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SpaceX Commits $2 Billion to xAI, Bolstering Musk’s AI Ecosystem

SpaceX will invest $2 billion in Elon Musk’s xAI startup, providing nearly half of a $5 billion equity round following its merger with X and valuing the combined AI-social media venture at $113 billion; the funding underwrites Grok’s rollout in Starlink support and planned integration into Tesla’s Optimus robots.

2025-07-12T15:35:23.188378-07:00

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ESA establishes Europe’s first deep-space optical laser link with NASA’s Psyche spacecraft

2025-07-11T11:24:00.769322-07:00

Ars Technica

Russia’s ‘killer’ satellites stalk rivals in orbit, perplexing skywatchers

2025-07-11T03:41:50.512804-07:00

Reuters

Starlink Secures Final Regulatory Nod for Commercial Satellite Internet Service in India

2025-07-09T03:27:08.586195-07:00

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PCMag

Rogers Debuts Free Beta of SpaceX’s Cellular Starlink in Canada Ahead of CAD$15/mo Rollout Canadian operator Rogers will begin beta-testing SpaceX’s cellular Starlink service later this month, offering users free access until an official launch scheduled for later in the year. The carrier plans to set a monthly subscription fee of CAD$15, mirroring T-Mobile’s rollout strategy in the U.S.

2025-07-15T09:15:44.043730-07:00

Rogers Debuts Free Beta of SpaceX’s Cellular Starlink in Canada Ahead of CAD$15/mo Rollout

SpaceWatch Global

ICEYE launches Flood Rapid Impact for near-real-time, machine-learning flood analytics ICEYE has introduced Flood Rapid Impact (FRI), a machine learning-enabled service delivering automated, near-real-time flood analytics from its SAR satellite constellation. The solution provides emergency managers, insurers and banks with rapid damage assessments and data insights to accelerate underwriting, claims processing and disaster response.

2025-07-15T03:23:15.898291-07:00

ICEYE launches Flood Rapid Impact for near-real-time, machine-learning flood analytics

Reuters

SpaceX to Launch Starlink Satellite Internet in Vietnam in Q4 Vietnam’s government has signaled that SpaceX will roll out its Starlink satellite internet service in the country from the fourth quarter, offering high-speed broadband to urban centers and rural areas. The announcement follows regulatory progress in Asia-Pacific markets as the constellation expands globally.

2025-07-14T21:19:19.114507-07:00

SpaceX to Launch Starlink Satellite Internet in Vietnam in Q4

Universe Today

Megaconstellations Breach Brightness Limits, Endangering Astronomy and Dark Skies Thousands of satellites from megaconstellations like Starlink and OneWeb now exceed brightness limits set by the International Astronomical Union, reflecting enough sunlight to turn dark skies into corridors of artificial light. New research warns this glare jeopardizes ground-based astronomy and the stargazing heritage for future generations.

2025-07-14T20:05:36.927389-07:00

Megaconstellations Breach Brightness Limits, Endangering Astronomy and Dark Skies

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Denmark Donates Satellite Communications and Imagery to Ukraine Through EDA Denmark has committed to deliver secure satellite communications and imagery services to the Ukrainian armed forces via the European Defence Agency. The donation aims to bolster Kyiv’s intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities, enhancing secure connectivity amid reduced US aid and heightened reliance on European providers.

2025-07-14T14:34:54.095185-07:00

Denmark Donates Satellite Communications and Imagery to Ukraine Through EDA

SpaceNews.com

China Stakes Claim in LEO Broadband Race China’s state-backed and private satellite operators have unveiled plans to deploy low Earth orbit constellations, setting out to challenge SpaceX’s Starlink lead in global broadband coverage. Beijing’s push brings new commercial, strategic and defense dimensions to the evolving space-based internet landscape.

2025-07-14T04:01:29.084882-07:00

China Stakes Claim in LEO Broadband Race

Space.com

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SpaceX Launches Israel’s Dror-1 on Falcon 9 GTO-1 Flight, Preps Crew-11 SpaceX's Falcon 9 lifted off from Cape Canaveral at 1:04 a.m. local time, deploying Israel’s Dror-1 communications satellite on the Commercial GTO-1 mission. Built by Israel Aerospace Industries, Dror-1 will enhance the nation’s space-based network as SpaceX juggles mystery payload launches and readies its Crew-11 flight.

2025-07-12T22:28:27.602165-07:00

SpaceX Launches Israel’s Dror-1 on Falcon 9 GTO-1 Flight, Preps Crew-11

Wall Street Journal

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SpaceX Commits $2 Billion to xAI, Bolstering Musk’s AI Ecosystem SpaceX will invest $2 billion in Elon Musk’s xAI startup, providing nearly half of a $5 billion equity round following its merger with X and valuing the combined AI-social media venture at $113 billion; the funding underwrites Grok’s rollout in Starlink support and planned integration into Tesla’s Optimus robots.

2025-07-12T15:35:23.188378-07:00

SpaceX Commits $2 Billion to xAI, Bolstering Musk’s AI Ecosystem

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