SpaceX

SpaceX will for the upcoming test flight attempt for the first time to catch both rocket stages with the launch‑site mechanical arms: first the Super Heavy booster immediately after stage separation, then the Starship about 24 hours later after roughly 14 orbits. A success would be a major step for reusable rocket components and lower‑cost missions; on the last flight the system already reached orbit for the first time and deployed Starlink satellites. Earlier tests had mixed results, the overall system remains central to NASA moon plans and SpaceX’s Mars ambitions; the stock has stabilized after a correction. » Więcej na deraktionaer.de

Singulus Technologies received a major order from SpaceX worth more than €60 million for a complete production line for HJT solar cells to be used in Starlink satellites. The order value exceeds Singulus’s projected 2025 annual sales of €48.3 million and briefly sent the Singulus share up by around 65%, increasing the market value by about €73 million. The partnership has been in place since March 2026, the first plant is due to be delivered in the first half of 2027, and Singulus aims to strengthen its position as the leading western supplier of the next generation of solar cell technology. » Więcej na t-online.de

SpaceX introduced the Starlink Mini 2, an all‑in‑one satellite internet terminal that integrates a dish, Wi‑Fi router and a built‑in battery providing up to 4.5 hours of runtime and support for hot‑swappable additional batteries. The device is slimmer than the original Mini (23.1 mm) but slightly heavier (~3.5 lb), retains an IP67 rating and can also run from a 60W USB‑C power source. Preorders are open by invitation for select US customers and the unit is priced at $999, which includes one year of Roam Unlimited service. » Więcej na theverge.com

SpaceX intends to build a gas-fired power plant and a supercomputer facility at its headquarters in Starbase, Texas, with an initial price tag of $24 billion and is seeking tax breaks for the project; a hearing is scheduled for Dec. 9. The announced sum covers only the first development phases, and the capacities of the power plant and data center remain unclear. The project could allow SpaceX to avoid years-long waits for a grid connection; AI provider Anthropic is already the largest single customer of the former xAI compute capacity. Little local opposition is expected, although nationwide politics could bring changes to permitting. » Więcej na heise.de

SpaceX struck a multi-year deal with Qualcomm to deploy its Dragonwing 5G technology across tens of thousands of cell sites starting in 2027 as part of plans to make Starlink Mobile a “major” US carrier. The company has acquired low-band spectrum and is reported to be in talks to acquire Boost Mobile or access its network for a commercial launch. SpaceX is also negotiating access to about 80,000 cell towers to pair terrestrial infrastructure with its direct-to-cell satellite constellation, a buildout industry executives say could cost in excess of $200 billion. » Więcej na theverge.com