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.
Elon Musk reacted to the call of Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski to prevent Russians from using Starlink, calling him a "drooling imbecile. " Musk stated that Sikorski does not realize that Starlink is the basis of Ukraine's military communication.
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski called on Elon Musk to prevent Russians from using Starlink for attacks on Ukraine. He noted that making money from war crimes could harm Musk's brand.
Ukrainian specialists have discovered a Starlink terminal on a Russian BM-35 drone, which allows it to be controlled over long distances, making it almost invulnerable to electronic warfare. Expert Andriy Kramarov explained the danger and ways to counter such UAVs.
German companies Rheinmetall and OHB are developing a satellite network for the Bundeswehr, which will become a European alternative to Starlink. The project will provide secure internet for the German army, reducing dependence on American technologies.
Western experts are discussing the possibility of Iran using Russia's Kalinka electronic warfare system against the Starlink satellite network. Russia developed it as a countermeasure against space-based internet systems after the invasion of Ukraine.
NASA astronaut Suni Williams has retired after 27 years of service, having spent 608 days in space and setting a record among women. Her last mission on Starliner lasted nine months due to technical malfunctions, instead of the planned week.
Elon Musk has once again floated the idea of buying Ryanair after a dispute with its CEO, Michael O'Leary. The billionaire conducted a poll on X regarding the acquisition of the company, which has a market value of approximately 30 billion euros.
A year has passed since the inauguration of Donald Trump, marked by a decrease in illegal immigration and the failure of his promise regarding the war in Ukraine. There were also conflicts with Elon Musk, the 'Epstein files' scandal, and tensions with European allies over Greenland.
Ukrainian specialists discovered a Starlink terminal on board a downed Russian BM-35 drone. This allows operators to control the apparatus over long distances, making it almost invulnerable to electronic warfare.
NASA and JAXA astronauts and a Roscosmos cosmonaut landed off the coast of California. Mike Finke set a record by spending 549 days in space.
Four astronauts are leaving the ISS due to an unknown illness of one of the crew members, returning to Earth a month earlier than planned. This is the first medical evacuation in NASA's history.
SpaceX has canceled Starlink subscription fees in Iran due to mass protests and internet blocking. Terminal owners now use satellite communications for free.
Kepler Communications Inc. has successfully launched 10 new satellites into low Earth orbit using a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. These satellites, each weighing 300 kg, will serve as "orbital data centers" and use lasers for data transmission.
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth visited Castelion to review the progress of the "Blackbeard" hypersonic missile. The missile is designed for mass and rapid production, as well as for non-nuclear deterrence.
NASA has announced the early return of the Crew-11 SpaceX mission with four astronauts from the ISS due to medical issues of one of the crew members. This is the first medical evacuation from the International Space Station in history.
NASA is evaluating the possibility of an early termination of the Crew-11 mission on the ISS due to medical issues with one of the astronauts. The agency has postponed a spacewalk and is considering returning the crew to Earth.
Chinese company BYD reported a 28% increase in EV sales last year, exceeding 2. 25 million units. This allowed it to overtake Tesla for the first time, which, according to analysts, sold about 1.65 million cars during the same period.
New NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman made these statements shortly after his nomination was approved by the US Senate.
Russia and Kazakhstan have postponed the first launch of the Soyuz-5 launch vehicle as part of the joint Baiterek space project for additional system checks. The Baiterek program is in its final stages, and the launch was delayed due to falling behind schedule and sanctions.
2025 was a record-breaking profitable year for billionaires: their combined wealth grew by $3. 6 trillion to $18.7 trillion, thanks to the boom in AI and tech sector investments. Elon Musk increased his fortune by $333.2 billion, reaching $754 billion, becoming the first person with a fortune exceeding $700 billion.
Roscosmos plans to build a stationary power source on the Moon by 2036. The project is being implemented jointly with China to provide energy for the future scientific base and lunar rovers.
Elon Musk's fortune grew to $749 billion after the court's decision on Tesla options was overturned. This allowed him to become the first person whose fortune exceeded $700 billion.