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SpaceX’s 456-Launch Gamble Could Unlock a Massive AI Opportunity

SpaceX is seeking permission to dramatically expand Starship operations in Texas, a move that could lower launch costs and create new opportunities in satellite networks.

Barchart · Oct 16

EU is making its own satellite system like Elon Musk's Starlink. Its first satellites are expected to launch in 2029

Since Russia's invasion, Ukraine has heavily depended on Elon Musk's Starlink for its military communication needs. However, recent limitations on military connectivity have sparked worries regarding this reliance on private corporations. The EU meanwhile is creating IRIS, a satellite network aimed at ensuring secure communications for governmental and military use…

The Economic Times · Oct 16

Starlink slowdown underscores Ukraine’s reliance on the US in the battle for the skies

If Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy needed a reminder that Ukraine’s war with Russia may well be decided in the skies by the nation with the most advanced weaponry, then it was delivered this week – seemingly by the United States.

The Conversation · Oct 16

Europe's answer to Starlink: Who is building IRIS² and what is Germany's role

Who controls the satellites on which armies rely? Reports of Starlink limits in Ukraine highlight the question. The EU is building IRIS², a 348-satellite network with a Bremen manufacturer.

Euronews · Oct 16

Tesla Roadster: Elon Musk uploads video showing Tesla flying over a truck and other vehicles, watch viral footage

Tesla’s redesigned Roadster recently stunned audiences by performing aerial maneuvers, including driving upside down and flying briefly, at a SpaceX facility. While showcasing advanced technology, experts remain cautious about the practicality of flying cars for everyday use. As production delays push the launch to 2028, questions linger about safety and…

The Economic Times · Oct 16

'Flying Cars Are Real': Elon Musk Shows Tesla Roadster's Upside-Down Drive, Mid-Air Flip After Nine Years of Waiting

Tesla demonstrated its long-delayed Roadster with an inverted ramp climb and mid-air flip, while leaving key production details and independent verification of performance claims unresolved.

International Business Times UK · Oct 16

Will The Flying Tesla Roadster Be Street Legal? Nope.

During the Tesla Roadster reveal on Thursday, Tesla's CEO was cagey about whether it would actually be legal to drive on public roads.

InsideEVs · Oct 16

No Warning, Twice: Ukraine Blames Washington for Russia's Kyiv Missile Strikes

Ukraine accuses the US of withholding missile warnings and restricting Starlink as Russia strikes Kyiv twice in 48 hours without advance alert.

Latin Times · Oct 15

Elon Musk is the donor behind Senate Republicans’ massive rescue mission for Ken Paxton

The world’s wealthiest man transformed Texas’ U.S. Senate race with a massive cash infusion to the Senate GOP’s main outside group, which has taken over the airwaves with ads boosting Paxton.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 15

Zelensky rallies European allies as US support for Ukraine wanes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sought European backing Thursday after vowing to resume strikes on Russian oil refineries despite US President Donald Trump’s demands to stop. Tensions between Kyiv and Washington have escalated in recent days over sanctions, energy infrastructure attacks and restrictions on satellite communications.

France 24 · Oct 15