Elon Musk News
Ken Howery, a discreet yet adventurous tech investor, finds himself unexpectedly at the epicenter of two tumultuous narratives tied to the Trump administration. As a close confidant of Elon Musk, his ties to Silicon Valley’s upper echelons are undeniable, but his selection as U.S. ambassador to Denmark thrusts him into an entirely different spotlight. The … Read more
On January 16, SpaceX’s Starship vehicle experienced a significant incident during its seventh flight test. The Starship, a 403-foot-tall (123-meter) megarocket, launched from SpaceX’s Starbase facility in South Texas. The mission initially unfolded as planned, with the Super Heavy booster and Ship upper-stage spacecraft successfully separating. The Super Heavy booster safely returned to the launch … Read more
Sam Harris, the neuroscientist-turned-philosopher and political commentator, has been publicly critical of Elon Musk, calling him a “clown” and discussing their ongoing rift. This tension between the two prominent figures dates back to 2020, following a controversial text message exchange over the severity of the COVID-19 pandemic. The rift between Harris and Musk started in … Read more
In Donald Trump’s second term as President, the relationship between tech leaders and the administration has undergone a significant transformation compared to his initial tenure. Figures such as Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jeff Bezos, who previously maintained a cautious or even adversarial stance, are now openly aligning themselves with Trump’s leadership. Elon Musk, CEO … Read more
The growing frequency of SpaceX rocket launches is creating significant disruptions for commercial airlines, as seen in recent delays experienced by Qantas and South African Airways over the Southern Indian Ocean. These delays, sometimes lasting up to six hours, stem from uncertainties surrounding rocket debris re-entering Earth’s atmosphere. According to Ben Holland, Qantas’ operations head, … Read more
Qantas, the flag carrier airline of Australia, has called on SpaceX to provide greater precision in the timing and locations of its rocket re-entries. The airline has faced significant disruptions, particularly on its Sydney to Johannesburg route, which crosses the southern Indian Ocean where several SpaceX rocket upper stages have recently splashed down. These incidents … Read more
The potential sale of TikTok’s U.S. operations to Elon Musk’s X has sparked significant debate, posing far-reaching implications for politics, technology, and global relations. While the move could serve multiple stakeholders’ interests, it also raises serious questions. For ByteDance, a partial or full sale of TikTok’s U.S. arm may seem like a strategic concession to … Read more
Elon Musk, the dynamic and often polarizing entrepreneur behind companies like Tesla, SpaceX, and Twitter (recently rebranded as X), has witnessed a significant dip in his net worth. According to recent financial reports, Musk’s wealth has decreased from $439.2 billion to $417 billion, marking a drop of $22.2 billion. Despite the decline, Musk remains the … Read more
Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg are all set to attend President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday, as confirmed by an official involved in the planning. They will occupy a prominent spot at the ceremony, seated together on the platform alongside other notable figures, including Trump’s Cabinet nominees and elected officials. In a post … Read more