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Jeff Bezos speaks to Trump as he seeks more govt contracts for Blue Origin

The efforts by Bezos and his team came days after a fallout was witnessed between Trump and Musk in early June. Musk, who was once the closest ally of Trump and served as one of his top advisers

Jeff Bezos speaks to Trump as he seeks more govt contracts for Blue Origin
Updated On : 26 Jun 2025 | 10:37 AM IST

Inside Axiom-4: What India’s Shubhanshu Shukla will do during his 14 days in space | SpaceX | ISRO

41 years after Rakesh Sharma’s space journey, Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is now aboard the International Space Station.

Icon YoutubeInside Axiom-4: What India’s Shubhanshu Shukla will do during his 14 days in space | SpaceX | ISRO
Updated On : 25 Jun 2025 | 4:55 PM IST

Shubhanshu Shukla's Axiom-4 mission eyes June 25 launch after many delays

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is set to become India's second astronaut in space after Rakesh Sharma

Shubhanshu Shukla's Axiom-4 mission eyes June 25 launch after many delays
Updated On : 24 Jun 2025 | 8:00 AM IST

SpaceX Starship test halted after explosion damages prototype in Texas

A powerful explosion during a static fire test at SpaceX's Texas site forced a suspension of launch operations, as Elon Musk's company and US regulators investigate the cause of the blast

SpaceX Starship test halted after explosion damages prototype in Texas
Updated On : 19 Jun 2025 | 1:48 PM IST

SpaceX President Shotwell meets Scindia after Starlink's licence nod

President and COO of Elon Musk's SpaceX, Gwynne Shotwell, on Tuesday called on Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, a meeting that comes just days after Starlink secured licence from the Telecom Department. Scindia said discussions centred around various opportunities for collaboration in satellite communications to power Digital India. "Had a productive meeting with Ms. @Gwynne_Shotwell, President & COO of @SpaceX, on India's next frontier in connectivity. We delved into opportunities for collaboration in satellite communications to power Digital India's soaring ambitions and empower every citizen across the country," Scindia wrote. Satellite technologies are not just relevant, they're transformative, the minister noted. "Ms. Shotwell appreciated the license granted to @Starlink, calling it a great start to the journey," Scindia said. Earlier this month, Elon Musk's Starlink received a licence from the telecom department for providing satellite internet services in ...

SpaceX President Shotwell meets Scindia after Starlink's licence nod
Updated On : 17 Jun 2025 | 9:41 PM IST

Elon Musk raises concerns over ISS safety, urges de-orbiting within 2 years

Elon Musk has voiced serious concerns over the long-term safety of the International Space Station (ISS), citing the ageing condition of its components, and called for its de-orbiting within two years despite SpaceX's ongoing involvement."There are potentially serious concerns about the long-term safety of the @Space_Station. Some parts of it are simply getting too old, and that risk grows over time."Even though @SpaceX earns billions of dollars from transporting astronauts & cargo to the ISS, I nonetheless would like to go on record recommending that it be de-orbited within 2 years," Musk posted on X.Meanwhile, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is working closely with Axiom Space, NASA, and SpaceX to responsibly address the ISS Zvezda module observation causing the Ax-4 delay, reflecting growing collaboration between India and leading global space agencies, including Musk's companies.V Narayanan, the Secretary DOS/ Chairman ISRO and Chairman Space Commission, said ..

Elon Musk raises concerns over ISS safety, urges de-orbiting within 2 years
Updated On : 13 Jun 2025 | 3:34 PM IST

Axiom-4 space mission delayed again: Know why | Shubhanshu Shukla | Indian astronaut

The launch of the Axiom-4 mission, carrying Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, has been delayed yet again. Watch the video to know the details.

Icon YoutubeAxiom-4 space mission delayed again: Know why | Shubhanshu Shukla | Indian astronaut
Updated On : 10 Jun 2025 | 7:59 PM IST

Starlink may launch with ₹3K-4.2K per month plans, ₹33K setup kit

Starlink hardware will cost Rs 33,000 and monthly subscription plans are expected between Rs 3,000 and Rs 4,200, mirroring prices in neighbouring countries

Starlink may launch with ₹3K-4.2K per month plans, ₹33K setup kit
Updated On : 09 Jun 2025 | 11:54 PM IST

Starlink to launch in India with ₹3,000 monthly plans, ₹33,000 setup cost

Starlink has received a key licence from the Ministry of Telecommunications, clearing the way for its entry into India's satellite broadband market, expected to launch in the next 12 months

Starlink to launch in India with ₹3,000 monthly plans, ₹33,000 setup cost
Updated On : 09 Jun 2025 | 12:48 PM IST

Extremely fortunate to be part of space mission: Indian astronaut Shukla

Ahead of his historic journey to the International Space Station (ISS), Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla has termed the preparations for the Axiom-4 mission as an "amazing journey" and that he was extremely fortunate to be part of something that is "much larger than yourself". The 39-year-old Indian Air Force pilot is all set to travel with three other crew members to the ISS onboard SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft, mounted on a Falcon 9 rocket, that will lift off from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida on Tuesday at 5:52 pm IST. Shukla, who goes by the nickname "Shux", will be the second Indian to travel to space, 41 years after his idol Rakesh Sharma undertook a spaceflight in 1984 onboard erstwhile Soviet Union's Soyuz spacecraft for an eight-day stay in orbit. "It has been an amazing journey; these are the moments that really tell you that you are getting to be a part of something that is much larger than yourself. I can only say how extremely fortunate I am to be a part of this,"

Extremely fortunate to be part of space mission: Indian astronaut Shukla
Updated On : 08 Jun 2025 | 7:49 PM IST

Tesla tanks $380 bn after Musk calls Trump's bill 'disgusting abomination'

Tesla lost $380 billion after Elon Musk blasted Trump's tax bill as a 'disgusting abomination,' triggering the worst crash in the company's history

Tesla tanks $380 bn after Musk calls Trump's bill 'disgusting abomination'
Updated On : 07 Jun 2025 | 2:48 PM IST

Trump distances himself from Musk, hints at reviewing govt contracts

After a public spat over tax policy, Trump may review billions in federal contracts awarded to Tesla and SpaceX, citing fairness and national interest

Trump distances himself from Musk, hints at reviewing govt contracts
Updated On : 07 Jun 2025 | 8:44 AM IST

Elon Musk could lose billions depending on how spat with Trump unfolds

The world's richest man could lose billions in his fight with world's most powerful politician. The feud between Elon Musk and Donald Trump could mean Tesla's plans for self-driving cars hit a roadblock, SpaceX flies fewer missions for NASA, Starlink gets fewer overseas satellite contracts and the social media platform X loses advertisers. Maybe, that is. It all depends on Trump's appetite for revenge and how the dispute unfolds. Joked Telemetry Insight auto analyst Sam Abuelsamid, Since Trump has no history of retaliating against perceived adversaries, he'll probably just let this pass. Turning serious, he sees trouble ahead for Musk. For someone that rants so much about government pork, all of Elon's businesses are extremely dependent on government largesse, which makes him vulnerable. Trump and the federal government also stand to lose from a long-running dispute, but not as much as Musk. Tesla robotaxis: The dispute comes just a week before a planned test of Tesla's driverle

Elon Musk could lose billions depending on how spat with Trump unfolds
Updated On : 07 Jun 2025 | 6:51 AM IST

Musk threatens to decommission Dragon amid Trump feud, then backs down

Elon Musk briefly vowed to halt SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft in protest of Donald Trump's SpaceX contract threats before reversing course after public and investor pressure

Musk threatens to decommission Dragon amid Trump feud, then backs down
Updated On : 06 Jun 2025 | 9:45 AM IST

Trump threatens to cancel Elon Musk's govt contracts as feud turns personal

US President Donald Trump lashed out after Musk called for impeachment and claimed Trump's name was in the Epstein files, sparking the collapse of their once-close alliance

Trump threatens to cancel Elon Musk's govt contracts as feud turns personal
Updated On : 06 Jun 2025 | 8:28 AM IST

Who is Shubhanshu Shukla & what's Axiom-4 mission? | International Space Station | Peggy Whitson

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's historic space mission to the ISS has been postponed to June 10. Here's what the Axiom-4 mission is about and why it matters for India's space journey.

Icon YoutubeWho is Shubhanshu Shukla & what's Axiom-4 mission? | International Space Station | Peggy Whitson
Updated On : 05 Jun 2025 | 1:50 PM IST

Starship's latest flight ends in a crash, but it's still a win for SpaceX

SpaceX's Starship disintegrated over the Indian Ocean during its ninth test flight as the first-stage Super Heavy booster exploded instead of executing a soft splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico

Starship's latest flight ends in a crash, but it's still a win for SpaceX
Updated On : 28 May 2025 | 11:41 AM IST

Sonic boom marks SpaceX Dragon's return to earth after ISS cargo mission

SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft carried nearly 6,700 pounds of supplies for a scientific experiment, which is designed for low gravity

Sonic boom marks SpaceX Dragon's return to earth after ISS cargo mission
Updated On : 26 May 2025 | 4:56 PM IST

Game in the sky: Will Musk's Starlink disrupt India's broadband universe?

Many suggest that geopolitical relations between India and the United States played a role in facilitating the tieups between Starlink and the Indian telcos

Game in the sky: Will Musk's Starlink disrupt India's broadband universe?
Updated On : 12 May 2025 | 11:30 PM IST

Musk's Starlink gains from Trump tariff as nations try to ease tensions

Even a modest share of India's broadband market could yield close to $1 billion in annual revenue for Starlink, internal cables accessed by The Washington Post find

Musk's Starlink gains from Trump tariff as nations try to ease tensions
Updated On : 08 May 2025 | 1:16 PM IST