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Donald Trump's administration considered terminating contracts with SpaceX after a spat between Trump and Elon Musk. A review of the contracts revealed their critical importance to the Department of Defense and NASA, making their cancellation impossible.

The SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule with four astronauts, including NASA veteran Peggy Whitson and representatives from India, Poland, and Hungary, successfully returned to Earth after 18 days on the ISS. For the three countries, this was their first flight to the ISS, and for 65-year-old Whitson, it was her fifth trip to space.

Elon Musk stated that he plans to hold a Tesla shareholder vote on investing in the xAI startup. This will deepen xAI's integration into Musk's business empire, despite no merger plans.

Linda Yaccarino, CEO of X Corp. , announced her resignation after two years. The Financial Times reports that the reason was disagreements with Elon Musk, whose direct style clashed with her sophistication, despite the successful expansion of X's advertising business.

Elon Musk called on Donald Trump to release the materials of the Jeffrey Epstein case, as he promised. This happened after the Department of Justice confirmed Epstein's suicide and the absence of a "client list."

Ukraine will become the first country in Europe with Starlink mobile services. Messaging will be launched by the end of 2024, and mobile satellite internet in mid-2026.

Elon Musk's startup xAI has released Grok 4, a new flagship artificial intelligence model that, according to Musk, outperforms PhDs. Simultaneously, xAI introduced a new SuperGrok Heavy subscription for $300 per month, making it the most expensive on the AI market.

In Britain, three men have been found guilty of arson at a warehouse that supplied goods, including Starlink satellite equipment, to Ukraine. British officials stated that the culprits were acting on orders from the Russian mercenary group "Wagner."

Elon Musk announced the creation of a new political party, the "American Party," after polling his followers. The party's goal is to "restore freedom" to the United States, opposing the two-party system.

The European consortium Arianespace will launch the CO3D satellites from Airbus Defence and Space and MicroCarb satellites from CNES into orbit on July 25, 2025, using a Vega C rocket. The CO3D mission will create 3D maps of Earth, while MicroCarb will map CO2 sources and sinks.

The Axiom 4 commercial mission successfully launched to the ISS, delivering astronauts from India, Poland and Hungary. This is the first time representatives from these countries have been sent into space in decades, highlighting their financial participation in the project.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has stated that SpaceX rocket launches in Texas have polluted the country's territory, and the government is studying the consequences. Rocket fragments have already been found in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas.

SpaceX's new Dragon spacecraft named "Grace" has successfully launched on its debut Ax-4 mission to the ISS. The launch, commissioned for Axiom Space, took place on June 25 after two weeks of delays caused by weather and technical issues on the rocket and ISS.

The world's first photonic quantum computer has been successfully launched into orbit as part of the SpaceX Transporter 14 mission. This device, developed by an international group of scientists, has the potential to change the principles of data processing in space and planetary observation.

On June 23, Amazon launched 27 Kuiper internet satellites from Cape Canaveral. The company plans to launch more than 3,200 such satellites into orbit and begin providing communication services this year.

SpaceX's Starship super-rocket exploded during a static fire test at the Starbase base in Texas. This was the second test of the prototype engine, which has led to a significant delay in future test flights.

Donald Trump said he is open to reconciliation with Elon Musk, but it is not a priority. The reason for the quarrel was a bill that would increase the US debt.

Elon Musk has expressed regret over his posts about Donald Trump that fueled their feud. The dispute resulted in Musk losing $34 billion in wealth.

Relations between Musk and Trump have warmed. Musk responded to Trump's address, which was published by a conservative influencer, with a heart emoji.

SpaceX is preparing to launch Axiom Mission 4 to the ISS. For the first time, astronauts from India, Poland and Hungary will go into orbit to conduct scientific research.

Trump and Musk have paused their public feud after a phone call between their aides. However, the future of their relationship remains uncertain, despite the de-escalation.

A Starlink internet terminal has been installed in the White House, despite concerns from security experts. Communications systems managers could not control the connection and guarantee information security.

Musk's dispute with Trump threatens the business of the American billionaire. Falling Tesla sales, SpaceX problems, and the X crisis cast doubt on the future of Musk's empire.

Japanese ispace reported a failed attempt to land the Resilience module on the Moon. Due to a sensor failure, the module crashed in the Sea of Cold area.

Elon Musk announced the immediate decommissioning of SpaceX Dragon ships due to threats from Trump to cancel government contracts. This threatens all NASA missions.

Japanese company ispace plans its second attempt to land the Resilience module on the Moon on June 6. On board is a mini-rover with a camera for NASA and a miniature house.

The Trump administration announced the replacement of the candidate for the head of NASA. The reason is the inconsistency with the "America First" course.

The American "Golden Dome" missile defense system program will not be completed by the end of Trump's term. Space weapons will only be ready for demonstration by 2028.

Elon Musk is officially stepping down as an advisor to Trump, having achieved less success than planned. During his tenure, he managed to make statements regarding Ukraine and provoke a number of conflicts.

Billionaire Elon Musk is leaving his position in the US government, but will be an informal advisor to Trump. A press conference is expected in the Oval Office.