The FCC approved SpaceX's application, filed in September 2025, to launch up to 15,000 satellites for a new Starlink Mobile system orbiting at 326-335 km. Regulators also waived the requirement that SpaceX lease spectrum from a terrestrial carrier, letting it use its own spectrum plus frequencies acquired from EchoStar and T-Mobile. This is separate from the 15,000-satellite Gen2 Starlink broadband constellation approved in January, bringing SpaceX's combined authorized satellites to 30,000.
techspot.com
· 2026-10-07
SpaceX's stock price has increased throughout October, approaching the peak levels seen in June when the company first listed on Nasdaq. The rally appears to be driven by multiple factors, though specific reasons are not detailed.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-10-06
Shares of SpaceX surged nearly 8% on Monday, reaching levels not seen since mid-June, following positive analyst notes and recent historic launches. The rally has elevated Elon Musk's net worth to over a trillion dollars once again. Analysts from Morgan Stanley highlighted upcoming AI product releases, Starship progress, and new contracts as key drivers for the stock's growth, with a target price of $300.
cnbc.com
· 2026-10-05
Defense technology companies such as Palantir, Anduril, and SpaceX are increasingly developing and retaining ownership of software and hardware built for the U.S. military, rather than ceding control to the government. This shift raises questions about how much leverage private firms hold over systems the Pentagon depends on.
gizmodo.com
· 2026-10-05
SpaceX's compact Starlink Mini dish, which measures 11.75 by 10.2 inches and weighs about 2.4 pounds, is now priced at $199 when bought directly from Starlink, down from its initial $599 launch price. The device includes a built-in Wi-Fi router, uses 20 to 40 watts of power, and can run on USB-C power sources, with Starlink offering an optional USB-C to barrel jack cable for off-grid use.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-04
A growing group of companies, including Google, SpaceX and Nvidia alongside several startups, are exploring placing AI data centers in space. The idea relies on continuous solar power and the vacuum of space for cooling, potentially easing the energy demands of AI computing on Earth.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-10-04
SpaceX is reportedly moving toward phasing out its workhorse Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft as it ramps up development and production of Starship, its next-generation vehicle. Competitors including Rocket Lab, Firefly Aerospace, United Launch Alliance, and Blue Origin are described as not yet matching the launch cadence or scale that the industry currently demands.
science.slashdot.org
· 2026-10-03
Elon Musk confirmed on X that discussions are underway with TSMC about a potential collaboration tied to his Terafab chipmaking initiative, saying 'something may come of it.' According to Tim Culpan's Culpium newsletter, the most likely arrangement would have TSMC own and operate a new fab serving only Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI, with SpaceX/Terafab possibly investing or committing to chip purchase volumes; a less likely alternative would give SpaceX majority ownership with TSMC providing operational and process expertise.
tomshardware.com
· 2026-10-03
The US military has officially ended its long-standing program using infrared satellites to monitor missile launches, a mission that began in the early 1970s. These satellites, part of the Defense Support Program, were crucial for detecting nuclear and conventional missile launches worldwide, with the last operational units reportedly retired last month. The program's conclusion marks the end of an era in space-based missile detection technology that has supported national security for over five decades.
arstechnica.com
· 2026-10-02
Rocket Lab announced a new agreement with Japanese radar-imaging company Synspective covering 20 additional Electron launches, its largest single launch services agreement to date. This extends Synspective's total bookings with Rocket Lab to 47 missions, including 13 already flown since 2020 carrying the company's StriX radar satellites. The deal follows Rocket Lab's most recent Synspective launch on September 25.
arstechnica.com
· 2026-10-02
NASA administrator Jared Isaacman said SpaceX intends to phase out its Falcon and Dragon systems as it focuses on Starship, prompting NASA to consider purchasing two additional crewed launches from Boeing's Starliner. NASA also announced it will spend $359 million to help Boeing rebuild the reaction control thrusters blamed for problems on Starliner's last mission.
futurism.com
· 2026-10-02
Google has launched a prototype satellite for its Project Suncatcher initiative, built with partner Planet, aboard SpaceX's Transporter-18 rideshare mission. The company confirmed contact with the satellite and says it is functioning normally. A peer-reviewed paper detailing the underlying research has been published in the journal Joule.
blog.google
· 2026-10-02
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