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• [New] The Trump administration plans to cancel a fleet of orbiting data relay satellites managed by the Space Development Agency and replace it with a secretive network that, so far, relies primarily on SpaceX's Starlink Internet constellation, Ars reports. Ars Technica
• [New] Musk posted SpaceX's revenue projections on X and added that, in perhaps an interesting milestone, SpaceX's commercial revenue from space will exceed NASA's entire budget in 2026. Quartz
• [New] SpaceX has received billions of federal dollars to help to send astronauts into space and other work for NASA, including a contract to send a team from the space agency to the moon in 2026. Connected to India News I Singapore l UAE l UK l USA l
• [New] The Trump administration plans to cancel a fleet of orbiting data relay satellites managed by the Space Development Agency and replace it with a secretive network that, so far, relies primarily on SpaceX's Starlink Internet constellation. Station HYPO
• [New] The US transportation department regulates vehicle design and will play a key role in deciding if Tesla can mass-produce robotaxis without pedals and steering wheels, while Musk's rocket firm SpaceX has about $22bn (R387bn) in federal contracts. TimesLIVE
• [New] SpaceX's vertical integration strategy, controlling rocket production, launch facilities, and satellite manufacturing, mitigates some risk but also concentrates systemic vulnerabilities. Applying AI
• [New] The space mission named 'Axiom 4' will take four astronauts to the space on board SpaceX's Falcon-9 rocket. News18
• [New] Four astronauts from the United States, India, Poland, and Hungary will embark on a 14-day mission to the International Space Station aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The American Bazaar
• If the first five flights land safely, SpaceX plans to send roughly 20 Starships between 2028 and 2029 - potentially with crews aboard - to begin building out Mars infrastructure. Futura-Sciences
• Musk reasserted SpaceX's intent to send uncrewed Starships to Mars starting in Fall of 2026, sharing a list of ambitious goals for each subsequent transfer window - including landing a fleet of 500 Starships by 2033. Space Scout
• As SpaceX pushes the boundaries of satellite internet and interplanetary exploration, the success of Starship and the V3 satellites will be critical. Cord Cutters News
• Musk has been pushing SpaceX to try to launch a Starship spacecraft on an uncrewed mission to Mars in 2026. Mint
• The frequent and reliable Starlink launches from both coasts of the U.S. demonstrate SpaceX's growing dominance in satellite internet and commercial spaceflight, with more launches expected throughout 2025. Times of India
• NASA and Pentagon officials reportedly urged competitors to develop SpaceX alternatives after Musk's terrifying threat to decommission the Dragon spacecraft. The Verge
• Musk has retracted a threat to begin decommissioning SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft used by Nasa to ferry astronauts and supplies to the International Space Station. The Guardian
• A future Trump-led administration may adopt a stricter or unpredictable stance towards companies like SpaceX, potentially affecting technology transfers, regulatory support, or global expansion plans. SSBCrack
• SpaceX is projected to generate $15.5 billion in revenue in 2025, with its commercial space revenue predicted to exceed NASA's total budget in 2026. Aerotime
• In a shocking twist during a politically charged atmosphere, Elon Musk has declared that SpaceX will decommission its Dragon spacecraft. County Local News
• By developing a truly reusable orbital heat shield, SpaceX could significantly lower the cost of accessing space. Breaking News Now
• Looking further ahead, SpaceX is planning an uncrewed Starship mission to Mars by the end of 2026, contingent on mastering in-space refueling. Cord Cutters News
• A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, which will proceed to the International Space Station (ISS), and dock with it. The New Indian Express
• SpaceX plans to make about 1000 Starships every year and to make 5000 Starlink satellites per year. NextBigFuture.com
• The IMAP spacecraft will launch no earlier than fall 2025 on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Launch Complex 39 A at NASA Kennedy. NASA Science

Last updated: 07 July 2025