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- Trillion-dollar South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix debuts on Nasdaq at $170 a share, signaling strong AI appetite among traders
South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix debuted on Nasdaq at $170 a share, reflecting strong AI-related investor interest. The listing followed SpaceX's Nasdaq IPO a month earlier.
- This summer’s hottest IPOs are minting a new class of ultra-high-net-worth ‘IPO Bros’—and family offices are changing how they approach them
This summer's high-profile IPOs, including SpaceX and Anthropic, are creating a new class of ultra-wealthy individuals dubbed 'IPO Bros,' prompting family offices to adapt their strategies for managing sudden wealth. Wealth advisors are addressing challenges like liquidity management and retirement planning for employees who gained massive equity stakes.
- China takes a page from SpaceX and recaptures the first stage of a rocket to reuse it
China successfully recaptured the first stage of a Long March-10B rocket after a launch, marking the country’s first reusable rocket stage recovery. The achievement mirrors SpaceX and Blue Origin’s long-standing practices of reusing boosters to reduce launch costs, with China joining the global trend in rocket recycling.
- Need Friday night plans? Catch tonight's SpaceX launch from these SoCal spots
SpaceX is targeting Friday night to launch another batch of Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit from California. The launches, which occur nearly weekly, continue to captivate Southern Californians despite their frequency.
- The space race is on as China takes a big step toward rivaling SpaceX
A Chinese company demonstrated controlled recovery of a rocket’s bottom portion, a critical advancement in reducing launch costs. The development positions China as a growing competitor to SpaceX in the space race.
- China advances reusable rocket program with successful booster recovery
China successfully recovered the first stage of a Long March-10B rocket after a launch, marking its first achievement in reusable rocket technology. The breakthrough is compared to SpaceX and Blue Origin's established programs, with SpaceX recently launching a booster for the 36th time.
- China successfully tests sea-based rocket booster recovery system
China successfully tested a sea-based rocket booster recovery system using a net on an offshore platform, marking its first retrieval of an orbital-class rocket. The Long March 10B rocket, developed by the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology, aims to reduce launch costs for commercial satellite constellations and support lunar missions.
- China retrieves booster in reusable rocket breakthrough
China has joined a group of space powers capable of recovering an orbital-class booster rocket. The developers used an alternative method to that employed by SpaceX.
- Watch China land a reusable rocket for the first time, a new challenge for Elon Musk's SpaceX
China successfully landed the first stage of its Long March-10B reusable rocket using a net-based recovery system, marking its first orbital rocket reuse. This achievement positions China alongside SpaceX and Blue Origin in reusable rocket technology, though its payload capacity still lags behind SpaceX's Falcon 9.
- A Month After SpaceX IPO, Tesla’s Stock Keeps Holding Its Ground
A month after SpaceX's IPO, Tesla's stock remains stable. The article mentions a Tesla Inc. logo but provides no additional details about performance or events.
- China takes a page from SpaceX and recaptures the first stage of a rocket to reuse it
China successfully recaptured the first stage of a Long March-10B rocket using a net-capture system on a seaborne platform near Hainan Island, marking its first such achievement. The breakthrough aligns with SpaceX's reusable rocket technology, aiming to reduce launch costs.
- China takes a page from SpaceX and recaptures the first stage of a rocket to reuse it
China successfully recaptured the first stage of a Long March-10B rocket after a launch, marking the country's first such achievement. The rocket's first stage returned to a sea platform, a technique previously pioneered by SpaceX to reduce launch costs through reusability.
- China takes a page from SpaceX and recaptures the first stage of a rocket to reuse it
China successfully recaptured the first stage of a Long March-10B rocket after a launch, marking the country's first reusable rocket recovery. The achievement mirrors SpaceX's long-standing practice of reusing boosters to reduce launch costs. The rocket launched from Hainan Island and can carry 16,000 kg to low Earth orbit, compared to SpaceX's Falcon 9's 22,800 kg capacity.
- China takes a page from SpaceX and recaptures the first stage of a rocket to reuse it
China successfully recaptured the first stage of a Long March-10B rocket after a launch, marking the country's first reusable rocket recovery. The achievement mirrors SpaceX's long-standing practice of reusing boosters to reduce launch costs. The rocket, launched from Hainan Island, can carry payloads up to 16,000 kilograms to low Earth orbit.
- In 2026 so far, U.S. VCs have deployed a record-shattering $412.7 billion. Almost none of it is trickling down.
U.S. venture capitalists deployed a record $412.7 billion in the first half of 2026, with 86% of funds directed to AI deals and 91% allocated to deals of $100 million or more. SpaceX dominated exit value, accounting for nearly all $2.2 trillion in liquidity through its IPO and related ventures.
- The White House said Americans have invested $125 million in Trump Accounts in the first 5 days
The White House reported that $125 million has been invested in Trump Accounts within the first five days of their launch on July 4. The program, offering $1,000 to each child's account, received donations from figures like Dell's CEO, SpaceX's president, and companies such as Goldman Sachs. President Donald Trump praised contributors, including Gwynne Shotwell and Michael Dell.
- China lands reusable rocket for first time, state media says
China has landed a reusable rocket for the first time, according to state media. This follows similar landings of reusable rockets by US-owned companies SpaceX and Blue Origin.
- Don’t want to invest in Elon Musk? Two new ETFs explicitly exclude him
Two new ETFs exclude companies founded, controlled, or led by Elon Musk, including SpaceX and Tesla. The funds avoid investments in these entities based on Musk's involvement.
- Elon Musk has reversed course on Anthropic
Elon Musk has reversed his previous criticism of Anthropic, now praising the company as a leader in AI and acknowledging its progress with models like Mythos/Fable. The two companies have a partnership allowing Anthropic access to SpaceX's Colossus 1 data center, with a financial agreement valued at $1.25 billion monthly through 2029.
- New ‘Ex-Elon’ ETFs let you avoid SpaceX and Tesla — but are they just a gimmick?
New ETFs from Subversive allow investors to avoid SpaceX and Tesla. An expert questions whether these ETFs will gain significant traction.
- SpaceX wants to launch 100,000 Starlink satellites to orbit
SpaceX aims to launch 100,000 Starlink satellites into orbit. The initiative is part of the company's satellite internet project.
- Paraguay Lets Starlink Exceed the UN’s Satellite Power Limits
Paraguay's regulator Conatel approved new conditions for Starlink, allowing higher power density and new E and W frequency bands. SpaceX claims this increases capacity eightfold and speeds up to 1 Gbps.
- Trump cheers Gwynne Shotwell as Elon Musk’s SpaceX No. 2 gives $325 million in stock to Trump Accounts
President Donald Trump praised Gwynne Shotwell and her husband for donating $325 million in SpaceX stock to Trump Accounts, a new retirement account for children. The donation aligns with tech billionaire Michael Dell's $6.25 billion contribution to the same initiative. Shotwell specified the gift targets children aged 11–17 in lower-income areas near SpaceX's Texas headquarters.
- Blue Origin plays catch-up
Blue Origin, Jeff Bezos' space startup, is seeking $10 billion at a $130 billion valuation to compete with SpaceX. The article highlights SpaceX's advantages in launches, funding, and diversification compared to Blue Origin's challenges, drawing parallels to Lyft's position relative to Uber.
- Morning 3: 4 hurt after bus carrying high school football team flips in North Carolina -- and other news
Four people were injured when a bus carrying a high school football team overturned in North Carolina. A 5-year-old boy was killed by his father in Mecklenburg County, and SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 29 Starlink satellites.
- Elon Musk says he always wanted his SpaceX employees to get rich — and now thousands of them are millionaires
Elon Musk stated that thousands of SpaceX employees have likely become millionaires following the company's IPO. He emphasized his philosophy of providing stock to employees to align their success with the company's, and discussed SpaceX's long-term goals of establishing a lunar base and enabling human settlement on Mars.
- SpaceX rocket seen over North Carolina after successful launch: Video here
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket was visible over North Carolina after a successful launch from a Florida space force station, deploying 29 Starlink satellites. A viewer in Burke County captured the event, noting its visibility from over 500 miles away. The rocket's first-stage booster, on its 28th flight, was expected to land on SpaceX's 'A Shortfall of Gravitas' droneship.
- SpaceX is on track for record-setting Starlink deployments
SpaceX is on track for record-setting Starlink satellite deployments, launching 29 more satellites last night and 1,589 in the first half of 2026, surpassing its 2025 pace. The company has deployed over 12,400 Starlink satellites since inception, with nearly 11,000 still operational.
- SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket soars over Carolinas
The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida at 5:25 a.m. and was later spotted flying over the Carolinas with a 'jellyfish cloud' trailing behind. The mission is deploying 29 Starlink satellites.
- Trump heaps praise on SpaceX's Gwynne Shotwell and thanks her for $325 million Trump Accounts gift
President Trump praised Gwynne Shotwell for donating 2 million shares of SpaceX stock to Trump Accounts, valuing the gift at $325 million. The donation aims to benefit over 2 million children in lower-income areas, with a focus on regions near the Shotwells' Texas home. Trump also expressed anticipation that Elon Musk may donate to the program.
- SK Hynix Nasdaq listing may become the second-largest equity offering ever, trailing only SpaceX’s
SK Hynix's Nasdaq listing may become the second-largest equity offering ever, trailing only SpaceX’s. The offering is scheduled for Friday.
- Elon Musk’s judge has ‘significant misgivings’ about $1.5 million Twitter settlement—but approves it anyway
A federal judge approved a $1.5 million settlement between Elon Musk and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over alleged stock disclosure violations during Musk's 2022 Twitter takeover. The judge expressed 'serious misgivings' about the settlement, noting its unprecedented nature and the use of Musk's revocable trust to pay the penalty, which the SEC admitted was a first for such cases.
- Watch a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch for record-breaking 36th time early on July 9
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is set to launch for the 36th time on July 9. The event marks a record-breaking milestone for the rocket's reusability.
- US, China space ventures raise capital
Commercial space ventures in the US and China are raising capital as they compete in a space race. Blue Origin aims to raise $10 billion at a $130 billion valuation, following SpaceX's $86 billion IPO. Chinese banks are increasing lending to aerospace enterprises, including a $1.5 billion credit pledge over three years.
- Japanese company books 1,100 pounds of cargo space on SpaceX Starship mission to the moon
A Japanese company has reserved 1,100 pounds of cargo space on a SpaceX Starship mission to the moon.
- SpaceX stock closes below debut price at $148 in two-day slide after Nasdaq-100 inclusion
SpaceX stock closed below its debut price at $148 during a two-day decline following its inclusion in the Nasdaq-100. The company's IPO raised $85.7 billion after underwriters exercised the 'greenshoe' overallotment.
- Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin is raising external funding for the first time. Read the CEO's email to staff.
Blue Origin, founded by Jeff Bezos in 2000, is raising $10 billion at a $130 billion valuation for the first time, led by CEO Dave Limp, as it aims to catch up with SpaceX. The funding includes a $2 billion contribution from Bezos and is led by Coatue Management.
- Artemis II astronauts reunite with their moonship 3 months after record-breaking flight
Artemis II astronauts reunited with their capsule three months after a record-breaking lunar fly-around mission, traveling 252,756 miles from Earth. They highlighted public enthusiasm for the mission and announced plans for future Artemis missions, including Artemis III and IV, which will focus on lunar orbit operations and moon landings.
- Artemis II astronauts reunite with their moonship 3 months after record-breaking flight
Artemis II astronauts reunited with their moonship three months after a record-breaking lunar fly-around mission, traveling 252,756 miles from Earth. The mission marked humanity’s first moon trip in over half a century, with future Artemis III and IV missions planned for 2024 and 2028, respectively.
- Artemis II astronauts reunite with their moonship 3 months after record-breaking flight
Artemis II astronauts reunited with their capsule three months after a record-breaking lunar mission that traveled 252,756 miles, the farthest in human history. The crew highlighted public enthusiasm for the mission and discussed future Artemis missions, including Artemis III (set for next year) and Artemis IV (as early as 2028), which will involve lunar lander practice and moon landings.