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 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…
Key Takeaways Bankers are planning to trim xAI’s $18 billion debt accumulated from X (Twitter) purchase and AI development, post-merger with SpaceX. Financing deal aims to reduce heavy interest costs ahead of SpaceX’s potential IPO this year. Morgan Stanley to lead the effort, joined by Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, and JPMorgan for SpaceX IPO.…
Key Takeaways Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 jet made history by becoming the first civil aircraft to go supersonic over the United States. Starlink successfully streamed the historic flight live, showcasing real-time broadband speeds at 31,000 ft. Chief Flight Test Engineer Nick Sheryka was impressed by the Starlink Mini terminal’s broadband capability during the flight. The XB-1…
Key Takeaways A Tesla Roadster, launched into space in 2018, was mistakenly labeled as an asteroid by the Minor Planet Center. The Roadster was categorized under 2018 CN41 as a near-Earth object before the error was corrected. The vehicle was launched with SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket and is expected to remain in orbit, potentially reaching…
🚗 Ford is offering end-of-year incentives on the Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning to boost EV sales. 🔋 The 2025 Mustang Mach-E will feature a heat pump, a lower price, and more interior space, enhancing its appeal. 💰 Purchase offers for the 2024 Mustang Mach-E include 0% APR for 72 months with $5,000 Bonus Cash,…
🚗 The election of Donald Trump as President led to significant stock drops for foreign automakers like BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Volkswagen, especially in China and Germany. 📉 Chinese automakers such as BYD and Nio also experienced a decline in stock prices following Trump’s victory announcement. 🔧 Trump’s tariff proposals include imposing 10% to 20% tariffs…