SpaceX resumed launches after a Thanksgiving break by successfully launching 23 Starlink satellites to low Earth orbit from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. These satellites are the V2 mini variant, equipped with argon Hall thrusters for better maneuvering and increased bandwidth. The Falcon 9 booster, B1062, successfully landed on the droneship Just Read the Instructions. SpaceX's next launch will be a Falcon 9 mission from California with a reconnaissance satellite for South Korea.
U.S. stocks ended in positive territory before the Thanksgiving break, with Treasurys briefly falling to a two-month low. Sam Altman has returned as the CEO of OpenAI, while Binance experienced outflows of over $1 billion in the past 24 hours. Jack Ma has paused his plans to sell Alibaba shares after a significant drop in stock value. Markets are expected to have low trading volume during the Thanksgiving period, but some stocks may experience a post-holiday resurgence.
The University of Maryland has announced changes to the Thanksgiving week schedule, with Monday classes moving online and Tuesday having no classes. Wednesday will be an administrative leave day for faculty and staff. The university expressed gratitude for the support and care shown during a challenging fall and emphasized the importance of rest and community care.
