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SpaceX acquires xAI and Grok as half of xAI founders depart; Musk unveils orbital compute and moon‑city plans

Elon Musk has folded his AI startup xAI — including Grok and X — into SpaceX, unveiling plans for orbital data‑centres and a moon‑city during a restructuring that coincided with the departure of half of xAI's founders, raising questions about the combined group's IPO roadmap.

2026-02-11T13:35:23.273851-08:00

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Motiv Space Systems and PickNik Robotics to develop software for NASA’s Fly Foundational Robotics (FFR) mission

2026-02-11T08:22:22.220192-08:00

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US Marine Corps unveils 2026 Aviation Plan, pivots airpower to F‑35 and drone 'wingman'

2026-02-11T05:34:39.276259-08:00

Unmanned Airspace

SkyGrid to test UTM, CONOPS and vertiport integration for AAM at Port San Antonio joint‑use airfield

2026-02-10T07:54:37.618338-08:00

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SpaceX acquires xAI and Grok as half of xAI founders depart; Musk unveils orbital compute and moon‑city plans Elon Musk has folded his AI startup xAI — including Grok and X — into SpaceX, unveiling plans for orbital data‑centres and a moon‑city during a restructuring that coincided with the departure of half of xAI's founders, raising questions about the combined group's IPO roadmap.

2026-02-11T13:35:23.273851-08:00

SpaceX acquires xAI and Grok as half of xAI founders depart; Musk unveils orbital compute and moon‑city plans

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Motiv Space Systems and PickNik Robotics to develop software for NASA’s Fly Foundational Robotics (FFR) mission Motiv Space Systems and PickNik Robotics have formed a partnership to develop robotics software for NASA's Fly Foundational Robotics (FFR) mission. The collaboration will supply integrated software components and engineering support during the mission's development and demonstration phases.

2026-02-11T08:22:22.220192-08:00

Motiv Space Systems and PickNik Robotics to develop software for NASA’s Fly Foundational Robotics (FFR) mission

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US Marine Corps unveils 2026 Aviation Plan, pivots airpower to F‑35 and drone 'wingman' The Marine Corps released its 2026 Aviation Plan, mapping a multi‑decade transformation in four five‑year blocks through 2041 and consolidating fixed‑wing forces around the F‑35. The plan accelerates development and procurement of uncrewed 'drone wingman' systems and retires legacy Harrier and Hornet jets.

2026-02-11T05:34:39.276259-08:00

US Marine Corps unveils 2026 Aviation Plan, pivots airpower to F‑35 and drone 'wingman'

Via Satellite

Sidus Space and Simera Sense sign MoU to pair hyperspectral sensors with onboard analytics for near‑real‑time Earth observation Sidus Space and Simera Sense signed a memorandum of understanding to develop next‑generation hyperspectral imagers integrated with onboard data processing and analytics for Earth‑observation satellites. The partnership targets near‑real‑time delivery of spectral intelligence by combining Simera's optical payloads with Sidus's satellite integration and operations.

2026-02-10T15:09:24.857805-08:00

Sidus Space and Simera Sense sign MoU to pair hyperspectral sensors with onboard analytics for near‑real‑time Earth observation

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USMC selects GA‑ASI YFQ‑42A for MUX TACAIR Collaborative Combat Aircraft assessments The U.S. Marine Corps has selected General Atomics Aeronautical Systems' YFQ‑42A uncrewed platform to support MUX TACAIR Collaborative Combat Aircraft assessments, using the type in trials to inform development of expeditionary unmanned air operations, manned–unmanned teaming and technology maturation.

2026-02-10T14:09:14.192092-08:00

USMC selects GA‑ASI YFQ‑42A for MUX TACAIR Collaborative Combat Aircraft assessments

Skift

TUI points to AI-driven booking shifts and stronger cruise demand as earnings lift TUI said shifting digital habits — including early use of large language models and a move to app bookings — are reshaping how travellers plan and book trips. The company said stronger cruise demand helped lift earnings, underscoring how digital channels are becoming central to travel revenue streams.

2026-02-10T10:59:34.537076-08:00

TUI points to AI-driven booking shifts and stronger cruise demand as earnings lift

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SkyGrid to test UTM, CONOPS and vertiport integration for AAM at Port San Antonio joint‑use airfield SkyGrid and Port San Antonio signed an MOU to test UTM, CONOPS and vertiport capabilities for Advanced Air Mobility on the Port’s 1,900‑acre Tech Port campus. The programme will evaluate technologies, services and regulatory frameworks to safely mix eVTOLs, drones and military/civil traffic at a joint‑use airfield.

2026-02-10T07:54:37.618338-08:00

SkyGrid to test UTM, CONOPS and vertiport integration for AAM at Port San Antonio joint‑use airfield

Skift

OpenAI begins ChatGPT ads pilot; travel brands expected to participate OpenAI has begun piloting ads inside ChatGPT, starting tests Monday. Travel brands are expected to participate, creating a new point of commercial access to chatbot users and offering an additional direct channel to reach potential travelers alongside existing OTAs and search platforms.

2026-02-09T15:48:32.167765-08:00

OpenAI begins ChatGPT ads pilot; travel brands expected to participate

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SpaceX acquires xAI and Grok as half of xAI founders depart; Musk unveils orbital compute and moon‑city plans

Motiv Space Systems and PickNik Robotics to develop software for NASA’s Fly Foundational Robotics (FFR) mission

US Marine Corps unveils 2026 Aviation Plan, pivots airpower to F‑35 and drone 'wingman'

SkyGrid to test UTM, CONOPS and vertiport integration for AAM at Port San Antonio joint‑use airfield

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