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Musk's $445 million midterm bet goes awry. Is his political influence at risk?
Elon Musk's $445 million spending spree on Republican candidates yielded limited results in the US midterms, with most of those he backed losing. As Democrats gain control, Musk faces potential congressional investigations, calls for campaign finance reforms and greater scrutiny of his companies, government contracts and political influence.
Elon Musk's business empire braces for Democratic wave as Texas flips blue
Elon Musk's nearly $500 million campaign to support Republicans failed as Democrats reclaimed both chambers of Congress and flipped Texas' governorship. The results could expose his businesses, including SpaceX and Tesla, to greater congressional scrutiny, tighter data-centre regulations and potential hurdles for expansion plans under incoming Texas Governor Gina Hinojosa.
Tesla stock price today: Why TSLA falls as Democrats’ midterm election win puts Elon Musk’s AI data center plans at risk
Tesla stock (TSLA) fell as Democrats’ midterm victories raised concerns about AI data center expansion, particularly in Texas. Analyst Dan Ives warned that political hurdles could slow planned projects, while Elon Musk floated the idea of space-based data centers as investors weighed the outlook for his AI ambitions.
Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire, but lives in a 20x20-foot home with an almost empty fridge
Elon Musk has achieved a historic milestone, becoming the world's first trillionaire. This unprecedented wealth follows SpaceX's successful stock market debut. Despite his immense fortune, Musk reportedly lives in a small 400-square-foot home in Texas. His lifestyle prioritizes ambitious projects over personal luxury, a stark contrast to his record-breaking financial status.
SpaceX’s Starbase gets the green light from voters: Elon Musk’s Texas dream city becomes reality
Elon Musk Starbase City: Starbase, Texas, is now officially a city after residents of Boca Chica Village voted overwhelmingly in favour of incorporation. Driven by Elon Musk’s vision, the area—home to SpaceX’s rocket launch base—secured city status following a ballot where 212 voted for and 6 against. The newly formed city council, composed entirely of SpaceX staff, will oversee local governance. While supporters cite economic gains, critics voice concerns over environmental impact and public beach access as corporate power reshapes civic life in South Texas.
Elon Musk's Starbase on its way to becoming a Texas city after lopsided early voting results
SpaceX's South Texas facility, poised to become the city of Starbase, anticipates near-certain approval from local voters, largely SpaceX employees. This move grants Musk greater control, potentially impacting beach access for launches, sparking concerns from critics. Proposed legislation aims to shift authority to the new city and increase launch frequency, met with environmental justice protests.
Will SpaceX have its own city? South Texas votes on Elon Musk’s dream of ‘Starbase’
South Texas residents will vote on making SpaceX's site an official city named Starbase. This move could grant Elon Musk greater control over the area. Concerns exist about beach access and local authority. SpaceX seeks more launches, requiring beach closures. Critics want the county to retain control. Protests are planned as the polls close.
SpaceX gears up for another Starship launch with major mission milestones on the list
SpaceX is preparing for another test flight of its massive Starship spacecraft from Boca Chica, Texas. The mission, scheduled for Monday, aims to advance key objectives, including booster recovery, payload deployment, and an orbital burn test. As SpaceX pushes forward with its goal of enabling deep-space travel, this launch will be a critical step in refining the Starship system for future crewed missions to the Moon and Mars.
Musk country: Over 4400 acres of prime real estate worth $3.4 billion in Texas; this is what the world's richest man's properties look like
Elon Musk, the world's richest man, has significantly expanded his real estate holdings in Texas, amassing over 4,400 acres valued at approximately $3.4 billion.
Starship Rocket by SpaceX Reaches Space: Here Is Why the Rocket was Intentionally Destroyed Mid-Flight
On Saturday, SpaceX initiated the second flight of its Starship rocket, marking new milestones in the development of this colossal vehicle led by Elon Musk's company. The liftoff occurred a few minutes past 8 a.m. ET from the Starbase facility located near Boca Chica, Texas.
SpaceX Starship launch presumed failed minutes after reaching space
The two-stage rocketship, blasted off from the Elon Musk-owned company's Starbase launch site near Boca Chica in Texas, on a planned 90-minute flight into space, but contact was lost roughly 10 minutes after lift-off, a company broadcaster said.
SpaceX's Starship to remain grounded after explosion probe
SpaceX's Starship, the most powerful rocket ever built, must remain grounded while Elon Musk's company completes dozens of corrective actions to prevent a repeat of the spectacular explosion that marred its first orbital test flight, regulators said Friday. In a statement, the company reiterated its position that the first test "was a critical step in advancing the capabilities of the most powerful launch system ever developed" and "provided numerous lessons learned that are directly contributing to several upgrades being made" to the vehicle and ground structures.
US aviation launch safety regulator closes probe into SpaceX's April Starship test
The FAA, which regulates launch site safety, closed its review on Thursday of SpaceX's technical investigation into the launch mishap, according to an FAA safety official's letter sent to SpaceX that day.
US FAA sued by environmental groups over SpaceX Starship launch debris
Environmental groups including the Center for Biological Diversity, American Bird Conservancy, Surfrider Foundation, Save RGV and the Carrizo/Comecrudo Nation of Texas, filed the lawsuit against the Elon Musk led SpaceX in a federal district court in Washington, D.C., on Monday.
Musk says SpaceX Starship rocket launch slipping to later in April
Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, said that the key Starship Super Heavy rocket launch test is likely to happen later this month, as opposed to earlier reports this week. The Starship rocket is scheduled to lift off from SpaceX's facilities in Boca Chica, Texas, marking the first launch of the fully stacked 394-foot tall rocket system. The FAA issued a revised notice stating that the launch could potentially occur on April 17. SpaceX is still awaiting regulatory approval and a launch license from the FAA.
SpaceX chief Elon Musk 'highly confident' his Starship will reach orbit this year
Musk acknowledged difficulties SpaceX has faced in developing the "Raptor 2" engines for its Super Heavy rocket, a reusable next-generation launch booster designed to carry the Starship spacecraft to orbit. He cited problems with melting inside the thruster chambers of the engines from intense heat.
SpaceX prototype spacecraft blows up during pressure test
A prototype for SpaceX's Starship super-rocket appeared to burst during a pressure test on its pad at the companys South Texas facility.As per report, Starship SN1 is a test article for SpaceX's planned Starship and Super Heavy megarocket, designed to fly deep-space missions to the moon, Mars and beyond.
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People in Boca Chica Village hate Elon Musk and his Space-X launches
The company began snapping up more land in the area, renaming roads, such as Rocket Road and Mars Crossing.
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