Topic: space race
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Kuiper Challenges Starlink: The New Satellite Internet Race
Amazon's Project Kuiper is aggressively challenging SpaceX's Starlink by securing over 80 rocket launches from multiple providers, including SpaceX, to deploy a large satellite constellation for global broadband. The project uses a diverse set of launch partners to speed up deployment and reduce ...
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NASA Chief Overhauls Moon Landing Strategy
NASA's acting administrator Sean Duffy announced that the 2027 crewed Moon landing goal is unachievable due to SpaceX's Starship delays, and he plans to broaden lunar lander competition to outpace China. Duffy is opening up the contract process to include companies like Blue Origin, moving beyond...
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NASA Chief Shakes Up Moon Landing Plans
NASA's acting administrator announced delays in the crewed Moon landing timeline, citing SpaceX's Starship setbacks and abandoning the 2027 target. The agency plans to foster competition by involving other companies like Blue Origin to accelerate lunar lander development and beat China to the Moo...
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NASA Chief "Angry" Over Claims China Will Beat US to the Moon
NASA's interim chief Sean Duffy expressed frustration and determination to beat China to the Moon after testimony suggested the U.S. might lose the new lunar race. Former NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine warned Congress that China is ahead in the space race and could achieve a crewed Moon landi...
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