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Starbase is Elon Musk's city in Texas for SpaceX employees. Here's everything you need to know.
- Elon Musk helped found Starbase city in Texas for SpaceX employees.
- The city was incorporated in May 2025 and is centered around Mars mission.
- Starbase faces controversy, with SpaceX employees running the city.
- Residents vote to incorporate area as city, now with 500 residents.
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Rocket Report: Starbase propellant plant wins approval; Vulcan nears key launch
- 50 years ago, joint US-Russian human spaceflight mission laid foundation for partnership.
- European Space Agency selects five launch startups for funding to develop alternatives.
- Japan's Interstellar Technologies raises funds for Zero rocket development, aims for 2027 debut.
- South Korean company Innospace advances with Hanbit-Nano rocket; aims for year-end launch.
- German AI design startup LEAP 71 partners with Aspire Space in Dubai for new rocket.
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Pacific island wildlife refuge spared from SpaceX rocket project
- Johnston Atoll, a Pacific island wildlife refuge, spared from becoming a SpaceX rocket site.
- The Air Force cancels plans following pressure from conservationists and concerns about the environment.
- Johnston Atoll has a complex military history but serves as a habitat for bird species.
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Robinhood has rolled out 'tokenized' stocks and ETFs. Here's what to know about the crypto-like assets.
- Robinhood recently announced the introduction of tokenized stocks and ETFs for users in Europe, allowing for more seamless trading on the blockchain.
- Tokenization involves creating digital representations of assets on the blockchain, providing faster trading and settlement, but investors should be cautious about unique risks.
- Unlike traditional equity, tokenized assets like those of OpenAI and SpaceX do not grant ownership rights, voting privileges, or dividends.
- Investors considering tokenized stocks should be wary of the lack of financial disclosure, restrictions on selling, legal ambiguity, and regulatory challenges in this emerging financial landscape.
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Musk suggests Tesla shareholders will vote on xAI investment
- Elon Musk announced plans to have Tesla shareholders vote on investing in xAI, following reports of SpaceX considering a $2 billion investment in the Grok chatbot developer.
- Musk stated that the decision to invest in xAI is not solely up to him and will require approval from Tesla's board and backers.
- The potential investment comes as XAI Holdings, a combined entity involving xAI and X, aims to raise funds at a valuation of up to $200 billion, indicating Musk's effort to integrate different parts of his corporate empire.
- Tesla had previous business dealings with xAI, with the startup spending $198.3 million on agreements with Tesla, including purchasing Megapack energy storage batteries.
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Elon Musk’s SpaceX Reportedly Investing $2 Billion in xAI
- Elon Musk’s SpaceX is investing $2 billion in the artificial intelligence startup xAI.
- This investment is close to half of xAI’s recent equity raise and is one of SpaceX's largest investments in another company.
- Musk has been supporting xAI by merging it with his social media platform X and focusing on training the new Grok chatbot.
- SpaceX's investment in xAI may pose risks as the company is already spending billions on developing the experimental new rocket called Starship.
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Robinhood Dealing With Fallout of Tokenized Equities Offering
- Robinhood Markets is facing fallout after offering tokenized equities, including tokens for SpaceX and OpenAI.
- OpenAI issued a statement clarifying that they were not involved in the token offering with Robinhood.
- The Bank of Lithuania, Robinhood's chief regulator in the EU, has requested clarification on the legality of the tokenized instruments.
- The move towards tokenizing real-world assets raises questions about traditional financial services transitioning to blockchain and regulatory challenges.
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Teslarati
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SpaceX to invest $2 billion in Elon Musk’s xAI: report
- SpaceX is investing $2 billion into Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup, xAI, which is one of the company’s largest-ever financial commitments to another firm.
- The investment in xAI is part of a broader $5 billion equity raise, with xAI recently being merged with Musk’s social media platform, X, to form a combined entity valued at $113 billion.
- Musk has mobilized several of his companies to support xAI’s growth, with xAI’s AI technology already being integrated into SpaceX’s Starlink internet service and Tesla vehicles.
- The investment underscores Musk’s ambition to position xAI as a major competitor in the AI industry, with the recent launch of Grok 4 receiving positive reviews for being a powerful AI technology.
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TechCrunch
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Elon Musk’s SpaceX might invest $2 billion in Musk’s xAI
- SpaceX is planning to invest $2 billion in Elon Musk's xAI, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
- The investment is part of a larger $5 billion equity raise by xAI, with an additional $5 billion in debt.
- This would mark SpaceX's first investment in xAI and reflects Musk's initiative to integrate his companies to support each other.
- Despite recent controversy, Tesla plans to implement xAI's chatbot, Grok, in its vehicles.
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SpaceX’s $2 Billion Strategic Investment in xAI: A Deep Dive Analysis
- SpaceX to invest $2 billion in Musk's AI startup xAI, an almost half of $5 billion equity raise.
- Landmark investment strengthens Musk's business empire, creates synergies across companies, boosts financials.
- Investment details: SpaceX's 40% share, $2 billion from SpaceX, part of $5 billion round.
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Spaceflightnow
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Live coverage: SpaceX to launch unspecified satellite on a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral
- SpaceX is preparing to launch a Falcon 9 rocket with a mysterious payload, referred to as 'Commercial GTO-1,' for a secret customer.
- The mission is scheduled to launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and aims to deploy a satellite, reportedly named Dror 1, developed by Israel Aerospace Industries.
- The satellite is designed for geostationary Earth orbit communication and is part of Israel's national interests for communication independence.
- This secretive mission is not uncommon for SpaceX, with previous undisclosed launches for national security reasons, such as for the National Reconnaissance Office and the U.S. Space Force.
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SpaceX’s Crew-11 mission targets July 31 launch amid tight ISS schedule
- NASA and SpaceX are targeting July 31 for the launch of Crew-11, the next crewed mission to the International Space Station (ISS) using Crew Dragon Endeavour and a Falcon 9 booster.
- Endeavour will be flying for the sixth time with Crew-11, becoming SpaceX’s most experienced crew vehicle, with upgraded drogue parachutes to enhance reentry safety.
- The Falcon 9 booster for this launch is core B1094, having previously flown in two Starlink missions and the Ax-4 mission, with Crew-11 members including astronauts from NASA, Japan, and Russia.
- The mission is strategically timed amid other ISS activities, including Crew-10 departure and SpaceX’s CRS-33 mission arrival, emphasizing the need for careful planning due to limited launch resources.
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Teslarati
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SpaceX share sale expected to back $400 billion valuation
- SpaceX is considering an insider share sale that would value the company at $400 billion, surpassing its previous record of $350 billion.
- The valuation would represent the largest in history from a privately-owned company in the U.S., rivaled by companies like ByteDance and OpenAI.
- Key factors contributing to SpaceX's valuation include the growth of Starlink satellite internet, development of the Starship reusable rocket program, and successful payload launches for various entities.
- Despite some setbacks like a recent rocket explosion, SpaceX remains active in space missions, including launching Axiom's Ax-4 astronauts to the ISS for scientific research.
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Spaceflightnow
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Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 28 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral
- SpaceX is set to launch 28 Starlink satellites on its Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral in a mission called Starlink 10-28.
- The launch is scheduled for 4:21 a.m. EDT from Space Launch Complex 40, with live coverage available prior to liftoff.
- Weather conditions are favorable with a 95 percent forecasted chance for clear skies, minimal interference from cumulus clouds.
- The mission will reuse the Falcon 9 first stage booster B1077 for the 22nd time, aiming for a droneship landing which would mark the 117th successful touchdown for the vessel and the 473rd booster landing for SpaceX.
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EU Questions Robinhood About OpenAI and SpaceX Stock Tokens
- EU is scrutinizing Robinhood for offering tokenized equities of OpenAI and SpaceX after OpenAI disavowed any ties to these assets.
- The central bank of Lithuania, Robinhood's main regulator in the EU, has requested clarifications regarding the structure of these stock tokens to assess legality and compliance.
- OpenAI issued a warning to investors stating that the 'OpenAI tokens' offered by Robinhood are not OpenAI equity and that they did not approve any transfer of their equity.
- Robinhood responded that it provided a 'limited Stock Token giveaway' for OpenAI and SpaceX to eligible European customers, allowing retail investors indirect exposure to private markets through tokenized contracts.
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