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Monday, January 5, 2026
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Topic: SpaceX

SpaceX ‘forcefully rejects’ claims of violation of federal regulations during rocket launches

The Federal Aviation Administration has asserted that the Elon Musk-led company failed to follow regulations ahead of 2 launches in 2023, and proposed fines of up to $633,000.

Musk announces launch of first Starships to Mars by 2026, first eco-friendly rocket

The SpaceX chief took to X(formerly Twitter) to announce that if landing of uncrewed flights goes well, he will send people to the red planet in the next four years.

‘This is the last straw,’ says Elon Musk as he moves SpaceX, X HQs from California to Texas

Musk's longstanding feud with California has been triggered by a new state law that bans teachers from telling families about student gender identity changes.

India to use SpaceX rocket for the first time to launch communications satellite

Musk, who is the chief executive of SpaceX, wants to bring his Starlink satellite broadband to India and is also discussing an investment proposal for a Tesla factory for electric vehicles.

SpaceX Starship launch failed minutes after reaching space

The launch was the second attempt to fly Starship mounted atop its towering Super Heavy rocket booster, following an April attempt that ended in explosive failure about four minutes after lift-off.

Elon Musk’s SpaceX sued for alleged discrimination against asylum recipients, refugees in hiring

The lawsuit cited a June 2020 post on X by Musk that said, ‘US law requires at least a green card to be hired at SpaceX, as rockets are advanced weapons technology.’

Modi govt’s space push counts on private players, investors gave $119m into Indian startups in 2022

According to analysts, investors see a less-costly alternative to European launchers that are grounded or under development, as well as access to a bustling manufacturing hub.

‘Rapid unscheduled disassembly’: Why SpaceX Starship, world’s biggest rocket, ended maiden flight in flames

The spacecraft was to reach 233 km above Earth, but its first stage failed to separate at an altitude of 39 km. CEO Elon Musk tweets next flight will take place in few months.

On Camera

Trump is tying his legacy to whatever happens in Venezuela

A bad turn in Venezuela would raise the same questions that have dogged the unlawful US strikes against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean: Why now, and why at all?

Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.