Rep. Frank Pallone, ranking member of the House Committee on Energy, has demanded SpaceX CEO Elon Musk provide records and a tour of the company's AI data centers and power plants in Memphis, Tennessee. Pallone alleges that SpaceX's use of natural gas turbines without pollution controls or permits has created a significant health risk to local communities. This scrutiny comes amid rising public opposition to AI data centers due to concerns about pollution, electricity costs, and community impact. Environmental groups and the NAACP have also filed lawsuits against SpaceX's turbine use, while the Department of Justice has intervened to support the company. The situation highlights growing tensions over the environmental and social effects of expanding AI infrastructure in the U.S.
President Trump declared the Moon as U.S. property on social media, though this does not change the 1967 Outer Space Treaty. However, the U.S. Fiscal Year 2027 budget boosts the Space Force funding by $39.4 billion to $71.2 billion, driving record co...
Over the past year, SpaceX attracted over $7 billion from 108 institutional investors, with no reported sellers, highlighting strong confidence in its growth prospects. Key drivers include the expansion of Starlink, government contracts, and the upco...
The satellite industry is shifting focus from rockets to controlling radio spectrum for direct-to-handset connectivity. The FCC's new Supplemental Coverage from Space authorization enables satellites to beam service directly to ordinary smartphones. ...
SpaceX stock has risen 4% in September, trading near $148, but upcoming share unlocks on September 24 could increase supply and cause price fluctuations. AI analysis from ChatGPT predicts the stock will likely trade between $140 and $155 shortly afte...
SpaceX aims to launch orbital data centers by late 2027 to support AI growth, but experts predict widespread use will likely occur in the 2030s. Key challenges include cooling in space, rapid tech obsolescence, and high-volume data transfer back to E...
