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North Sea Crater Linked to Asteroid Impact and Massive Tsunami

A decades-long mystery about the Silverpit Crater, a depression buried roughly 700 meters beneath the North Sea seabed, has been resolved. Scientists determined that the crater was formed when an asteroid approximately 160 meters wide struck Earth around 43–46 million years ago. The impact ejected a column of

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SpaceX previews its first attempt to catch a Starship upper stage

SpaceX has unveiled a demonstration of its plan to catch a Starship's upper stage in flight. The maneuver is intended to recover the reusable portion of the rocket rather than allow it to fall back into the atmosphere. The company indicated that the first attempt could occur as

SpaceX Reports an Earnings Beat and Lower-Than-Expected Capital Spending

SpaceX reported stronger-than-expected earnings in its latest financial results. Capital expenditures also came in below the expected level. The figures suggest that the company delivered a favorable result on both profitability and spending, although the available report does not include the specific numbers, reporting period, or additional context.

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Elon Musk’s Plan to Merge Tesla and SpaceX Raises Strategic Questions

Elon Musk wants to merge Tesla and SpaceX, bringing together two companies best known for very different activities. Tesla focuses on electric vehicles and related energy technologies, while SpaceX develops rockets and operates spaceflight systems. A combination could place more of Musk’s major industrial projects under a single organization,

Tesla and SpaceX Explore Merger as Musk Backs the Idea

Tesla and SpaceX have begun formally examining a possible merger, with both companies establishing special committees to explore the idea. Elon Musk has said he considers a combination a “good idea” and has backed the effort. The review committees reportedly exclude Musk. His exclusion separates the strategic proposal from the

Russian Satellite Makes Close Approach to Commercial U.S. Earth-Observing Spacecraft

A Russian satellite recently conducted a close approach to a private American Earth-observing satellite that is likely to have been used by Ukraine, according to Space.com. The encounter highlights the growing complexity of operations in orbit and the risks posed when spacecraft maneuver near one another. The available

SpaceX Turns Profitable as AI Ventures Expand

SpaceX has reported a shift to profitability, marking a notable milestone for the space and technology company. The move into the black follows years of substantial capital expenditure on rocket development, satellite internet infrastructure, and related ventures. Alongside its core launch and satellite operations, SpaceX has been building out artificial