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Starbase in Texas is a 'real city’, says Elon Musk after winning key vote
The Texas base was launched in 2019 and the idea of Starbase was floated by Elon Musk in 2021.
Published on May 04, 2025 09:53 AM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Asmita Ravi Shankar
Elon Musk's mom defends son, blasts WSJ women reporters for ‘dishonest article’
Billionaire Elon Musk's mother, Maye Musk, lambasted a group of Wall Street Journal reporters as “dishonest” over an article on her son.
Published on May 03, 2025 04:35 PM IST
Will Elon Musk have his own official Texas city called Starbase, home to SpaceX?
An election is being held in a small Texas town, home to Eon Musk's rocket company SpaceX, to turn it into a city known as Starbase.
Updated on May 01, 2025 02:24 AM IST
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Axiom's Ax-4 astronaut-designate Shubhanshu Shukla’s mantra is ‘to dream big’
Indian Air Force test pilot Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, chosen for Axiom mission, is set to become the first Indian to visit International Space Station.
Updated on Apr 22, 2025 09:41 AM IST
Blue Origin’s all-women flight sparks hoax claims, Katy Perry trolled; read
Blue Origin’s girl-powered space trip promised to break boundaries. Instead, people online are asking: Was this a milestone or a marketing stunt?
Published on Apr 21, 2025 10:43 PM IST
Aadrika Sominder
Elon Musk, worth $370 billion, offered $15 million to Ashley St Clair: report
Ashley St Clair claims that Musk offered her $15 million for her silence.
Published on Apr 16, 2025 02:40 PM IST
Katy Perry, Lauren Sanchez don designer suits for all-female flight to space
When the first all-female crew takes flight on Blue Origin today, they won’t just be breaking barriers, they’ll be doing it in some seriously chic outfits
Published on Apr 14, 2025 03:11 PM IST
Aadrika Sominder
SpaceX' Falcon 9 carrying Starlink satellites flies past full moon | Video
Among the 21 satellites launched, 13 feature Direct to Cell capabilities aimed at enhancing connectivity in remote areas.
Published on Apr 13, 2025 02:16 PM IST
Elon Musk dancing in Turkey? Tech mogul’s lookalike stuns the internet
A video of a Turkish man dancing with his daughter is going viral for his uncanny resemblance to Elon Musk.
Published on Apr 10, 2025 12:49 PM IST
April 2025 rocket launch schedule: NASA, SpaceX, and more – key dates revealed
Some major launches are set to take in April 2025 from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Take a look at the schedule.
Published on Apr 06, 2025 02:08 PM IST
Sumanti Sen
NASA astronaut Wilmore reveals what made him survive during extended ISS stay
NASA astronaut Wilmore disclosed his secret to survive in space, stating that he was virtually connected with the Providence Baptist Church in Pasadena, Texas.
Updated on Apr 04, 2025 06:59 PM IST
DOGE official at DOJ bragged about hacking, distributing pirated software
USA-TRUMP-MUSK-DOGE-EXCLUSIVE:DOGE official at DOJ bragged about hacking, distributing pirated software
Published on Apr 02, 2025 10:22 PM IST
Reuters |
World's richest billionaires named, Elon Musk tops Forbes' richest person list
Elon Musk has even added $147 billion to his fortune over the last year, thanks to a blockbuster year for SpaceX as well as xAI.
Published on Apr 02, 2025 03:46 PM IST
Chun Wang to Eric Philips: SpaceX's Fram2 astronauts set to orbit Earth's poles
Four private astronauts are about to orbit the Earth from pole to pole following the successful launch of SpaceX's Fram2 mission.
Published on Apr 01, 2025 07:59 AM IST
Sumanti Sen
SpaceX Fram2 mission, led by crypto investor, lifts off for uncharted orbit
The Fram2 mission, led by a crypto investor, launched on a Falcon 9 rocket, using SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule Resilience to carry four astronauts.
Updated on Apr 01, 2025 08:29 AM IST
Sunita Williams discloses what she ate just after returning to Earth
Sunita Williams, the Indian-American NASA astronaut, revealed what she ate just after returning to the Earth following her nine month stay in the ISS.
Updated on Apr 01, 2025 12:59 AM IST
SpaceX Starship probe closed by US aviation authority, rocket still grounded
Another investigation, by the federal aviation authority, into the rocket's subsequent testing explosion in March remains open.
Published on Apr 01, 2025 12:18 AM IST
Reuters |
Sunita Williams on spending 286 days in space: ‘I was a little excited…’
The NASA astronaut said that there was a bigger purpose to the human space flight mission and they had trained for being in space for a longer period
Updated on Apr 01, 2025 04:55 AM IST
NASA astronauts break silence on key questions about extended ISS stay
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore appeared for their first interview after landing to Earth from space.
Updated on Apr 01, 2025 06:06 AM IST
SpaceX's Fram2 mission: Private astronauts ready for historic polar flight
Elon Musk's SpaceX to launch Fram2 mission with four astronauts on March 31, 2025, aiming to explore Earth from a polar orbit and conduct 22 research studies.
Updated on Mar 31, 2025 08:41 AM IST
Joe Rogan tears into US media for downplaying Elon Musk’s NASA astronauts rescue
Joe Rogan blasted the US media for not giving proper credit to Space X CEO Elon Musk for rescuing NASA astronauts, who were stranded in space for nine months.
Published on Mar 30, 2025 06:19 PM IST
NASA credits Trump for astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams' return
“This is a huge win for the Trump administration. And it would not have happened without President Trump's intervention,” NASA spokeswoman said
Published on Mar 26, 2025 05:04 PM IST
Arya Vaishnavi
Elon Musk reacts as Japanese astronaut plays solo baseball in space
Elon Musk shared a viral video of astronaut Koichi Wakata playing solo baseball in zero gravity aboard the ISS.
Published on Mar 26, 2025 12:41 PM IST
Elon Musk's SpaceX's THIS doing likely caused a ‘pretty rare’ phenomenon
Witnesses reported a stunning spiral in the night sky, likely a result of a SpaceX rocket's fuel, reminiscent of a similar event in Norway in 2009.
Published on Mar 25, 2025 01:08 PM IST
Musk Inc is under serious threat
No European supplier could come close to matching the 7,000 satellites Starlink has in low orbit
Published on Mar 25, 2025 08:17 AM IST
The Economist
Trump to cover overtime pay for Sunita Williams, other ISS astronauts? Watch
Donald Trump suggested he might personally cover the $1,430 owed, praising Elon Musk for safely returning NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore.
Updated on Mar 22, 2025 12:39 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar
Here's who billionaire Elon Musk considers ‘smartest’ in ‘human category’
Elon Musk participated in Republican senator Ted Cruz's podcast show ‘Verdict with Ted Cruz’
Published on Mar 21, 2025 08:27 AM IST
As Sunita Williams returns, White House blames Biden admin for extended ISS stay
The US White House said Donald Trump looks forward to welcoming Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore to the Oval Office once they are medically fit.
Updated on Mar 20, 2025 06:17 AM IST
White House calls rescue of Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore a historic mission
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that Donald Trump was eager to welcome the astronauts to the Oval Office once they were medically cleared.
Updated on Mar 20, 2025 04:58 AM IST
SpaceX to send humans to Mars in next 20-30 years: Elon Musk's bold promise
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said that his company is not only aiming to send astronauts but also common people to Mars.
Published on Mar 19, 2025 04:30 PM IST