Race to the Stars: Billionaires, Satellites, and Elephants

In the world of satellite communications, Eutelsat, with France's backing, defies expectations by reporting stronger revenues as it navigates a competitive landscape against Elon Musk's Starlink, striving to bolster their internet service offerings.

Meanwhile, in the realm of space exploration, SpaceX triumphantly launched its 12th long-duration mission to the International Space Station, sending a diverse crew of astronauts and cosmonauts for an extensive science mission in microgravity conditions.

Back on Earth, a groundbreaking study unveils the unique properties of the whiskers covering an elephant's trunk, highlighting their specialized role in tactile feedback and contrasting sharply with those found in other mammals.

The ongoing race to the moon sees billionaires Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos pushing their respective companies, SpaceX and Blue Origin, to build lunar bases as they compete with China's ambitions to land on the moon by 2030.