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Silicon Valley firms are forming a group to win more US defense contracts, report says
- Silicon Valley tech firms, including Palantir and Anduril, are in talks to form a group to win defense contracts.
- The group aims to disrupt the defense industry dominated by traditional contractors.
- Companies involved in the discussions include OpenAI and SpaceX.
- The consortium could announce agreements with tech firms as early as January.
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Elon Musk's unforgettable year in 7 charts
- Elon Musk's businesses, including Tesla and SpaceX, had a remarkable year, boosting his net worth to over $450 billion.
- Tesla's market value reached above $1.4 trillion, benefiting from market buzz around AI and Musk's ties to Trump.
- SpaceX's valuation nearly doubled to $350 billion with technological breakthroughs in rocket and spacecraft innovation.
- Musk's AI company, xAI, achieved a post-money valuation of $50 billion, while his social media venture X faced challenges.
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How Elon Musk made SpaceX take off by giving employees stock options
- SpaceX, valued at $350 billion, offered stock options to early employees as a financial incentive.
- The stock options helped SpaceX recruit top engineering talent and compete with other rocket companies like Blue Origin.
- Employees can turn shares into cash through company sales, tender offers, or future IPOs.
- Working at SpaceX offered the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and gain valuable industry experience.
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Bernie Sanders calls out Elon Musk for pressuring lawmakers over funding bill: 'This is oligarchy at work'
- Bernie Sanders accuses Elon Musk of using his wealth and influence to undermine US democracy.
- Sanders calls out Musk's objections to a government funding deal and his threats to unseat elected officials who don't follow his orders.
- Musk defends his actions by stating he's only bringing things to the attention of his followers.
- Sanders has previously criticized Musk and other billionaires for their wealth and influence.
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PitchBook: Enterprise tech momentum in 2025 will be fueled by AI growth and crypto revival
- The enterprise technology market is predicted to undergo transformative changes in 2025 fueled by advancements in AI, crypto, and vertical integration.
- AI startups are expected to continue their significant growth, with more companies reaching 'centicorn' status, such as Anthropic, CoreWeave, and Databricks.
- PitchBook forecasts a resurgence in crypto venture capital funding, with investments projected to exceed $18 billion in 2025, driven by institutional involvement and growing market confidence.
- The rise of autonomous AI agents in enterprise software-as-a-service market is expected to reshape operations and customer engagement, particularly in customer relationship management and enterprise resource planning platforms.
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SpaceX gets green light for seventh Starship test, but when is it?
- SpaceX has received clearance from the FAA for the seventh test flight of its Starship rocket.
- The launch date for the test flight has not been officially announced yet, but recent reports suggest January 11.
- The seventh flight will utilize the first Block 2 Starship spacecraft with updated designs and improved capabilities.
- SpaceX aims to catch the returning Super Heavy booster using mechanical arms on the launch tower.
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SpaceX gets green light for seventh Starship mission
- SpaceX has received approval for its seventh Starship mission.
- The exact launch date is yet to be announced.
- Regulators have approved multiple missions with specific mission profiles.
- SpaceX aims to make humans multi-planetary with Starship.
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SpaceX’s holiday greetings involve a quirky rocket-engine nozzle dance
- SpaceX has released a holiday greeting video featuring a synchronized rocket-engine nozzle dance.
- The video showcases the 33 Raptor engines of SpaceX's Super Heavy booster, highlighting the Thrust Vector Control (TVC) mechanism.
- TVC allows the engines to pivot and adjust the direction of thrust, enabling precise maneuvers during launch, flight, and landing.
- SpaceX plans to use the Super Heavy rocket for missions to the moon and potentially Mars in the future.
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Boeing's terrible, horrible, no good, very bad year
- Boeing has had a difficult year due to several issues such as lawsuits, mechanical problems, a leadership shake-up, and layoffs.
- In January, Alaska Airlines lost a door plug midair while flying Boeing's 737 Max 9 planes, injuring several passengers and opening an FBI investigation.
- Boeing's shareholders filed a lawsuit in January, stating that the company had prioritized profit over safety.
- The FAA discovered 27 insufficient areas in Boeing's safety procedures in February, such as poor communication and confusing management structures.
- Boeing's CEO, Dan Calhoun, stepped down in March followed shortly by other executives, and Kelly Ortberg was named the company's new CEO.
- Boeing faced production problems with the CST-100 Starliner spaceship delaying the return of two astronauts and went on to cut 10% of its staff in October.
- Boeing encountered difficulties related to the production and certification of 777X planes, putting it five years behind schedule and causing a $1.5 billion loss.
- In January, the FAA announced that Boeing would not be granted any production expansions for the MAX planes, including the 737 MAX 9, following the loss of the door plug.
- Boeing has faced scrutiny from whistleblowers who reported safety concerns and has entered a $10 billion credit agreement with major banks to protect its liquidity.
- Despite facing several issues, Boeing agreed to pay $2.5 billion in 2021 in a deal with the federal government to avoid prosecution for two 737 Max crashes.
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Live coverage: SpaceX to launch Bandwagon-2 rideshare mission on Falcon 9 rocket from California
- SpaceX is preparing for its second mid-inclination rideshare mission, launching from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
- The Falcon 9 rocket will launch at 3:34 a.m. PST from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E).
- The rocket's first stage booster, B1071, will make its 21st launch and attempt a landing at Landing Zone 4 (LZ-4).
- There are 30 payloads, including satellites for Sidus Space, Maverick Space Systems, Exolaunch, and HawkEye 360, on board the Bandwagon-2 mission.
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Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 4 Astranis MicroGEO satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral
- SpaceX will launch four MicroGEO satellites for Astranis to a geosynchronous transfer orbit, including the company's UtilitySat which is designed to relocate within the Earth's orbit over its life to respond to different mission objectives.
- Named 'Astranis: From One to Many', the mission will also involve the NuView Alpha and NuView Bravo satellites for Anuvu, one satellite for Orbits Corp and another for Apco Networks.
- The Falcon 9 will lift off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 10:39 p.m. EST with the 45th Weather Squadron forecasting a greater than 95% chance of favourable weather for either launch window.
- It will be the 17th launch for the Falcon 9 first stage booster which will then land on the SpaceX droneship in the Atlantic Ocean after roughly 8.5 minutes.
- The four MicroGEO washing machine-sized satellites were built in Astranis' facilities in San Francisco, California, and are designed to operate for about 8-10 years.
- The satellites will expand the connectivity network in a scalable and agile manner for Anuvu's aviation and marine customers across North America and the Caribbean.
- Launching UtilitySat in service of Apco Networks in Mexico, it is designed to adjust its orbital position and provide support for different missions from its original one at launch.
- UtilitySat is the world's first multi-mission geostationary satellite, capable of conducting fully operational broadband connectivity missions in Ka, Ku, and Q/V bands.
- Astranis plans to launch 'a fleet of UtilitySat satellites in the coming years'.
- Orbits Corp estimates its two-satellite programme with the AGILA satellite will bring up to 10,000 direct and indirect jobs to the Philippines, accelerating economic growth and development in the smallest and most remote communities in the fast-growing nation.
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Elon Musk Barred from SpaceX Buildings Over Drug Concerns
- Executives at SpaceX advised Elon Musk not to pursue higher security clearances due to concerns about his alleged drug use and foreign connections.
- Musk holds a 'top secret' clearance but this does not grant him access to sensitive compartmented information related to government projects in SpaceX.
- Claims of communication with Russian President Putin and allegations of substance use have raised national security concerns.
- The situation highlights the delicate balance between SpaceX's involvement in national security projects and maintaining transparency and accountability.
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Jeff Bezos and Trump had dinner at Mar-a-Lago, and were joined by Elon Musk
- Jeff Bezos, Donald Trump, and Elon Musk had dinner at Mar-a-Lago.
- Musk described the conversation as great.
- Bezos is the latest tech giant to meet Trump in Florida.
- Bezos has had a rocky relationship with both Trump and Musk in the past.
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The Boeing astronauts' return to Earth is delayed again, this time because of a SpaceX spaceship
- Two astronauts have been stuck on the International Space Station for months due to issues with Boeing's new Starliner spaceship.
- Their return is being delayed another month to give SpaceX time to process a new spaceship.
- SpaceX's Crew-10 mission, originally scheduled for February, will relieve the stranded astronauts and allow them to finally return home.
- NASA and SpaceX decided to use a new Dragon spaceship instead of a used one, but it is unclear why.
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This is the coolest video you’ll see of a SpaceX Dragon capsule heading home
- Astronaut Don Pettit shares a time-lapse video of SpaceX Dragon capsule departing from the International Space Station (ISS) and heading home
- The video shows the Dragon capsule moving away from the ISS at a faster speed, clearly capturing its trajectory
- SpaceX's 31st commercial resupply services mission for NASA concluded with the Dragon spacecraft splashing down off the coast of Florida
- The Dragon capsule carried around 2,700 kilograms of cargo, including scientific experiments and crew supplies, back to Earth
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