Space

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.

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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.

Scientists at the University of Kentucky have developed a technique called Alternating Magnetic Field Forces (AMFF) that allows satellites to communicate and adjust positions using magnetic fields without interfering with others. This method aims to extend mission lifespans by replacing limited propellant fuel with renewable solar power. Tests on Earth demonstrated successful control of three satellites at precise distances.

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Researchers have mapped an ancient coastline on Mars, revealing a vast ocean comparable to Earth's Arctic Ocean that existed billions of years ago. Using data from orbiting spacecraft, the team identified geological features suggesting long-lasting surface water in the planet's largest canyon. This discovery provides the strongest evidence yet for Mars's watery past.

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.

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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.