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2026
SpaceX spectrum deal sends Deutsche Telekom shares down 7%
Reuters reported that a spectrum deal involving SpaceX sent Deutsche Telekom shares falling 7%.
2026
SpaceX acquires low-frequency spectrum to accelerate Starlink mobile service
SpaceX obtained low-frequency spectrum to complement its existing 2GHz mid-band holdings; the newly obtained low-band spectrum allows signals to penetrate obstacles such as walls and trees, addressing long-standing technical challenges for satellite phones. The transaction still requires approval by the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC). After the news was published, T-Mobile, Verizon and AT&T shares fell about 6% in after-hours trading.
2026
FCC approves Starlink Mobile Gen2 constellation application authorizing launch of 15,000 satellites
The US Federal Communications Commission approved Starlink Mobile's Gen2 constellation application this week, authorizing SpaceX to launch 15,000 satellites optimized for 2 GHz spectrum worldwide.
2026
SpaceX agrees to acquire nationwide 800 MHz low-band spectrum licenses from Grain Management in deal reportedly valued at $8 billion
SpaceX has agreed to acquire a nationwide portfolio of low-band spectrum licenses, up to 14 megahertz of paired spectrum in the 800 MHz band, from Grain Management in a deal reportedly valued at $8 billion. SpaceX plans to develop a hybrid architecture for Starlink Mobile that combines terrestrial infrastructure with satellite connectivity. The license transfer is awaiting FCC approval.
2026
SpaceX announces agreement to acquire nationwide 800 MHz spectrum portfolio from Grain Management
SpaceX announced on Thursday (Oct. 8, 2026) an agreement to purchase a nationwide spectrum portfolio from digital infrastructure firm Grain Management — a license portfolio of up to 14 MHz of paired spectrum in the 800 MHz band — as it pushes its Starlink service deeper into the U.S. telecommunications market. The deal is subject to approval by the Federal Communications Commission. Shares of AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile tumbled in extended trading on the news.
2026
SpaceX agrees to acquire nationwide 800 MHz low-band spectrum portfolio from Grain Management
Reuters reported on 8 October 2026 that Elon Musk's space company SpaceX has reached an agreement to acquire a nationwide portfolio of low-band mobile spectrum licenses — the US-wide 800 MHz low-band spectrum (up to 14 MHz of paired spectrum) held by private equity firm Grain Management — with the deal still requiring approval from the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC). SpaceX said the added 800 MHz low-band spectrum would fill a key signal-penetration gap for its Starlink Mobile service, enabling a hybrid satellite-terrestrial network, and the company said the deal would clear a major obstacle for Starlink Mobile to become a major US mobile carrier. After the report, shares of AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon fell in after-hours trading amid concerns about increased competition and a potential price war.
2026
SpaceX plans to acquire nationwide low-band wireless spectrum
SpaceX said on Thursday that it plans to acquire a nationwide set of low-band wireless spectrum, as its Starlink mobile business may shift from supplementing existing mobile networks to competing more directly with leading US wireless carriers such as Verizon and AT&T.
2026
SpaceX announces acquisition of low-band spectrum licenses to make Starlink Mobile a major US mobile carrier
SpaceX announced it has acquired a portfolio of low-band spectrum licenses, including up to 14 megahertz of paired spectrum in the 800 MHz band, saying the deal will pave the way for its Starlink Mobile service to become a major US carrier directly competing with T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon. The deal remains subject to Federal Communications Commission approval, after which SpaceX says it will deploy an architecture combining its satellite-to-mobile constellation with a terrestrial mobile network.
2026
Elon Musk alleges 'oligarchs' blocking Starlink's India launch; Indian government rejects claims
Elon Musk posted on X accusing unnamed "oligarchs" of blocking Starlink's launch in India to maintain what he called their "monopolistic chokehold" on the country, calling the alleged blocking a "crime against the people of India"; the Indian government rejected his claims that powerful business interests were blocking its entry, amid a dispute over regulatory delays.
2026
SpaceX reportedly seeks to raise capital equal to its revenue to buy Nvidia chips
MarketWatch reported that SpaceX is looking to raise as much money as the company generates in revenue, with the stated purpose of the raise being to buy Nvidia chips.
2026
SpaceX agrees to testify before New York City Council after skipping AI safety hearing
The New York City Council announced on Oct. 13, 2026 that SpaceX has agreed to testify before the council as part of its legislative investigation into artificial intelligence safety risks. According to the council, SpaceX agreed two days after the Oct. 5 hearing, at which representatives of Anthropic, OpenAI, Google and Meta testified while SpaceX did not appear, and after the council said it intended to have its subpoena of Elon Musk and SpaceX's AI unit enforced by a judge. The council said the hearing will take place on Friday at 10 a.m. ET in front of its tech committee.
2026
SpaceX plans to raise $40 billion to buy more Nvidia GPUs, with Apollo Global Management in early talks to help finance the deal
SpaceX is looking to raise $40 billion to buy more Nvidia chips, according to a Financial Times report later confirmed by CNBC. Apollo Global Management and a consortium of other banks are in early talks about helping finance the deal, which could include $10 billion in bank loans and an additional $30 billion in investment-grade debt; CNBC sources said there was no timeline on when it would close.
2026
SpaceX repositions as super intelligence company SpaceXSI
Barron's reported that SpaceX is now a super intelligence company operating under the SpaceXSI name; the supplied evidence is limited to the article headline.
2026
SpaceX Transporter-18 mission to carry Google TPUs into orbit for first in-orbit test of Project Suncatcher
SpaceX's Transporter-18 mission, scheduled for Oct 1, 2026 from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, will carry Planet Labs satellites into low Earth orbit aboard a Falcon 9 rocket, including a solar-powered prototype equipped with Google's tensor processing units (TPUs). The flight marks the first in-orbit test for Alphabet's Project Suncatcher, a moonshot initiative to develop reliable, solar-powered AI computing infrastructure in space.
2026
Xona Space Systems' commercial GPS alternative to enter beta testing as six satellites launch
Xona Space Systems' precision timing and navigation service, described as the first precision commercial alternative to GPS, will enter beta testing after SpaceX launches six satellites designed by the startup this month.
2026
Google launches TPU prototype satellite into orbit aboard SpaceX rocket
On October 1, 2026, Google launched a prototype orbital compute satellite carrying its Tensor Processing Unit aboard a SpaceX rocket from California, the first time Google has sent one of its advanced chips into space. The satellite was built by Planet Labs and will test whether the TPU can function in space, including supplying a kilowatt of continuous power, cooling the chip, and running models, as a step toward space data centers.
2026
OpenAI, Anthropic, Nvidia, SpaceX, Meta and Google sign White House AI self-regulation accord
At a White House summit on 29 September 2026, US President Donald Trump said executives from OpenAI, Anthropic, Nvidia, SpaceX, Meta and Google signed a "morally binding" AI self-regulation accord under which the companies are responsible for ensuring the safety of their own technology, will implement safeguards to keep models operating as intended, and will work with independent auditors. Experts criticised the accord for not addressing accountability for AI incidents.
2026
New York City Council subpoenas Elon Musk and SpaceX's AI unit in AI safety investigation
As part of a legislative investigation into artificial intelligence safety risks, the New York City Council issued a subpoena on Sept. 28, 2026 to Elon Musk and SpaceX's AI unit, compelling testimony at a hearing; the subpoena was issued by Council Speaker Julie Menin and General Counsel Nwamaka Ejebe. Representatives from Anthropic, OpenAI, Meta and Google testified at the Oct. 5 hearing, but SpaceX did not appear. The council warned that failure to comply with the subpoena could subject the company to penalties or other punishment under New York City laws and regulations.
2026
TakeMe2Space to launch orbital computing satellite on SpaceX rocket
India-based space company TakeMe2Space plans to launch an orbital computing satellite aboard a SpaceX rocket, as reported by Reuters.
2026
SpaceX prepares Starship for first orbital test flight with planned Starlink V3 satellite deployment
SpaceX plans to launch its Starship rocket early on September 28, 2026 from Starbase, Texas, in an effort to reach orbit with the spacecraft for the first time on its 14th test flight, and also plans to deploy 26 of its new Starlink V3 satellites during the mission.