
SpaceX's Starship explodes in space, again raining debris over Caribbean
This is the second straight failure this year for Elon Musk's Mars rocket program.
Fri Mar 07 2025

Musk to give update on reform effort amid questions about his power
Elon Musk's access to the Treasury system raises concerns about how he will use the information.
Mon Feb 03 2025

Bezos sees no threat from Musk-Trump ties in space race
Elon Musk has been very clear that he's doing this for the public interest and not for his personal gain, says Jeff Bezos.
Mon Jan 13 2025

As Musk gains influence, questions hover over US probes into his empire
The SEC set a tight deadline for demanding that Elon Musk pay a settlement or face civil charges relating to alleged securities violations.
Sat Jan 04 2025

Elon Musk, SpaceX face federal reviews over security, NYT reports
This is not the first time the security practices of the SpaceX founder have been questioned by the Pentagon.
Wed Dec 18 2024

Elon Musk's net worth tops $400 bil, Forbes billionaires list shows
His wealth mainly consists of shares in the electric car manufacturer Tesla and the aerospace company SpaceX.
Fri Dec 13 2024

What is next for Musk after judge rules against him in Tesla pay case?
Here's a look at what could come next for Tesla and its billionaire founder, who is still seeking a huge payday from the company.
Wed Dec 04 2024

Global push for cooperation as space traffic crowds Earth orbit
More than 14,000 satellites including some 3,500 inactive surround the globe in low Earth orbit, shows data from Slingshot Aerospace.
Tue Dec 03 2024

Trump, Musk watch SpaceX launch Starship, booster misses landing
SpaceX launches Starship rocket to space, advancing the ship's spaceflight abilities but botching an attempt to bring its booster back.
Wed Nov 20 2024

Trump victory expected to boost Musk's Mars dream
NASA's Artemis program is expected to focus more on the Red Planet under Trump and target uncrewed missions there this decade.
Mon Nov 11 2024

Moon sample talks show space engagement by rivals US and China
NASA and Chinese officials are engaged in talks to let American scientists analyze rocks retrieved by China from the moon.
Sat Oct 26 2024

Europe agency says it is in talks with SpaceX on tackling space junk
The aim is to reduce a growing swarm of debris in space swirling round the planet from past missions that poses a risk to active satellites.
Fri Oct 25 2024

SpaceX catches giant Starship booster in fifth flight test
Starship returned the rocket's towering first stage booster back to its Texas launch pad for the first time using giant mechanical arms.
Mon Oct 14 2024

Billionaire and engineer conduct first private spacewalk in SpaceX mission
The astronauts on Polaris Dawn mission went one at a time, each spending about 10 minutes outside the gumdrop-shaped Crew Dragon capsule.
Fri Sep 13 2024

Elon Musk's X braces for shutdown in Brazil as spat with judge intensifies
Elon Musk announced that Starlink-parent SpaceX will provide free internet service to Brazilian users "until this matter is resolved."
Fri Aug 30 2024

Modern slavery cases in Britain reach record high
The real number of people living in modern slavery in Britain is estimated to be around 130,000, according to a human rights group.
Sun Mar 09 2025

What are Southeast Asia's scam centres, and why are they being dismantled?
Scam centres, particularly those in Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar run illegal online schemes to defraud people.
Sun Mar 09 2025

Using gender lens in drug decriminalisation efforts
Decriminalising drugs would help all, especially women, who are among the worst impacted despite being less likely to use drugs.
Sun Mar 09 2025

INSIGHT - How a key ingredient in Coca-Cola, M&M's is smuggled from war-torn Sudan
Sudan produces 80 pct of the world's gum arabic, a natural substance from acacia trees used to mix, stabilise, and thicken ingredients.
Sun Mar 09 2025

More than just the flu: Get to know pneumonia, Malaysia's leading cause of death
The surge in pneumonia-related deaths to Malaysia's ageing population, delays in seeking medical care, and low vaccination rates.
Sun Mar 09 2025

INSIGHT - Musk rallies the far right in Europe. Tesla is paying the price.
Some EV buyers avoid Tesla due to Elon Musk's views, while competition from new, affordable electric vehicles is growing.
Sun Mar 09 2025

In China, a designer rethinks lingerie for women who have had breast cancer surgery
More than 350,000 women in China are diagnosed with breast cancer annually.
Sun Mar 09 2025

Why would the US government shut down?
Congress is supposed to allocate funding to 438 government agencies before October 1, the start of the fiscal year.
Sat Mar 08 2025

What is behind South Korea medical student quota dispute
Here are some details about South Korea's medical system and the dispute.
Sat Mar 08 2025

Vietnam considers relaxing two-child policy amid declining birth rate
Vietnam proposes allowing couples to decide the number and timing of their children, and addressing regional disparities in birth rates.
Sat Mar 08 2025