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SpaceX launches classified NROL-95 payload from Florida and triggers sonic boom

SpaceX launched a classified NROL-95 national security payload from Cape Canaveral on a Falcon 9 rocket, prompting a loud sonic boom across Central Florida.

Science · 611 words

Alphabet discloses $94 billion restricted stake in SpaceX

Alphabet reported a restricted $94.1 billion equity stake in SpaceX, noting that lockup constraints prevent the firm from liquidating its position. The disclosure coincides with Alphabet reporting negative free cash flow and increased capital expenditure guidance.

Business · 500 words

SpaceX stock drops below IPO price after losing $1 trillion in market value

SpaceX shares dropped below their IPO price for the first time following a $1 trillion decline in valuation and a scrubbed Starship test flight. Investors are now monitoring upcoming share lockup expirations and the company's August earnings report.

Business · 545 words

US national debt could hit 135 percent of GDP under Trump policies

The Institute of International Finance warns that planned tax adjustments may significantly increase US national debt. Meanwhile, SpaceX is experiencing increased market volatility and a sharp contraction in its valuation.

Business · 530 words

SpaceX scrubs 13th Starship launch attempt after engine ignition hold

SpaceX aborted the 13th Starship launch when automated safety systems detected a Raptor engine ignition failure during the booster's startup sequence.

Business · 666 words

SpaceX shares fall below IPO price for first time as market rally cools

SpaceX stock fell below its $135 IPO price for the first time during trading on July 15, 2026, marking a shift in market sentiment since its June market debut.

Business · 642 words

SpaceX crew completes first successful diagnostic X-rays in orbit

A commercial crew aboard the Fram2 mission has successfully captured the first diagnostic-quality X-rays in orbit using an ultraportable wireless system. This milestone demonstrates the potential for portable radiography to support both human health and equipment testing in microgravity.

Science · 556 words

Starlink imposes demand surcharges of up to 1,500 dollars on customers

SpaceX has implemented a dual-tracked pricing strategy that features steep demand surcharges alongside hardware and monthly plan discounts. The shift has caused user frustration regarding automated billing errors and limited high-speed alternatives in rural areas.

Business · 636 words

Astronomers oppose SpaceX and Reflect Orbital satellite plans over sky risks

Scientific organizations are opposing proposed orbital expansion projects, warning that the influx of satellites threatens to compromise astronomical research.

Science · 597 words

Planned 1.7 million satellites 'devastating' for astronomy: Study

A study by the European Southern Observatory warns that the rapid expansion of satellite constellations could render critical ground-based research impossible. Scientists are urging the FCC to implement strict regulatory limits to protect the night sky.

Science · 575 words

1.7 million planned satellites pose existential threat to astronomy

A new European Southern Observatory study warns that proposed satellite constellations could render ground-based astronomy impossible through massive light pollution and data interference.

Science · 617 words