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Elon Musk's Brother Reveals the Tech Billionaire Was Nearly Beaten to Death: 'There Was Nothing I Could Do'

Elon Musk's brother, Kimbal, disclosed the tech billionaire's violent childhood, including a near-fatal beating and witnessing a man's death.

International Business Times UK · Mar 20, 2025

HBO's 'Wild Wild Space' provides an inside look at the private space race (review)

A review of HBO’s new documentary "Wild Wild Space," which chronicles the private space race via three of its high-profile players.

Space · Jul 23, 2024

Hear the real stories behind the private space race in new documentary 'Wild Wild Space' (video)

HBO released a new trailer and poster for its new original documentary, "Wild Wild Space," which explores how private companies are jockeying for the lead in low Earth orbit.

Space · Jul 10, 2024

Twitter replaces its bird logo with an X as part of Elon Musk's plan for a super app

Since his purchase of the social media platform, Musk has alluded to transforming Twitter into an "everything app" called "X," akin to the WeChat app in China.

WEKU · Jul 23, 2023

Twitter owner Elon Musk has taken first steps in creating an ‘everything app’ to rival WeChat. It’s going to be an uphill battle

Despite receiving key regulatory licenses, Musk faces greater challenges in building out his dream app.

Fortune · Jul 6, 2023

SpaceX making 'well over 1,000' changes to Starship ahead of next launch

SpaceX has made more than 1,000 changes to the design of its giant Starship vehicle ahead of its next test flight, company founder and CEO Elon Musk said over the weekend.

Space · Jun 26, 2023

Musk Unfazed By Competition As SpaceX Aims To Deliver 80% Of Earth’s Payload To Orbit

During a Twitter Spaces discussion, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk emphasized the company's focus on improving Starlink and their rockets.

Zenger · Jun 26, 2023

Elon Musk says it would ‘not be legal for me to speculate about a Starlink IPO’

The SpaceX CEO said Saturday, "It's I think against regulations to talk with any kind of specifics about a future public offering."

Fortune · Jun 24, 2023

Elon Musk’s Biographer on the "Dirty Secret of Aerospace"

Ashlee Vance's new book explores the commercial space ventures inspired by Elon Musk's SpaceX and their race to profit off the cosmos.

Inverse · May 16, 2023

Ashlee Vance's 'When The Heavens Went On Sale' unveils the mysterious world of space startups

Ashlee Vance's new book follows four fast-growing launch startups, providing an inside look at a highly dynamic segment of the space industry.

Space · May 11, 2023