Elon Musk at the Tesla conference left open the possibility of a merger with SpaceX, citing the growing overlap of their areas of activity. Investors estimate the probability of a merger at 90% in the coming years.
The company reported that the new mission will be aimed at extending the operational life of such satellites.
Russia launched a second batch of "Rassvet" satellites, an analogue of Starlink. There are currently up to 40 satellites in orbit, but several hundred more are needed for military use.
SpaceX is discussing with the US Department of Defense the sale of computing power worth billions of dollars. The deal is similar to previous agreements with Google and Anthropic.
SpaceX shares fell 4% on Friday after the Starship test flight was canceled due to engine failure. Elon Musk reported engine replacement and plans for the next launch early next week.
SpaceX share price fell to $132. 62, below the initial listing price of $135. The decline reached 41% from the daily high, threatening losses for investors.
Leading AI developers OpenAI, Meta and SpaceXAI have introduced new models with higher token efficiency to reduce business costs. Businesses have started saving on AI due to multi-million dollar bills.
SpaceX shares rose 12% in the first week after the IPO, while Tesla lost 2. 9%. SpaceX briefly became the fifth most valuable company in the world.
ChatGPT's share dropped to 46. 4%, while competitor Claude grew by 640%. This was influenced by a deal with the Pentagon and the launch of the QuitGPT initiative.
Following SpaceX's public offering, shares rose to $166, and capitalization reached $2. 18 trillion. Elon Musk's net worth is estimated at $1.1 trillion.
SpaceX raised $75 billion through an IPO at a company valuation of $1. 77 trillion. This will allow Elon Musk to become the first trillionaire in world history.
Iran has accused the US and Israel of using Starlink and is threatening attacks on Musk's assets. Ground stations in Qatar, Jordan, and the UAE are under threat.
NASA has announced the names of the four astronauts who will participate in the Artemis III mission. The crew will test spacecraft from Blue Origin and SpaceX.
The debut of the Tesla Roadster has been pushed back to August 2026 due to the complexity of the SpaceX rocket system. The car, as advertised, will accelerate to 100 km/h in 1.1 seconds.
SpaceX plans to raise $75 billion through an IPO at a price of $135 per share. The company's market valuation could reach $1.75 trillion.
SpaceX plans to raise up to $75 billion during its public offering. The market valuation of Elon Musk's company could reach $1.8 trillion.
The explosion of a Blue Origin rocket in Florida damaged the company's only launch pad. This could delay Trump's plans for a return to the Moon by a year.
Peter Diamandis believes the merger of SpaceX and Tesla is a matter of time to consolidate Musk's control. This would allow for the integration of terrestrial and space infrastructure.
The US Space Force and SpaceX will create the SDN Backbone network for $2. 29 billion. The system will provide instantaneous communication between sensors and weapons for missile defense.
Andrius Kubilius urged the EU to open arsenals for Ukraine and move to mass production of weapons. Europe is currently lagging behind the Russian Federation in missile production.
SpaceX and the Pentagon are disputing the cost of Starlink for LUCAS drones in the war with Iran. The company is demanding $25,000 per terminal instead of five.
SpaceX successfully tested the Starship V3 rocket with new Raptor 3 engines. The vehicle deployed satellites into orbit and splashed down in the Indian Ocean.
The disconnection of thousands of Starlink terminals used by Russians helped the AFU reclaim 400 square kilometers of territory, according to a Pentagon report. This, as stated in the report, weakened the coordination of enemy drones and offensives.
SpaceX has postponed the Starship launch due to a malfunction of a hydraulic pin on the launch tower. A new launch attempt is scheduled for Friday night into Saturday.
The expected public offering of SpaceX shares could make Elon Musk a trillionaire. His associates Gwynne Shotwell and Bret Johnsen are set to become billionaires.
The head of ESA called for a threefold increase in space investment to overcome the gap with the US. This is necessary to ensure Europe's strategic autonomy.
BlackRock is considering billion-dollar investments in the SpaceX IPO through its own funds. Elon Musk's company could debut on the Nasdaq exchange as early as June 12.
A debate is unfolding in the US over the cost of the Golden Dome missile defense system, which is estimated at $1. 2 trillion. The Trump administration cites a figure of $185 billion.
SpaceX is conducting a 5-for-1 stock split to lower the price ahead of its IPO. The company plans to raise $75 billion at a $2 trillion valuation.
SpaceX plans to raise $75 billion through a Nasdaq listing under the ticker SPCX. Elon Musk's company valuation will exceed $2 trillion.
