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SpaceX IPO Creates 4,000 New Millionaires in LA

#SpaceX #RealEstate

SpaceX's record $85 billion IPO created thousands of millionaires, driving luxury home demand in Los Angeles and Texas. About 400 employees netted over $100 million, intensifying competition for beachside properties in supply-constrained markets. read more


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Texas Supreme Court sides with SpaceX on beach closures

#SpaceX #TexasBeachAccess

Texas Supreme Court ruled SpaceX can keep closing Boca Chica Beach for launches, rejecting environmental groups' claims that public access rights were violated. The unanimous decision cited the Open Beaches Act, saying only government can enforce beach access. read more

SpaceX IPO Makes Elon Musk World’s First Trillionaire

#SpaceX #Democracy

Elon Musk's SpaceX IPO made him the first trillionaire, raising $85 billion. Critics warn his unprecedented wealth and power over X, Starlink, and government policy threaten U.S. democracy, creating a fundamental tension between extreme wealth and democratic institutions. read more

SpaceX acquires AI firm Cursor in $60B deal

#SpaceX #AI

Elon Musk’s SpaceX acquired AI coding firm Anysphere for $60 billion, boosting its valuation after a record IPO made Musk the world’s first trillionaire. The deal enhances SpaceX’s AI products for software development. read more

Giant Inflatable Musk Appears in Times Square

#ElonMusk #SpaceX

A giant inflatable Elon Musk appeared in Times Square before SpaceX's IPO, accusing Grok AI of generating child sexual abuse imagery. Activists distributed flyers echoing claims that the AI tool produced illegal content, sparking controversy around Musk's companies. read more

Elon Musk on brink of becoming worlds first trillionaire

#ElonMusk #SpaceX

Elon Musk nears trillionaire status after SpaceX’s record $75 billion IPO, boosting his net worth to $982.6 billion. Most wealth comes from his 38% SpaceX stake worth $688 billion, plus Tesla holdings and ventures like Neuralink. read more

SpaceX aims for record $75 billion IPO

#SpaceX #IPO

SpaceX plans a record-breaking $75 billion IPO on Friday, selling shares at $135 each. The listing tests investor appetite for Elon Musk’s leadership and AI ventures, alongside upcoming IPOs from OpenAI and Anthropic, potentially reshaping markets. read more

SpaceX boom shakes Texas town with lawsuits and growth

#SpaceX #Starbase

SpaceX’s Starbase in Texas brings jobs, tourism, and economic growth but also lawsuits from residents whose homes are damaged by rocket launches. Many locals embrace progress despite fractures, while a worker’s recent death highlights safety concerns. read more

SpaceX Starship test flight brings moon landing closer

#SpaceX #Starship

SpaceX launched its most powerful Starship on a test flight, carrying 20 mock Starlink satellites. The spacecraft reached the Indian Ocean, erupting in flames as expected. This upgraded version advances NASA's moon landing goals and Elon Musk's Mars ambitions. read more

SpaceX Starship launch critical ahead of record IPO

#SpaceX #StarshipIPO

SpaceX's Starship launch tests the redesigned mega-rocket with new engines, crucial before its $75 billion IPO. Success could enable Moon, Mars missions and lower costs, but failure may dampen investor excitement. read more

SpaceX files for what could be largest IPO ever

#SpaceX #IPO

Elon Musk's SpaceX files for a historic IPO, potentially raising $80 billion and valuing the company over $1 trillion. The deal could make Musk the world's first trillionaire, though SpaceX lost $4.2 billion in Q1 2026. read more

Texas residents sue SpaceX over rocket boom damage

#SpaceX #TexasLawsuit

80 Texas residents are suing SpaceX, alleging sonic booms from 11 rocket tests damaged their homes through gross negligence and trespassing. The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages for structural harm from repeated blasts. read more

"Astronauts Return Safely After ISS Mission Delayed by Starliner"

#Nasa #SpaceX

Nasa astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams returned to Earth after nine months on the International Space Station, due to Boeing's Starliner capsule failure. Their Dragon capsule, with Nick Hague and Alexander Gorbunov, splashed down in Florida. read more

"SpaceX Capsule Welcomed by Dolphins Upon Astronauts' Return"

#Nasa #SpaceX

Dolphins greet returning Nasa astronauts from space mission. Dolphins swim near SpaceX capsule in Gulf of Mexico welcoming Butch Wilmore, Suni Williams, Nicholas Hague, and Aleksandr Gorbunov. Wilmore and Williams were stuck on ISS for 9 months due to Boeing capsule issue. read more

Elon Musk's SpaceX Surpasses Tesla in Value Amid Stock Market Sell-Off

#TrumpAdministration #SpaceX

Donald Trump and Elon Musk visit Teslas at the White House, with SpaceX now Musk's most valuable asset as Tesla stocks drop. Musk focuses on restructuring while leading government efficiency efforts in "Doge". read more

NASA Closures Stoke Concerns Over Elon Musk Influence and Costs

#NASA #SpaceX

Officials under Trump and Musk are closing two key NASA offices, potentially increasing costs and granting Musk more power over the agency. Critics warn of conflicts of interest and fear that SpaceX's influence is on the rise. read more

SpaceX's Starship Explosion: Setback for Elon Musk's Mars Programme

#SpaceX #StarshipExplosion

SpaceX's Starship spacecraft exploded after takeoff in Texas, resulting in the failure of Elon Musk's Mars rocket program for the second time this year. Debris was visible in the skies near Florida and the Bahamas as the rocket spun out of control and exploded. read more

SpaceX Starship Explodes Midflight During Test, Debris Clouds Emerge

#SpaceX #rocket

SpaceX's Starship rocket, the largest ever built, exploded midflight during its latest test, marking the second failure this year. The explosion disrupted air traffic over Florida due to falling debris, causing delays. Elon Musk's ambitions for Mars face setbacks. read more

SpaceX Engineer Threatens FAA Employees, Raises Conflict of Interest concerns

#SpaceX #ElonMusk

SpaceX engineer threatens FAA workers with termination if they hinder company's deal, as Elon Musk's political connections raise conflict of interest concerns. Musk has been involved in potential conflicts of interest, like rumors of a $400 million government contract for Tesla armored vehicles. read more

Elon Musk Faces Backlash Over $40 Million SpaceX Defense Contract

#ElonMusk #SpaceX

Elon Musk faces backlash as SpaceX secures a new $40 million defense contract while advocating for federal spending cuts. Critics online question the ethics of the situation, prompting debates on conflicts of interest. read more

Trump urges SpaceX's Musk to rescue stranded NASA astronauts swiftly

#Trump #SpaceX

Donald Trump urges Elon Musk to retrieve NASA astronauts stranded by the Biden Administration from the International Space Station. Musk agrees to return Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore to Earth soon. read more

Blue Origin’s New Glenn Rocket Prepares for Historic Maiden Launch

#SpaceX #BlueOriginLaunch

Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin is set for the first launch of its New Glenn rocket from Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, aiming to rival SpaceX. The mission will include a landmark booster landing attempt on a sea barge in the Atlantic Ocean. read more

SpaceX's Starbase Expansion Spurs Petition for New City Formation

#SpaceX #Starbase

SpaceX is looking to transform its area in South Texas into a new city, Starbase. Residents are petitioning for incorporation, which would involve setting up local government and potentially bringing changes. The move is part of SpaceX's broader expansion in Texas. read more

Elon Musk's SpaceX Plans to Transform Starbase into New City

#SpaceX #StarbaseCity

Elon Musk aims to transform SpaceX's Starbase in Texas into a new city, as SpaceX requests local officials to consider incorporation. The site in South Texas, where Starship rockets are built, might soon become an official city, marking a new chapter. read more

Warren Stephens Chosen as US Ambassador to the UK

#SpaceX #USambassador

Trump attends SpaceX Starship rocket launch in Brownsville, Texas. Warren Stephens, a Republican mega-donor, chosen as the US ambassador to the UK by Trump. Stephens, an investment banker with a history of donating to conservative causes, will now represent the US in the UK. read more

Trump Questions Musk on SpaceX Booster's Reusability in Awkward Encounter

#SpaceX #TrumpMuskBond

Kai Trump captured an awkward moment between Donald Trump and Elon Musk at a SpaceX rocket launch when Trump asked if a booster that landed in the ocean could be reused. Musk chuckled and explained they have better versions in production. read more

SpaceX conducts sixth Starship test launch with Trump in attendance.

#SpaceX #StarshipRocket

SpaceX successfully launches Starship rocket in sixth test with Donald Trump present in Texas. Booster not caught by robot arms as in previous test, opting for splashdown in Gulf of Mexico instead. read more

Trump to attend SpaceX rocket launch, highlighting ties with Musk

#DonaldTrump #SpaceX

President-elect Donald Trump is likely to attend a SpaceX "Starship" rocket launch in Texas on Tuesday, indicating Elon Musk's influence in Trump's circle. The Federal Aviation Administration has imposed temporary flight restrictions for this VIP visit. read more

Tragic Loss: SpaceX Employee Found Dead After Beach Swimming

#SpaceX #EmployeeDeath

The body of missing SpaceX employee Kevin Edward Escobar was found on a Texas beach after he drowned while swimming at Boca Chica Beach, where SpaceX has a launch site. The Coast Guard conducted a search before his body washed ashore. read more

SpaceX Launches Starship, Successfully Catches Returning Booster with Robotic Arms

#SpaceX #StarshipRocket

SpaceX successfully launched and landed its Starship rocket using giant robotic arms at its Texas launch site. The empty Starship was caught by the returning booster in this innovative test. read more

California Rejects SpaceX's Rocket Launch Plans over Elon Musk's Politics

#SpaceX #ElonMusk

California Coastal Commission rejected SpaceX's plan for more rocket launches due to Elon Musk's deep involvement in US politics. Officials question if SpaceX activities are federal or private. Musk's political posts and support for Trump raised concerns. read more

Cards Against Humanity Sues SpaceX for Land Trespass and Damage

#CardsAgainstHumanity #SpaceX

Cards Against Humanity files a $15 million lawsuit against Elon Musk's SpaceX for alleged trespassing and damage to the game company's land in Texas. The land was purchased as a protest against Trump's border wall, with $15 contributed by 150,000 people. read more

NASA Selects SpaceX to Bring Home Stranded Astronauts Safely

#SpaceX #NASAastronauts

NASA selects SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, to recover stranded astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore, bypassing Boeing's troubled Starliner capsule. Williams and Wilmore will return in February 2025 after arriving at the ISS in June 2024. read more

#ElonMusk #SpaceX

Elon Musk announced he is relocating SpaceX from California to Texas due to a law preventing schools from disclosing students' gender identities, believing such laws could force families and companies to leave. Governor Greg Abbott of Texas praised the move, solidifying the state's position in space exploration. read more

#ElonMusk #SpaceX

Elon Musk faces reports of inappropriate behavior at SpaceX, including pressuring female employees for sexual favors. Allegations involve relationships with interns and staff, prompting denials from company officials. read more

#SpaceX #NorthropGrumman

Elon Musk's SpaceX partners with Northrop Grumman on a US spy satellite system to track military targets from low-Earth orbits with superior resolution. The $1.8bn project aims to enhance reconnaissance capabilities while reducing risks in conflict zones. read more

#SpaceX #NLRB

SpaceX leads a lawsuit aiming to declare the National Labor Relations Board unconstitutional, sparking Amazon, Trader Joe's, and Starbucks to join. This move risks weakening federal agency regulations. Elon Musk and other billionaires target to stifle workers' rights and government oversight. read more