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Tesla jumps as reports of SpaceX deal talks rekindle Musk empire consolidation hopes

Tesla shares rose nearly 5% after reports that SpaceX was in deal talks with Elon Musk’s other companies, fueling investor expectations the billionaire may further unify his tech holdings. The price move reflects markets pricing potential strategic or financial benefits from closer integration.

2026-01-30T11:14:04.589276-08:00

NASA Spaceflight

FAA issues Final EIS and Record of Decision clearing SpaceX Starship launches and landings at Kennedy (up to 44 missions)

2026-01-30T07:34:55.589539-08:00

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RBC Signals to resell Apolink’s in‑orbit relay services to close satellite connectivity gaps

2026-01-30T09:40:03.278164-08:00

European Spaceflight

EU awards three parallel contracts to study mobile responsive launch systems

2026-01-30T00:54:48.234879-08:00

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Tesla jumps as reports of SpaceX deal talks rekindle Musk empire consolidation hopes Tesla shares rose nearly 5% after reports that SpaceX was in deal talks with Elon Musk’s other companies, fueling investor expectations the billionaire may further unify his tech holdings. The price move reflects markets pricing potential strategic or financial benefits from closer integration.

2026-01-30T11:14:04.589276-08:00

Tesla jumps as reports of SpaceX deal talks rekindle Musk empire consolidation hopes

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RBC Signals to resell Apolink’s in‑orbit relay services to close satellite connectivity gaps RBC Signals will resell Apolink's proposed in‑orbit relay services to give operators persistent command‑and‑control and data connectivity when satellites pass beyond terrestrial ground‑station line of sight. The deal integrates Apolink's relay capability into RBC's ground‑segment portfolio to close coverage gaps for LEO spacecraft.

2026-01-30T09:40:03.278164-08:00

RBC Signals to resell Apolink’s in‑orbit relay services to close satellite connectivity gaps

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FAA issues Final EIS and Record of Decision clearing SpaceX Starship launches and landings at Kennedy (up to 44 missions) The FAA has issued a Final Environmental Impact Statement and a Record of Decision clearing SpaceX to conduct Starship launches and landings from Kennedy Space Center's LC‑39A, approving up to 44 missions and rejecting objections from airlines and sonic‑boom critics. The decision advances Starship operations on Florida's Space Coast.

2026-01-30T07:34:55.589539-08:00

FAA issues Final EIS and Record of Decision clearing SpaceX Starship launches and landings at Kennedy (up to 44 missions)

Satellite Evolution

Azercosmos and Chad's ARCEP sign MoU on satellite services and digital transformation Azerbaijan's state space agency Azercosmos and Chad's communications regulator ARCEP signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate on satellite services, space activities, digital transformation, development of innovation hubs and export of digital products. The agreement frames technical and commercial collaboration between the two countries' space and telecom sectors.

2026-01-30T01:56:09.054787-08:00

Azercosmos and Chad's ARCEP sign MoU on satellite services and digital transformation

European Spaceflight

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EU awards three parallel contracts to study mobile responsive launch systems The European Union has awarded contracts to consortia led by PwC, GMV and Sirius Space Services to run parallel studies into a mobile responsive launch system. The simultaneous awards commission comparative industry assessments of architectures, operational concepts and requirements for a transportable launch capability.

2026-01-30T00:54:48.234879-08:00

EU awards three parallel contracts to study mobile responsive launch systems

Spaceflight Now

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SpaceX advances: Starlink launch, 'Stargaze' SSA, Starship test planned and xAI merger talks SpaceX launched Starlink 6‑101 from Cape Canaveral on Jan. 30, unveiled 'Stargaze' — a new space‑situational‑awareness system whose analytics will be made freely available to satellite operators in coming weeks — and signalled a planned Starship test while holding merger talks with xAI ahead of an IPO.

2026-01-29T20:47:10.413475-08:00

SpaceX advances: Starlink launch, 'Stargaze' SSA, Starship test planned and xAI merger talks

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PLD Space accelerates Miura 5 toward early‑2026 debut with milestones update PLD Space says its Miura 5 orbital launcher programme has reached new milestones as it accelerates toward an early‑2026 maiden flight. The update covers qualification hardware, expanded test activities at its Spanish facilities and preparations to support the vehicle’s inaugural launch in the 2026 European manifest.

2026-01-29T15:07:31.064169-08:00

PLD Space accelerates Miura 5 toward early‑2026 debut with milestones update

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NASA at crossroads over lunar Gateway logistics; explores alternative supply and transport approaches NASA is at a crossroads over how to handle logistics for the lunar Gateway, weighing alternative supply and transport approaches to support sustained cislunar operations. The review could redefine mission architectures, contractor roles and timing for Gateway resupply and related Artemis activities.

2026-01-29T14:41:17.299919-08:00

NASA at crossroads over lunar Gateway logistics; explores alternative supply and transport approaches

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Tesla jumps as reports of SpaceX deal talks rekindle Musk empire consolidation hopes

FAA issues Final EIS and Record of Decision clearing SpaceX Starship launches and landings at Kennedy (up to 44 missions)

RBC Signals to resell Apolink’s in‑orbit relay services to close satellite connectivity gaps

EU awards three parallel contracts to study mobile responsive launch systems

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