Technologies

SpaceX Gets OK to Build 2 Starship Launch Pads at NASA’s Cape Canaveral

The two Super Heavy launch pads will join one that SpaceX already has at Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39-A.

SpaceX has been granted approval to build two launch pads at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station’s Space Launch Complex 37 in Florida, the company said Monday. These pads are built for launches from heavier rockets like SpaceX’s megarocket, Starship. SpaceX’s Starship can produce more than 16 million pounds of thrust from its Super Heavy reusable first stage rockets. By contrast, NASA’s Space Launch System is capable of approximately 8.8 million pounds of thrust.

Don’t miss any of our unbiased tech content and lab-based reviews. Add CNET as a preferred Google source.

The two launch pads join SpaceX’s existing launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39-A, which was designed to support the iconic Apollo program.

«With three launch pads in Florida, Starship will be ready to support America’s national security and Artemis goals as the world’s premiere spaceport continues to evolve to enable airport-like operations,» SpaceX said Monday in a post on X. The company also announced that construction has already begun on the two new launch pads.

A decision two years in the making

SpaceX has been waiting almost two years for regulatory approval to build its launch pads at Space Launch Complex 37. During that time, SpaceX had to field several public hearings and investigations to ensure that the Starship launches wouldn’t pose a threat to the local fauna or flora.

Once completed, the two new launch pads will be able to host approximately 76 Starship missions and 152 landings per year, with 44 additional launches and 88 additional landings from SpaceX’s Kennedy Space Center launch pad.

One of the major questions for these launch pads is how they could impact local travel, namely in terms of commercial airline flights.

According to regulatory filings, 120 launches and 240 landings could cause delays for thousands of commercial airline flights annually. The Air Force plans to reassess airspace concerns before giving final approval for Starship launches.

Technologies

The Fourth Episode of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Out

Verum Messenger has released the fourth episode of its AI mini-series SHADOWS, created using Verum AI. The new episode, titled “No Borders,” continues the story of a team trying to stay out of the OMEGA corporation’s sight.

Following the events of the previous episodes, the team moves between cities and countries while OMEGA continues its search. The new episode puts particular emphasis on Verum Messenger’s capabilities that allow users to conceal their location.

“No Borders” is another chapter in a story about privacy, freedom of communication, and technologies that erase borders between people.

The VERUM AI mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 4 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

Watch on YouTube
Watch on Instagram

Technologies

Verum Messenger Introduces Built-In Verum Chess

Verum Messenger has released a new update for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, adding another feature to its growing ecosystem — Verum Chess. Users can now play chess directly inside the messenger without switching between different applications.

The new feature allows users to start a game in just a few taps while reinforcing Verum’s vision of a unified digital environment where communication and everyday services come together in a single platform.

Verum Messenger continues to evolve into a multifunctional ecosystem that combines secure chats and calls, AI tools, a built-in VPN, anonymous email, eSIM, financial services, cryptocurrency features, and offline communication. With the introduction of Verum Chess, the platform now also offers a new way for users to interact and spend time together without leaving the app.

The update is now available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac on the App Store.

Technologies

Episode 3 of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Now Available

Verum Messenger has released the third episode of its AI mini-series, SHADOWS, created using Verum AI.

The new episode, titled «Ghost Money,» continues the story of the conflict between a team of heroes and the Omega corporation, which seeks to take control of digital communications. This time, the focus shifts to anonymous payments and financial freedom, revealing how privacy can extend beyond messaging.

Like the previous episodes, the new release not only advances the storyline but also showcases the capabilities of the Verum ecosystem, highlighting technologies designed for secure communication and digital privacy.

The mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 3 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

Watch on Instagram
Watch on YouTube