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Elon Musk says SpaceX will postpone Mars plans to focus on a Moon base by 2027, signaling a shift in priorities.
Public reaction on social media ranges from skepticism to mockery as Musk outlines a Moon-first plan.
CNN coverage frames Musk's Moon priorities within SpaceX’s broader goals and timelines.
Observers question whether the lunar base will accelerate or delay broader efforts to reach Mars.
The Poke highlights a timeline shift with Musk’s weekend announcements about a lunar mission.
Twitter reactions cite a mix of praise and doubt about Musk’s capability to establish a Moon base.
The Moon-first pivot includes ideas like a mass driver for lunar launches, illustrating ambitious infrastructure concepts.
Public discourse questions the feasibility of multi-planetary plans given historical timeline misses.
SpaceX’s lunar agenda points to a March 2027 uncrewed Moon landing as part of Musk’s plan.
The coverage notes a broader public debate about prioritizing Earthly needs versus space ambitions.

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Researchers showed baker's yeast can survive Mars-like shock waves and perchlorate exposure, with growth slowing but not stopping.
Survival is linked to ribonucleoprotein condensates that protect and reorganize RNA during stress.
Yeast forms stress granules and P-bodies under shock, aiding endurance of Mars-like stressors.
Perchlorate exposure alone prompts P-body formation, contributing to stress response.
Yeast strains lacking RNP condensate formation showed lower survival rates.
The study combines shock physics, chemistry, and molecular biology to explore life under Mars-like stress.
Baker's yeast could be a useful model for astrobiology and future space missions.
Researchers conducted experiments at IISc with collaborators from PRL in Ahmedabad.
The work used a High-Intensity Shock Tube for Astrochemistry (HISTA) to simulate Martian shocks.
The study builds a case for yeast as a robust model organism in extreme-condition biology.

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SpaceX shifts from Mars to building a Moon city, aiming for a self-expanding settlement within a decade.
Musk says Mars remains an aspiration, but the Moon offers a faster route for civilization's future.
WSJ reports SpaceX told investors it plans an uncrewed lunar landing in March 2027.
A three-day Moon journey contrasts with six months to reach Mars, influencing SpaceX’s pivot.
SpaceX aims to secure lunar infrastructure with cargo deliveries and energy systems to sustain a settlement.
The Moon environment poses challenges like dust, darkness, and radiation requiring robust systems.
Musk’s posts on X indicate a shift in SpaceX’s long-term space strategy.
The Moon-focused plan aligns with broader U.S. goals for lunar presence this decade.
SpaceX anticipates using indigenous materials and robotics for lunar construction.
The report notes SpaceX’s Moon pivot as part of a broader regulatory and geopolitical context.

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