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2026
OpenAI to end Cursor partnership after SpaceX acquisition
OpenAI said it will terminate its partnership with AI coding tool Cursor after Cursor was acquired by SpaceX, and notified SpaceX that it plans to shut down services providing OpenAI models through Cursor on November 12, 2026, citing past contract breaches by Elon Musk's companies and new accountability requirements for its upcoming Astra model.
2026
SpaceX and Qualcomm agree on Starlink cellular technology
SpaceX selected Qualcomm Technologies to provide cellular technology to Starlink. Under the agreement, Qualcomm will supply its Dragonwing Cellular Infrastructure platforms to support Starlink's terrestrial base stations and enable high-capacity U.S. nationwide coverage.
2026
Qualcomm and SpaceX extend equipment contract for Starlink Mobile 5G infrastructure
Qualcomm secured an extended contract with SpaceX to supply radio equipment, baseband units and software for Starlink Mobile’s planned countrywide ground-based 5G infrastructure. Deployment was scheduled to begin in 2027.
2026
Qualcomm signs 5G equipment agreement with SpaceX
Qualcomm and SpaceX signed a multi-year agreement for Qualcomm to provide radio equipment, baseband units and software for the nationwide terrestrial 5G network in SpaceX's Starlink Mobile plan. Equipment deployment in the United States is planned to begin in 2027.
2026
Venegas family sues SpaceX over fatal crash near its launch site
Carlos Venegas’s wife sued SpaceX for $20 million after a crash near the company’s South Texas build site killed him. The family’s attorneys claim SpaceX failed to maintain safe access points and install lights on the highway; SpaceX denied responsibility in court filings. These are claims and defenses, not a reported court determination.
2026
Court denies xAI motion to dismiss Clean Air Act case
A judge rejected xAI’s motion to dismiss the NAACP’s Clean Air Act case concerning gas turbines powering its Colossus 2 data center, allowing the case to proceed. The NAACP alleges that xAI installed turbines without required permits and that the operation pollutes the environment; these are allegations, not findings established by this ruling.
2026
Court rejects SpaceXAI bid to dismiss NAACP pollution lawsuit
A federal judge rejected SpaceXAI's bid to dismiss the NAACP lawsuit alleging Clean Air Act violations over gas-fired turbines used to power AI data centers in Mississippi. The lawsuit will proceed; the ruling did not determine the allegations on their merits.
2026
SpaceX financing announcement
Elon Musk said SpaceX had completed $40 billion in debt financing to purchase Nvidia GPUs. The article reports that, as of October 25, the parties were still negotiating pricing and the transaction had not been completed.
2026
SpaceX secures $40 billion GPU financing commitment
SpaceX disclosed that it had reached a binding commitment for roughly $40 billion in financing for AI chips and related data center equipment. An entity managed by Apollo Global Management will buy the equipment and lease it to SpaceX.
2026
easyJet and Starlink inflight connectivity partnership announced
easyJet announced a partnership with Starlink to introduce inflight internet connectivity across its aircraft fleet, with installation planned to begin in the first half of 2027 and rollout expected to conclude by early 2028.
2026
SpaceX lifts Starshield access restrictions in Ukraine
SpaceX appears to have lifted restrictions on the Ukrainian military’s use of Starshield, which was reported to be working normally again; the military was still conducting tests and had not received an explanation for the restrictions.
2026
Ukraine reports continuing Starlink restrictions
Ukrainian officials said SpaceX's Starlink and Starshield service restrictions remained in place on Friday, with the speed not restored; a national security expert said the restrictions were limiting Ukraine's ability to conduct strikes on Russian logistics.
2026
SpaceX reduces Falcon 9 launch cadence
SpaceX launched a batch of 27 Starlink satellites from California as its Falcon 9 launch cadence had slowed amid a shift in focus toward Starship.
2026
SpaceX reports gain from its stake in The Boring Company
SpaceX said its stake in The Boring Company generated an unrealized investment gain of $561 million during the third quarter, contributing to its net income.
2026
SpaceX plans to phase out Falcon 9
SpaceX is phasing out its Falcon 9 rocket to make way for Starship. The article reports that the transition could constrain launch options for military and commercial satellite customers.
2026
Starlink restrictions in Ukraine reportedly eased
The Wall Street Journal reported that President Donald Trump asked Elon Musk to ease restrictions imposed on SpaceX’s Starlink system in Ukraine. U.S. and Ukrainian officials told the Journal that Starshield was working more normally on Thursday, shortly after Trump spoke to Musk; CNBC did not independently establish who changed the restrictions.
2026
SpaceX launches partner program for Grok AI
SpaceX said it was working with Apollo Global Management, Nvidia and other companies to launch a partner program to deploy and improve its Grok AI system. More than 130 companies had received early access to the program.
2026
SpaceX and Tesla consider potential merger
On an earnings call, Elon Musk said he was considering combining SpaceX with Tesla and said both companies' boards had created committees to discuss a consolidation. No completed merger was reported.
2026
SpaceX posts first operating profit as a public company
The headline reports that SpaceX posted its first operating profit as a public company.
2026
Tron Future Tech-developed CubeSats launched
Two 8U CubeSats, T.MicroSat-3 and T.MicroSat-4, developed by Tron Future Tech Inc, were launched aboard SpaceX’s Bandwagon-5 mission.