SpaceX

The US Federal Communications Commission has ruled in favor of SpaceX, promising faster speeds, lower costs, and greater reliability for Starlink and other satellite services. The decision provides a sevenfold capacity boost for satellite internet providers.

27. april 2026 Rapportert av AI

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman told lawmakers that SpaceX and Blue Origin expect their lunar landers to be ready for the Artemis III mission in late 2027. The mission will now test the landers in Earth orbit rather than attempting a lunar landing. This change aims to reduce risks and increase launch frequency.

Elon Musk announced that SpaceX is shifting its focus from settling Mars to building a self-growing city on the Moon, citing a shorter timeline of under 10 years compared to over 20 for Mars. This marks a significant change for the company founded with Mars as its primary goal. The pivot comes amid competition from Blue Origin and Musk's growing interest in AI and space infrastructure.

3. februar 2026 Rapportert av AI

Elon Musk announced that SpaceX has acquired xAI in a $250 billion all-stock transaction, valuing the combined entity at $1.25 trillion. The merger aims to integrate SpaceX's space infrastructure with xAI's artificial intelligence capabilities, focusing on orbital data centers powered by solar energy. This move follows speculation about potential consolidations among Musk's companies and positions the firm for a possible initial public offering this year.

SpaceX's Starlink satellite constellation executed around 300,000 manoeuvres to dodge potential collisions in 2025, marking a 50 per cent rise from the previous year. The company's report to US regulators highlights the growing congestion in Earth's orbit. Experts warn that such high numbers signal unsustainable traffic in space.

11. januar 2026 Rapportert av AI

Et mystisk lysfenomen ble observert over Sverige og Norge søndag kveld, noe som vekket undring hos mange vitner. Fenomenet ble forårsaket av en rakett fra Elon Musks SpaceX som utførte en banejustering over Skandinavia. Astronom Eric Stempels forklarer at slike hendelser kan bli mer vanlige med økende oppskytninger.