Elon Musk vows to put a million satellites in orbit to create huge AI data centers ‘Space-based AI is obviously the only way to scale,’ Musk wrote on SpaceX’s website Monday The Independent UK · Feb 4
SpaceX hits €1.06tn after xAI merger as Musk consolidates empire A €1.06tn valuation for the combined SpaceX-xAI business narrows the gap with Tesla, as Musk leans harder into AI and space while Tesla fights slowing growth and a shrinking subsidy backdrop. Euronews · Feb 4
SpaceX grounds its Falcon 9 rocket after a problem with its upper stage. Will the Crew-12 astronaut mission be affected? SpaceX has temporarily grounded its Falcon 9 rocket after an upper stage failed to deorbit as planned during a Feb. 2 launch. Will the issue affect the company's Crew-12 astronaut mission? Space · Feb 3
Putin’s close ally sparks WW3 fears, says the only acceptable outcome is the ‘Russian flag over Berlin’ He claims it is about security, but it's bigger than that. We Got This Covered · Feb 3
Senate panel delays action on satellite licensing bill Proposal would speed federal approval of new satellites as SpaceX seeks to build a large constellation of AI data satellites. Roll Call · Feb 3
Fact check: Is Elon Musk allowing Russia to use Starlink to attack Ukraine? Claims that Russian forces are increasingly accessing Starlink in Ukraine have prompted questions about how the technology works and why restricting access is complex. Euronews · Feb 3
One million AI satellites to orbit Earth? SpaceX's mind-blowing plan of data centers in outer space explained SpaceX has proposed a radical plan to deploy up to a million solar-powered satellites as orbital data centers for AI. This ambitious project aims to meet soaring AI compute demands, offering potential energy efficiency over terrestrial facilities. While promising a revolution in computing, the proposal faces significant concerns regarding space… The Times of India · Feb 3
Groundhog Day launch sends SpaceX Starlink satellites into Earth orbit from California (video) A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 25 Starlink satellites launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026. Space · Feb 2
A Kremlin official confirms that U.S.-brokered Russia-Ukraine talks are resuming this week A new round of U.S.-brokered talks on ending Russia’s war on Ukraine is set to go ahead this week The Independent UK · Feb 2
Musk’s SpaceX and Ukraine’s defence ministry to block Russia’s use of Starlink Ukraine is launching a verification of all Starlink terminals in Ukraine in response to the unauthorised use of Starlink by Russian forces. Elon Musk promptly responded to Kyiv’s calls to check and prevent Russian forces from using Starlink on attack drones against Ukraine. Euronews · Feb 2
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow says foreign troops in Ukraine would be ‘targets’ in latest threat Both the UK and France have pledged to send troops to Ukraine in the event of a peace deal The Independent UK · Feb 2
Starlink uses emergency fix to block Russian drones using its devices to bomb Ukraine — company looking for permanent solutions to stop unauthorized use of its service The Ukrainian government has successfully blocked unauthorized Starlink terminals from operating within its borders, stopping Russian drones from using the internet service to strike targets deep within the country. Tom’s Hardware · Feb 1
Qatar Airways launches QVerse Island, virtual Doha experience in Fortnite Qatar Airways has launched QVerse Island in Fortnite, a virtual representation of Doha designed to inspire travel. Players explore iconic landmarks and complete missions, with opportunities to win real flights and rewards. This initiative leverages gaming to engage potential travelers early in their planning process. The Times of India · Jan 31
Elon Musk’s SpaceX and xAI explore merger for space-based AI The deal would unite SpaceX’s reusable rockets, Starlink internet satellites, the X platform and the AI chatbot Grok The Independent UK · Jan 30
Space · Jan 30 SpaceX launches Starlink satellites from two coasts in two days A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 25 Starlink satellites lifted off from California on Jan. 29, 2026. The company repeated the feat the next day with 29 satellites from Florida.
Euronews · Jan 30 Airbus defence chief: Europe could make 'quantum leap' in space but must abandon 'grand schemes' The EU's answer to Elon Musk's Starlink system will only be operational in 2029. As the CEO of Airbus Defence and Space sees it, the EU went about it completely the wrong way.
Euronews · Jan 29 Ukraine contacts SpaceX over Russian drones allegedly using Starlink, officials say 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.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 29 EU proposals for free extra cabin bags on planes ‘lunatic idea’, says easyJet Giving passengers right to additional carry-on baggage would be ‘terrible for the consumer’, warns airline’s CEO
The Independent UK · Jan 29 European airline becomes the latest to launch free wifi on board Numerous operators have recently begun offering the complimentary service
Euronews · Jan 28 EU can't replace Musk's Starlink yet, but is on right track, Kubilius tells Euronews EU Defence Commissioner told Euronews the US remains irreplaceable for the bloc's security, specifically regarding space services. “When we have IRIS², it will be better than Starlink". But, the EU is not yet there.
TechRadar · Jan 28 "Not just censorship, it’s digital isolation:" Iran plans to cut ties with the global internet — and VPNs may not help this time After enforcing "one of the most severe blackouts in history," Iran is moving towards a permanent whitelisting system to better police the internet. Here's what is at stake for people in Iran, and beyond.
Euronews · Jan 28 EU space sector told to speed up on security: Five takeaways from European Space Conference Europe's space leaders were told to "speed up" security missions and launch the IRIS2 satellite constellation by 2029 at the biggest Brussels space conference of the year. Euronews Next highlights the key takeaways from the event and asks if the sector still has the power to inspire.
Tom’s Hardware · Jan 28 China satellite near miss prompts Starlink to reduce altitudes — more than 4,000 satellites pulled to 300-mile orbit to increase 'space safety' Chinese researchers said that Starlink reduced the altitude for a big part of its satellite constellation because of the near-miss incident it had with a Chinese satellite launch in December 2025.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 28 SpaceX mulls $1.5tn IPO timed to ‘align with Musk’s birthday and the planets’ World’s richest person targeting symbolic date in June for flotation of rocket company
The Guardian - AU · Jan 28 Ukraine war briefing: Nearly 2 million military casualties to date, study finds, with Russia bearing brunt of losses Drone strike on Ukrainian passenger train kills five and Poland urges Musk to cut Russia’s Starlink access. What we know on day 1,435