SpaceX brings four astronauts home after 8 months in space, and the return was flawless

Key Points:

• Four Crew-12 astronauts returned to Earth after 237 days aboard the ISS, with SpaceX’s Crew Dragon Freedom splashing down off the coast of California, concluding a mission that included nearly 101 million miles traveled and four spacewalks.
• SpaceX announced a deal to acquire nationwide 800 MHz wireless spectrum from Grain Management, enabling its Starlink Mobile service to operate as a full US carrier with both satellite and terrestrial networks, pending FCC approval.
• Elon Musk was awarded the National Medal of Science by President Donald Trump, recognizing his significant contributions to space exploration, communications, and technology, alongside other tech industry leaders.
• The Boring Company signed an agreement with Abu Dhabi to explore underground transport and utility tunnel projects, expanding its presence in the UAE following a $3 billion funding round and ongoing tunneling projects in Nashville and Las Vegas.
• The Boring Company is advancing multiple tunneling projects, including plans to add more machines for the Music City Loop in Nashville and doubling the station count for the Vegas Loop by the end of 2026.