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After awarding Elon Musks SpaceX a $3 billion contract to put humans on the Moon by 2025, NASA has also awarded a similar contract to Jeff Bezos Blue Origin, worth $3.4 billion.

In a recent statement, Jeff Bezos announced that his private space exploration company, Blue Origin had secured a significant contract worth $3.4 billion with NASA, bringing him closer to his goal of sending humans to the Moon.

NASA expands its Artemis programmeNASA revealed that Bezos private rocket company, Blue Origin, has been awarded the contract as part of the Artemis programme, which aims to return astronauts to the Moon. Unfortunately for Bezos, Musks SpaceX was granted a similar Artemis contract back in 2021, positioning Musk and his company way ahead in the race. For their part, Musks SpaceX recently conducted a successful launch of their Starship rocket that is supposed to be used for the Artemis mission.

With Musk and SpaceX leading the way, NASAs recent contract with Blue Origin intensifies the competition between the two billionaires. Over the years, Bezos and Musk have engaged in some heated debates, exchanging jabs regarding their respective efforts to spearhead humanitys space exploration endeavours.

In an Instagram post, Jeff Bezos expressed his excitement by declaring, We are going to the Moon! Accompanying the statement was a depiction of Blue Origins proposed lunar lander, hinting at Bezos intention to establish a permanent human presence on the Moon. This indicates that his mission carries a more ambitious scope compared to Musks efforts.

Jeff Bezos had sued SpaceX beforeIn 2021, Elon Musks SpaceX secured a $3 billion contract from NASA to facilitate human return to the Moon, marking the first such mission since 1972. Bezos and Blue Origin had also vied for the contract but were unsuccessful. They subsequently filed a complaint and launched a lawsuit, both of which were ultimately dismissed by the Government Accountability Office and federal court, respectively.

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NASA emphasized that the upcoming missions will explore a greater expanse of the lunar surface than ever before. The objective of sending humans back to the Moon is to conduct research that will contribute to the eventual launch of similar missions to Mars.

While announcing Blue Origins contract, NASAs chief administrator, Bill Nelson, expressed a positive outlook on the competition and stated that the agency welcomes more contenders in this space race.

During a conference at NASA HQ in Washington, Jeff Bezos highlighted the significance of having backups and reliability in space missions. He emphasized that having multiple providers ensures redundancy and increased mission success.

Blue Origins lunar lander head, John Couluris, revealed that the company had privately contributed an amount exceeding the $3.4 billion contract payout. This demonstrates the long-standing commitment of Bezos and his team to establish a permanent outpost on the Moon.

What will Blue Origin and SpaceX do for NASAs Artemis mission?While Blue Origin has been relatively discreet about the specifics of its Moon lander proposal, it has mentioned its corporate partners, including Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Draper (a spacecraft software firm), and Astrobotic (a robotics firm), as part of Artemis V mission.

Also read: SpaceX says they intentionally blew up their Starship rocket during launch, calls launch a success

Elon Musks NASA Artemis missions, utilizing SpaceXs Starship system, are planned for later in the decade, with Blue Origins missions currently scheduled for 2029, shortly after.

Blue Origins Artemis V mission aims to deploy astronauts to the lunar surface, specifically focusing on exploring the icy southern pole of the Moon. It will be the first Artemis mission to utilize NASAs proposed orbital Lunar Gateway in conjunction with a landing on the Moons surface.

On the other hand, NASA selected SpaceX to develop the first commercial human lander to safely carry the next two American astronauts to the lunar surface, as part of the Artemis III mission. The human landing system will be used for both Artemis III and Artemis IV.

As outlined in NASAs budget proposal from March, the mission involves delivering the European Space Agencys ESPRIT refuelling and communications module to NASAs Gateway, along with a Canadian-made robotic arm system. During the surface phase of the mission, the Artemis astronauts will also transport an unpressurized lunar rover, as indicated by NASAs working manifest chart.

Blue Origin validated?This contract is a significant achievement for Bezos and Blue Origin, as it validates their extensive investments since the companys establishment in 2000. Their aim has been to compete for prominent commercial and government space contracts, particularly with SpaceX, a dominant player in satellite launches and human spaceflight.

Blue Origin, along with lawmakers, exerted pressure on NASA to award a second lunar lander contract to promote commercial competition and ensure the agency has alternative means to reach the Moon. In response, NASA announced a program for a second lander contract in early 2022.

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Elon Musk's admiration for various aspects of Indian culture has been evident, despite not explicitly expressing his views on the country. One area where his appreciation shines through is Indian cuisine, as he has consistently shown excitement and delight for the flavours that India has to offer.

In a recent tweet, Musk couldn't contain his enthusiasm for Indian food, specifically expressing his love for the delectable combination of butter chicken and naan. Just a couple of days ago, when a Twitter user praised this mouthwatering duo, Musk wholeheartedly agreed, indicating that he has savoured these appetising dishes himself. Butter chicken and naan are widely enjoyed components of North Indian cuisine, and it seems that Musk has also developed a fondness for their culinary delights.

Moreover, Musk's praise for India extends beyond its cuisine. He has previously shown admiration for individuals with Indian heritage who have achieved significant milestones in the tech industry. One such example is Parag Agrawal, who made history in November 2021 by becoming the first Indian CEO of Twitter. Musk had expressed his positive sentiments about Agrawal and the talent of Indians in general, recognising their contributions to the United States.

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However, it is worth noting that Musk's relationship with Agrawal took an unexpected turn when Musk personally removed him from his position after gaining control of Twitter. Despite any disagreements or conflicts that may have arisen, Musk's initial acknowledgement of India's pool of highly skilled and talented individuals remains an important statement.

Beyond the realm of food and technology, Musk's fascination with India extends to its remarkable landmarks. During a visit, he was captivated by the architectural marvel of the Taj Mahal and couldn't resist sharing his awe with the world. Responding to a tweet praising Mughal architecture, Musk recounted his personal experience, stating, "It is amazing. I visited in 2007 and also saw the Taj Mahal, which truly is a wonder of the world."

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Bizarre Photo Of 'Elon Musk kissing a robot' Leaves The Internet Baffled

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This time, a photo of him kissing a female humanoid robot has gone viral and left netizens baffled. But is the image real?

After the release of a footage that showed Tesla's humanoid robots 'Optimus' taking its first steps, a Twitter user posted photos of the Tesla founder kissing four different female robots on May 16.

The photos were shared by a user named Daniel Mavern, who claimed that Musk is designing a robot that has been manufactured specifically designed with artificial intelligence with the personality and the characteristics of the female that he dreams of.

The truth about the four photos accompanying Mavern's tweet is that they are AI-generated.

Mavern informed his followers that the humanoid robots were specifically designed with artificial intelligence with the personality and the characteristics of a female.

He wrote: "It is the first robot that has been manufactured specifically designed with artificial intelligence with the personality and the characteristics of the female that he dreams ofwhich is not found in any normal person, because of course, there is no normal person that has all the required specifications."

"Catnilla works with solar energy without charging, it is equipped with sensory means that make her feel sad and happy, and she has a balanced and interactive mindset so she can share it if she is in a crisis or the feelings that she is experiencing or needs when she is exposed to any psychological stress," the tweet adds.

Mavern added towards the end of his tweet that he post was to 'clarify the dangers of AI (artificial intelligence) in the coming period, especially after Tesla Company released the first integrated robot "Optimus"'

Even though the images are AI-generated, Twitter users had a field day reacting to them.

A user quipped, "So he goes around making babies but at the end he want to settle with a robot, typical man."

Some users drew comparisons with MEGAN, the humanoid robot seen in the 2022 film with the same title.

@elonmusk is taking it too far now Wheres the robot husband? wrote another.

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Climate scientists are claiming that changes at Twitter following Elon Musks takeover of the social media platform have unleashed a wave of unfair abuse directed at them.

The platform, they claim, is now flooded with climate denial.

Dr. Mark Maslin, professor of Earth System Science at University College London, told The Guardian hes been the target of abuse and rude comments on Twitter as a result of him challenging the position of climate deniers.

Maslin also said that, prior to Musk taking over, he used to have meetings with a top Twitter executive to coordinate efforts to ensure that trusted information would be pushed to the top of feed rankings. That way, perspectives Maslin disagrees with would be less likely to be seen.

Musk laid off that department head during a purge after he bought the platform.

No Definitions And Examples

The Guardian article doesnt explain exactly what climate denial is or provide any links to or screenshots of examples of what the scientists are calling abuse.

The article quotes Maslin and other scientists referring to climate denial. The article headline refers to climate crisis deniers, which seems to imply that climate denial is also disputing if climate change is producing catastrophic outcomes.

Cowboy State Daily reached out to Maslin to ask what he believes falls outside the realm of trusted information and if that includes perspectives he simply disagrees with as opposed to the promotion of perspectives that challenge established, indisputable science.

Maslin was also asked if thinks its appropriate for a social media platform to coordinate with activists on an issue to purge perspectives they dont agree with.

Maslin didnt reply.

Hateful Canard

Dr. Judith Curry, president and co-owner of Climate Forecast Application Network, told Cowboy State Daily the issue of climate denial is a hateful canard thats applied to a range of ideas that arent approved by a circle of climate scientists.

Before she moved into the private sector, Curry was a professor of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Georgia Institute of Technology, as well as chair of the program. She also was a professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering Sciences Program in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Environmental Studies Program at the University of Colorado-Boulder.

Curry is a moderate voice in the debate. In her latest book, Climate Uncertainty and Risk, she argues that climate change is an exceedingly complex issue, both in terms of the science and its impacts, as well as the policies aimed at addressing it.

We have mischaracterized climate risk by conflating the slow incremental risks from warming (such as sea level rise) and the risks from extreme weather that have little, if anything, to do with the warming, Curry said.

She said in our zeal to eliminate carbon dioxide emissions, were jeopardizing our energy supply, which will only cause more harm than good.

Denial Label

In 2011, Curry criticized the hockey stick graph, which shows temperatures over the last 1,000 years.

The graph, which was produced by climatologist and Penn State Professor Michael E. Mann and some of his colleagues, purportedly shows an exponential rise in temperatures over the last few decades, which makes it look like a hockey stick.

For her criticism of the graph, Curry said she was labeled a denier.

I have seen scientists and politicians labeled as deniers who agree with the IPCC science assessment, but dont think that this is a problem that trumps all others and needs to be urgently addressed, Curry said.

Curry said the label has been applied to highly reputable scientists, such as James Hansen and Kerry Emanual, because they advocate for nuclear energy instead of solar and wind.

Because of his extremely active levels of denial entrepreneurship, my operating definition of climate denier is anyone who disagrees with Michael Mann about anything related to climate, Curry said.

Censorship Collusion

Curry said its concerning that Maslin admitted in the Guardian article to coordinating with employees of Twitter to suppress perspectives he doesnt like and admitted it apparently with some pride.

Following his takeover of Twitter, Musk released thousands of documents showing frequent collusion between staff members of Twitter and government officials, as well as deliberate efforts to suppress conservative viewpoints.

Prior to Musks takeover, Curry said the engagement she received on her Twitter feed was considerably lower.

For the [approximately] 18 months prior to Musks takeover of Twitter, I felt as if I was tweeting into a void hardly any new followers and virtually no likes or retweets of my tweets, Curry said.

Within a week after Musk took over, she said, her followers and engagement greatly increased. Since November, her followers have doubled.

I was obviously shadow banned in some way, Curry said, referring to the practice of lowering the ranking of content so its seen by fewer users of a platform.

Hateful Attacks

Curry said Twitter has vastly improved under Musk, but its a work in progress.

There are people on both sides of the debate on climate issues that are exceedingly ignorant about science and the impact of climate change, she said. But they speak loudly on the topic.

However, its those on the alarmist side of the debate whose rhetoric of extinction and crisis is the most out of touch with reality, she said.

Curry said that despite the bad information they spread, she thinks its more important to reign in what she calls libelous and hateful attacks by climate scientists who hold faculty positions at universities.

Lately, Mann has been on a rampage on Twitter, attacking figures who express viewpoints he doesnt like. Some might call the Tweets abusive.

In one tweet, Mann called Curry a go-to figure on the denial circuit.

Disparaging Tweets

In a tweet about Professor of Environmental Studies at the University of Colorado at Boulder Roger Pielke Jr., Mann wrote, Roger Pielk Jr. is still around? I thought he was now writing a sports column or something.

Pielke has been a regular commenter on climate change issues, arguing that the science on extreme weather is far more nuanced and uncertain than is often presented in the media. Hes also been critical of the International Panel on Climate Change, a consortium of the worlds leading climate scientists, for what he says is an increasingly biased view of climate change.

Mann also disparaged research meteorologist Ryan Maue, who served as a chief scientist at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration during the Trump administration.

Mann called him a fossil fuel propagandist.

Whos The Abuser?

Maslin, too, isnt above throwing the same type of harsh criticism at the people who disagree with him.

He accused Dr. Matthew Wielicki of posting fake science. When Wielicki asked for examples of what Maslin considered to be fake science, Maslin didnt provide any. Instead, Maslin replied, And you are not even consistent in your denial so we all assume you are doing this for attention.

Mann has apparently singled us out for attacks because each of us has greater than 50,000 followers on Twitter, Curry said.

She said rather than being reprimanded for such behavior, scientists like Mann are rewarded by prestigious university chairs and institutes, as well as given awards from professional societies.

Until this problem is cleaned up, I see no home for addressing this issue, Curry said, adding that its ironic for them to complain about hostile comments on Twitter when they tend to dish it out so much.

Everyone Gets Nasty Comments

Curry said that abusive comments happen on Twitter all the time, but its nothing exclusive to climate scientists on the alarmist side of the debate, such as Mann and Maslin.

I receive nasty comments all the time, Curry said.

She said when it gets to be too much, shell mute the individual, and Twitter provides tools to limit notifications to help screen out some of the unwanted remarks.

Since Curry tends toward the middle on climate issues, she said the hateful comments come to her from both sides.

However, I will say that the really vile and hateful comments come predominantly from the alarmed side of the spectrum, Curry said.

Contact Kevin Killough at Kevin@CowboyStateDaily.com

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Elon Musk wanted a bathroom built next to his office in Twitter's headquarters so he didn't have to wake up his bodyguards in the middle of the night to go pee, a new lawsuit claims.

Six former Twitter employees filed the suit against Musk and X. Corp, Twitter's holding company, in the District Court of Delaware on Tuesday.

It accuses the defendants of violating 14 counts, including fraud, breach of contract, and labor-rights laws. But it's also full of details about what's been going on inside the social-media company under the billionaire's leadership.

A Twitter engineer told the BBC in March that at least two bodyguards followed Musk around its San Francisco headquarters, including to the restroom.

The lawsuit says that Steve Davis, the Boring Company CEO, told Joseph Killian a plaintiff who worked at Twitter for 12 years and oversaw office design to start work on a new restroom closer to Musk's office.

Musk wanted the facilities next to his office so he "didn't have to wake his security team and cross half the floor to use the bathroom in the middle of the night," the suit says.

Last month, the billionaire told the BBC that he sometimes slept on a couch in the library at Twitter's headquarters. Musk also told CNBC on Tuesday that he slept for about six hours a night.

The suit says Killian told Davis that he would start getting the permits for Musk's restroom, but the suit paraphrases him responding: "We don't do that; we don't have to follow those rules."

According to the suit, he instead suggested Killian hire an unlicensed plumber to build the toilet since others wouldn't want to jeopardize their license by working on a project without a permit.

Insider reached out to Twitter for comment. It responded with its standard poop-emoji auto-reply.

Elon Musk did not directly reply to Insider, but tweeted about this story after its publication, calling the claim about his bathroom an "absurd scenario."

"Even were this absurd scenario true, my 'bodyguards' being asleep instead of thwarting assassins would be of far greater concern to me than shortening my trip to the [toilet]," he said.

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