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Tesla Unveils Upgraded Model S In Los Angeles

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However, Tesla said the goal of the new hardware and software is not to enable driverless cars, but instead to increase driver comfort and safety. The car was rolled out at the Hawthorne Airport, just a few blocks away from rocket company SpaceX, which is also led by Musk. READ MORE>>.

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SpaceX Conducts Capsule Landing Tests

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NASA said late last week that Hawthorne-based space rocket firm SpaceX has tested its ability to land its astronaut landing pod, the SuperDraco, by firing landing engines. NASA said that the testing is aimed at helping engineers refine landing software and systems on the spacecraft. The testing apparently occurred in November.

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SpaceX Founder Musk: Structural Failure Took Down Falcon 9

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Elon Musk , founder and CEO of Hawthorne-based SpaceX , said Monday afternoon that the explosion of the company's rocket last month was due to a broken strut, which held a helium tank to the rocket's second stage. The failure resulted in a catastrophic explosion of the company's Falcon 9 on June 28th. READ MORE>>.

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Who's In Southern California's Unicorn Club?

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SpaceX, based in Hawthorne, California, is now worth between $12 billion and $15 billion, according to multiple reports. The little known company makes software that is used by contractors to manage construction projects, and apparently has seen massive adoption of its technology. SpaceX (www.spacex.com). Razer (www.razerzone.com).

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Southern California Sees $1.9 Billion In Q1 Deals, Biggest Since Dot Com Boom

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More than half of this quarter''s investment due to a single, nearly $1 billion investment in Hawthorne-based SpaceX. billion invested--again thanks to SpaceX--then Software, with $316.95M in deals. The last quarter to ever reach the same investment heights was more than fourteen years ago, in fourth quarter of 2000, when $1.95

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Southern California's Top 10 Most Popular Tech Stories Of The Year

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why (except widespread interest all year in the achievements of Hawthorne-based SpaceX, and. Ten of Southern California's Top Software Companies - Also in November, we published. another "Top Ten" list, listing out some of Southern California's top software focused. We have no idea.

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More Than 50 E-Scooters Pulled From Portland River

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MCSO’s River Patrol and Dive Team are clearing the “sea wall” on the Willamette River near the Hawthorne Bridge. Police Body Cam Manufacturer Rejects Facial Recognition Software. So far, they have pulled 5 scooters from the river floor and estimate they will recover 15 more. pic.twitter.com/QF5smBgmfN.

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