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Canada is duking it out with SpaceX, insisting Starlink doesn't need millions in subsidies: 'We should not be giving one cent of public money to an unaccountable imperialist like Elon Musk'

There has been an apparent Canada-wide rebuke of the world's richest man since joining Donald Trump's administration.

Fortune

Trump's NASA Chief Pick Says Will 'Prioritize' Mars Mission

NASA will prioritize sending astronauts to Mars, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the US space agency said Wednesday, shifting focus beyond a long-planned return to the Moon -- but insisting both were achievable.

International Business Times

US senator introduces conflict of interest bill aimed at Elon Musk

Exclusive: Democrat Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire seeks to set limits on special government employees in response to Musk’s White House role

The Guardian - US

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Billionaire spacewalker highlights Mars trip for astronauts in his bid to become NASA's next chief

The nominee for NASA's top job is outlining his vision for space exploration

The Independent UK

How to watch Jared Isaacman's NASA chief confirmation hearing in the Senate today

Trump officially nominated Isaacman, a billionaire private astronaut to lead NASA, shortly after taking office.

Space

Russia and China are threatening SpaceX's Starlink satellite constellation, new report finds

SpaceX's Starlink internet satellite constellation has become a prime target for Russia and China, according to a new report assessing the counterspace capabilities of a dozen countries over the past year.

Space

Musk reportedly made several pushes for Trump to back off global tariffs surge

Musk’s unsuccessful attempts may be sign of growing rift between US president and tech billionaire

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House Dems launch conflict-of-interest probe into $525m in new NASA contracts to Musk’s SpaceX

A letter from two Democratic congressmen described the billionaire’s influence over the Trump administration as “a textbook example of corruption”

The Independent UK

SpaceX launches 27 Starlink satellites on brand-new Falcon 9 rocket, aces Pacific Ocean landing (video)

A never-before-flown SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched a batch of Starlink satellites into orbit today (April 7) from the coast of California.

Space

US Space Force awards $13.7 billion in launch contracts to SpaceX, ULA and Blue Origin

The U.S. Space Force has awarded $13.7 billion in national-security launch contracts to SpaceX, United Launch Alliance and Blue Origin for missions that will lift off between 2027 and 2032.

Space

SpaceX's Fram2 mission captures 1st human X-ray in Earth orbit

SpaceX's Fram2 astronauts take the first X-ray images of the human body in space, with a tip-of-the-hat to the first X-ray image ever taken.

Space

Musk vs Navarro: Is the Trump team divided on tariffs?

Elon Musk publicly clashes with Trump’s trade adviser Peter Navarro, calls for zero-tariff deal with Europe.

Al Jazeera

‘Trump and Musk are setting the example’: how companies are becoming emboldened to be more anti-union

As the White House carries out an anti-worker agenda, labor leaders fear corporate America could also grow more hostile

The Guardian - US

SpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites to orbit from Florida's Space Coast (video, photos)

SpaceX sent 28 of its Starlink internet satellites to low Earth orbit from Florida on Saturday night (April 5).

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Fram2 astronaut mission's West Coast splashdown opens new era for SpaceX

SpaceX's Fram2 astronaut mission returned to Earth in the Pacific Ocean on Friday (April 4), marking a first for the spaceflight company.

Space

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 155 — Space News You Can Use

On Episode 155 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk about cool space news you can use (if you're not stuck on the ISS!)

Space

Jared Isaacman, Trump's pick for NASA chief, to get Senate confirmation hearing on April 9

Isaacman, a billionaire and private astronaut, has flown in space twice on SpaceX rockets and spacecraft.

The Independent UK

Watch: Bitcoin investor’s private SpaceX flight splashes down on Earth

A Bitcoin investor who chartered a SpaceX flight for himself and three others splashed down in the Pacific as the group's privately funded polar tour came to an end on Friday, 4 April.

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SpaceX's private Fram2 astronauts splash down on Earth, ending historic polar orbit expedition

SpaceX's Fram2, the first crewed mission ever fly a polar orbit, splashed down today (April 4), returning four private astronauts to Earth.

The Independent UK

Four space tourists return to Earth after a private flight over the poles

Four space tourists are back on Earth after orbiting over the north and south poles

LiveScience

NASA signs new contract to use SpaceX's Starship — even though it keeps blowing up

SpaceX's Starship has been awarded a NASA contract that will allow it to be considered for future missions. However, recent explosive tests have shown the supersized spacecraft is still far from mission-ready.

Salon

Satellites are censoring the stars

With satellite numbers skyrocketing over the next few years, the time to grasp the implications is now

Space

Watch SpaceX's history-making Fram2 astronaut mission return to Earth today

SpaceX's Fram2, the first crewed mission ever to orbit Earth over its poles, will splash down today (April 4), and you can watch the action live.

Digital Camera World

The first spacecraft to orbit the Earth's poles includes a cinematographer but no licensed pilot – and the first footage is mesmerizing

The Fram2 crew includes the first professional cinematographer to ever go to space, Jannicke Mikkelsen

International Business Times

Grok Suggests 'Thanks Elon' Demonstration Outside Tesla Location An 'Organized Effort'

"Thanks Elon" was trending on X Thursday after the tech titan re-shared a video of people demonstrating outside a Tesla location to show their support to the Tesla CEO amid increasing scrutiny over his role at the DOGE.

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