Passant Rabie

New York

News Reporter at Gizmodo

Award-winning journalist with an interest in space, rockets, and lasers. The Beyoncé of astrophysics. Space Reporter at Gizmodo [email protected]

Articles

SpaceX’s Company Town May Force Its Residents to Leave Their Homes

4 days ago | technewstube.com | Passant Rabie

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SpaceX's Company Town May Force Its Residents to Leave Their Homes

4 days ago | gizmodo.com | Passant Rabie

It’s been less than a month since Elon Musk got his dream town in Boca Chica, Texas, and Starbase is already a nuisance. The SpaceX town has issued a memo to residents about a new zoning ordinance and updated citywide map that could impact how they use their property. Starbase, Texas, sent the memo to residents who own property within a “mixed-use district” that will allow for “residential, office, retail, and small-scale service uses,” according to a copy of the memo obtained by CNBC.
With Jared Isaacman Out, Is NASA in Deeper Trouble?

5 days ago | gizmodo.com | Passant Rabie

In a surprise move, President Donald Trump withdrew his nomination of Jared Isaacman to lead NASA. The private astronaut’s prospective role as NASA administrator was seen by the space community as a welcomed change to the agency during a critical time, with looming budget cuts and several of its missions on the chopping block. With Isaacman out, it could signal dark times for NASA.
NASA Switches to Backup Fuel Line After Psyche Thruster Glitch

1 week ago | gizmodo.com | Passant Rabie

Less than two years after launch, NASA’s Psyche spacecraft experienced a glitch in its propulsion system that’s now jeopardizing its mission to explore a unique metallic asteroid in the main belt. NASA engineers, ever resourceful, implemented a fix for the spacecraftā€™s unexpected drop in pressure by switching to a backup lineā€”one they hope will help Psyche reach its namesake asteroid.
You Might Catch the Northern Lights This Weekend If You Live in One of These States

1 week ago | gizmodo.com | Passant Rabie

A geomagnetic storm is predicted to hit Earth tonight after the Sun hurled a massive solar flare in our direction. Aside from a potential radio blackout, the storm may also bring with it a dazzling display of aurora borealis over parts of North America. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) forecastĀ that the Northern Lights will appear in North America on Friday night and last from Saturday night into early Sunday morning.
Musk Still Thinks Mars Is a Go for 2026, Despite Starship's Epic Losing Streak

1 week ago | gizmodo.com | Passant Rabie

Despite a disappointing streak of Starship launches, SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk remains optimistic about using the megarocket to transport humans to Mars within the next few years. During a recent talk, the rocket billionaire remained intent on launching Starship to Mars during an upcoming window in 2026. He also awkwardly mentioned that humanity would need to move to the Red Planet in case World War III breaks out.
A Rogue Star Could Hurl Earth Into Deep Space, Study Warns

1 week ago | technewstube.com | Passant Rabie

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A Rogue Star Could Hurl Earth Into Deep Space, Study Warns

1 week ago | gizmodo.com | Passant Rabie

Billions of years from now, the Sun will swell into a red giant, swallowing Mercury, Venus, and Earth. But that’s not the only way our planet could meet its demise. A new simulation points to the menacing threat of a passing field star that could cause the planets in the solar system to collide or fling Earth far from the Sun. When attempting to model the evolution of the solar system, astronomers have often treated our host star and its orbiting planets as an isolated system.
Elon Musk Flaked on His Big Mars Talk. Here’s What He Might’ve Been Doing Instead

1 week ago | gizmodo.com | Passant Rabie

Elon Musk opting not to talk about his ambitious plans to colonize Mars, now that’s a first. The rocket billionaire was a no-show for a company discussion on establishing human settlements on the Red Planet, which was meant to take place on the same day as Starship’s most recent test flight. The megarocket’s mid performance may have been the leading cause behind Musk’s last-minute change of plans, or maybe he was busy finding ways to avoid paying child support.
Watch Live as SpaceX Tries to Break Starship’s Explosive Losing Streak

1 week ago | technewstube.com | Passant Rabie

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