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SpaceX just locked up a NASA record no other U.S. spacecraft can touch
Teslarati • • general
Key Points:
- SpaceX now holds all five fastest U.S. spacecraft trips to the International Space Station, with Crew Dragon Grace docking in just 7 hours and 55 minutes, beating the previous record by over four hours.
- The rapid docking was enabled by optimal timing with the station's position, allowing near-immediate orbital approach, though most Crew Dragon flights still take close to a day.
- Elon Musk confirmed early discussions between SpaceX's Terafab semiconductor project and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), potentially forming a major partnership for advanced chip production, though no deal is finalized.
- Tesla's Robotaxi fleet in Austin currently relies on manual charging by employees, reflecting a pragmatic approach during early deployment while wireless charging technology is still in development.
- Tesla extended Robotaxi service hours in Austin to 11 p.m., citing challenges in reliably detecting small, low-contrast animals at night; a full 24-hour operation awaits the upcoming FSD v15 software update for improved safety.
