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Musk says SpaceX secured $40 billion in debt financing for AI chips

Elon Musk says SpaceX closed a $40 billion debt deal to buy GPUs for its artificial intelligence ambitions, a financing scale that underscores the cost of building computing capacity. Musk also predicted a shakeout among “neocloud” providers; reports say Starlink and launch revenue helped SpaceX secure credit.

CNBC • Jenny Lee

SpaceX closes $40 billion debt deal for AI chips, Elon Musk says

Bloomberg • Carmen Arroyo

Musk Claims SpaceX Closed $40 Billion Debt Deal for AI Chips

Also: Reuters, Seeking Alpha and CNA

7 Sources

2026-10-25T13:34:17.790301-07:00

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

NASA Spaceflight • Ryan Weber

Possible Roberts Road Expansion as SpaceX pushes for Flight 16

By NASA Spaceflight: As SpaceX prepares to fly Flight 15 in November, with a successful Static Fire test occurring at Starbase on Sunday, the company is pushing to launch Flight 16 from LC-39A as soon as possible and expand operations at Kennedy Space Center.

1 Source

2026-10-25T11:28:07.821367-07:00

Space Exploration & Science Missions

The Hill • Mark R. Whittington

How Trump learned to stop worrying and love space science

By The Hill: He recognizes a cool thing when he sees it.

1 Source

2026-10-25T07:28:53.905216-07:00

Satellite Commercial Space

CNBC • Tobias Burns

SpaceX coverage network designs draw Wall Street's eye. Here's what analysts think

By CNBC: Rooftops and billboards may be more important than hefty infrastructure.

Also: Seeking Alpha and Yahoo Finance

3 Sources

2026-10-25T05:04:36.164540-07:00

Moon Space Exploration & Science Missions

Universe Today • Bruce Dorminey

Rare Lunar Meteorites Could Fill Gaps In Moon’s Evolution

By Universe Today: Almost all meteorites come from asteroids, not the Moon or Mars. But after decades of analysis of the Apollo samples, researchers still rely on lunar meteorites to better understand our anomalously large Moon.

2 Sources

2026-10-25T01:34:56.537861-07:00

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Space.com • Chelsea Gohd

Private Griffin lunar lander passes critical tests ahead of first Moon mission

By Space.com: The robotic Griffin lunar lander has passed a host of critical tests ahead of its first-ever moon mission, which is scheduled to launch later this year.

Ars Technica

NASA Updates Lunar Lander Plans and Resolves Long-Running Orion Issue

NASA Spaceflight

NASA Artemis Update: SLS Stacking, Sortie Suit, Dual 2028 Paths

Also: NASA, Bloomberg, SpaceNews.com, Space Policy Online, Aerospace America, Space.com, New York Times, Payload, dailygalaxy.com, newspaceeconomy.ca, news.ssbcrack.com, Fortune and 19 more

43 Sources

2026-10-23T07:05:35.661293-07:00

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Bloomberg • Loren Grush

2026-10-23T14:05:05.142860-07:00

LEO Space Exploration & Science Missions NASA

SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

NASA’s Swift space telescope ends mission

By SpaceNews.com: NASA has shut down an astronomy spacecraft in a decaying orbit after a failed attempt to reboost it with a commercial spacecraft.

science.nasa.gov

NASA’s Swift Mission Ends, Leaves Behind Scientific Bonanza

2 Sources

2026-10-24T14:10:38.831141-07:00

Musk says SpaceX secured $40 billion in debt financing for AI chips

SpaceX closes $40 billion debt deal for AI chips, Elon Musk says

Musk Claims SpaceX Closed $40 Billion Debt Deal for AI Chips

Possible Roberts Road Expansion as SpaceX pushes for Flight 16

How Trump learned to stop worrying and love space science

SpaceX coverage network designs draw Wall Street's eye. Here's what analysts think

Rare Lunar Meteorites Could Fill Gaps In Moon’s Evolution

Private Griffin lunar lander passes critical tests ahead of first Moon mission

NASA Updates Lunar Lander Plans and Resolves Long-Running Orion Issue

NASA Artemis Update: SLS Stacking, Sortie Suit, Dual 2028 Paths

NASA Commits to Lunar Mission Timeline Despite Hardware Concerns

NASA Updates Lunar Lander Plans and Resolves Long-Running Orion Issue

NASA Artemis Update: SLS Stacking, Sortie Suit, Dual 2028 Paths

NASA’s Swift space telescope ends mission

NASA’s Swift Mission Ends, Leaves Behind Scientific Bonanza

Musk says SpaceX raised $40 billion in debt deal, predicts neocloud shakeout

Possible Roberts Road Expansion as SpaceX pushes for Flight 16

How Trump learned to stop worrying and love space science

Elon Musk says Ukraine ‘violated Starlink terms’ as full speed service returns

SpaceX coverage network designs draw Wall Street's eye. Here's what analysts think

Rare Lunar Meteorites Could Fill Gaps In Moon’s Evolution

Ukraine Says Restrictions on Starlink Speed Have Been Lifted

Elon Musk says Ukraine ‘violated Starlink terms’ as full speed service returns

ESA downplays Space Rider test mishap

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 233

NASA keeps parallel Artemis paths open to protect 2028 lunar landing

NASA keeps parallel Artemis paths open to protect 2028 lunar landing

Ukraine says Starlink restored after 10-day disruption as allies seek alternatives

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