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technology1 month ago•13 min saved

Starship's spaceflight arc proves progress; passenger NYC–Shanghai service remains speculative.

SpaceX’s 2017 concept of New York–Shanghai travel in 39 minutes via a spacebound Starship has moved from fantasy toward reality: a later Starship test flew through space, endured re-entry and landed, showing the middle of the journey is feasible. However, a full passenger service requires offshore terminals, reliable, repeatable reuse, regulatory approvals, and proven life-support and evacuation systems—so the 39‑minute figure remains the rocket portion, not a booked door‑to‑door trip.

via Space Daily|

#offshore-spaceports #point-to-point #spaceflight

technology1 month ago•15 min saved

Rivian Aims for 2027 Full Point-to-Point Autonomy

Rivian outlined an Autonomy+ roadmap indicating point-to-point assisted driving will roll out in limited form later this year and expand to all owners by 2027, with the system remaining an eyes-on, driver-supervised setup. The company cites a shorter gap between Universal Hands Free and Point-to-Point, the Large Driving Model, and fleet miles behind the scenes as reasons for the timeline. The update also adds Lane Change on Command to all roads and displays traffic signals, signs, and cones on the driver screen, but details on who gets access first, target vehicles, or geographic rollout remain unclear.

via RivianTrackr|

#autonomy #point-to-point #rivian

business3 months ago•8 min saved

Starfall Test Signals Possible SpaceX Revenue, But Not Immediate

SpaceX tested its Starfall delivery capsule in near-Earth orbit, envisioning ultra-fast point-to-point cargo deliveries (about 80 minutes from launch to reentry). The pod carries roughly 2,200 pounds and was carried by a Falcon Heavy upper stage; Starship isn’t yet available for reuse in this context, and SpaceX has provided few details on the test. While Starfall could someday open a new revenue stream, its commercial viability and impact on SpaceX’s valuation remain uncertain and not something investors should count on in the near term.

via The Motley Fool|

#business #point-to-point #reusable-launch