SpaceX Spent $329M on Tesla Megapacks as AI Costs Climbed

SpaceX sharply increased Tesla Megapack purchases as its AI data center costs rose, adding battery storage to a broader power infrastructure buildout.
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Elon Musk Goes All-In on Nvidia: What SpaceX’s Chip Strategy Means for AI Infrastructure

SpaceX’s exclusive Nvidia commitment shows how AI infrastructure standardization can accelerate deployments while deepening supplier and supply chain risk.
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Amazon Seeks FCC Approval for 5,000-Satellite Direct-to-Device Network

Amazon has filed with the FCC to support a satellite-based mobile network, setting the stage for future competition with SpaceX and major US telecom providers.
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SpaceX Targets New Starship V3 Test After Launch Abort

SpaceX is preparing another Starship V3 test after last week’s automatic launch abort. Here’s why the mission matters for Starlink and the company’s commercial ambitions.
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Launching Rockets is Hard, Bring them Back is Harder

Since the first V2 rocket sailed above the Kármán line back in 1944 and right up until the modern era, the trajectory of most space-bound rockets was more or less …read more Continue reading Launching Rockets is Hard, Bring them Back is Harder

SpaceX Aborts Starship V3 Launch After Engines Fail to Start

SpaceX aborted its Starship V3 launch after an engine issue, raising new questions about Starlink expansion, launch reliability, and investor pressure.
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China Moves Closer to SpaceX With Reusable Rocket Milestone

China recovered a Long March 10B booster after an orbital launch, testing a net-based system that could help lower launch costs and support reusable rockets.
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SpaceX Starship Cleared for Next Launch After Two-Month Pause

The FAA has cleared SpaceX to resume Starship flights after a two-month pause, setting up a crucial test for the rocket and Starlink plans.
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SpaceX Seeks FCC Approval for 100,000 Gen3 Satellites

SpaceX’s proposed Gen3 network could expand satellite capacity for enterprise connectivity, but the FCC has not approved the 100,000-satellite request. Deployment, pricing and service availability remain unresolved.
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