NASA is revising the schedule for the Artemis program, adding a phase of integrated system testing near Earth. The astronaut moon landing is now expected in 2028.
SpaceX plans to file a confidential IPO application in March 2026 with an expected valuation of $1. 75 trillion. The $50 billion raised will go towards funding Starship, orbital data centers, and a lunar base.
Elon Musk restricted Russian forces' access to Starlink after a January drone strike on central Kyiv. This decision was made after negotiations with the Ukrainian leadership and the implementation of special software.
Ukraine is considering the possibility of creating consortia with allies to develop air defense systems capable of shooting down ballistic missiles. This will also help overcome the shortage of ammunition for Patriot systems.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced his readiness to meet with Putin. He also emphasized the importance of pressure from the US and Europe on Putin to end the war.
The European Data Protection Board has launched an investigation into X's Grok chatbot over the creation of sexualized AI images without consent. This marks another instance of increased regulatory scrutiny on the platform.
Elon Musk's companies SpaceX and xAI are participating in a new secret Pentagon competition to develop voice-controlled drones. The goal is to create swarm control technology that translates voice commands into digital instructions for multiple drones.
Russians are trying to bypass Starlink terminal blocking by recruiting Ukrainians to register them. This creates national security risks, as it restores the Russian military's command and control system.
On February 13, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched a Dragon spacecraft with four astronauts into orbit. The crew will conduct scientific research to prepare for space exploration and improve life on Earth.
Russian occupiers are threatening the families of captured Ukrainians, demanding the registration of Starlink terminals in their names. This happened after the disconnection of illegal Starlink terminals, which were used for communication by Russian military units and kamikaze drones.
Elon Musk announced a change in SpaceX's priorities, focusing on creating a self-sufficient city on the Moon. This task is more realistic and faster than colonizing Mars, with the first uncrewed landing in March 2027.
Elon Musk stated that SpaceX is focused on building a city on the Moon, as it is possible in less than 10 years. The company's mission is to spread life to the stars.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has simplified the procedure for verifying Starlink terminals in the DELTA system for military personnel. Now, every DELTA user can independently enter information about the terminal, which will speed up equipment confirmation.
A massive Starlink failure in the occupied territories of Ukraine caused panic among Russian units. Troop command was paralyzed, leading to a "friendly fire" incident in the Zaporizhzhia direction, where a 12-person assault group was killed.
The Institute for the Study of War reports that blocking Starlink terminals for Russians will affect their attempts to strike Ukrainian logistics. SpaceX blocked the terminals at the request of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine after they were found on Russian drones.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine clarified the Starlink verification procedure through SpaceX's "whitelist. " Terminals included in the list operate without restrictions, while those used by Russians are blocked.
Elon Musk emphasized the importance of registering Starlink terminals in Ukraine. This is due to the verification of terminals for defense purposes and to prevent their use by Russians.
Elon Musk announced the creation of large-scale solar-powered data centers in space, launching a million satellites for AI. This will avoid overloading power grids and reduce electricity costs.
Russian Z-channels report mass disconnections of Starlink terminals at the front, which, according to them, allegedly affect both sides of the conflict.
Elon Musk has become the first person in history with a fortune exceeding $800 billion after SpaceX acquired his company xAI. The deal valued the combined company at $1.25 trillion, increasing Musk's net worth to $852 billion.
French police searched "X" offices in Paris, and the prosecutor's office summoned Elon Musk for questioning in April. The investigation concerns algorithm abuse and fraudulent data extraction, as well as complaints about the Grok chatbot.
Minister of Defense Fedorov called for the verification of all Starlink terminals used for defense purposes through the DELTA system to include them in the "whitelist. " This will ensure their operation after blocking and the continuity of communication.
Elon Musk plans to merge SpaceX and xAI to create a technology giant. This merger precedes a massive IPO, which could be the largest in stock market history.
Ukraine is introducing Starlink terminal registration via a "whitelist" to counter their use by Russians. The registration process for civilians will be simple, and a separate secure channel will be available for the military.
Elon Musk stated that the restrictions imposed on the use of Starlink by Russian military personnel have already yielded results. Ukraine's Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov confirmed the practical results and emphasized close cooperation.
The US Department of Justice has released millions of pages of Jeffrey Epstein's investigation documents. They detail his connections with figures such as Steve Bannon, Elon Musk, and world leaders, as well as Epstein's attempts to meet Musk and his influence on political and business circles.
Elon Musk responded to the request of Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov regarding the use of Starlink on Russian UAVs. Ukrainian specialists discovered a Starlink terminal on a Russian BM-35 drone.
SpaceX is exploring opportunities to enter into agreements with other companies led by Elon Musk. In particular, mergers with xAI and Tesla are being considered.
NASA announced the early launch of the SpaceX Crew-12 mission to the ISS on February 11. This is in response to a medical evacuation that left only three astronauts on the station.
Ukraine's Ministry of Defense promptly contacted SpaceX to resolve the issue of Starlink use on Russian drones. Mykhailo Fedorov thanked Elon Musk for his quick response and for starting work on the situation.
