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Elon Musk has announced the absorption of his AI company xAI into SpaceX, his space firm, to develop data centers in orbit. The merger aims to meet the growing electricity demand for AI by combining space-based solar power and orbital infrastructure. The project aligns with Musk's broader ambitions for space exploration.

Minggu, 01 Februari 2026 Dilaporkan oleh AI

Elon Musk has confirmed reports that SpaceX plans to go public in early June 2026, with a valuation of $1.5 trillion. The announcement underscores the company's overwhelming dominance in the space sector, driven by record rocket launches and cost-cutting innovations. Commentators argue the valuation reflects SpaceX's control over key space infrastructure.

Para ilmuwan di University of Kentucky telah mengembangkan teknik bernama Alternating Magnetic Field Forces (AMFF) yang memungkinkan satelit berkomunikasi dan menyesuaikan posisi menggunakan medan magnet tanpa mengganggu yang lain. Metode ini bertujuan memperpanjang umur misi dengan mengganti bahan bakar propelan terbatas dengan tenaga surya terbarukan. Uji coba di Bumi menunjukkan pengendalian sukses atas tiga satelit pada jarak presisi.

Selasa, 20 Januari 2026 Dilaporkan oleh AI

Para peneliti telah memetakan garis pantai kuno di Mars, mengungkapkan samudra luas yang sebanding dengan Samudra Arktik Bumi yang ada miliaran tahun lalu. Menggunakan data dari pesawat ruang angkasa yang mengorbit, tim mengidentifikasi fitur geologi yang menunjukkan air permukaan yang bertahan lama di ngarai terbesar planet tersebut. Penemuan ini memberikan bukti terkuat hingga kini untuk masa lalu berair Mars.

The government of Javier Milei has confirmed that Argentina will join NASA's Artemis II lunar mission through the Atenea microsatellite, a national development to be deployed in deep space. This involvement marks a milestone in international space cooperation and highlights the country's technical capabilities.

Rabu, 14 Januari 2026 Dilaporkan oleh AI

NASA's SpaceX Crew-11 mission concluded prematurely with a safe splashdown in the Pacific Ocean off San Diego on January 15, 2026, after a 167-day stay on the International Space Station. The early return, NASA's first medical evacuation from the ISS, was due to a serious but undisclosed health issue with one crew member, who is now stable. The mission achieved key scientific goals amid international collaboration.