Musk Announces That Starlink Has Reached “Breakeven”Cash Flow

November 3, 2023Posted inSpace News, SpaceX, Starlink
A Falcon 9 carries Starlink satellites to orbit
A Space X Falcon 9 booster delivers another batch of Starlink satellites to orbit. Photo: Mark Stone/FMN

In a recent development that marks a significant fiscal milestone, Space X CEO Elon Musk announced on Thursday that the aerospace company’s internet division, Starlink, has reached a state of breakeven cash flow. This achievement signals a robust stride towards the financial viability of the project, which was previously mired in negative cash flow. Musk, who relayed the announcement via his social media platform X, lauded his team’s exceptional work but did not elaborate on the specifics of the financial marker, including whether it was calculated on an operating basis or over a certain financial period.

Florida Legislators to Convene for Special Session Targeting Iran Sanctions and Hurricane Aid

November 3, 2023Posted inFlorida News, Politics

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Florida’s legislative leaders have announced a special session to tackle a robust agenda, featuring heightened state sanctions against Iran and extended aid for Hurricane Idalia victims. The session, proclaimed by Senate President Kathleen Passidomo and House Speaker Paul Renner, is scheduled to run from November 6 to November 9.

NASA X-ray Telescopes Reveal the “Bones” of a Ghostly Cosmic Hand

November 1, 2023Posted inNASA

Credit: X-ray: NASA/CXC/Stanford Univ./R. Romani et al. (Chandra); NASA/MSFC (IXPE); Infared: NASA/JPL-Caltech/DECaPS; Image Processing: NASA/CXC/SAO/J. Schmidt)

Just in time for Halloween, NASA released a ghostly photo taken by it’s newest X-Ray telescope, the Imaging X-Ray Polarimetry Explorer. The telescope has been observing the wind nebula MSH 15-52 for the last 17 days, and captured a image that looks like a “ghostly hand”. The Nebula is about 16,000 light years from earth.

Starship Clears FAA Safety Hurdles, Environmental Review Still Pending

October 31, 2023Posted inSpace News, SpaceX
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SpaceX’s Starship sits on the pad in Boca Chica, Texas awaiting regulatory hurdles for it’s second orbital test flight. Photo: Richard Gallagher/FMN www.rpgphotography.com

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has given its nod of approval regarding the safety of SpaceX’s Starship and Super Heavy rocket. This decision comes months after the initial orbital launch attempt in April resulted in an explosion over the Gulf of Mexico.

Tampa Shooting Claims Two Lives and Injures Sixteen

October 30, 2023Posted inFlorida News

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Tampa, Florida – A 22-year-old suspect has been apprehended and charged with second-degree murder in connection with a shooting that unfolded in the early hours of Sunday morning on a bustling street in Tampa’s Ybor City neighborhood. The incident has led to the tragic deaths of two individuals and left 16 others wounded.

Elon Musk Announces Ambitious Plan to Transform X into a Financial Hub to Rival Banks

October 30, 2023Posted inUncategorized
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Elon Musk Announces Ambitious Plan to Transform X into a Financial Hub to Rival Banks

In a recent all-hands call with employees, Elon Musk revealed his ambitious vision to turn X, formerly known as Twitter, into a comprehensive financial platform that aims to replace the need for traditional banks within a year. The Verge was the first to report on Musk’s groundbreaking plan after obtaining an audio recording of the call.

Florida Orders Shut Down of Pro-Palestinian Student Group for Alleged Support of Hamas

October 29, 2023Posted inFlorida News

The Florida state university system, in collaboration with Governor Ron DeSantis, has issued an order to shut down chapters of the Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), a pro-Palestinian student organization. This makes Florida the first U.S. state to outlaw the group, citing its national leadership’s alleged backing of Hamas’ attack on Israel.

ULA Announces Date for Vulcan Rocket Test

October 27, 2023Posted inSpace News, United Launch Alliance, Vulcan

A Vulcan booster’s engines are test fired in this undated photo. Photo: ULA

In a Tweet ( or should we say “X”) posted on Thursday, United Launch Alliance announced that they are targeting December 24th for the first launch of their new Vulcan booster. The announcement comes after months of delays due to technical issues. The Vulcan booster will replace ULA’s retiring Atlas V and Delta IV boosters.

Manhunt Continues: 18 Dead, 13 Injured in Shooting Rampage – UPDATE

October 26, 2023Posted inNational News

The manhunt continues for 40 year old Robert Card, a US Army reservist suspected of killing 18 people during a shooting spree in Lewiston Maine Wednesday night. Photo: Lewiston Police Department

UPDATE : Robert Card has been found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

In a shocking incident that has left the community of Lewiston, Maine, in deep mourning, a shooting rampage unfolded on Thursday, claiming the lives of 18 people and leaving 13 others injured. The attack took place at a restaurant and a bowling alley, prompting a swift and furious manhunt for the suspected perpetrator, now wanted on murder charges.