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Musk launches SpaceX Starship with Trump attending

SpaceX on Tuesday conducted its sixth test of the Starship rocket in Brownsville, Texas.

The event, held near the SpaceX site in Boca Chica, was attended by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.

Unlike previous tests, SpaceX did not employ its “chopstick” technique to recover the rocket booster.

Donald Trump, his son Donald Jr., and Republican Senator Ted Cruz were present at the launch.

This event underscores Musk’s increasing connectivity with Trump.

Recent SpaceX developments

Timeline
17-Nov-2024 💰 SpaceX’s planned tender offer values the company at $250b
  • SpaceX plans share sale at $135 each this December.
  • Company valued at over $250 billion in tender offer.
05-Nov-2024 🌏 SpaceX urges suppliers to exit Taiwan amid China tensions
  • SpaceX shifts Taiwanese production to Vietnam.
  • Geopolitical risks prompt supply chain changes.
27-Sep-2024 🚀 SpaceX proposes $1.5b Starlink investment in VN
  • SpaceX plans $1.5B investment in Vietnam.
  • Discussions on Starlink services have resumed.
20-May-2024 🌐 SpaceX’s Starlink begins service in Indonesia, starting with health centers
  • Starlink launches in Indonesia for health sector
  • Service aims to improve internet access in remote areas
03-Jan-2024 🚀 SpaceX faces 2024 space race with China, India, Japan

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