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Trump picks Musk ally Jared Isaacman to head NASA

Donald Trump appointed Jared Isaacman as NASA's leader, emphasizing private collaboration in space ventures while focusing on the Artemis moon program and future Mars missions.

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Earnings call: Polaris reports strategic inventory cuts amid sales decline

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Polaris Industries cuts guidance, shares fall 5%

Polaris Industries reported disappointing Q3 earnings, lowering its 2024 outlook amid economic challenges, leading to a 5% drop in shares.

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Explainer-What is helium and why is it used in rockets?

Two NASA astronauts extend their ISS stay due to Boeing's Starliner propulsion system issues, stemming from helium leaks, highlighting the gas's critical but problematic role in space missions.

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SpaceX's Falcon 9 grounded after failing landing attempt

The FAA grounded SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket after a landing failure during a Starlink mission, requiring an investigation that could delay upcoming launches.

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SpaceX pauses Falcon 9 launch of Polaris Dawn

SpaceX has postponed the Falcon 9 launch of Polaris Dawn due to unfavorable weather conditions forecasted for the splashdown areas off Florida's coast.

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Crewed SpaceX mission delayed after leak in ground equipment

SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission is delayed due to a helium leak, with a focus on a historic private spacewalk planned during the five-day mission.