The boost in federal spending for SpaceX will come in part as a result of actions by President Trump and Elon Musk’s allies and employees who hold government positions. Supporters say he has the best technology.
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Why the Shipping Industry Isn’t Rushing Back to the Red Sea
The companies that operate large container ships say they plan to keep going around Africa as violence flares in the region.
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Metal From a Military Plane Is Featured in a New Watch
The Swiss brand Urwerk says its new timepiece is just as precise and technically advanced as the SR-71 Blackbird reconnaissance aircraft was.
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Elon Musk Dominates Space Launch. Rivals Are Calling Foul.
At a time when the U.S. government is concerned about its reliance on a mercurial billionaire for access to space, new competitors say Elon Musk’s SpaceX is using tactics intended to squash them.
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An Air Force Officer Reflects on the Path to Becoming Miss America.
A pilot, U.S. Air Force Academy graduate and Harvard student, Madison Marsh wants to share her passions and experiences with other women.
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Across U.S., Chinese Bitcoin Mines Draw National Security Scrutiny
Microsoft reported one site in Wyoming because of its proximity to a data center and nuclear missile base. Records show other cryptocurrency facilities have ties to the Chinese state.
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A.I. Brings the Robot Wingman to Aerial Combat
An Air Force program shows how the Pentagon is starting to embrace the potential of a rapidly emerging technology, with far-reaching implications for war-fighting tactics, military culture and the defense industry.
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Air Force Says Proposed Chinese-Owned Mill in North Dakota Is ‘Significant Threat’
The New York Times – Business:A proposal for a corn mill, which had been welcomed as an economic development success, reflects just how much things have changed with Chinese investment proposals in the U.S.