SpaceX

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The SpaceX IPO Made Elon Musk the World’s First Trillionaire in a Single Day

Elon Musk has officially crossed an unprecedented financial milestone, becoming the world’s first trillionaire. The historic surge in his wealth comes as Space Exploration Technologies Corp., known as SpaceX, officially began trading on the Nasdaq stock exchange on Friday. SpaceX shares opened at $150 apiece in their market debut, quickly rising by about 20 percent […]
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SpaceX Just Unveiled Its First AI Satellite. It Runs Data Centers in Space.

SpaceX has officially introduced its first-generation artificial intelligence satellite, named AI1. The new orbital platform is designed specifically to handle massive AI workloads directly in space. By taking advantage of the vacuum of space, the satellite design solves major terrestrial energy and cooling challenges. The platform utilizes simplified Starlink V3 technology, massive 70-meter solar arrays […]
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Starlink Hits 12 Million Active Users Across 160 Countries

SpaceX announced that its Starlink satellite internet network has officially surpassed 12 million active customers worldwide. The company shared the milestone on X, noting that the high-speed service now spans more than 160 countries, territories, and global markets. This rapid expansion highlights a significant surge in momentum for the low Earth orbit satellite network, which […]

SpaceX Ditches Python: Building Custom Bare-Metal AI Training Stack

Elon Musk announced that SpaceX is nearing completion on version 1.0 of an in-house artificial intelligence training platform designed to maximize hardware efficiency. The software is written directly in the C programming language, a departure from the popular Python-based frameworks used by most AI developers. Musk noted that the custom platform uses a small amount […]

Report: SpaceX and Tesla Merger Talk Is Heating Up Ahead of the IPO

Elon Musk is taking SpaceX public on the Nasdaq in just over two weeks and the merger talk is already starting. According to a CNBC report, people familiar with the matter say Musk has already floated the idea of combining SpaceX and Tesla with colleagues. Inside Tesla, employees are apparently not even being quiet about […]

The Space Force Is Building a Military Internet. SpaceX Will Make It Happen

The U.S. Space Force has awarded SpaceX a $2.29 billion contract to build a high-speed satellite communications network designed to keep military sensors and weapons systems connected anywhere in the world. The contract covers the Space Data Network (SDN) Backbone, a constellation of low-Earth orbit satellites that will form a secure, high-capacity data highway for […]
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SpaceX Has Plans to Put WiFi on the Moon and Yes You Read That Right

SpaceX is looking to bring high-speed internet to the Moon. During the Starship Flight Test 12 livestream on May 21, the company revealed early plans to build a network of satellites orbiting the Moon, using laser technology to provide consistent connectivity across the lunar surface. This project aims to support NASA’s upcoming Artemis missions, which […]
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SpaceX Fixed the Glitch. Starship V3 Is Ready to Try Again Today.

SpaceX is preparing for a second attempt to launch its next-generation Starship V3 rocket today, Friday, May 22, after a technical glitch forced the company to scrub its initial countdown yesterday. The inaugural test flight of the massive 407-foot rocket was halted Thursday evening during the final seconds of the countdown. SpaceX CEO Elon Musk […]

SpaceX Files for IPO: What Elon Musk’s Space Empire Is Really Worth

SpaceX has officially filed for an initial public offering, marking the start of a massive transition for the company as it prepares to list on the Nasdaq under the symbol SPCX. The preliminary prospectus outlines an ambitious future, positioning SpaceX as a vertically integrated powerhouse spanning space flight, global connectivity, and artificial intelligence. The filing […]
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Starship Flight 12 Has a New Launch Date and It’s This Thursday

SpaceX is gearing up for the next test flight of its Starship rocket, with liftoff targeting Thursday, May 21. The company confirmed Monday that Starship and its Super Heavy booster have already been rolled out to the launch pad at Starbase in Texas for final testing and preparations. The launch window opens at 5:30 p.m. […]

Google and SpaceX Are Talking About Launching Data Centres Into Orbit

Google is in talks with SpaceX to launch a new experimental project that aims to put AI data centres into space. Known as Project Suncatcher, the initiative involves networking solar powered satellites equipped with Google’s custom AI chips to create a computing cloud in orbit, reports the WSJ. The search giant is looking to partner […]

SpaceX Plans a $119 Billion Chip Factory in Texas — the Largest in the World

SpaceX is seeking a tax abatement from Grimes County, Texas, to build what could become the largest and most advanced semiconductor manufacturing facility ever constructed. According to a public hearing notice, Grimes County Commissioners will meet on June 3, 2026 to consider a property tax abatement agreement with Space Exploration Technologies Corp. The proposed facility […]