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F2pool founder named commander for first spacex mars mission
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Chun Wang, co-founder of the F2Pool bitcoin mining operation, has been selected as mission commander for SpaceX's first commercial human spaceflight to Mars. The two-year mission is targeted for launch in 2026.
SpaceX is preparing its third version of the Starship rocket for a test launch that could take place as soon as Wednesday. The vehicle has undergone extensive redesigns following a series of setbacks in 2025. Success is seen as critical for the company's broader ambitions in space launch and related ventures.
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SpaceX's Booster 18, the first of its third-generation Super Heavy boosters, suffered significant damage during early testing at a site near Starbase, Texas. The incident occurred early on Friday morning, halting the initial phases of cryogenic propellant loading and pressurization tests. This setback comes as the company aims to accelerate Starship development for key missions.