Key Takeaways SpaceX is set to IPO on Nasdaq next month with a $1.25 trillion valuation after merging with xAI, while Tesla’s market cap stands at ~$1.6 trillion. Growing merger speculation fueled by Musk’s discussions with colleagues about combining the companies, driven by shared AI, compute, and engineering resources. Both firms already collaborate extensively on…
Key Takeaways Elon Musk confirmed Starlink is live on Air Force One via a “Yup!” tweet in response to a post showing him, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, and President Trump aboard en route to Beijing. Major airlines including Hawaiian, United, Qatar Airways, Emirates, and others are equipping fleets with Starlink Wi-Fi; Lufthansa plans rollout in…
Key Takeaways SpaceX, founded for routine spaceflight, is evolving like Tesla from hardware-focused to an AI powerhouse. Tesla shifted from EVs to AI/robotics via FSD, Optimus, Robotaxi, and Dojo; cars now just a platform for AI. February 2026: SpaceX acquired xAI in all-stock deal valuing combo at $1.25T ($1T SpaceX, $250B xAI), gaining Grok and…
Key Takeaways Elon Musk retains 79% voting control post-IPO via dual-class structure: Class B shares (10 votes) for insiders, Class A (1 vote) for public. Musk holds 42% equity and will serve as CEO, CTO, and chairman of the nine-member board. IPO prospectus includes limits on shareholder influence, mandating arbitration for disputes. Founder control justified…
Key Takeaways SpaceX secured a $178.5M Space Force contract (SDA-4) for two Falcon 9 launches of missile tracking satellites in Q3 2027 from Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg. Satellites built by Sierra Space to enhance U.S. missile threat detection and tracking from orbit. Award under National Security Space Launch Phase 3 Lane 1 for faster, more…
Key Takeaways NASA launched Artemis II on April 1, 2026, from Kennedy Space Center, first crewed lunar mission since Apollo 17 in 1972, carrying Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen on a 10-day flyby. Mission is a test flight for Orion spacecraft’s life support, navigation, and communications in deep space, aiming for…
Key Takeaways Wedbush analyst Dan Ives predicts Tesla and SpaceX merger in 2027, calling it a logical next step due to shared AI ambitions and operational ties. Tesla gained <1% stake in SpaceX after SpaceX acquired xAI, converting Tesla’s $2B investment; regulatory filings cleared in March 2026. Joint TERAFAB facility announced in Austin, Texas: two…
Key Takeaways Starlink partners with Deutsche Telekom to bring satellite-to-mobile connectivity to 140M+ subscribers across 10 European countries. Service launches in 2028 in markets like Germany, using V2 satellites and MSS spectrum for direct-to-device 5G speeds. Starlink’s X post highlights this as Europe’s first V2 next-gen satellite-to-mobile tech for remote smartphone access. Abdu Mudesir (Deutsche…
” Key Takeaways SpaceX previews Starlink Mobile V2 satellites for 5G-level connectivity directly to mobile phones. Rebrands Direct-to-Cell to Starlink Mobile, partnering with global telecoms for scalable satellite-to-mobile service. V2 satellites offer 100x data density and 20x throughput vs. first-gen, per SpaceX. Uses custom silicon, phased-array antennas, and laser interlinks to act as “cell towers…
Key Takeaways Starbase, TX, home to SpaceX’s Starship factory, receives part of $84.6M coastal funding from Texas GLO’s CMP Grant Cycle 31 and CEPRA Cycle 14 for 14 counties. Funding supports beach nourishment, dune restoration, shoreline stabilization, habitat restoration, and water quality improvements along the Gulf Coast. Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham emphasizes protecting coastal…