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The US Space Command has criticized China for failing to notify about space debris from its rocket launches, particularly following the breakup of a Long March 6A rocket. This incident has raised concerns about space safety and the need for improved communication between the two nations regarding space operations.
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Brazil's Supreme Court has upheld a ban on Elon Musk's social media platform X, previously Twitter, due to its failure to appoint a legal representative in the country. This decision escalates a long-standing conflict between Musk and Justice Alexandre de Moraes over issues of misinformation and censorship, impacting millions of users in Brazil.
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On August 30, 2024, Brazil's Supreme Court ordered the immediate suspension of social media platform X, formerly Twitter, due to non-compliance with court orders. This decision follows an ongoing dispute between Justice Alexandre de Moraes and Elon Musk, impacting X's operations in Brazil.
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Starlink, Elon Musk's satellite internet service, has agreed to comply with a Brazilian Supreme Court order to block access to X, formerly Twitter. This decision follows the freezing of Starlink's assets by Justice Alexandre de Moraes, aimed at enforcing compliance with fines against X for misinformation.
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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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Grisel Marrero, a senior chief in the U.S. Navy, was relieved of her duties after installing an unauthorized Starlink satellite dish on the USS Manchester. The network, used by senior enlisted personnel for personal internet access, was concealed from superiors, leading to her court-martial for dereliction of duty and false statements.
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On September 15, 2024, SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission successfully concluded with the first private spacewalk by non-government astronauts. The crew, led by Jared Isaacman, reached an altitude of 1,400 km, marking a significant milestone in commercial space exploration. The mission showcased new spacesuit technology and operational capabilities in low Earth orbit.
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Access to the social network X, formerly Twitter, resumed in Brazil after a three-week suspension due to a Supreme Court order. The platform's technical changes allowed it to bypass restrictions, prompting legal and political tensions between Elon Musk and Brazilian authorities over misinformation and content moderation.
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Brazil's Supreme Court has unblocked accounts of Elon Musk's companies, X and Starlink, after they paid $3.3 million in fines. The dispute arose from Musk's refusal to comply with court orders regarding misinformation on X, leading to significant legal and financial repercussions.
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Access to the X platform has been temporarily restored for Brazilian users after a change in network providers. This follows a Supreme Court ruling that had previously banned the platform due to content moderation disputes. The situation remains fluid as the platform may soon become inaccessible again.