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π¦ Australia's lunar journey, Starship approaches liftoff, Polestar's unique move
Australia is the latest country to join the lunar frenzy. Following Japan, India, and Russia, the country is teaming up with NASA for a 2026 mission. We're getting closer to witnessing the launch of the most powerful rocket in the world, but first, SpaceX has some regulatory duties. Meanwhile, Polestar, the Swedish automaker, is launching a smartphone to accompany its EV. There is nothing better than a matching set for me.

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Rocket science π
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Electric cars π
Smartphones and EVs (4 min)
In a clever yet unusual move, Swedish automaker Polestar is planning to introduce the Polestar 4 SUV coupe in China, along with the release of its first smartphone.
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