SpaceX now fundamentally an "infrastructure company," senior official says

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• Mars and Jupiter to appear close together before sunrise on November 15 and 16

  Stargazers can observe a rare pre-dawn conjunction along the southeastern horizon without needing telescopes or binoculars. The bright planetary pairing highlights a packed astronomical calendar this month that features multiple meteor showers, historic spaceflight milestones, and lunar events. Finding a clear view of the horizon before morning twilight will provide the best viewing conditions.

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• SpaceX plans $24 billion power plant in Starbase, Texas

  The aerospace company aims to develop a major utility installation directly at its primary launch and production site to bolster long-term infrastructure. This targeted industrial development represents a massive financial commitment to expanding the operational footprint in Cameron County. Establishing dedicated energy assets locally will provide foundational operational support for ongoing rocket manufacturing and future orbital test missions.

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• Pentagon mulls placing fleet of military satellites around the Moon

  Defense leaders are weighing an operational expansion that would push military orbital capabilities well past Earth's atmosphere. This concept seeks to establish a structured security presence throughout the vast cislunar corridor. Broad international or interagency participation is also being encouraged to strengthen long-term support for deep-space operations.

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