SpaceX Polaris Dawn Update
The mission will utilize SpaceX's tried and tested hardware, launching four individuals into Earth's orbit aboard the Crew Dragon capsule, propelled by a Falcon 9 rocket. This crew comprises Polaris Program founder Jared Isaacman, retired U.S. Air Force Colonel Scott Poteet, and SpaceX employees Sarah Gillis and Anna Menon. Their roles are clearly defined, with Isaacman at the helm as commander, Poteet as the pilot, and Gillis and Menon serving as payload specialist and medical officer, respectively.
9 Feb 20247min
SpaceX Launches Climate Change Satellite
SpaceX successfully launched NASA's Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) mission, a nearly $1 billion environmental research satellite. This significant event took place early Thursday, despite previous threats to cancel the project. The mission's goal is to enhance our understanding of climate change by studying the intricate interactions among carbon, aerosols, and marine life on a global scale.
9 Feb 20246min
TSMC Building HUGE Semiconductor plant in JAPAN
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) has announced its plan to establish a second manufacturing facility in Japan, a move that reflects a significant investment in the country's semiconductor industry, with major backing from Sony and Toyota. This decision is part of a larger strategy to strengthen Japan's semiconductor manufacturing capabilities, in response to global demands and geopolitical pressures. TSMC, the world's leading contract chipmaker, is extending its global footprint with this new plant, which, combined with an earlier announced facility, will push its total investment in Japan beyond $20 billion.
8 Feb 20248min
Is SpaceX moving too slow?
The Starship system is a fully reusable, two‑stage‑to‑orbit super heavy‑lift launch vehicle under development by SpaceX. The system is composed of a booster stage named Super Heavy and a second stage, also called "Starship"
7 Feb 20247min
Building Blocks of Life Found on Asteroid
Scientists have returned samples from asteroid Bennu through NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission, suggesting that this space rock might have connections to ancient ocean worlds. This discovery provides a unique glimpse into the early solar system's composition and the materials that formed our own planet. The University of Arizona's team is at the forefront, analyzing these samples to uncover their secrets.
7 Feb 20248min
Taylor Swift joins Elon Musk in trying to silence student
Taylor Swift’s attorneys have threatened legal action against a Florida college student, Jack Sweeney who runs social media accounts tracking the flights of her and other celebrities’ private jets.
6 Feb 20247min
Estee Lauder AI has fired a make up artist - They sued and won
A professional makeup artist found her career with a leading cosmetic brand abruptly ended due to an AI recruitment tool's interpretation of her body language during a video interview. This incident sheds light on the growing reliance on artificial intelligence in the recruitment process, particularly in the United Kingdom, which is now recognized as a frontrunner in integrating AI into human resources.
6 Feb 20246min
Investment in Tesla for 2024 Looks Promising
Looking ahead to 2024, Tesla's revenue projections paint a promising picture of its growth trajectory. The company is expected to generate $80 billion from the sales of two million Model 3/Y vehicles, assuming an average selling price (ASP) of $40,000 each. The introduction of 75,000 Cybertrucks, with an ASP of $90,000, is anticipated to contribute an additional $6.75 billion. Sales from 75,000 Model S/X vehicles, with a higher ASP of $110,000, are projected to add $8.25 billion to the revenue pool. Furthermore, the emerging Tesla Semi, with an estimated 25,000 units sold at an ASP of $175,000, is expected to bring in $4.5 billion. Additional revenue streams include regulatory credit revenues of $2 billion, automotive leasing revenues also at $2 billion, energy generation and storage sales projected at $7 billion, and services and other revenues estimated at $8.5 billion, culminating in a total revenue estimate of $119 billion for 2024. Subscribe to the Elon Musk Podcast Youtube - https://youtube.com/@theelonmuskpodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Listen to the Full Podcast - https://link.chtbl.com/elonmuskpodcast FOLLOW STAGE ZERO PODCASTS ON SOCIAL Space News Pod on Twitter - https://twitter.com/spacenewspod STAGE ZERO Podcasts on Patreon - https://patreon.com/stagezero ABOUT The Elon Musk Podcast The Elon Musk Podcast takes an in-depth look into the world of the visionary entrepreneur. From SpaceX's mission to colonize Mars, to the revolutionary underground transportation network of the Boring Company, to the cutting-edge technology of Neuralink, and the game-changing innovations of Tesla, we cover it all. Stay up to date with the latest news, events and highlights from the companies led by Elon Musk. ABOUT STAGE ZERO STAGE ZERO is the YouTube home for all things Elon Musk and the STAGE ZERO Podcast Network. STAGE ZERO features over 10 years of SpaceX, Tesla, Twitter news as well as exclusive videos from podcasts like The Elon Musk Podcast. Affiliate Links - #ad SHURE SM7B Mic - https://geni.us/shure-sm7b-microphone
5 Feb 20248min
