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SpaceX has completed key ground tests for its Starship Version 3 rocket ahead of a planned debut flight from South Texas. The upgraded vehicle will attempt in-orbit refueling experiments critical to future lunar missions. Liftoff is scheduled for Tuesday, May 19.

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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.

SpaceX has acquired Elon Musk's AI startup xAI in an all-stock deal, creating a combined entity valued at approximately $1.25 trillion. The merger integrates AI technologies with SpaceX's rockets, satellite internet, and communications systems. This move aims to develop vertically integrated innovations, including potential space-based AI data centers.

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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.

In recent posts on X, Elon Musk argued that SpaceX and Tesla operate in domains with exponential growth, far outpacing competitors. He highlighted space-based energy and autonomy as key drivers that could reshape global economics. Musk emphasized how these technologies enable unprecedented scale and abundance.

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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.