Commercial Space News

Bloomberg

Commentary challenges Musk’s view of India’s space-sector power brokers

Bloomberg

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Musk backs a potential SpaceX-Tesla merger targeted for 2027, as public comments and Tesla’s China business complicate talks

Elon Musk has publicly endorsed a potential merger of SpaceX and Tesla, a deal valued in one report at $3.5 trillion and targeted for 2027. Insiders reportedly fear his comments could invite shareholder scrutiny and delay negotiations, while Tesla’s China operations could draw national-security scrutiny.

Bloomberg

Musk reportedly aims to announce Tesla-SpaceX deal by first half of 2027

People familiar with the matter say there is a push to announce a deal between Musk’s Tesla and SpaceX by the first half of 2027, with a potential closing during President Donald Trump’s administration. The reported timetable comes as market volatility threatens the exuberance supporting Musk’s business empire.

SpaceNews.com

U.S. Air Force tests SpaceX Starfall capsule for military resupply from space

The U.S. Air Force is testing whether military supplies can withstand the rigors of spaceflight aboard SpaceX’s new Starfall reentry capsule. The effort is part of a Pentagon initiative to assess commercial space vehicles as a means of delivering critical equipment to forces around the world.

Via Satellite

OXG Space raises ₹17 crore for orbital connectivity network; Atombeam secures $18.3 million for satellite and defense networking

Bengaluru-based OXG Space raised ₹17 crore in a round led by Aum Ventures’ India Innovation Fund II to build a satellite connectivity network in orbit. Separately, U.S. startup Atombeam raised $18.3 million to accelerate adoption of networking software for satellite, defense and commercial links, taking its total funding to $55 million.

Bloomberg

John Malone says a deal between Skydance and SpaceX could be coming

Media mogul John Malone said he thinks Skydance Corp. and Elon Musk’s SpaceX could reach a deal. No terms or details of a potential transaction were provided.

CNBC

CNBC Investing Club sees potential beneficiaries of SpaceX’s rising power demand

The CNBC Investing Club says some stocks could benefit from growing power demand at SpaceX. The available report does not identify the companies or quantify the demand, limiting what can be concluded about the potential commercial or infrastructure implications.

SpaceNews.com

PLD Space targets first Miura 5 orbital launch for first half of 2027

Spanish launch company PLD Space now plans to conduct the Miura 5 rocket’s first orbital launch in the first half of 2027, pushing back the debut from its earlier schedule. The change shifts the timeline for the company’s entry into the orbital launch market.