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South Africa Could Get Tesla Battery Plant In Exchange For Starlink Deal: Report

Musk's South African roots are calling him home. Okay, well, maybe not him, but at least his companies. According to a recent report by Bloomberg, Musk's talks with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa could lead to a bit of quid pro quo for two of Musk's heavy hitters: Tesla and SpaceX.

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Elon Musk eyes a deal with his native South Africa to let SpaceX offer Starlink service in exchange for a Tesla battery plant, report

Musk’s political influence continues to grow.

Fortune

SpaceX's last launch of 2024 puts Starlink satellites into orbit (video)

SpaceX launched its last mission of 2024 on a Falcon 9 rocket from Florida on New Year's Eve.

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3... 2... 1... SpaceX launches Starlink satellites on third-to-last mission of 2024

SpaceX has begun counting down to the New Year, with the launch of the first of three rockets planned to close out 2024.

Space

Rocket launch today: Is there a rocket launch and what time?

Follow Space.com's rocket launch blog for the latest on when the next rocket launch will be and how to follow it live.

Space

SpaceX launches 4 Astranis satellites on 2nd try after last-second abort

SpaceX successfully launched a miniature fleet of communications satellites into orbit in a vindication of sorts after a last-second abort delayed the flight.

Space

10 times space missions went very wrong in 2024

From astronauts getting stranded on a leaking ISS and faceplanting moon landers to injured Mars robots and a tumbling solar sail, here are 10 of the biggest space exploration mishaps in 2024.

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SpaceX's big year: The new records and feats Elon Musk's space company achieved in 2024

SpaceX launched more than 130 missions this year and made significant progress with its new Starship vehicle, the biggest and most powerful rocket ever built.

Space

Texas man accused of threatening to slaughter Capital One execs who robbed him of ‘life he deserves’

“Please call me before I do things that are unforgivable and will make your executive team question their life choices,” 34-year-old Taylor Bullard warned, according to the FBI.

The Independent UK

How 2024 made Elon Musk the world’s most powerful unelected man

A timeline of events in the year of Elon Musk shows how omnipresent he has become, how his X feed has become as unavoidable as Donald Trump’s was.

The Guardian - US

24 amazing space images from 2024

Space.com's 24 space images of 2024! The most awe-inspiring space photos of the year from our Space Images of the Day.

Space

SpaceX launches 21 Starlink internet satellites from Florida, lands rocket at sea (video, photos)

SpaceX launched 21 Starlink internet satellites from Florida's Space Coast early Monday morning (Dec. 23) and landed the returning rocket on a ship at sea.

Space

T-Mobile customers are slowly gaining access to the Starlink satellite texting beta

T-Mobile began its beta testing period for its satellite service with Starlink with postpaid subscribers in the U.S.

Android Central

China launches 1st set of spacecraft for planned 13,000-satellite broadband constellation (photo)

A Long March 5B rocket launched 10 big broadband satellites to orbit on Dec. 16, beginning the assembly of China's Guowang ("national network") megaconstellation.

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SpaceX launches 2 mPOWER satellites from Florida on 2nd leg of spaceflight doubleheader (video)

SpaceX launched two communication satellites to orbit from Florida's Space Coast today (Dec. 17) on the second leg of a spaceflight doubleheader.

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EU launches flagship satellite project to rival US networks by 2030

The EU's flagship satellite constellation project officially took off Monday, as the bloc signed a concession contract with a European consortium to develop a secure space-based communication system. Due to be fully operational by 2030, it will rival major American networks.

Space

SpaceX launches 22 Starlink internet satellites from California, lands rocket at sea (video)

SpaceX launched 22 more of its Starlink internet satellites from California's central coast on Friday (Dec. 13).

Space

'Tragedy of the commons' in space: We need to act now to prevent an orbital debris crisis, scientists say

Humanity needs to address the growing space junk problem now, before it gets completely out of hand, scientists stress.

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SpaceX rocket launch tops the Christmas tree at Vandenberg Space Force Base (photo)

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket illuminated the Christmas tree during the holiday lighting ceremony that coincided with a Starlink satellite launch at Vandenberg Space Force Base on Dec. 4.

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AST SpaceMobile, Starlink Rival, Jumps On Long-Term Vodafone Deal

Starlink rival AST SpaceMobile jumps after the satellite telecommunications company secured a long-term contract with Vodafone.

Space

SpaceX launches 23 Starlink internet satellites from Florida (video)

SpaceX launched 23 more of its Starlink internet satellites from Florida's Space Coast early Sunday morning (Dec. 8).

The Guardian - US

Israel seeks Elon Musk’s influence in resolving hostage situation in Gaza

SpaceX head has had Trump’s ear since election, and Israel hopes he can convince president-elect to pursue a deal

Android Central

Starlink's Direct to Cell is open to 'any' telecom company, says SpaceX exec

Starlink exec announced a major development for its direct-to-cell service.

Space

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches Sirius XM radio satellite (video)

SpaceX launched SiriusXM's newest satellite, the SXM-9, adding the spacecraft to the company's digital radio broadcasting fleet.

Benzinga

Elon Musk's SpaceX Completes First Starlink Satellite Constellation For Cell Phones

Elon Musk's SpaceX has completed its first Starlink satellite constellation aimed at direct-to-cell phone connectivity, making the service fully operational.

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