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Tesla and SpaceX are ramping up hiring across multiple engineering disciplines as Elon Musk pushes both companies toward an ambitious goal: producing 100 gigawatts of solar capacity per year in the United States. In a series of posts on X, SpaceX Vice President of Starlink Engineering Michael Nicolls said the company is actively recruiting engineers […]

SpaceX’s ambitious plan to put massive amounts of computing power into orbit just cleared a major regulatory hurdle. The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has officially accepted SpaceX’s application for a new non-geostationary orbit (NGSO) satellite system that could ultimately include up to one million satellites, kicking off a public comment period on the proposal. […]

Starlink’s grip on the global satellite internet market is getting harder to ignore. According to Ookla’s newly released 2025 Global Satellite Broadband Performance Report, low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite services — led overwhelmingly by SpaceX’s Starlink — are rapidly reshaping what space-based internet looks like for consumers around the world. Ookla’s Speedtest Intelligence data shows […]

Starlink’s ambitious push into satellite-to-smartphone connectivity is officially heading to the European Union, with Spain set to become the first country in the bloc to launch the company’s Direct to Cell service later this year. Starlink confirmed the news on X, announcing that Spain will be the first EU market to get Direct to Cell, […]

Elon Musk has officially pulled the trigger on one of the most ambitious consolidations in tech and space history. SpaceX has acquired xAI, formally merging the rocket and satellite giant with Musk’s rapidly growing artificial intelligence startup in a move that signals just how serious he is about taking AI beyond Earth. SpaceX announced the […]

United Airlines is taking its partnership with SpaceX’s Starlink to the biggest stage in advertising. The carrier is set to run a 30-second Super Bowl commercial this Sunday, highlighting its rapidly expanding Starlink-powered in-flight Wi-Fi and underscoring just how central satellite internet has become to United’s onboard experience. As United explains, “In less than a […]

Elon Musk may be preparing his biggest corporate consolidation yet. According to Bloomberg, SpaceX is in advanced talks to combine with xAI, Musk’s artificial intelligence startup, as he accelerates efforts to unify his sprawling empire under a single, long-term vision. The discussions are said to be far along, with SpaceX and xAI reportedly informing some […]

SpaceX is thinking far beyond Starlink’s already-massive satellite network. According to PCMag, the company has filed a request with the U.S. Federal Communications Commission outlining plans for what it calls an “Orbital Data Center system,” a constellation that could eventually include up to one million satellites designed to deliver unprecedented computing power from space. The […]

Starlink has unveiled a new tool aimed at making Earth’s increasingly crowded orbits safer for everyone. Called Stargaze, the system is a Space Situational Awareness (SSA) platform designed to track satellites and predict potential close approaches, helping operators avoid collisions before they happen. In a post shared by Starlink on X, the company said Stargaze […]

SpaceX is reportedly weighing a major consolidation move as it inches closer to a long-anticipated public offering, with discussions underway around a possible merger with either Tesla or artificial intelligence startup xAI. According to Bloomberg, the talks are still exploratory, but they underscore Elon Musk’s growing interest in bringing his sprawling portfolio of companies closer […]

Gulf Air is officially joining the growing list of airlines embracing SpaceX’s Starlink for in-flight connectivity. Bahrain’s national carrier has announced it will roll out Starlink-powered Wi-Fi across its entire fleet starting mid-2026, offering complimentary internet access to passengers from boarding through arrival. According to Gulf Air, the agreement was signed between Gulf Air Chief […]

SpaceX is targeting early March for the next major milestone in its Starship program, with CEO Elon Musk confirming the company’s next launch is roughly six weeks away. Musk shared the update on X, simply stating “Starship launch in 6 weeks,” setting the stage for what’s expected to be a pivotal test flight for the […]

Starlink’s ever-growing satellite constellation is getting very good at dodging trouble — a lot of it. According to a recent report filed by SpaceX with the U.S. Federal Communications Commission, Starlink satellites performed roughly 300,000 collision-avoidance maneuvers in 2025 alone. The figures, first reported by New Scientist, offer a rare look at just how crowded […]

Starlink has quietly pulled the plug on one of its most affordable internet options, ending the $10-per-month Roam 10GB plan that many users relied on for occasional or backup connectivity. According to a new report from PCMag, SpaceX has begun emailing affected subscribers in the U.S., Canada, and Australia to notify them that the Roam […]

SpaceX’s long-rumored public debut appears to be taking another concrete step forward. According to a report from the Financial Times, Elon Musk’s space company is lining up major Wall Street banks for leading roles on a potential initial public offering, signaling that preparations for an eventual IPO are quietly ramping up. Citing people familiar with […]