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SpaceX scores $81.6 million Space Force contract to launch weather satellite SpaceX

SpaceX scores $81.6 million Space Force contract to launch weather satellite

Rendering of the Weather System Follow-on–Microwave satellite. Credit: BAE Systems WASHINGTON — SpaceX has secured an $81.6 million contract to launch a U.S. military weather-monitoring satellite in 2027.  To continue reading this article: Register now and get 3 free articles every month. You’ll also receive our weekly SpaceNews This Week…
bubmag
June 28, 2025
Space funeral goes wrong: human ashes fall back to Earth after SpaceX rocket launch SpaceX

Space funeral goes wrong: human ashes fall back to Earth after SpaceX rocket launch

An image showing a satellite flying over the Earth. (Image source: SpaceX - Pexels) A capsule containing human ashes crashed into the ocean after re-entering the atmosphere. Despite this setback, the company remains confident about its upcoming missions. SpaceX continues to embark on various programs, particularly in the scientific field.…
bubmag
June 28, 2025
First ‘FireSat’ satellite delivers thermal images SpaceX

First ‘FireSat’ satellite delivers thermal images

Sydney, Australia, seen through FireSat Protoflight's multispectral infrared sensors. FireSat identifies vegetation, moisture, and heat sources including urban heat islands (an industrial area in this instance), active airport runways, and water temperature variations. Credit: Muon Space WASHINGTON — Muon Space has released the first thermal infrared images from its FireSat…
bubmag
June 26, 2025
Blockchain venture Republic to offer digital tokens tracking shares of Elon Musk’s SpaceX SpaceX

Blockchain venture Republic to offer digital tokens tracking shares of Elon Musk’s SpaceX

Business Home » Business » Blockchain venture Republic to offer digital tokens tracking shares of Elon Musk’s SpaceX by Vivian Nguyen Jun. 25, 2025 Retail investors gain access to private tech giants through Republic, but regulatory questions and liquidity risks remain for digital asset buyers. Key Takeaways Republic is launching…
bubmag
June 25, 2025
Commercial crew blasts off on privately-funded space station research mission SpaceX

Commercial crew blasts off on privately-funded space station research mission

Axiom Space’s fourth flight to the International Space Station got off to a sky-lighting start with blastoff from historic pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center. Image: Michael Cain/Spaceflight Now Retired astronaut Peggy Whitson, America’s most experienced space flier, and three rookie crewmates from India, Poland and Hungary blasted off…
bubmag
June 25, 2025