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Brazil's Supreme Court has banned Elon Musk's social media platform X, escalating a conflict over content moderation and free speech. Justice Alexandre de Moraes ordered the ban after X failed to comply with legal requests, affecting over 20 million users. The situation raises concerns about judicial overreach and the implications for digital rights in Brazil.
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Recent incidents involving unruly passengers have led to multiple flight diversions across Europe and the US. Notably, a Frontier Airlines flight was diverted after a passenger threatened crew members, while an Alaska Airlines flight lost a door panel mid-air, prompting emergency landings and investigations into Boeing's safety practices.
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Boeing's Starliner spacecraft successfully landed in New Mexico after a three-month test mission, but without its intended crew, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. Due to safety concerns over thruster malfunctions, the astronauts will return to Earth on a SpaceX Crew Dragon in February 2025, extending their stay on the ISS significantly.
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Rocket Factory Augsburg's test at SaxaVord Spaceport ended in an explosion, delaying plans for the UK's first vertical satellite launch. The incident, caused by an unusual oxygen fire, destroyed the first stage of the RFA One rocket, requiring a replacement from Germany. No injuries were reported.
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NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams will remain aboard the International Space Station (ISS) until February 2025 after their Boeing Starliner capsule returned uncrewed due to safety concerns. The duo's extended stay follows a series of technical issues with the Starliner, which was deemed too risky for their return.
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OpenAI is in discussions to raise $6.5 billion from investors at a valuation of $150 billion, significantly up from its previous $86 billion valuation. The company is also negotiating a $5 billion revolving credit facility with banks. This reflects the escalating costs associated with developing advanced AI technologies.
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NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft is set to launch on October 10, 2024, after engineers confirmed that its transistors can withstand Jupiter's radiation. The mission aims to explore Europa's potential for life beneath its icy surface, with a series of flybys planned over the next six years.
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An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 experienced a catastrophic incident in January, losing a door plug at 16,000 feet, leading to an emergency landing. The FAA grounded similar aircraft, revealing serious quality control issues at Boeing. The investigation continues as the company faces legal repercussions and management changes.
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Elon Musk is projected to become the world's first trillionaire by 2027, with a wealth growth rate of 110%. Gautam Adani and others may follow by 2028. The report raises concerns about wealth inequality and environmental impact.
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Elon Musk's ambitious timeline for Mars colonization faces setbacks due to regulatory delays from the FAA, pushing the next Starship launch to late November. Musk criticized the decision, warning it jeopardizes plans for human missions to Mars. Meanwhile, the Polaris Dawn mission, a private spaceflight, successfully launched on September 10, 2024.
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On Thursday, September 12, 2024, the Polaris Dawn mission will attempt the first-ever private spacewalk. Led by billionaire Jared Isaacman and SpaceX engineers, the mission aims to test new spacesuits and conduct experiments at unprecedented altitudes, pushing the boundaries of commercial spaceflight.
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Billionaire Jared Isaacman and SpaceX engineer Sarah Gillis are set to conduct a historic spacewalk from the Crew Dragon spacecraft at 5:58 AM ET today. This mission, Polaris Dawn, aims to test new spacesuits and study radiation effects at an altitude of 700 kilometers, nearly double that of the International Space Station.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky continues to advocate for long-range missile capabilities from Western allies, emphasizing the urgent need for military support against Russian aggression. The U.S. and U.K. are deliberating on this request amid warnings from Russia about potential escalation.
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Scotland's space industry is rapidly expanding, with a projected revenue of £4 billion in six years. The recent Space-Comm Expo in Glasgow highlighted key players like Orbex and Skyrora, while the Scottish Government appointed Daniel Smith as Space Envoy to enhance international business connections in the sector.
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The Polaris Dawn mission, led by billionaire Jared Isaacman, successfully completed the first private spacewalk on September 12, 2024. The crew splashed down off Florida's coast on September 15, marking a significant milestone in commercial space exploration and spacesuit technology.
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Elon Musk has criticized Australia's new misinformation legislation, calling the government 'fascist.' Prime Minister Anthony Albanese defended the measures, emphasizing social media's responsibility. This dispute follows Musk's ongoing tensions with regulators in both Australia and Brazil over content moderation and misinformation.
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On September 13, 2024, Brazil's Supreme Court ordered the seizure of $3.3 million from accounts belonging to X and Starlink, owned by Elon Musk. This action follows Musk's refusal to comply with court orders regarding misinformation on the platform, leading to a ban on X in Brazil.
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SpaceX's Dragon capsule successfully splashed down off Florida, carrying Jared Isaacman and crew after a five-day mission. They conducted the first private spacewalk and tested new spacesuit technology, marking a significant milestone in commercial space exploration.