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Science news this week: Risky, lifesaving surgery performed on a baby in the womb, AI agent deletes a company database in 9 seconds, and the universe may end much sooner than expected

May 2, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

LiveScience

South Texas residents suing SpaceX over alleged home damage

The lawsuit filed by 80 plaintiffs Thursday accuse Elon Musk's company of gross negligence and trespassing for loud blasts from 11 rocket tests.

The Texas Tribune

Pentagon Excludes Anthropic in Deal With OpenAI, Google, SpaceX and Others for Classified AI Work

The Defense Department said Friday it had reached agreements with leading AI firms, including SpaceX, OpenAI, Google, Nvidia, Reflection AI, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, and Oracle.

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Blue Owl Stock Spikes on SpaceX Gains. Is There More Room for OWL Stock to Run?

Blue Owl shares rally as the company sells half of its SpaceX stake at a tenfold return. But does that warrant buying OWL stock?

Barchart

What the Nasdaq's New 'Fast Entry' Rule Means for Investors

New rules could leave passive investors holding the bag in massive IPOs.

Kiplinger

Russia's new homegrown Soyuz 5 rocket aces debut launch

Russia launched its Soyuz 5 medium-lift rocket for the first time ever on Thursday (April 30), and things apparently went well.

Space

Artemis 3 has been pushed to late 2027. Can NASA still land astronauts on the moon in 2028?

Artemis 3 slips to late 2027 as Starship and Blue Moon lag, delaying NASA’s lunar return timeline and jeopardizing a 2028 moon landing.

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This SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket launch looks amazing from space in these wild satellite photos

SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket flew for the first time in 18 months Wednesday (April 29), and a sharp-eyed satellite was watching.

Space

Metal Gear Solid creator and "real visionary in our field" Hideo Kojima "was talking about how much he wants to go into space," so Valve boss Gabe Newell set him up with a SpaceX tour

GabeN asked Elon Musk himself on Kojima's behalf over 7 years ago, though it doesn't appear to have happened yet

GamesRadar

Thanks to Musk v. Altman lawsuit, it's now public record that Gabe Newell emailed Elon Musk to get his pal Hideo Kojima a tour of SpaceX and OpenAI

The man really wants to go to space.

PC Gamer

A SpaceX rocket is going to hit the moon, scientist says

Part of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is likely to crash into the moon this summer, a new report finds. It poses no danger, but it does highlight a worrying trend.

LiveScience

SpaceX's theorized data centers in space face 'significant technical complexity and unproven technologies,' and the 'unpredictable environment of space' means they may not be commercially viable

SpaceX warns investors that orbital AI data centers face unproven technology risks, harsh space conditions, and economic challenges that may prevent viability.

TechRadar

SpaceX Approves Elon Musk Pay Package Linked to Mars Settlement Goal

SpaceX has approved a bold pay package for Elon Musk tied to reaching a $7.5 trillion valuation and building a permanent human colony on Mars.

International Business Times

Tesla Cybertruck began to fail before the buyer even drove it off the lot, lawsuit says

Exclusive: Shane Bracko claims he soon lost the ability to steer his brand-new Cybertruck and wound up in a drainage ditch

The Independent UK

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Space

Europe's powerful Ariane 6 rocket launches 32 Amazon internet satellites to orbit

Liftoff occurred at 4:57 a.m. EDT on Thursday (April 30).

Space

SpaceX rocket debris could slam into the moon: Here's what you need to know

Earth's moon is to be on the receiving end of a spent rocket stage in early August - the leftovers from a SpaceX Falcon 9 launch last year.

The Independent UK

Elon Musk gets an apology from California regulators as a SpaceX lawsuit is settled

California regulators apologized to SpaceX CEO Elon Musk as they settled a lawsuit that claimed a state agency showed political bias against the rocket company and its chief executive

Barchart

As Elon Musk Backs the Intel 14A Tech for His Terafab, Should You Buy INTC Stock?

Intel stock is surging as Elon Musk’s Terafab plans give its 14A foundry roadmap a high-profile credibility boost.

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Axios

Musk vs. Altman is about what we don't already know

Altman has more at stake than does Musk, as both leaders prep massive IPOs.

MarketBeat

AST SpaceMobile Gets FCC Green Light for Direct-to-Device Service After Launch Setback

FCC approval puts AST SpaceMobile on track for U.S. space-based cellular service, with backing from Google and AT&T and a 2027 profitability target.

International Business Times UK

World's Richest Man, Least Generous? Elon Musk Tops Forbes 'Least Philanthropic' List

Forbes has labelled Elon Musk 'among the least philanthropic billionaires', estimating that only a minute fraction of his $839 billion wealth has reached people in need.

Barchart

Investors Are Panicking About $25 Billion in Spending at Tesla, but the SpaceX IPO Could Mean It Doesn’t Even Matter

Tesla's Q1 revenue beat and improving margins were overshadowed by a $25 billion 2026 capex plan, nearly triple last year's spending, that puts free cash flow negative for the rest of the year and explains why the stock fell even on a strong earnings print.

Space

SpaceX launches its 50th mission of the year, sends 25 Starlink satellites to orbit (video)

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched 25 Starlink internet satellites to orbit from California on Sunday (April 26). It was the company's 50th liftoff of the year already.

Barchart

The $100 Million Man: What the ‘Richest Ever’ Fed Chair Nominee Kevin Warsh, With Investments in Elon Musk’s SpaceX, Means for Your Portfolio

Trump's Fed Chair nominee is set to become the richest ever, with a net worth surpassing $100 million, and investments in some of the biggest names in tech and finance. Here's what that means for your portfolio.

International Business Times UK

Elon Musk, Sam Altman Legal War Explained: The $852 Billion Trial Over AI's Future Begins in California

Elon Musk's court clash with Sam Altman over OpenAI begins in California, revealing a broken partnership and a fierce struggle over how far and how fast artificial intelligence should go.

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