SpaceX

The four astronauts assigned to NASA's SpaceX Crew-12 mission have started a two-week quarantine at the Johnson Space Center in Houston to safeguard their health before launch. The crew, comprising members from NASA, the European Space Agency, and Roscosmos, is preparing for a flight to the International Space Station scheduled no earlier than February 11. This mission highlights ongoing international collaboration in space exploration.

1. februar 2026 Rapportert av AI

Elon Musk's enterprises, including Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI, are increasingly interconnected through shared resources and investments, fueling talks of potential mergers. Reports indicate early discussions for combining SpaceX with either Tesla or xAI ahead of a possible SpaceX IPO in late 2026. Such moves could create a trillion-dollar tech giant integrating electric vehicles, aerospace, and artificial intelligence.

Following initial reports of SpaceX acquiring over 1,000 Tesla Cybertrucks (potentially up to 2,000, valued at $100-200 million), deliveries are now visible at SpaceX sites in Texas and California. The move draws mixed reactions as Tesla grapples with Cybertruck sales declines, recalls, and inventory buildup.

18. desember 2025 Rapportert av AI

Ten years ago, on December 21, 2015, SpaceX achieved a milestone by successfully landing the first stage of its Falcon 9 rocket after an orbital launch, marking a turning point in reusable rocketry. The event followed the company's recovery from a devastating failure earlier that year. This anniversary highlights the dramatic comeback detailed in Eric Berger's book 'Reentry'.

NASA's acting administrator Sean Duffy has publicly questioned SpaceX's progress on a lunar lander, signaling potential changes to the agency's moon landing plans. In two television appearances on Monday morning, Duffy highlighted delays and openness to alternatives. This comes amid efforts to return humans to the moon.

21. oktober 2025 Rapportert av AI

Elon Musk, founder of SpaceX, has sharply criticized NASA's interim administrator Sean Duffy, calling him 'Sean Dummy' and questioning his intelligence amid a contentious battle for permanent leadership. This outburst follows Duffy's public remarks on SpaceX's delays in developing a lunar lander. The feud highlights tensions in the race to lead NASA under President Trump.