SpaceX launches pioneering satellite to track worst polluting oil and gas sites

SpaceX's Third Test of Its Starship Succeeds Ahead of Crewed Lunar Mission

SpaceX's Third Test of Its , Starship Succeeds Ahead, of Crewed Lunar Mission. 'The Independent' reports that SpaceX's third test of its Starship has ended successfully, with the spacecraft falling to Earth somewhere in the Indian ocean. . The successful test follows two failed tests which lasted only a few moments before ultimately exploding. The third test saw the Starship successfully launch, separate from its booster, arrive in space, open its payload door and then fly halfway around the Earth. This means that the test successfully accomplished all of the major tests SpaceX had laid out prior to launch. Starship is the largest and most powerful rocket ever built, with a towering height of 397 feet. . CEO Elon Musk said prior to launch that the company had made thousands of upgrades and fixes to improve the chances of a successful test. CEO Elon Musk said prior to launch that the company had made thousands of upgrades and fixes to improve the chances of a successful test. The spacecraft launched from the southern tip of Texas near the Mexican border. . The spacecraft launched from the southern tip of Texas near the Mexican border. . The test flight outperformed previous tests, reaching an altitude of 100 miles and nearing orbital speed. 'The Independent' reports that NASA is heavily invested in the success of Starship, as the spacecraft plays an integral role in the agency's plan to return astronauts to the moon. The highly anticipated missions will mark the first crewed missions to the moon since last century's Apollo program.

Italian NGO helps re-home Ukrainian refugees

Nearly 900 Ukrainians from Lviv have found temporary accommodation in Italy.

German NGO accuses Libyan coast guard of threatening crew members

SOS Humanity said the guards fired real bullets while they were rescuing migrants from the Mediterranean, causing at least one of them to drown.

Elon Musk Loses Appeal of 'Twitter Sitter' Provision

Elon Musk , Loses Appeal of , 'Twitter Sitter' Provision . On April 29, the Supreme Court denied billionaire Elon Musk's challenge to the terms of a Securities and Exchange Commission agreement. . On April 29, the Supreme Court denied billionaire Elon Musk's challenge to the terms of a Securities and Exchange Commission agreement. . NBC reports that the SEC requirement would require a lawyer to review the Tesla CEO's social media posts. . In his appeal, Musk argued that the SEC's requirement, which has been dubbed the 'Twitter sitter' provision, unlawfully imposed conditions on his freedom to comment. . In his appeal, Musk argued that the SEC's requirement, which has been dubbed the 'Twitter sitter' provision, unlawfully imposed conditions on his freedom to comment. . The SEC requirement stems from Musk's tweets in 2018 that claimed he was taking Tesla private, which shocked the market and caused shares in the company to surge. The SEC requirement stems from Musk's tweets in 2018 that claimed he was taking Tesla private, which shocked the market and caused shares in the company to surge. The SEC deemed the tweets "materially false and misleading," and in clear violation of securities laws. At the time, Musk agreed to settle the issue with the SEC, which included his signing off on the so-called "Twitter sitter" provision. NBC reports that Musk has since said the restrictions are unconstitutional and that he was coerced into signing the SEC agreement. According to court papers, lawyers representing Musk have accused the SEC of waging an "ongoing campaign" against Musk. Musk's legal team claim the provision , "restricts Mr. Musk’s speech even when truthful and accurate.". It extends to speech not covered by the securities laws and with no relation to the conduct underlying the SEC’s civil action, Elon Musk legal team, via NBC. In response, the SEC said in court papers that Musk waived his right to appeal when he signed off on the settlement.

Tesla's Musk in China as rivals reveal new electric cars at Beijing auto show

Musk is viewed in China as a favourable contrast to the stern statements from US officials, particularly during the recent visit by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

Elon Musk targets Australian senator, gun laws in deepening dispute over X attack posts | Oneindia

Elon Musk found himself in the crosshairs of controversy once again as he clashed with Australian authorities over content censorship on his platform, X. The dispute stemmed from a court order instructing X to remove video posts depicting a violent incident involving an Assyrian bishop. Musk, known for his outspoken nature, accused Australian leaders of attempting to stifle internet freedom, drawing condemnation from lawmakers. #ElonMusk #AnthonyAlbanese #ElonMuskVsAustralia #XStabbingPosts #PostCensorship #Australia #SenatorTargeted #XDispute #SydneyChurchStabbing #CensorshipBattle #GunLawsDebate #InternetFreedom #ContentRegulation #LegalChallenge ~PR.152~ED.101~GR.122~

Elon Musk accuses Australia of censorship