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Nasa joins Russia in hosting guests at the world's most expensive tourist destination.
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SpaceX CEO responded to a request on social media from the Ukraine government.
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Elon Musk responds to National MP's appeal for help on Tonga
SpaceX and Tesla CEO has offered to help Tonga, but says it will be difficult.
Billionaire returns starry-eyed from space with business dreams
Returning to life with gravity was quite the comedown for the Japanese billionaire.
Musk opens up about 'semi-separation' from Grimes
The Tesla CEO has just been named TIME magazine's Person of the Year.
SpaceX crew launch marks 600 space travellers in 60 years
The 600 ranges from actor William Shatner last month to US and Russian astronauts.
SpaceX: how Elon Musk's new rocket could transform the space race
The entrepreneur hopes the Starship will help take humans to Mars
Moon megabuild: Loony Las Vegas casino's lofty design ambition
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Latest space station supplies include pizza delivery for 7
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Two billionaires in race to get off on own rockets
Branson's flight will be longer, but Bezos' will be higher.
Virgin Galactic rocket ship ascends from New Mexico
Virgin Galactic forges toward tourist flights to the edge of the Earth's atmosphere.
'Mysterious string of lights': Elon Musk's satellites spotted above Auckland
"It was 5am, I was half-awake and I was thinking, What am I looking at?"
Tesla CEO Elon Musk unusual's business move
Elon Musk has a lined up a new gig in addition to his jobs as chief of Tesla and SpaceX.
Biggest space station crowd in decade after SpaceX arrival
Although SpaceX's third crew flight for Nasa, it was the first to use a recycled vehicle.
Surprising pick for SNL host draws controversy
Fans of the show are divided over the choice of guest host.
Billionaire offers public eight free seats on moon mission
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The tech tycoon's wealth has tripled during the Covid-19 pandemic.
'Incredible feat' - astronauts emerge after splashdown
The first astronauts to ride a SpaceX capsule into orbit have emerged from the spacecraft.
SpaceX Launch: Dinosaur toy accompanies Nasa astronauts to ISS
Nasa and SpaceX sent two astronauts into space, but they weren't the only ones on board.
Watch live: Historic SpaceX launch postponed because of stormy weather
The flight has been postponed until Sunday morning (NZT).
Strange lights in night sky: Astronomers worried about SpaceX satellites
SpaceX plans to launch 12,000 satellites - but astronomers are worried.
Where is Musk's Tesla Roadster now?
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Nanogirl: What travelling in space does to the body
Forget surviving on another planet - the question is will your knees make the journey?
SpaceX capsule suffers failure that sends a cloud of smoke over coast
A SpaceX capsule failed during an engine test that sent a plume of smoke over Florida.
Editorial: 2019, a further space odyssey?
EDITORIAL: With two major space-age achievements already this year, what else is in store?
Elon Musk says he will probably move to Mars
Musk says the likelihood of him going to Mars is "70 per cent".
Launch within 'weeks': Virgin Galactic catches up in new space race
Sir Richard is in a race with billionaires to be the first to send tourists to space.
NASA stands by SpaceX despite Musk drama
NASA stands by its contractor, as Musk faces lawsuits and scrutiny.
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Tesla in chaos after video of Musk smoking marijuana circulates
Tesla executives resign and shares drop after video of Elon Musk smoking week circulated.