Elon Musk’s Rocket Explodes And Destroys Facebook’s Satellite [Video]
A massive explosive that occurred yesterday, during a SpaceX mission prep gone wrong, has cost two billionaires a whole wad of cash.
WATCH LIVE – SpaceX Docking RIGHT NOW Above Cape Town At International Space Station
I think the headline says it all – take your seat and watch a little history take place.
Epic Timelapse Photo Of SpaceX Rocket Launching And Returning To Earth Last Night
SpaceX is on a mission, and their latest rocket landed on Earth in an upright position. It’s the timelapse photographs that are all the rage though.
This Is What It Looks Like When A SpaceX Rocket Passes You On The Road [Video]
When you’re cruising down the road the last thing you expect to see is a rocket come past, although this does happen close to the Kennedy Space Centre.
Here’s The Video Elon Musk Tweeted Of His Rocket Landing On A Tiny Boat In The Middle Of The Ocean [Mental]
Perhaps showing the lighter side of Elon Musk, you would think the track in the video was made for this exact moment.
Step Aside, Elon Musk – Jeff Bezos Just Concluded A Space Rocket History First [Video]
The new travel space race is edging closer to reality with the successful relaunch of Blue Origin’s ‘New Shepard’ last week.
Here’s That Open Letter To Elon Musk
It seems the open letter craze just won’t die down, although this effort directed towards Elon Musk is rather amusing. With great power comes great responsibility.
SpaceX Almost Nails Ocean Platform Landing
It was a case of third time almost being the charm for Elon Musk and the SpaceX project. Yesterday’s attempt was the closest they have come to nailing the much sought-after platform landing.
SpaceX Is Now Trying To Land Rockets On Floating Platforms
Two amazing things are set to happen today with regards to space travel. one of them is probably more important than the other, but that depends on personal opinion.
Nice Toy – Elon Musk Shows Off His New rocket [Video]
Truly, this guy is a genius. He must have had one hell of a Lego set when he was growing up. He also has five kids, so… you know… 15 year plan..?
Elon Musk Is Still Hammering On About The Dangers Of Artificial Intelligence
The man behind the futuristic machines of the world is the one who is most scared of them, and that doesn’t instill much confidence in us.
Elon Musk On Branson’s Space Project [VIDEO]
It’s a race towards space between Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Sir Richard Branson. In this clip, the South African-born CEO of SpaceX, and Fortune Magazine’s businessman of the year explains why he wants us to become a “multi-planet species”. We’ve got our money on the man who makes space sound sexy.
Astronauts Tweet Mandela Tribute With Photo Of Cape Town From Space [PIC]
Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield paid tribute to Madiba on behalf of NASA, as he and many other astronauts took to twitter to share their condolences, and celebrate his life.
Fortune Magazine Names South African Man As Businessperson Of The Year
There aren’t many South Africans around that could stand a chance of winning this award. As a result, you’ve probably already guessed who this one is.
Finally, Elon Musk Unveils The ‘Hyperloop’ – The Future Of Transportation [PICS]
It has been a painstaking wait since entrepreneur Elon Musk first dropped hints at the development of a super fast transportation system. Musk unveiled the Alpha plans for his Hyperloop yesterday afternoon, including sketches.
Secret Private Moon Mission?
Going to space isn’t such a big deal these days. Basically, you just need enough money and you can go. But if you have enough money, you might as well go on your own, or with some mates, right?
Elon Musk Wants To Build 80,000-Person Mars Colony, Probably Will
That is correct, our very own Elon Musk is staying true to his word about doing things on Mars. Except he’s changed his tune slightly – he no longer just wants to send one person all the way there.
Monday Morning Spice
SARS silent on Malema assets swoop. Venezuela’s Chavez re-elected to extend socialist rule. SpaceX Dragon’s liftoff begins the new normal for NASA. Beaches closed after sharks attack whale. Steve Jobs’s High School Girlfriend to Publish Memoir. Rihanna’s Dad Gives Chris Brown His Blessing.
A Day In The Life Of Elon Musk, South Africa’s Greatest Entrepreneurial Export
Elon Musk has been called the “most inspiring entrepreneur in the world right now”, and it’s not hard to see why when one considers what he does. Click through for a look at what Elon’s average day is like.
Take A Peek Inside America’s First Private Spaceship [PICS]
Ever since NASA cancelled their Space Shuttle Program two years ago, the Americans have been searching for an alternative option for space travel to save them from teaming up with their cosmic nemesis Russia. On 16 March, the first viable option presented itself and blew the competition away.
SpaceX Test-Fires ‘Super’ Rocket Engines [VIDEO]
Spaceflight start-up, SpaceX – those guys who want to put a person on Mars in the next decade or two – has been demonstrating the potency of its SuperDraco rockets at their test facility in Texas. Take a look at the fancily-named rockets in action after the jump.
SpaceX Plans To Put Humans On Mars In the Next 10 to 20 Years
SpaceX – the guys who last year became the first to launch a private spaceship into orbit and bring it home – are planning on sending humans to Mars within 10 to 20 years, according to a Wall Street Journal interview with CEO Elon Musk. These guys have an X in their name, so we should take them seriously.