A study published by The New York Times suggests that the sonic boom generated by SpaceX’s Starship rocket could cause structural damage in nearby communities. However, SpaceX owner Elon Musk has already refuted the claims in the report. Acoustics engineer Kent Gee conducted a sound test during a Starship test flight last month, measuring the…

The heat gets turned up on Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general, as the House Ethics Committee weighs whether to release its report. And New York City issues a historic drought warning. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. Lawyer details Gaetz accusations as committee mulls report release…

President-elect Trump has created the Department of Government Efficiency led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. And new details on a deadly massive explosion at a Kentucky food dye plant. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024. Musk, Ramaswamy to lead Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency President-elect Donald Trump is…

A new conspiracy theory is circulating on social media, alleging that Elon Musk used his satellite internet company, Starlink, to rig the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Voting machine companies and election officials are speaking out against the claims. The theory suggests that Starlink, developed by Musk’s SpaceX to provide high-speed internet worldwide, was somehow connected…

The U.S. military’s secretive X-37B space plane is performing a groundbreaking orbital maneuver called aerobraking. The process uses atmospheric drag instead of fuel to gradually lower its orbit — a technique that could significantly extend mission durations and reduce operational costs. The unmanned X-37B launched on its seventh mission in December 2023, hitching a ride…

For the first time in history, a satellite made out of wood was launched into space late Monday, Nov. 4. The small box was launched as part of a SpaceX mission bound for the International Space Station. The satellite will then be released into orbit. Scientists from Kyoto University plan to measure what the vacuum…

China has revealed a redesigned version of its Long March 9 rocket and the new design bears a striking resemblance to SpaceX’s Starship. This update was showcased earlier this week at an airshow in Zhuhai, signaling a major shift in China’s approach to reusable space technology. The original design of the Long March 9 featured…

Less than 24 hours before polls opened, podcaster Joe Rogan officially endorsed former President Trump Monday, Nov. 4. It came on the heels of Rogan’s interview with Tesla and SpaceX founder Elon Musk — who’s been an outspoken Trump supporter.  While promoting the interview in a post on Musk’s social media platform X, Rogan said Musk makes “the most compelling…

Election Day 2024 is finally here. Hear former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris’ final pitches to supporters as millions of voters head to the polls. And we break down the key states and math that make up the all-important Electoral College. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. Trump, Harris…

A judge ordered billionaire Elon Musk to appear at an emergency court hearing in Philadelphia Thursday, Oct. 31. The judge’s order Wednesday, Oct. 30, came as Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner looks to stop the Tesla and SpaceX owner from awarding million-dollar prizes to voters in the key swing state.  The lawsuit alleges Musk and his super PAC “America” are operating an illegal…