Science & tech | Trending | The SpaceX rocket was launched from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida around 01:00 local time on Wednesday (Jan 15).

Elon Musk’s SpaceX launched two private lunar landers on Wednesday (Jan 15). The landers built by US and Japanese companies left the Earth aboard a Falcon 9 rocket as a part of a rideshare to the Moon. The SpaceX rocket was launched from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida around 01:00 local time on Wednesday (Jan 15), carrying two landers, one from America's Firefly Aerospace and the other from Japan's ispace. Also read | LA wildfires: Amid limited fresh water supply, firefighters using seawater to douse fires Two cost-efficient missions The landers share the rocket to save cost and will go separate ways once they reach the Moon’s orbit to conduct their own explorations. Firefly's rover, Blue Space, is expected to reach the Moon in about 45 days after it is separated from the SpaceX rocket. It will then drill into the Moon’s surface to collect samples. The rover will also capture X-ray images of the Earth’s magnetic field to “advance research for future human missions on the Moon and provide insights into how space weather impacts the planet,” SpaceX said. Also read | Head injury may awaken ‘dead’ viruses within our body, study finds On the other hand, ispace's Resilence lander would reach the Moon’s surface in about five months and will deploy a rover to explore and gather loose surface material called regolith on the Moon. Also read | 'Few anomalies': Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin calls off rocket launch NASA backed mission The Moon exploration mission is backed by NASA and will be its biggest commercial delivery to the Earth’s natural satellite so far. Texas-based Intuitive Machines became the first commercial company to land on the Moon last year. Till now only the US, the Soviet Union, China, India and Japan have been able to conduct soft landings on the Moon. Aslo read | Scientists uncover evidence of second core layer beneath Earth's surface Meanwhile, SpaceX is also conducting its seventh orbital flight test of the Starship rocket. The launch is scheduled from Texas at 16:00 local time. (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk’s SpaceX launches two private lunar landers aboard Falcon 9

Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla has reached a net worth of $486 billion at the age of 53, surpassing Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg combined, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.

Musk recently invested $277 million in the campaign of Republican Donald Trump which quickly turned to $224 billion in just 43 days since the US elections&nbsp;in November.

Musk’s net worth is almost double that of Jeff Bezos, the second-richest person and founder of Amazon, who is currently worth $250 billion. While Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is the third richest with $219 billion.

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Musk, the wealthiest person in the world, has a 13 per cent stake in Tesla, the electric car company, which soared from $242 on November 5 to $479.86 on Tuesday (Dec 17). On the same day, Musk’s worth increased by $12 billion, making his current fortunes more than the gross domestic product of Bangladesh, Vietnam and the Philippines.

It is expected that Musk’s close relations with President-elect Trump will benefit Tesla shareholders gain increased profits from federal policies that favour electric cars and automated driving.

Apart from Tesla, Musk has a 42 per cent stake in SpaceX, a private space exploration company, which is valued at $350 billion, according to Bloomberg News. The company’s valuation has doubled within a year, making it the world’s most valuable startup.

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SpaceX has an extensive network of Starlink satellites and undertakes space missions to deliver supplies to NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station via its Dragon 2 spacecraft along with providing private spaceflights.

Musk also founded xAI in 2023, an artificial intelligence firm, which further increased his fortunes. The company, which is a competitor of OpenAI, is valued at $50 billion, $25 billion of which is estimated to be Musk’s stake.

Musk also owns the social media platform X, a tunnel construction firm Boring Company, and the brain implant startup Neuralink. He is also a longtime investor in cryptocurrencies.

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Recently he was appointed to lead the new Department of Government Efficiency by Trump, which promised to cut $2 trillion from the federal budget.

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Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla has reached a net worth of $486 billion at the age of 53, surpassing Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg combined, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.

Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla has reached a net worth of $486 billion at the age of 53, surpassing Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg combined, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Musk recently invested $277 million in the campaign of Republican Donald Trump which quickly turned to $224 billion in just 43 days since the US elections in November. Musk’s net worth is almost double that of Jeff Bezos, the second-richest person and founder of Amazon, who is currently worth $250 billion. While Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is the third richest with $219 billion. Also read | Elon Musk becomes world's first person to reach net worth of $400bn Musk, the wealthiest person in the world, has a 13 per cent stake in Tesla, the electric car company, which soared from $242 on November 5 to $479.86 on Tuesday (Dec 17). On the same day, Musk’s worth increased by $12 billion, making his current fortunes more than the gross domestic product of Bangladesh, Vietnam and the Philippines. It is expected that Musk’s close relations with President-elect Trump will benefit Tesla shareholders gain increased profits from federal policies that favour electric cars and automated driving. Apart from Tesla, Musk has a 42 per cent stake in SpaceX, a private space exploration company, which is valued at $350 billion, according to Bloomberg News. The company’s valuation has doubled within a year, making it the world’s most valuable startup. Also read | Nigel Farage courts Musk as Reform UK party eyes central role in country’s politics SpaceX has an extensive network of Starlink satellites and undertakes space missions to deliver supplies to NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station via its Dragon 2 spacecraft along with providing private spaceflights. Musk also founded xAI in 2023, an artificial intelligence firm, which further increased his fortunes. The company, which is a competitor of OpenAI, is valued at $50 billion, $25 billion of which is estimated to be Musk’s stake. Musk also owns the social media platform X, a tunnel construction firm Boring Company, and the brain implant startup Neuralink. He is also a longtime investor in cryptocurrencies. Watch | Elon Musk Unveils Ambitious Vision For Austin Texas, Wants To Turn HQ Into A Texas City × Recently he was appointed to lead the new Department of Government Efficiency by Trump, which promised to cut $2 trillion from the federal budget. (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk surpasses the net worth of Bezos and Zuckerberg combined

Manipur, India
US billionaire and SpaceX boss Elon Musk has reacted to media reports in India which said the Indian Army and other security forces had seized Starlink satellite internet service equipment from militant groups in the country’s north-eastern region.
It was reported that police and security personnel had carried out a joint operation against militants in the hill and valley regions of Churachandpur, Chandel, Imphal East, and Kangpokpi districts.
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During the operation, the security forces recovered 29 weapons, including snipers, automatic rifles, pistols, grenades, country-made mortars, and other war-related items.
But what made this operation a national headline was the recovery of Starlink devices from the group.
It raised concerns about whether militants were using such equipment and posing a grave threat to India’s national security.
Responding to these reports and concerns, Musk, who owns the company that offers Starlink services, said “This is false.”
He cited the unavailability of satellite beams over India.
“This is false. Starlink satellite beams are turned off over India,” the SpaceX boss wrote on X.
He was responding to a post by an X user who had asked Musk to step in to thwart the alleged abuse of Starlink services by terrorists.
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It must be noted that Starlink services are currently unavailable in India due to a lack of government approval.
Earlier, social media users slammed SpaceX and Musk over alleged misuse of Starlink by rouge elements.
“Starlink is also at fault. Their service is location-based, and they must ensure that locations where they do not have a license remain inaccessible,” one user wrote on X.
“People who trust US, don't know what to term them. How to strengthen relation with a nation who has repeatedly backstabbed us,” wrote a second.
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A third user questioned Musk’s clarification and wrote, “This statement is incomplete "Beams are turned off over India" without clarifying whether beams are switched on over Myanmar and in Border areas upto how much distance on either side of the border connectivity might work.”
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Responding to these reports and concerns, Musk, who owns the company that offers Starlink services, said “This is false.” He cited the unavailability of satellite beams over India



Manipur, India US billionaire and SpaceX boss Elon Musk has reacted to media reports in India which said the Indian Army and other security forces had seized Starlink satellite internet service equipment from militant groups in the country’s north-eastern region. It was reported that police and security personnel had carried out a joint operation against militants in the hill and valley regions of Churachandpur, Chandel, Imphal East, and Kangpokpi districts. Acting on specific intelligence, troops of #IndianArmy and #AssamRifles formations under #SpearCorps carried out joint search operations in the hill and valley regions in the districts of Churachandpur, Chandel, Imphal East and Kagpokpi in #Manipur, in close coordination with… pic.twitter.com/kxy7ec5YAE — SpearCorps.IndianArmy (@Spearcorps) December 16, 2024 × During the operation, the security forces recovered 29 weapons, including snipers, automatic rifles, pistols, grenades, country-made mortars, and other war-related items. But what made this operation a national headline was the recovery of Starlink devices from the group. It raised concerns about whether militants were using such equipment and posing a grave threat to India’s national security. Responding to these reports and concerns, Musk, who owns the company that offers Starlink services, said “This is false.” He cited the unavailability of satellite beams over India. “This is false. Starlink satellite beams are turned off over India,” the SpaceX boss wrote on X. He was responding to a post by an X user who had asked Musk to step in to thwart the alleged abuse of Starlink services by terrorists. This is false. Starlink satellite beams are turned off over India. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 17, 2024 × Also read: EU launches Iris2 space programme to challenge Elon Musk’s Starlink It must be noted that Starlink services are currently unavailable in India due to a lack of government approval. Earlier, social media users slammed SpaceX and Musk over alleged misuse of Starlink by rouge elements. “Starlink is also at fault. Their service is location-based, and they must ensure that locations where they do not have a license remain inaccessible,” one user wrote on X. “People who trust US, don't know what to term them. How to strengthen relation with a nation who has repeatedly backstabbed us,” wrote a second. Watch: Elon Musk's Starlink A Threat To India's National Security: Reports × A third user questioned Musk’s clarification and wrote, “This statement is incomplete "Beams are turned off over India" without clarifying whether beams are switched on over Myanmar and in Border areas upto how much distance on either side of the border connectivity might work.” (With inputs from agencies)

‘This is false,’ Elon Musk slams reports of Starlink internet service abuse by militants in India

US billionaire and SpaceX boss Elon Musk has reacted to media reports in India which said the Indian Army and other security forces had seized Starlink satellite internet service equipment from militant groups in the country’s north-eastern region.

It was reported that police and security personnel had carried out a joint operation against militants in the hill and valley regions of Churachandpur, Chandel, Imphal East, and Kangpokpi districts.

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During the operation, the security forces recovered 29 weapons, including snipers, automatic rifles, pistols, grenades, country-made mortars, and other war-related items.

But what made this operation a national headline was the recovery of Starlink devices from the group.

It raised concerns about whether militants were using such equipment and posing a grave threat to India’s national security.

Responding to these reports and concerns, Musk, who owns the company that offers Starlink services, said “This is false.”

He cited the unavailability of satellite beams over India.

“This is false. Starlink satellite beams are turned off over India,” the SpaceX boss wrote on X.

He was responding to a post by an X user who had asked Musk to step in to thwart the alleged abuse of Starlink services by terrorists.

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It must be noted that Starlink services are currently unavailable in India due to a lack of government approval.

Earlier, social media users slammed SpaceX and Musk over alleged misuse of Starlink by rouge elements.

“Starlink is also at fault. Their service is location-based, and they must ensure that locations where they do not have a license remain inaccessible,” one user wrote on X.

“People who trust US, don't know what to term them. How to strengthen relation with a nation who has repeatedly backstabbed us,” wrote a second.

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A third user questioned Musk’s clarification and wrote, “This statement is incomplete "Beams are turned off over India" without clarifying whether beams are switched on over Myanmar and in Border areas upto how much distance on either side of the border connectivity might work.”

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US billionaire and SpaceX boss Elon Musk has reacted to media reports in India which said the Indian Army and other security forces had seized Starlink satellite internet service equipment from militant groups in the country’s north-eastern region.

US billionaire and SpaceX boss Elon Musk has reacted to media reports in India which said the Indian Army and other security forces had seized Starlink satellite internet service equipment from militant groups in the country’s north-eastern region. It was reported that police and security personnel had carried out a joint operation against militants in the hill and valley regions of Churachandpur, Chandel, Imphal East, and Kangpokpi districts. Acting on specific intelligence, troops of #IndianArmy and #AssamRifles formations under #SpearCorps carried out joint search operations in the hill and valley regions in the districts of Churachandpur, Chandel, Imphal East and Kagpokpi in #Manipur, in close coordination with… pic.twitter.com/kxy7ec5YAE — SpearCorps.IndianArmy (@Spearcorps) December 16, 2024 × During the operation, the security forces recovered 29 weapons, including snipers, automatic rifles, pistols, grenades, country-made mortars, and other war-related items. But what made this operation a national headline was the recovery of Starlink devices from the group. It raised concerns about whether militants were using such equipment and posing a grave threat to India’s national security. Responding to these reports and concerns, Musk, who owns the company that offers Starlink services, said “This is false.” He cited the unavailability of satellite beams over India. “This is false. Starlink satellite beams are turned off over India,” the SpaceX boss wrote on X. He was responding to a post by an X user who had asked Musk to step in to thwart the alleged abuse of Starlink services by terrorists. This is false. Starlink satellite beams are turned off over India. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 17, 2024 × Also read: EU launches Iris2 space programme to challenge Elon Musk’s Starlink It must be noted that Starlink services are currently unavailable in India due to a lack of government approval. Earlier, social media users slammed SpaceX and Musk over alleged misuse of Starlink by rouge elements. “Starlink is also at fault. Their service is location-based, and they must ensure that locations where they do not have a license remain inaccessible,” one user wrote on X. “People who trust US, don't know what to term them. How to strengthen relation with a nation who has repeatedly backstabbed us,” wrote a second. Watch: Elon Musk's Starlink A Threat To India's National Security: Reports × A third user questioned Musk’s clarification and wrote, “This statement is incomplete "Beams are turned off over India" without clarifying whether beams are switched on over Myanmar and in Border areas upto how much distance on either side of the border connectivity might work.” (With inputs from agencies)

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The European Union has launched a €10 billionn (£8.3 billion) space programme called Iris2, aiming to build a network of 290 satellites to compete with Elon Musk’s Starlink. This ambitious project is designed to strengthen Europe’s control over its communications and offer secure connections for governments and military operations amidst rising cybersecurity threats.
“This is a big step towards Europe’s sovereignty and secure connectivity,” the EU said in a statement about the launch.
<h2 dir="ltr">A ‘Mega Constellation’ for secure connections</h2>
Using advanced technology, Iris2 will provide a system equivalent to 1,000 satellites, operating in both medium Earth orbit and low Earth orbit. This will ensure widespread coverage for defence, internet services, TV, weather updates, and border surveillance across Europe.
Leading European companies like Airbus Defence and Space, Thales Alenia Space, and Telespazio will be key contributors to the project.
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The Iris2 project aims to meet Europe’s long-term satellite needs, which have become more urgent due to events like Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and cyberattacks in Europe.
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The UK, once part of the EU’s Galileo satellite programme, has opted not to join Iris2. EU officials confirmed that Britain has made no move to participate in the project, despite shared concerns about defence and cybersecurity.
“So far, we have not seen any interest from our UK partners,” an EU official said, responding to questions about potential UK involvement, even with Labour leader Keir Starmer’s promise to improve EU-UK relations.
Since Brexit, the UK has been working on its satellite efforts. In August, the UK launched its Tyche Earth-imaging military satellite, and another satellite, Juno, is planned for 2027 to enhance surveillance and intelligence capabilities.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/chinas-geespace-deploys-10-low-orbit-satellites-targeting-starlinks-market-756788">China's Geespace deploys 10 low-orbit satellites, targeting Starlink’s market</a>
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Iris2 is the EU’s third major satellite programme, following Galileo and Copernicus. It reflects Europe’s growing focus on protecting its communication systems and reducing reliance on other global players.
The first government and commercial communications through Iris2 are expected to start by 2030. With this initiative, the EU is taking a firm step towards greater independence and improved cybersecurity in an increasingly competitive global tech arena.
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The Iris2 project aims to meet Europe’s long-term satellite needs, which have become more urgent due to events like Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and cyberattacks in Europe.



Brussels, Belgium The European Union has launched a €10 billionn (£8.3 billion) space programme called Iris2, aiming to build a network of 290 satellites to compete with Elon Musk’s Starlink. This ambitious project is designed to strengthen Europe’s control over its communications and offer secure connections for governments and military operations amidst rising cybersecurity threats. “This is a big step towards Europe’s sovereignty and secure connectivity,” the EU said in a statement about the launch. A ‘Mega Constellation’ for secure connections Using advanced technology, Iris2 will provide a system equivalent to 1,000 satellites, operating in both medium Earth orbit and low Earth orbit. This will ensure widespread coverage for defence, internet services, TV, weather updates, and border surveillance across Europe. Leading European companies like Airbus Defence and Space, Thales Alenia Space, and Telespazio will be key contributors to the project. Geopolitical challenge The Iris2 project aims to meet Europe’s long-term satellite needs, which have become more urgent due to events like Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and cyberattacks in Europe. UK chooses to stay out The UK, once part of the EU’s Galileo satellite programme, has opted not to join Iris2. EU officials confirmed that Britain has made no move to participate in the project, despite shared concerns about defence and cybersecurity. “So far, we have not seen any interest from our UK partners,” an EU official said, responding to questions about potential UK involvement, even with Labour leader Keir Starmer’s promise to improve EU-UK relations. Since Brexit, the UK has been working on its satellite efforts. In August, the UK launched its Tyche Earth-imaging military satellite, and another satellite, Juno, is planned for 2027 to enhance surveillance and intelligence capabilities. Also Read: China's Geespace deploys 10 low-orbit satellites, targeting Starlink’s market Europe’s third major space project Iris2 is the EU’s third major satellite programme, following Galileo and Copernicus. It reflects Europe’s growing focus on protecting its communication systems and reducing reliance on other global players. The first government and commercial communications through Iris2 are expected to start by 2030. With this initiative, the EU is taking a firm step towards greater independence and improved cybersecurity in an increasingly competitive global tech arena. (With inputs taken from agencies)

EU launches Iris2 space programme to challenge Elon Musk’s Starlink

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The European Union has launched a €10 billionn (£8.3 billion) space programme called Iris2, aiming to build a network of 290 satellites to compete with Elon Musk’s Starlink. This ambitious project is designed to strengthen Europe’s control over its communications and offer secure connections for governments and military operations amidst rising cybersecurity threats.

“This is a big step towards Europe’s sovereignty and secure connectivity,” the EU said in a statement about the launch.

<h2 dir="ltr">A ‘Mega Constellation’ for secure connections</h2>

Using advanced technology, Iris2 will provide a system equivalent to 1,000 satellites, operating in both medium Earth orbit and low Earth orbit. This will ensure widespread coverage for defence, internet services, TV, weather updates, and border surveillance across Europe.

Leading European companies like Airbus Defence and Space, Thales Alenia Space, and Telespazio will be key contributors to the project.

<h2 dir="ltr">Geopolitical challenge</h2>

The Iris2 project aims to meet Europe’s long-term satellite needs, which have become more urgent due to events like Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and cyberattacks in Europe.

<h2 dir="ltr">UK chooses to stay out</h2>

The UK, once part of the EU’s Galileo satellite programme, has opted not to join Iris2. EU officials confirmed that Britain has made no move to participate in the project, despite shared concerns about defence and cybersecurity.

“So far, we have not seen any interest from our UK partners,” an EU official said, responding to questions about potential UK involvement, even with Labour leader Keir Starmer’s promise to improve EU-UK relations.

Since Brexit, the UK has been working on its satellite efforts. In August, the UK launched its Tyche Earth-imaging military satellite, and another satellite, Juno, is planned for 2027 to enhance surveillance and intelligence capabilities.

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/chinas-geespace-deploys-10-low-orbit-satellites-targeting-starlinks-market-756788">China's Geespace deploys 10 low-orbit satellites, targeting Starlink’s market</a>

<h2 dir="ltr">Europe’s third major space project</h2>

Iris2 is the EU’s third major satellite programme, following Galileo and Copernicus. It reflects Europe’s growing focus on protecting its communication systems and reducing reliance on other global players.

The first government and commercial communications through Iris2 are expected to start by 2030. With this initiative, the EU is taking a firm step towards greater independence and improved cybersecurity in an increasingly competitive global tech arena.

(With inputs taken from agencies)&nbsp;

The European Union has launched a €10 billionn (£8.3 billion) space programme called Iris2, aiming to build a network of 290 satellites to compete with Elon Musk’s Starlink.

The European Union has launched a €10 billionn (£8.3 billion) space programme called Iris2, aiming to build a network of 290 satellites to compete with Elon Musk’s Starlink. This ambitious project is designed to strengthen Europe’s control over its communications and offer secure connections for governments and military operations amidst rising cybersecurity threats. “This is a big step towards Europe’s sovereignty and secure connectivity,” the EU said in a statement about the launch. A ‘Mega Constellation’ for secure connections Using advanced technology, Iris2 will provide a system equivalent to 1,000 satellites, operating in both medium Earth orbit and low Earth orbit. This will ensure widespread coverage for defence, internet services, TV, weather updates, and border surveillance across Europe. Leading European companies like Airbus Defence and Space, Thales Alenia Space, and Telespazio will be key contributors to the project. Geopolitical challenge The Iris2 project aims to meet Europe’s long-term satellite needs, which have become more urgent due to events like Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and cyberattacks in Europe. UK chooses to stay out The UK, once part of the EU’s Galileo satellite programme, has opted not to join Iris2. EU officials confirmed that Britain has made no move to participate in the project, despite shared concerns about defence and cybersecurity. “So far, we have not seen any interest from our UK partners,” an EU official said, responding to questions about potential UK involvement, even with Labour leader Keir Starmer’s promise to improve EU-UK relations. Since Brexit, the UK has been working on its satellite efforts. In August, the UK launched its Tyche Earth-imaging military satellite, and another satellite, Juno, is planned for 2027 to enhance surveillance and intelligence capabilities. Also Read: China's Geespace deploys 10 low-orbit satellites, targeting Starlink’s market Europe’s third major space project Iris2 is the EU’s third major satellite programme, following Galileo and Copernicus. It reflects Europe’s growing focus on protecting its communication systems and reducing reliance on other global players. The first government and commercial communications through Iris2 are expected to start by 2030. With this initiative, the EU is taking a firm step towards greater independence and improved cybersecurity in an increasingly competitive global tech arena. (With inputs taken from agencies)

Jeff Bezos is expected to meet with the president-elect next week. For Bezos, the new administration will be necessary. This is for the&nbsp;space race against fellow billionaire Elon Musk.

Bezos was the object of Trump's criticisms though his first term had everything worked out as planned, Amazon's project Kuiper would have begun providing beta services to clients by now. 
 
Kuiper aims to compete with Musk's dominating Starlink satellite internet service. On the contrary, Kuiper is now behind schedule. 
 
Amazon is confronted with the possibility of a new White House administration beset by individuals with ties to Musk's SpaceX.

The first operational satellite launches from Kuiper have already been delayed twice in 2024. 
 
Rocket producer United Launch Alliance's latest delay was due to the necessity of prioritising two missions for the US Space Force. The schedule is uncertain. 
 
ULA — a joint venture of Boeing and Lockheed Martin — will not be able to complete those space force launches this year. This is because ULA is investigating a mishap on a flight in October.

In response to Trump's attacks on the Bezos-owned Washington Post during his first term in office, Amazon filed a lawsuit claiming that Trump had told the Pentagon to "screw Amazon" by excluding it from a bidding process. 
 
Bezos lately has adopted a more accommodating stance. The Amazon founder made an unusual appearance on X after Trump's election to offer his&nbsp;congratulations&nbsp;to the newly elected president. 
 
A representative for Amazon announced Thursday that the firm will be paying 1 million dollars to Trump's inaugural fund. 
 
This is in addition to efforts of meta platforms and other digital companies that are hoping to foster favourable relationships with the new government by contributing to the festivities.

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Jeff Bezos is expected to meet with the president-elect next week. For Bezos, the new administration will be necessary. This is for the space race against fellow billionaire Elon Musk.

Jeff Bezos is expected to meet with the president-elect next week. For Bezos, the new administration will be necessary. This is for the space race against fellow billionaire Elon Musk. Bezos was the object of Trump's criticisms though his first term had everything worked out as planned, Amazon's project Kuiper would have begun providing beta services to clients by now. Kuiper aims to compete with Musk's dominating Starlink satellite internet service. On the contrary, Kuiper is now behind schedule. Amazon is confronted with the possibility of a new White House administration beset by individuals with ties to Musk's SpaceX. The first operational satellite launches from Kuiper have already been delayed twice in 2024. Rocket producer United Launch Alliance's latest delay was due to the necessity of prioritising two missions for the US Space Force. The schedule is uncertain. ULA — a joint venture of Boeing and Lockheed Martin — will not be able to complete those space force launches this year. This is because ULA is investigating a mishap on a flight in October. In response to Trump's attacks on the Bezos-owned Washington Post during his first term in office, Amazon filed a lawsuit claiming that Trump had told the Pentagon to "screw Amazon" by excluding it from a bidding process. Bezos lately has adopted a more accommodating stance. The Amazon founder made an unusual appearance on X after Trump's election to offer his congratulations to the newly elected president. A representative for Amazon announced Thursday that the firm will be paying 1 million dollars to Trump's inaugural fund. This is in addition to efforts of meta platforms and other digital companies that are hoping to foster favourable relationships with the new government by contributing to the festivities. (With inputs from the agencies)

Bezos prepares for new administration amid Kuiper delays

Billionaire Elon Musk's space giant SpaceX would launch a new mission – making its Starbase site a new Texas city, American media reported on Friday (Dec 13). On Thursday, SpaceX sent a letter to local officials requesting an election to turn what it calls Starbase — the South Texas site where SpaceX builds and launches its massive Starship rockets — into an incorporated city.

Billionaire Elon Musk's space giant SpaceX would launch a new mission – making its Starbase site a new Texas city, American media reported on Friday (Dec 13). On Thursday, SpaceX sent a letter to local officials requesting an election to turn what it calls Starbase — the South Texas site where SpaceX builds and launches its massive Starship rockets — into an incorporated city. Residents of the area known as Starbase submitted the petition, SpaceX said. The area is on the southern tip of Texas at Boca Chica Beach, near the Mexican border. 'Need the ability to grow Starbase as a community' In a letter addressed to Cameron County, Starbase's General Manager Kathryn Lueders said, "To continue growing the workforce necessary to rapidly develop and manufacture Starship, we need the ability to grow Starbase as a community. That is why we are requesting that Cameron County call an election to enable the incorporation of Starbase as the newest city in the Rio Grande Valley." Also read | SpaceX fails to repeat Starship booster catch, as Trump watches on This is not the first time turning Starbase into its city has been floated. Elon Musk had proposed the idea in 2021 when he wrote a social media post which said, "Creating the city of Starbase, Texas." 'Petition to be reviewed' Speaking to the news agency Associated Press, Cameron County official Eddie Treviño Jr said on Thursday that despite talks of incorporating a Starbase in 2021, this was the first time a petition had been officially filed. “Our legal and elections administration will review the petition, see whether or not it complied with all of the statutory requirements and then we’ll go from there,” Treviño Jr added. (With inputs from agencies)

SpaceX launching a new mission- making a starbase site a new Texas city

Elon musk is now officially richer than emperors of history. With a net worth of over 439 billion dollars according to Bloomberg Billionaire Index, Musk has surpassed Mansa Musa — the 14th-century emperor of Mali, long considered the wealthiest man to have ever lived. Watch in for more details!

Elon Musk's Net Worth Soars Past $400 Billion After SpaceX Boost

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, who has been stuck on the International Space Station (ISS) since June, is now leading an innovative agricultural experiment. Williams is tasked to grow “Outredgeous” romaine lettuce in microgravity.&nbsp;

The experiment Plant Habitat-07 will explore how the plant grows under varying levels of water and how it affects its growth and nutritional value in space. This comes amid rising concern over&nbsp;ISS&nbsp;commander Williams’ health due to the extended stay in space.

The groundbreaking study will pave the way for future long-term space missions and agriculture. If it is successful, it may prove beneficial for increasing food production and space agriculture.

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It will help minimise the need for expensive space missions to deliver supplies to astronauts and help develop a self-sustaining system to support life during space exploration. It will also improve the mental health of astronauts by allowing them to grow and consume fresh food.

The experiment also aims to develop sustainable solutions for farming in regions that have scarce water on Earth and analyse their growth, nutritional content, and overall health of the plant.

Williams has also contributed to several other health studies while onboard the ISS, including a vascular health study with fellow astronaut Tyler Hague.

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<h2>Sunita Williams stuck on ISS</h2>

Sunita Williams began her mission on June 5 along with astronaut Butch Wilmore on Boeing's Starliner spacecraft. While the space mission was originally planned for eight days, the spacecraft faced technical difficulties, making it unfit to carry them back to Earth and leaving them stranded on the space station.

Williams and Wilmore are now expected to return around February next year aboard the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft. Currently, Williams is serving as the commander of ISS for the second time.

(With inputs from agencies)

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, who has been stuck on the International Space Station (ISS) since June, is now leading an innovative agricultural experiment. Williams is tasked to grow “Outredgeous” romaine lettuce in microgravity.

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, who has been stuck on the International Space Station (ISS) since June, is now leading an innovative agricultural experiment. Williams is tasked to grow “Outredgeous” romaine lettuce in microgravity. The experiment Plant Habitat-07 will explore how the plant grows under varying levels of water and how it affects its growth and nutritional value in space. This comes amid rising concern over ISS commander Williams’ health due to the extended stay in space. The groundbreaking study will pave the way for future long-term space missions and agriculture. If it is successful, it may prove beneficial for increasing food production and space agriculture. Also read | Trump taps Musk ally Jared Isaacman to lead NASA It will help minimise the need for expensive space missions to deliver supplies to astronauts and help develop a self-sustaining system to support life during space exploration. It will also improve the mental health of astronauts by allowing them to grow and consume fresh food. The experiment also aims to develop sustainable solutions for farming in regions that have scarce water on Earth and analyse their growth, nutritional content, and overall health of the plant. Williams has also contributed to several other health studies while onboard the ISS, including a vascular health study with fellow astronaut Tyler Hague. Also read | Asteroid that hit US had a surprising effect on Earth, study finds Sunita Williams stuck on ISS Sunita Williams began her mission on June 5 along with astronaut Butch Wilmore on Boeing's Starliner spacecraft. While the space mission was originally planned for eight days, the spacecraft faced technical difficulties, making it unfit to carry them back to Earth and leaving them stranded on the space station. Williams and Wilmore are now expected to return around February next year aboard the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft. Currently, Williams is serving as the commander of ISS for the second time. (With inputs from agencies)

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams is growing lettuce on ISS. Here’s why

Kai Trump, the granddaughter of Donald Trump, showed off the incoming US president's private jet, and danced to the tunes of YMCA in her vlog. 
 
The YouTube video, which has garnered more than a million views at the time of writing this, was made during Trump's recent visit to Texas for a launch of Elon Musk's SpaceX rocket.

Kai Madison Trump is the daughter of&nbsp;Donald Trump Jr and Vanessa Haydon. A golf afficianado like her grandpa, the 17-year-old is the first grandchild of Trump.

In the video, she walks around with a friend for a virtual tour of the Trump jet.

 
Watch: Kai Trump enthrals audience in Milwaukee

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<h2>Whats in the Trump private jet?</h2>

The Boeing 757, which is now called Trump Force One, has seating capacity of more than 40. It has several parts plated in gold, and boasts of a bedroom, guest room, gallery, dining room, shower, big screen TV and other amenities.

The first part of the video is Kai and her friend generally being teenagers, goofing around, playing and eating.

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They walk through the plane and into the cockpit, where Kai sits in the co-pilot seat as the jet lands in Texas.

Rest of the video shows the SpaceX rocket launch, with Musk explaining to Donald Trump the rocket's features.

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Trump is known to use private jets even before becoming president.

He used to fly in them when he was at the helm of Trump Organization, his real estate business empire. He also flew in for his recent court appearances.

During his 2024 presidential campaigns also, he used the private jet.

Kai Trump, the granddaughter of Donald Trump, showed off the incoming US president's private jet, and danced to the tunes of YMCA in her vlog. The YouTube video, which has garnered more than a million views at the time of writing this, was made during Trump's recent visit to Texas for a launch of Elon Musk's SpaceX rocket.

Kai Trump, the granddaughter of Donald Trump, showed off the incoming US president's private jet, and danced to the tunes of YMCA in her vlog. The YouTube video, which has garnered more than a million views at the time of writing this, was made during Trump's recent visit to Texas for a launch of Elon Musk's SpaceX rocket. Kai Madison Trump is the daughter of Donald Trump Jr and Vanessa Haydon. A golf afficianado like her grandpa, the 17-year-old is the first grandchild of Trump. In the video, she walks around with a friend for a virtual tour of the Trump jet. Watch: Kai Trump enthrals audience in Milwaukee × Also read: Kai Trump drops Election Night vlog revealing behind-the-scenes moments from Trump's victory Whats in the Trump private jet? The Boeing 757, which is now called Trump Force One, has seating capacity of more than 40. It has several parts plated in gold, and boasts of a bedroom, guest room, gallery, dining room, shower, big screen TV and other amenities. The first part of the video is Kai and her friend generally being teenagers, goofing around, playing and eating. Who is Kai Trump, Donald Trump's granddaughter who steals the show at RNC with her emotional speech? They walk through the plane and into the cockpit, where Kai sits in the co-pilot seat as the jet lands in Texas. Rest of the video shows the SpaceX rocket launch, with Musk explaining to Donald Trump the rocket's features. Watch it here: × Trump is known to use private jets even before becoming president. He used to fly in them when he was at the helm of Trump Organization, his real estate business empire. He also flew in for his recent court appearances. During his 2024 presidential campaigns also, he used the private jet.

Watch: Kai Trump shows off grandpa Donald Trump's private jet, dances to YMCA, attends SpaceX launch

US President-elect Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk have been inseparable, Since Trump's election victory weeks ago. The SpaceX CEO has accompanied Trump for family meals, meetings with congressional Republicans, and also a UFC fight. But the recent outing, at Musk's SpaceX rocket launch in Texas has raised eyebrows.

US: Donald Trump & Elon Musk's Body Language Raises Eyebrows

Elon Musk, the world's richest man, backed Donald Trump for US presidency online and on the ground. In return, he is being offered to run an agency of his own design to cut government spending. But it appears all is not well between the X owner and the incoming American president.

Eyebrows are being raised about the changed body language of the duo when Trump attended a launch event of SpaceX, owned by Musk, on Tuesday (Nov 19) in Texas.

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Multiple media reports are speculating that the cause could be Musk's assertive and mercurial personality, and his claiming of credit for Trump's shock victory against Democrat Kamala Harris in the November 5 election.

The apparent coldness - or even anxiety- of Trump at the Tuesday SpaceX event comes amid Musk's reported arguments with other members of the Trump transition team.

Earlier, US media reports said that there was an argument at Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida between Musk and Boris Epshteyn, a member of the Trump legal team.

Musk reportedly complained that Epshteyn was pushing people who were not qualified for jobs in the incoming Trump administration.

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It is also possible that Musk will differ on the issues of visas and migration with incoming deputy chief of policy, Stephen Miller, who is hawkish&nbsp;on immigration.

Miller was seen as the architect of the 'Muslim ban' in the first Trump administration.

NBC News reported citing sources that Musk was behaving like 'a co-president' and making&nbsp;Trump 'feel indebted' to him. That's not going to go down well with the Republican.

<h2>Body language expert breaks down lack of warmth between Trump and Musk</h2>

A report in the UK paper The Telegraph even employed a body language expert to examine the changed attitude of Trump towards Musk.

The expert, Darren Stanton, said Trump looked like a 'fish out of water' at the SpaceX event.

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Trump 'kept his arms hanging limply at his side: an act of anxiety and awkwardness,' the paper cited Stanton, who found Trump to be "very uneasy… usually he comes over as this alpha male, the most empowered, most powerful person in the room."

"I think he’s quite intimidated by Musk...He was out of his depth – his hands were just by his side like a mannequin.”

The report said Trump's 'power gestures' characteristic of his alpha male persona were missing.

As Musk gestured across to Starship of SpaceX, the largest rocket ever built, Trump "buttoned up his jacket before checking each of his pockets",&nbsp;according to Stanton who suggested he was 'a little intimidated'.

Stanton claimed that the only other person Trump is similarly submissive to is Russian President Vladimir Putin. 
 
(With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk, the world's richest man, backed Donald Trump for US presidency online and on the ground. In return, he is being offered to run an agency of his own design to cut government spending.

Elon Musk, the world's richest man, backed Donald Trump for US presidency online and on the ground. In return, he is being offered to run an agency of his own design to cut government spending. But it appears all is not well between the X owner and the incoming American president. Eyebrows are being raised about the changed body language of the duo when Trump attended a launch event of SpaceX, owned by Musk, on Tuesday (Nov 19) in Texas. Watch: Trump, Musk Solidify Bond With Texas Trip × Multiple media reports are speculating that the cause could be Musk's assertive and mercurial personality, and his claiming of credit for Trump's shock victory against Democrat Kamala Harris in the November 5 election. The apparent coldness - or even anxiety- of Trump at the Tuesday SpaceX event comes amid Musk's reported arguments with other members of the Trump transition team. Earlier, US media reports said that there was an argument at Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida between Musk and Boris Epshteyn, a member of the Trump legal team. Musk reportedly complained that Epshteyn was pushing people who were not qualified for jobs in the incoming Trump administration. Also read: Is Trump's inner circle cracking? Musk and Trump's legal adviser had a blow-up, report suggests It is also possible that Musk will differ on the issues of visas and migration with incoming deputy chief of policy, Stephen Miller, who is hawkish on immigration. Miller was seen as the architect of the 'Muslim ban' in the first Trump administration. NBC News reported citing sources that Musk was behaving like 'a co-president' and making Trump 'feel indebted' to him. That's not going to go down well with the Republican. Body language expert breaks down lack of warmth between Trump and Musk A report in the UK paper The Telegraph even employed a body language expert to examine the changed attitude of Trump towards Musk. The expert, Darren Stanton, said Trump looked like a 'fish out of water' at the SpaceX event. Also read: 'Elon won't go home, can't get rid of him,' Trump says after billionaire's constant presence at his home Trump 'kept his arms hanging limply at his side: an act of anxiety and awkwardness,' the paper cited Stanton, who found Trump to be "very uneasy… usually he comes over as this alpha male, the most empowered, most powerful person in the room." "I think he’s quite intimidated by Musk...He was out of his depth – his hands were just by his side like a mannequin.” The report said Trump's 'power gestures' characteristic of his alpha male persona were missing. As Musk gestured across to Starship of SpaceX, the largest rocket ever built, Trump "buttoned up his jacket before checking each of his pockets", according to Stanton who suggested he was 'a little intimidated'. Stanton claimed that the only other person Trump is similarly submissive to is Russian President Vladimir Putin. (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk and Donald Trump - Is the honeymoon over already? Body language changes raise eyebrows

SpaceX flew its latest test flight of its Starship mega-rocket on Tuesday, with President-elect Donald Trump joining Elon Musk to witness the spectacle firsthand in the latest sign of their ever-closer ties.

SpaceX flew its latest test flight of its Starship mega-rocket on Tuesday, with President-elect Donald Trump joining Elon Musk to witness the spectacle firsthand in the latest sign of their ever-closer ties. But the Republican leader was deprived of the chance to see the descending first stage caught in the launch tower's "chopstick" arms, an engineering marvel demonstrated by the company last month and one he personally lauded during his election victory speech. Instead, the massive Super Heavy booster made a more subdued splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico. Company representatives cited unmet technical criteria, dampening the triumph of an event attended by an array of Trump-world figures. Space X founder and CEO Musk has been a constant presence at Trump's side since the incoming president's election victory, joining him at a meeting with Argentina's President Javier Milei and even at a UFC bout. Trump's decision to travel to Musk's home turf was the latest sign of the burgeoning bond between the billionaire duo, which has raised questions over possible conflicts of interest given SpaceX's lucrative contracts with NASA and the Pentagon. Also read | What Trump’s victory means for future of Big Tech Flying in from his Mar-a-Lago home, Trump greeted Musk warmly on Tuesday afternoon, sporting a red MAGA hat as the pair headed off to watch from the control tower of the company's Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas, where Starship blasted off at 4:00 pm (2200 GMT). Tuesday's launch marked the quickest turnaround between test flights for the world's most powerful rocket, a gleaming, 400-foot-tall (121-meter) stainless steel colossus central to Musk's ambition of colonizing Mars and making humanity a multi-planetary species. Musk aims to launch the first uncrewed missions to the Red Planet as early as 2026, coinciding with the next "Mars transfer window" -- a period when the journey between Earth and Mars is at its shortest. NASA is also counting on a specialized version of Starship to ferry astronauts to the lunar surface later this decade under its Artemis program. Stuffed banana Flight six of Starship was seen as a test of whether SpaceX's first booster catch was pure precision or relied on a stroke of luck after Musk -- perhaps inadvertently -- disclosed how close the last flight came to disaster. In a clip posted to X showcasing his gaming chops in "Diablo IV," sharp-eared fans caught an employee briefing him that the Super Heavy booster was "one second away" from a system failure that could have spelt catastrophe. Starship's upper stage meanwhile made a partial orbit of Earth, reentered the atmosphere and splashed down in the Indian Ocean around an hour and five minutes after launch. SpaceX employees erupted in cheers during a live feed watched by nearly nine million viewers, as the upper stage executed a near-vertical daylight splashdown off Australia's northwest coast, sending up a towering plume of water vapour before tipping over. Also read | Russia-Ukraine war | Amid shifting political winds Zelensky warns Ukraine 'will lose' without US aid Key milestones included reigniting Starship's Raptor engines for the first time in space and trialling new heat shield materials. The flight also carried Starship's first-ever payload, a stuffed banana, and served as a swan song for the current generation of Starship prototypes. With twice the thrust of the Saturn V rockets that powered Apollo missions, Starship is the most powerful rocket ever built. Musk has already teased that its successor, Starship V3, will be "3X more powerful" and could take flight in about a year. The flight comes as Musk is riding high on Trump's November 5 White House win, having campaigned extensively for the returning Republican leader, as well as donating staggering sums from his own fortune to the cause. His loyalty has paid off. Musk has been tapped to co-lead a new "Department of Government Efficiency" -- or DOGE, a cheeky nod to the meme-based cryptocurrency Musk loves to promote. That in turn has led to concerns Musk could engage in "self-dealing" as the CEO is poised to straddle the line between government insider and corporate titan. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

SpaceX fails to repeat Starship booster catch, as Trump watches on

SpaceX flew its latest test flight of its starship Mega Rocket and to witness the spectacle firsthand, U.S. President-elect, Donald Trump joined his close ally Elon Musk in Texas. This is the latest sign of their ever-closer ties.

Donald Trump-Elon Musk Bonhomie

In a notable demonstration of his ongoing relationship with tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, former U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing to attend SpaceX's upcoming rocket launch in Brownsville, Texas, signalling continued high-profile engagement with the aerospace industry.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has already issued temporary flight restrictions over Brownsville, a procedural step typically preceding a high-profile visit, confirming the anticipated attendance of the former president at the SpaceX test launch.

This launch represents SpaceX's sixth test flight for Starship, the company's cutting-edge rocket system central to Musk's ambitious vision of human and cargo transportation to Mars. The 233-foot-tall "Super Heavy" booster will attempt a novel reusability technique involving large arms attached to the launch tower, catching the rocket's first stage approximately 10 minutes after liftoff.

The event underscores the deep personal and professional connection between Trump and Musk, who have developed a close friendship over recent years. Musk has been a frequent guest at Trump's Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach and has emerged as a significant adviser to the former president.

NASA's strategic plans add further intrigue to the launch, as the space agency intends to utilise Starship for lunar missions under the Artemis program. This collaboration is expected to advance Mars exploration efforts and potentially favour SpaceX's cosmic ambitions during potential future Trump administration initiatives.

Simultaneously, flight restrictions over Trump's oceanfront Florida property will be temporarily lifted during the same timeframe, allowing for potential travel arrangements related to the launch.

While the Trump transition team has not officially commented on the president-elect's plans, the source familiar with the trip confirmed the anticipated attendance, highlighting the continued intersection of politics, technology, and space exploration.

The SpaceX Starship represents a pivotal technological breakthrough in space transportation, embodying Musk's long-standing goal of making human interplanetary travel a realistic prospect. The rocket's design incorporates advanced reusability features, potentially revolutionising space travel economics and feasibility.

Trump's presence at the launch symbolises more than mere technological curiosity. It reflects a broader narrative of political figures engaging directly with cutting-edge technological developments, particularly in the aerospace and renewable energy sectors.

The launch also comes at a critical moment for SpaceX, which has been pushing the boundaries of rocket technology and commercial space exploration. Previous Starship test flights have been marked by both spectacular successes and notable challenges, making each subsequent launch a significant event in the aerospace community.

Musk's relationship with Trump has been characterised by mutual admiration and strategic collaboration, transcending traditional political boundaries. Their interaction represents a unique nexus of technological innovation, entrepreneurial vision, and political influence. 
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In a notable demonstration of his ongoing relationship with tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, former U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing to attend SpaceX's upcoming rocket launch in Brownsville, Texas, signalling continued high-profile engagement with the aerospace industry.

In a notable demonstration of his ongoing relationship with tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, former U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing to attend SpaceX's upcoming rocket launch in Brownsville, Texas, signalling continued high-profile engagement with the aerospace industry. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has already issued temporary flight restrictions over Brownsville, a procedural step typically preceding a high-profile visit, confirming the anticipated attendance of the former president at the SpaceX test launch. This launch represents SpaceX's sixth test flight for Starship, the company's cutting-edge rocket system central to Musk's ambitious vision of human and cargo transportation to Mars. The 233-foot-tall "Super Heavy" booster will attempt a novel reusability technique involving large arms attached to the launch tower, catching the rocket's first stage approximately 10 minutes after liftoff. The event underscores the deep personal and professional connection between Trump and Musk, who have developed a close friendship over recent years. Musk has been a frequent guest at Trump's Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach and has emerged as a significant adviser to the former president. NASA's strategic plans add further intrigue to the launch, as the space agency intends to utilise Starship for lunar missions under the Artemis program. This collaboration is expected to advance Mars exploration efforts and potentially favour SpaceX's cosmic ambitions during potential future Trump administration initiatives. Simultaneously, flight restrictions over Trump's oceanfront Florida property will be temporarily lifted during the same timeframe, allowing for potential travel arrangements related to the launch. While the Trump transition team has not officially commented on the president-elect's plans, the source familiar with the trip confirmed the anticipated attendance, highlighting the continued intersection of politics, technology, and space exploration. The SpaceX Starship represents a pivotal technological breakthrough in space transportation, embodying Musk's long-standing goal of making human interplanetary travel a realistic prospect. The rocket's design incorporates advanced reusability features, potentially revolutionising space travel economics and feasibility. Trump's presence at the launch symbolises more than mere technological curiosity. It reflects a broader narrative of political figures engaging directly with cutting-edge technological developments, particularly in the aerospace and renewable energy sectors. The launch also comes at a critical moment for SpaceX, which has been pushing the boundaries of rocket technology and commercial space exploration. Previous Starship test flights have been marked by both spectacular successes and notable challenges, making each subsequent launch a significant event in the aerospace community. Musk's relationship with Trump has been characterised by mutual admiration and strategic collaboration, transcending traditional political boundaries. Their interaction represents a unique nexus of technological innovation, entrepreneurial vision, and political influence.

Trump plans attendance at SpaceX rocket test launch in Texas

Elon Musk's SpaceX is set to launch India's GSAT-20 communications satellite, marking a significant milestone in the collaboration between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the American aerospace company. Watch in for more details!

For the First Time, SpaceX to Launch an Indian Govt Satellite

SpaceX to Launch India's Gsat-20 to Enhance Broadband Connectivity

Space enthusiasts in India who wish to livestream the maiden launch of an Indian Government satellite on a SpaceX rocket will have to stay up late tonight, Monday, November 18th.

Space enthusiasts in India who wish to livestream the maiden launch of an Indian Government satellite on a SpaceX rocket will have to stay up late tonight, Monday, November 18th. The launch of GSAT-20(also known as GSAT-N2) on SpaceX's Falcon9 rocket is scheduled for 18:31 UTC, November 18th, from Cape Canaveral, Florida, Dr. S.Somanath, Chief of the Indian Space Agency ISRO told WION. As per Indian Standard Time, this launch will take place at 00:01hrs on 19th November, Tuesday. As is the standard practice in the space launch business, the backup launch date and time have also been chosen- 19th November, 09:33UTC (15:03hrs on Tuesday, as per Indian Standard Time). GSAT-20 and its purpose, capabilities Built by the Indian space agency ISRO, the 4.7ton(4,700kg) GSAT-20(also known as GSAT-N2) is a high-capacity communication satellite that will offer broadband services. Meant to circle 36,000 km above the earth's surface, GSAT-20 would be able to cover the entire Indian mainland and also the Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep archipelagos. The satellite is fully owned, operated and funded by NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), the commercial arm of the Indian Government-run Space agency ISRO. Presently, NSIL owns and operates 11 communication satellites that are in orbit. GSAT-20 will be the twelfth in the series of NSIL-owned satellites. According to NSIL, GSAT-20 is a high-throughput satellite that operates in the Ka-band of the spectrum. The bulk of the 48 Gbps capacity on board the satellite had been secured by Indian service providers. However, the names of these firms have not been revealed. Also read: Delhi smothered in smog with 'severe' AQI level; Mumbai records 'moderate' air quality GSAT-20 is heavier than what Indian rockets can lift Most rockets are cargo-carrying vehicles. Each one has its own specifications and lift capability. In the ascending order of how much payload can be delivered to Low-Earth Orbit (approx 500 km above the earth), ISRO's rockets can be classified thus: SSLV (500kg), PSLV (1750kg), GSLV (6000kg), LVM3 (8000kg). There are orbits at higher altitudes than the Low-Earth Orbit (LEO). For placing a craft in higher orbits or transfer orbits, the rocket would have to be more powerful, use efficient propulsion systems and deliver more velocity to the satellite. Typically, communication satellites are launched into an initial orbit that is 170km x 36,000 km (also known as Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit or GTO). India's GSLV and LVM3 rockets are designed and proven to deliver payloads into such highly elliptical (egg-shaped) orbits. While the GSLV can deliver around 2250 kg to GTO, the LVM3 can deliver 4000kg to GTO. However, GSAT-20 weighs 4,700kg. Therefore, it is beyond the lifting capacity of India's operational rockets. This operational limitation is why the Indian government has chosen a foreign rocket. How and why is this the first Indian govt satellite to fly on SpaceX? For several decades, India has been relying on European Ariane rockets to launch communication satellites that cannot be lifted by Indian rockets. Since the 1980s, the Ariane rockets have launched multiple Indian communication satellites, on a commercial basis. Launched in 2023, GSAT-24 was the 25th Indian satellite to be placed in orbit by an Ariane rocket. However, with the retirement of the Ariane 5 rocket in 2023 and the subsequent delay in the operationalization of the Ariane 6 rocket, the only major entity offering such commercial services is Elon Musk's SpaceX, which is also the firm that has been launching the most number of rockets in recent years, rapidly cementing its position as the largest launch services provider. SpaceX Falcon 9 Falcon 9 is a reusable, two-stage rocket designed and manufactured by SpaceX for reliable and safe transport of people and payloads into Earth orbit and beyond. It is the most-flown rocket, it has performed more than 394 launches to date. The rocket is capable of lifting 22800 kg payloads to Low-Earth Orbit. The reusable nature of the rocket ensures that a significant portion of launch cost is reduced when compared to expendable rockets (where the used stages of the rocket are ditched at sea or fall over vast uninhabited tracts of land). Notably, Falcon 9 is the smallest among the fleet of SpaceX rockets. The heavier rockets are Falcon Heavy, the second largest rocket in operation and the under-development Starship Heavy, which is the largest rocket ever. India and SpaceX The announcement regarding the contract for launching GSAT-20 on SpaceX Falcon 9 was made in January this year. While this is the first time that an Indian Government satellite will fly on a SpaceX rocket, satellites from several Indian private firms have already flown on the Falcon 9. As part of Indo-US Space Cooperation and an agreement between the Indian Space Research Organization(ISRO) and American firm Axiom, an Indian astronaut will be flown to the International Space Station(ISS) and back, next year. While Axiom is offering astronaut training and facilitating this mission, the launch would be executed by the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and the Crew Dragon spacecraft. This mission to the ISS would serve as a precursor to India's homegrown human spaceflight programme and offer real spaceflight experience to an Indian crew member. The only Indian to have flown to space in Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma (Retd), who was part of the Soviet-era Interkosmos programme.

SpaceX to launch ISRO's GSAT-20 at Indian midnight hour 

Tech billionaire Elon Musk stayed illegally in the United States before he became one of the Donald Trump's largest donors. Watch this report to know more.

Report: Elon Musk Stayed Illegally In US

On October 13, Spacex successfully caught its “super heavy” rocket booster mid-air after a test flight. Why this feat is a big deal in the world of space. From catching Rocketbmidair to saving astronauts after Boeing failure to latest NASA joint venture to reach Jupiter's moon -how SpaceX is changing the face of space. With the latest booster catch, Elon Musk's vision of fully reusable rockets has moved a step closer to reality. Will his future missions to the moon and mars within reach now ?

Elon Musk's Spacex Launch. Starship Booster Catch Biggest Achievement In Space? | WION Wideangle

The LinkedIn&nbsp;profile of a mechanical engineer went viral after it was shared on social media platform X to draw attention to the unique journey of the man who had worked for the Indian Railways for more than 11 years and has now been employed by Elon Musk-owned Space X.

In the LinkedIn profile which went viral on social media platforms, the entire work experience of Sanjeev Sharma, who is a principal engineer currently at SpaceX, was seen.&nbsp;

"Indian Railways for 11 years to now at SpaceX is some next-level stuff," read the caption.

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<h2>IIT graduate's&nbsp;'next-level' journey</h2>

In the LinkedIn profile, it can be seen that Sharma graduated from the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee and worked as a mechanical engineer with the Indian Railways from 1990 to 2001.&nbsp;

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After that, he pursued his master's in mechanical engineering from the&nbsp;University of Colorado and for nine years worked as a senior engineer at a technology company for more than nine years. He then got another master's degree in technology management.

After completing the degree, Sharma started working&nbsp;at SpaceX as a Dynamic Engineer for five years.&nbsp;

"Worked on recovery and reuse ability of the first stage booster starting from F9-005 to F9-0059. Led the structural dynamics effort working closely with aerodynamics, GNC, propulsion and thermal," read his profile.

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/from-rag-to-riches-sri-lankan-worker-becomes-millionaire-in-australia-doing-cleaning-jobs-765596">‘From rags to riches,’ Sri Lankan worker becomes millionaire doing cleaning jobs in Australia</a>

He then joined another drone company for&nbsp;four years, after which he returned to SpaceX, where he is currently positioned as a principal engineer.&nbsp;

"Experienced Head Of Engineering with a demonstrated history of working in the aviation and aerospace industry," read his profile bio.

<h2>Here's how netizens reacted to the viral post</h2>

The Indian mechanical engineer's career stunned many netizens who appreciated his success.

"Working in Indian Railways for 11 yrs and then making a jump to a private entity, itself is commendable. Not many can resist the comfort and predictability of govt jobs," commented one user.

"This what patience looks like. A career of 20 years before joining Space X," wrote another user.

"Man took a promotion in the worst phase economically over the entire globe aka 2008," stated a third user.

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The LinkedIn profile of a mechanical engineer went viral after it was shared on social media platform X to draw attention to the unique journey of the man who had worked for the Indian Railways for more than 11 years and has now been employed by Elon Musk-owned Space X.

The LinkedIn profile of a mechanical engineer went viral after it was shared on social media platform X to draw attention to the unique journey of the man who had worked for the Indian Railways for more than 11 years and has now been employed by Elon Musk-owned Space X. In the LinkedIn profile which went viral on social media platforms, the entire work experience of Sanjeev Sharma, who is a principal engineer currently at SpaceX, was seen. "Indian Railways for 11 years to now at SpaceX is some next-level stuff," read the caption. Also Read: TikTok cuts hundreds of jobs as ByteDance shifts focus to AI content moderation IIT graduate's 'next-level' journey In the LinkedIn profile, it can be seen that Sharma graduated from the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee and worked as a mechanical engineer with the Indian Railways from 1990 to 2001. Indian Railways for 11 years to now at spacex is some next level stuff pic.twitter.com/jWwxCHg2Am — Dhruvesh (@naik_em) October 15, 2024 × After that, he pursued his master's in mechanical engineering from the University of Colorado and for nine years worked as a senior engineer at a technology company for more than nine years. He then got another master's degree in technology management. After completing the degree, Sharma started working at SpaceX as a Dynamic Engineer for five years. "Worked on recovery and reuse ability of the first stage booster starting from F9-005 to F9-0059. Led the structural dynamics effort working closely with aerodynamics, GNC, propulsion and thermal," read his profile. Also Read: ‘From rags to riches,’ Sri Lankan worker becomes millionaire doing cleaning jobs in Australia He then joined another drone company for four years, after which he returned to SpaceX, where he is currently positioned as a principal engineer. "Experienced Head Of Engineering with a demonstrated history of working in the aviation and aerospace industry," read his profile bio. Here's how netizens reacted to the viral post The Indian mechanical engineer's career stunned many netizens who appreciated his success. "Working in Indian Railways for 11 yrs and then making a jump to a private entity, itself is commendable. Not many can resist the comfort and predictability of govt jobs," commented one user. "This what patience looks like. A career of 20 years before joining Space X," wrote another user. "Man took a promotion in the worst phase economically over the entire globe aka 2008," stated a third user. (With inputs from agencies)

IIT graduate moves from Indian Railways to SpaceX, his LinkedIn profile goes viral

NASA on Monday (Oct 14) successfully launched its Europa Clipper mission aboard the powerful SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Cape Canaveral in Florida for a five-and-a-half-year journey to Europa - one of&nbsp;Jupiter's many moons to find alien life.&nbsp;

The $5 billion probe is the largest ever designed by NASA for interplanetary exploration. It measures 30 metres wide when its immense solar panels, designed to capture the weak light that reaches Jupiter are fully extended.

Travelling 1.8 billion miles, it will orbit both the Earth and Mars to propel itself further towards Jupiter in the sling-shot effect. It is also expected to complete 49 close flybys of the Jupiter moon.&nbsp;

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<h2>Why Europa?</h2>

While Europa's existence, located 628.3 million kilometres away from Earth, has been known since 1610, the first close-up images were taken by the Voyager probes in 1979, which revealed mysterious reddish lines crisscrossing its surface.

The next probe to reach Jupiter's icy moon was NASA's Galileo probe in the 1990s, which found it was highly likely that the moon was home to an ocean.

Europa’s most dominant feature, that distinguishes it from our Moon, is its vast, salty ocean contained under a thick ice crust, which sometimes escapes through vast water plumes. Its icy crust is up to 25 km thick with certain chemicals that may be the building blocks for life on the moon.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/spacex-mechazilla-catches-starship-booster-in-historic-achievement-watch-767075">Also read | SpaceX 'Mechazilla' catches Starship booster mid-air in historic achievement&nbsp;</a>

"With Europa Clipper, we're not searching for life on Europa, but we're trying to see if this ocean world is habitable, and that means we're looking for the water," explained NASA official Gina DiBraccio prior to the launch.

Scientists are aiming that the instrument on NASA’s Clipper spacecraft will map the entire moon, will also collect dust particles and fly through the water plumes.&nbsp;

If life's ingredients are found, another mission would then have to make the journey to try and detect it.

(With inputs from agencies)

NASA on Monday (Oct 14) successfully launched its Europa Clipper mission aboard the powerful SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Cape Canaveral in Florida for a five-and-a-half-year journey to Europa - one of Jupiter's many moons to find alien life.

NASA on Monday (Oct 14) successfully launched its Europa Clipper mission aboard the powerful SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Cape Canaveral in Florida for a five-and-a-half-year journey to Europa - one of Jupiter's many moons to find alien life. The $5 billion probe is the largest ever designed by NASA for interplanetary exploration. It measures 30 metres wide when its immense solar panels, designed to capture the weak light that reaches Jupiter are fully extended. Travelling 1.8 billion miles, it will orbit both the Earth and Mars to propel itself further towards Jupiter in the sling-shot effect. It is also expected to complete 49 close flybys of the Jupiter moon. Leaving our water world, to explore another 🚀@EuropaClipper launched from @NASAKennedy at 12:06pm ET (16:06 UTC) on a @SpaceX Falcon Heavy, beginning a 1.8-billion-mile journey to explore the mysteries of Europa, Jupiter’s ocean moon. pic.twitter.com/IQ7uRSviMb — NASA (@NASA) October 14, 2024 × Watch | Europa Clipper Will Perform 49 Close Flybys Of Europa × Why Europa? While Europa's existence, located 628.3 million kilometres away from Earth, has been known since 1610, the first close-up images were taken by the Voyager probes in 1979, which revealed mysterious reddish lines crisscrossing its surface. The next probe to reach Jupiter's icy moon was NASA's Galileo probe in the 1990s, which found it was highly likely that the moon was home to an ocean. Europa’s most dominant feature, that distinguishes it from our Moon, is its vast, salty ocean contained under a thick ice crust, which sometimes escapes through vast water plumes. Its icy crust is up to 25 km thick with certain chemicals that may be the building blocks for life on the moon. Also read | SpaceX 'Mechazilla' catches Starship booster mid-air in historic achievement "With Europa Clipper, we're not searching for life on Europa, but we're trying to see if this ocean world is habitable, and that means we're looking for the water," explained NASA official Gina DiBraccio prior to the launch. Scientists are aiming that the instrument on NASA’s Clipper spacecraft will map the entire moon, will also collect dust particles and fly through the water plumes. If life's ingredients are found, another mission would then have to make the journey to try and detect it. (With inputs from agencies)

NASA's Europa Clipper successfully lifts off to find alien life on Jupiter's moon

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