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How Elon Musk’s $130 million investment in Trump's victory could reap a huge payoff for Tesla and the rest of his business empire

The world's richest person could get a lot of help with contracts and regulatory headaches during the Trump administration.

Fortune

SpaceX launches 20 Starlink satellites from California (video)

SpaceX launched 20 Starlink internet satellites, including 13 with direct-to-cell capability, from California early Saturday morning (Nov. 9).

Space

'What's Starlink?' Trump talks Elon Musk, Starship and SpaceX in election night victory speech (video)

President-elect Donald Trump had high words of praise for Elon Musk and SpaceX during his election night victory speech, mentioning twice that he did not know what Starlink satellites were.

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SpaceX launches 23 more Starlink satellites from Florida (video, photos)

SpaceX launched yet another batch of its Starlink internet satellites this afternoon (Nov. 7) from Florida's Space Coast.

Space

Trump Praises Elon Musk As 'Super Genius' For Starlink Service

Former President Trump praises Elon Musk for deploying Starlink during Hurricane Helene, emphasizing public-private partnerships in disaster response.

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SpaceX scrubs Starlink satellite launch due to apparent rocket helium leak

SpaceX scrubbed a planned launch of 23 Starlink satellites on Sunday (Nov. 3) due to a helium issue in the first stage of the company's Falcon 9 rocket.

Space

Can democracy survive now the world’s richest man has it in his sights?

A vote for Donald Trump next week is also a vote for Elon Musk. He’ll have even greater power than the US president, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

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Inventory counts air pollution cost of space launches and re-entries

Researchers report rise in material falling back to Earth and growing emissions from satellite megaconstellations

The Guardian - UK

SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites from Florida (video, photos)

SpaceX launched 23 more of its Starlink internet satellites today (Oct. 30) from Florida's Space Coast.

Space

NASA chief says reported calls between Elon Musk, Vladimir Putin would be ‘concerning’

SpaceX previously told The Independent claims of conversations between the billionaire and Russian presidents were ‘unsubstantiated’ and ‘misleading’

The Independent UK

SpaceX launches 20 Starlink internet satellites from California on Oct. 30 (video)

SpaceX plans to launch another batch of its Starlink internet satellites, including 13 with direct-to-cell capability, from California Wednedday morning (Oct. 30).

Space

NASA Head Calls For Investigation Into Musk's Secret Conversations With Putin

Bill Nelson said the reported contacts, if confirmed, 'would be concerning, particularly for NASA and the Department of Defense.'

International Business Times

SpaceX launches 22 Starlink internet satellites from Florida (video)

SpaceX launched another batch of its Starlink internet satellites from Florida's Space Coast on Saturday evening (Oct. 26).

Space

Elon Musk All-in For Trump As Moscow Denies Secret Putin Talks

Billionaire Elon Musk, the world's richest man and an avid supporter of Donald Trump, was plunged into new controversy on Friday after a report that he is in regular contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

International Business Times

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WSJ: Musk's secret contact with Putin

According to recent reporting, the three right-wing billionaires have regular phone conversations with each other

The Guardian - UK

Elon Musk has been in regular contact with Putin for two years, says report

Alleged talks between billionaire and Russian president could have enormous security implications

The Independent UK

Elon Musk has been in regular contact with Putin since 2022, report says

The alleged contact raises potential national security concerns due to Putin’s frosty relations with the US, the war in Ukraine and the upcoming election

The Independent UK

Elon Musk’s Starlink wifi arrives on Qatar Airways Boeing 777

The Middle Eastern airline is bringing the high speed internet service onboard

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Boeing-built communications satellite breaks up in orbit. 'Total loss,' operator says

The Intelsat-33e satellite is in pieces following some kind of problem in geostationary orbit, according to the company and US Space Force. An investigation is ongoing.

Space

SpaceX's Starlink internet flies on a Boeing 777 jet for the 1st time

SpaceX's Starlink satellites provided internet service on a Boeing 777 jet for the first time today (Oct. 22), during a Qatar Airways flight from Doha to London.

Space

SpaceX launches 23 Starlink broadband satellites to orbit from Florida (video)

SpaceX launched 23 more of its Starlink internet satellites from Florida's Space Coast on Wednesday evening (Oct. 23).

Space

Fall back to Earth with Falcon 9 payload fairings in stunning new SpaceX video

A recent SpaceX Starlink launch featured an extra video treat: a view of the Internet satellites being revealed for future Internet service. But Starlink's effects on astronomy still causes concern.

The Independent UK

Elon Musk wants to send 30,000 more Starlink satellites into space - and it has astronomers worried

Satellites in orbit are already an obstacle for astronomers. Sending tens of thousands more could compound issues without any solutions.

The Guardian - UK

‘Humanity would watch helplessly as space junk multiplies uncontrollably’: has the number of satellite launches reached a tipping point?

From chaotic collisions to depletion of the ozone layer, the thousands of satellites in orbit around Earth have the potential to wreak havoc in coming decades. What are the solutions to a growing menace?

Space

SpaceX launches 20 Starlink internet satellites from Florida (video)

SpaceX launched 20 more of its Starlink broadband satellites, including 13 with direct-to-cell capability, from Florida tonight (Oct. 18).

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