SpaceX has signed a deal to launch up to four of Europe's navigation and secure communications satellites into orbit, strengthening the company's foothold in the industry. Meanwhile, NASA has visited a 'quadrillion dollar' asteroid and Jupiter, capturing the attention of Americans with a stunning eclipse. In another collaboration, Virgin Galactic has teamed up with a NASA Pluto scientist for edge-of-space exploration. These developments highlight the growing presence of commercial spaceflight and the increasing involvement of private companies in space exploration.
SPACEX SIGNS DEAL TO LAUNCH KEY EUROPEAN SATELLITES (WSJ) (Full article in reply below) SpaceX has signed a deal to launch up to four of Europe’s flagship navigation and secure communications satellites into orbit, reinforcing the Elon Musk-led company’s growing foothold in the… https://t.co/l4ppOCzr1J https://t.co/IuQyqUEAUm
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