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Musk weighs tech mega-merger across SpaceX, Tesla and xAI, reports say

Tech circles are buzzing over talks that could combine Musk’s space, AI, and electric vehicle businesses into a trillion-dollar group ahead of a potential SpaceX listing.

Ukraine

Ukraine contacts SpaceX over Russian drones allegedly using Starlink

US President Donald Trump said that he has asked Russian President Vladimir Putin not to target Kyiv for one week as the region experiences frigid temperatures.

Switzerland

Elon Musk predicts robot-majority future in first Davos appearance

The South Africa-born tech billionaire made his debut at the world's top political and economic summit in the Swiss Alps, telling the World Economic Forum that robots will outnumber people and AI will surpass human intelligence.

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ISS crew returns early to Earth after medical issue

Four ISS crew members, including astronauts from Japan, Russia, and the US, returned early due to a medical issue. The SpaceX capsule landed safely in the Pacific.

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Space

NASA carries out first-ever space station medical evacuation

The SpaceX Dragon capsule splashed down off San Diego less than 11 hours after undocking, with four astronauts from the US, Russia, and Japan.

Space

SpaceX to lower thousands of Starlink satellites in 2026

Bringing the satellites down will reduce the risk of collisions between satellites, the company said.

Russia

Russia pulls cosmonaut over alleged security breach at SpaceX facility

Cosmonaut Oleg Artemyev was removed from the Crew-12 mission after allegedly photographing restricted SpaceX materials. Andrey Fedyaev will replace him.

Space

Spain completes its 'most ambitious space project' with SpainSat NG II

The SpainSat NG II satellite successfully took off from Cape Canaveral aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9. With it, Spain completes its SPAINSAT NG secure communications programme and reinforces its role as a technological and strategic reference in space.

Space

NASA to reopen Artemis III Moon contract after SpaceX delays

The acting head of NASA said that he will reopen a 2021 contract given to Elon Musk’s SpaceX to other companies for the Artemis III mission.

Space

SpaceX successfully launches 11th test flight of giant Starship rocket

Starship carried up eight mock satellites mimicking SpaceX’s Starlinks. The entire flight lasted just over an hour, originating from Starbase near the Mexican border.

Health news

Going to space could speed up biological ageing, NASA study finds

Human blood cells that were sent into space began losing their ability to make healthy new cells, in a sign of accelerated ageing, the study found.

United Kingdom

'Weak sauce': Elon Musk reignites public spat with Nigel Farage

On Tuesday, Farage vowed to pull the UK out of the European Convention on Human Rights and start mass deportations of anyone who arrived in the country illegally.

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SpaceX Starship completes first orbital test before ocean fireball

SpaceX’s Starship rocket successfully completed its first orbital test flight on Tuesday after three previous failed attempts, before ending in a fiery splashdown in the Indian Ocean.

Space

SpaceX pulls off Starship rocket launch in tenth test flight

The rocket deployed eight dummy satellites into space, before splashing down as planned into the Indian Ocean.

Space

SpaceX Starship rocket launch delayed again due to bad weather

The launch is seen as a test for Elon Musk's company which aims to man missions to the Moon and has ambitions for Mars.

Space

SpaceX delivers four astronauts to the International Space Station

The four person crew which arrived at the International Space Station on Saturday consists of two NASA astronauts, one from Russia and one from Japan.

Tech News

Ukraine more dependent on Musk with Kyivstar-Starlink, experts say

Kyivstar, Ukraine’s largest mobile operator, started testing a service that would deliver internet from satellites to cellphones.

Space

ISS visit for Polish, Hungarian astronauts ends in Pacific splashdown

The last time Poland, Hungary and India put anyone in space was during the late 1970s and 1980s, launching with the Soviets.

World News

Astronauts from Poland, Hungary and India head back to Earth from ISS

It was Axiom's fourth station trip since 2022. The Houston company's clientele includes the wealthy as well as countries seeking representation in space.

Tech News

Ukraine to offer mobile internet via satellite in European first

Kyivstar says it will offer internet connectivity from satellites directly to people’s phones by mid-2026 after striking a deal with Elon Musk’s Starlink.