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Sam Altman fires back at Elon Musk's proposal for space-based data centers, says orbiting data centers 'ridiculous' for now — cites high failure rates and cost as primary limiters

Contrary to what Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos say, orbital data centers will not make sense any time soon, believes Sam Altman.

Tom’s Hardware

Falcon 9 rocket sets new reuse record on SpaceX's 2nd Starlink launch of the day (video)

Two SpaceX Falcon 9 rockets, each carrying Starlink satellites, launched from California and Florida on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. The second booster set a new reuse record.

Space

I Bought Tesla Stock at $17 in 2010 — Here’s How Much I’m Worth Now

An early Tesla investor shares how buying TSLA stock in 2010 at $17 turned into massive gains and what that investment is worth today.

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The new space race: how satellites are reshaping Germany's defence

Germany is rearming — and not only on Earth. Last year, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius earmarked around €35 billion for space capabilities. Inspector Thomas Daum explains why space has become a new battlefield.

Euronews

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 198 — A Dragonfly on Titan

On Episode 198 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk with Principal Investigator Dr. Elizabeth "Zibi" Turtle about the Dragonfly mission and what to expect in the coming years.

Space

The Pentagon wants swarms of voice-controlled AI drones, and is offering a $100 million prize as a reward — and Elon Musk's SpaceX is taking pole position

The Pentagon has launched a $100 million contest to develop voice-controlled autonomous drone swarms amid unresolved technical challenges.

TechRadar

Nasa to launch historic Artemis II moon mission on 6 March after delays

Administrator Jared Isaacman cites ‘major progress’ since earlier discovery of liquid hydrogen leaking from rocket

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'We almost did have a really terrible day.' NASA now says Boeing's 1st Starliner astronaut flight was a 'Type A mishap'

"This was a really challenging event in our recent history."

Space

Scientists measure air pollution from reentering SpaceX rocket in real-time: 'It's never been done before'

For the first time ever, scientists have observed in near real time a cloud of air pollution created as a SpaceX rocket burned up in Earth's atmosphere.

Space

NASA boss blasts Boeing and space agency managers for Starliner's botched astronaut flight

NASA's new boss is blasting Boeing and the space agency for Starliner's botched flight that left two astronauts stuck at the International Space Station

The Independent UK

AI is running out of power. Space won’t be an escape hatch for decades

The physics mostly work. The timelines, economics, and infrastructure don’t—at least not yet.

Fortune

SpaceX rocket left behind a plume of chemical pollution as it burnt up in the atmosphere

Space junk returning to the Earth is introducing metal pollution to the pristine upper atmosphere as it burns up on re-entry, a new study has found.

The Conversation

SpaceX lands Falcon 9 rocket in The Bahamas for 2nd time ever (video)

SpaceX landed a rocket in The Bahamas for the second time ever on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, after launching 29 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

Space

AI data centers in space are having a moment. Experts say: Not so fast

Proponents say orbital data centers could solve AI’s power and cooling crunch. Experts say that vision is far more distant than the hype suggests.

Fortune

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Former SpaceX employee puts faith in Tesla’s tech. Then he narrowly avoids driving into a lake

Clearly, Elon still has some work to do.

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Elon Musk Is Kickstarting the ‘Moon Economy.’ 1 Stock to Buy Here.

As SpaceX readies a potential $1.5 trillion IPO and Washington doubles down on lunar ambitions, Intuitive Machines stands out as a high‑beta “moon economy” pure play.

Space

SpaceX will resume landing rockets in The Bahamas after raining debris on the country last year

The Bahamas has given SpaceX permission to resume rocket landings in the country, which were paused last year after a Starship test flight explosion caused a debris shower.

LiveScience

Supercomputers simulated the orbits of 1 million satellites between Earth and the moon — and less than 10% survived

Researchers used a pair of powerful supercomputers to simulate the potential trajectories of 1 million satellites in a cislunar orbit between Earth and the moon. Less than 10% of these orbits remained stable throughout the simulations, but this is not as disastrous as it may sound.

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SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket plume blossoms over Florida | Space photo of the day for Feb. 18, 2026

The NASA/SpaceX Crew-12 mission launched four astronauts on a journey to the International Space Station.

Space

Elon Musk wants to put a satellite catapult on the moon. It's not a new idea

Elon Musk isn't the first person to propose the use of mass drivers on the moon. He's following in the footsteps of space visionary Gerard O'Neill, who floated the idea back in 1974.

The Conversation

Too many satellites? Earth’s orbit is on track for a catastrophe – but we can stop it

On January 30 2026, SpaceX filed an application with the US Federal Communications Commission for a megaconstellation of up to one million satellites to power data centres in space.

Euronews

Ukraine is ramping up its counteroffensive regaining territories from Russian troops

Ukraine is coming to the talks in Geneva with the significant counteroffensive momentum on the ground. Over the past several days Kyiv troops regained territories from Russian forces, wiping out weeks of Moscow gains, with the help of Elon Musk and Starlink.

Radio France Internationale

Europe's quick-fit spacesuit to be tested aboard ISS by France's Adenot

A prototype European space suit designed to be slipped on in under two minutes is set for testing aboard the International Space Station, where French astronaut Sophie Adenot, now in orbit for her first long-duration mission, will try it out in microgravity.

Space

Double delivery: SpaceX sends Starlink satellites into orbit on launches from California and Florida

SpaceX Falcon 9 rockets carrying Starlink satellites launched on Feb. 14 and Feb. 16, 2026 from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, respectively.

The Guardian - US

Musk changes course on Mars quest and shoots for moon – again

Moon was a distraction and Mars the goal for billionaire SpaceX chief – could Trump have influenced his U-turn?

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