UK Space Agency signs US deal to fuel British spaceports June 17, 2020 British and American government ministers have signed a deal to power up the UK’s spaceports programme and boost tech exports. The UK Space Agency said today the agreement will allow US companies to operate and launch rockets and satellites from British spaceports, as well as support their participation in the UK space sector supply chain. [...]
Tesla revs up in China as car registrations boom June 15, 2020 Car registrations for US electric carmaker Tesla jumped 150 per cent month on month in May, as China gets back on track after lockdown. Tesla’s China registrations, including cars that were imported, grew to 11,565 in May from 4,633 units in April. Data from the China Passenger Car Association publisuhed today showed sales of Tesla’s [...]
SpaceX astronauts arrive at ISS in historic moment for private spaceflight May 31, 2020 The first US space mission since 2011 has reached its destination, the International Space Station, NASA has confirmed. Astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken entered the ISS at around 6pm UK time, having docked at the ISS a few hours earlier. In doing so, they have become the first astronauts to reach the station via [...]
SpaceX mission nears International Space Station after historic launch May 31, 2020 SpaceX’s Dragon astronaut capsule is due to dock at the International Space Station this afternoon after yesterday’s historic launch. At about 8:30 yesterday evening, NASA astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken blasted off from Florida’s Cape Canaveral launchpad in the US’ first manned space mission in nine years. The mission is also the first ever [...]
The last mile is critical to mass adoption and inclusion. May 26, 2020 Global technology infrastructure projects providing the vital backbones for the modern world critically must have compatible last mile solutions in order for mass adoption of new tech to take place leading to mass inclusion – crypto and blockchain are no exception. Price Watch Bitcoin (BTC) has retreated somewhat from testing US$10,000 having had a pretty [...]
Elon Musk reopens Tesla factory in defiance of lockdown rules May 12, 2020 Tesla’s chief executive Elon Musk has said that the electric car firm will restart production at its factory in California despite an order forcing it to remain closed. In a tweet last night, Musk said that if anyone had to be arrested over the decision, it should be him: “Tesla is restarting production today against [...]
The City View podcast, from City A.M., with Shaun Bailey May 11, 2020 In this episode Christian talks to the Conservative candidate for Mayor of London, Shaun Bailey. Subscribe to The City View Podcast: Apple / Google / Spotify / RSS Bailey launches a stinging criticism of the Mayor, Sadiq Khan, for “being too slow” in leading the capital’s response to the pandemic. He also warns the Mayor [...]
Elon Musk and Grimes name son X Æ A-12 May 6, 2020 Tesla chief executive Elon Musk and singer Grimes have confirmed they have named their newborn son X Æ A-12. Musk announced the birth of their son on Monday, tweeting: “Mom and baby all good”. He also announced the child would be called X Æ A-12 and Grimes later explained the choice of name. Musk also took [...]
The City View podcast, from City A.M., with Priya Lakhani OBE May 4, 2020 In this episode, Christian is joined by Priya Lakhani, founder and CEO of Century – an AI-powered education platform. Subscribe to The City View Podcast: Apple / Google / Spotify / RSS Priya, who served as a business adviser to the coalition government, gives a candid and forthright assessment of the government’s support packages for businesses. [...]
Elon Musk tweets that Tesla stock price is ‘too high’ as he rails against lockdown again May 1, 2020 Outspoken Tesla chief executive Elon Musk has said Tesla stock is “too high” and called once again for the end of lockdown measures. The Tesla boss has come under fire for tweeting about the company’s stock in the past. In 2018, he was sued by the SEC after it argued Musk had made false statements [...]