NASA to explore giant metal asteroid - here's why it could reveal secrets about solar system

NASA astronauts voice confidence that Boeing Starliner will bring them home

Recently Spotted Asteroid Set for Near Miss With Earth

Recently Spotted Asteroid, Set for Near Miss With Earth. ABC reports that an asteroid is set to make a close pass by Earth this weekend. Asteroid 2024 MK should be visible with the proper equipment and timing. . Asteroid 2024 MK should be visible with the proper equipment and timing. . The space rock will make its closest approach past Earth early on June 29, passing at just three-quarters of the distance between the Earth and the Moon. The asteroid, which was first spotted two weeks ago by an observatory in South Africa, is estimated to be about 393 feet to 853 feet wide. According to asteroid expert Davide Farnocchia, who works for NASA's Center for Near-Earth Object Studies, asteroids the size of 2024 MK only pass by about every 25 years. We’re going to see a few of those during our lifetimes, but it’s not something that happens every other day, Davide Farnocchia, NASA Center for Near-Earth Object Studies, via ABC. On June 27, a 7,579-foot asteroid just passed the Earth at a slightly greater distance and was only visible with professional telescopes. The upcoming 2024 MK will be visible with a small telescope but will not be visible to the naked eye. . ABC reports that skywatchers in the Southern Hemisphere will have the best odds of spotting the asteroid. The next major asteroid is set for April 13, 2029, when Apophis will pass Earth and be visible with the naked eye to viewers in Europe, Africa and Asia.

NASA launches final SpaceX weather satellite into orbit

The GOES-U satellite took off from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida on Tuesday afternoon, although its launch was delayed by the threat of storms.

Elon Musk Welcomes 12th Child

Elon Musk , Welcomes 12th Child. Musk and Neuralink executive Shivon Zilis welcomed their third child together earlier this year, CBS News reports. Musk recently confirmed the birth in a 'New York Post' interview but didn't share the baby's name or sex. He also addressed rumors that the birth was a secret. As for 'secretly fathered,' that is also false. , Elon Musk, to the 'New York Post'. All our friends and family know. Failure to issue a press release, which would be bizarre, does not mean 'secret.', Elon Musk, to the 'New York Post'. Musk and Zilis also had twins in 2021, months before the Tesla and SpaceX CEO had a second child with Grimes. Musk and Zilis also had twins in 2021, months before the Tesla and SpaceX CEO had a second child with Grimes. He had a third child with Grimes in 2023. In a 2022 tweet, Musk said that declining birth rates represent "the biggest danger civilization faces by far.". He also said, "Doing my best to help the underpopulation crisis.". Many countries are already well below replacement rate, and the trend is that almost all will be. This is simply a fact, not a 'debunked theory.', Elon Musk, to the 'New York Post'. Musk also fathered six children with Justine Wilson, although they lost their first child to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). He was married to the Canadian author from 2000 to 2008

Ex-Employees Sue Elon Musk and SpaceX Over Illegal Firings

Ex-Employees Sue Elon Musk and SpaceX , Over Illegal Firings. The lawsuit was filed on June 12, CNN reports. Eight former employees allege that they were illegally terminated for speaking out about gender discrimination and harassment at SpaceX. The lawsuit claims that Musks desires to be "the leader to a brave new world of space travel, but runs his company in the dark ages —". ... "treating women as sexual objects to be evaluated on their bra size, bombarding the workplace with lewd sexual banter," . ... "and offering the reprise to those who challenge the ‘Animal House’ environment that if they don’t like it they can seek employment elsewhere.". In 2022, the eight former employees wrote an open letter, which was signed by 400 other employees. calling out Musk and urging company executives to make SpaceX more inclusive. The eight employees were fired shortly after the letter was released. The suit alleges that "Musk personally ordered the Plaintiffs' terminations.". Tom Moline, a plaintiff in the lawsuit, once told CNN... ... that SpaceX utilized an , "‘ends justifies the means’ philosophy to turn a blind eye to the ongoing mistreatment, harassment, and abuse reported by my colleagues, much of which was directly encouraged and inspired by the words and actions of the CEO.”. The lawsuit seeks monetary damages for "lost wages, earnings, and other employee benefits, emotional distress."

Musk Threatens Ban After Apple Announces OpenAI Partnership

Musk Threatens Ban , After Apple Announces , OpenAI Partnership. Reuters reports that Elon Musk has threatened to ban Apple devices at his companies if the iPhone producer goes forward with plans to integrate OpenAI. Reuters reports that Elon Musk has threatened to ban Apple devices at his companies if the iPhone producer goes forward with plans to integrate OpenAI. Reuters reports that Elon Musk has threatened to ban Apple devices at his companies if the iPhone producer goes forward with plans to integrate OpenAI. That is an unacceptable security violation, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla & SpaceX, via Reuters. And visitors will have to check their Apple devices at the door, where they will be stored in a Faraday cage, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla & SpaceX, via Reuters. On June 10, Apple announced a number of new AI features to be introduced across the company's apps and operating platforms. . Apple also announced a new partnership with OpenAI that will see ChatGPT technology added to all of the company's devices. According to Apple, privacy was "at the core" of its efforts to integrate AI. It's patently absurd that Apple isn't smart enough to make their own AI, yet is somehow capable of ensuring that OpenAI will protect your security & privacy!, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla & SpaceX, via Reuters. Previously, Musk sued OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman for abandoning the company's original mission to create AI for the betterment of humanity rather than profit. Previously, Musk sued OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman for abandoning the company's original mission to create AI for the betterment of humanity rather than profit. Following the legal challenge, Musk started his own startup, xAI, to challenge OpenAI with an alternative to the popular chatbot ChatGPT. Following the legal challenge, Musk started his own startup, xAI, to challenge OpenAI with an alternative to the popular chatbot ChatGPT. Reuters reports that Musk's xAI has been valued at $24 billion, after raising $6 billion in series B funding during its last funding round