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Mobility

Tesla Roadster hard to buy even with money. Why?

Tesla drew attention by unveiling a Roadster demonstration that showed the car launching off a ramp, rotating in midair and landing on its wheels, and clearing other vehicles and a Semi truck. The vehicle uses a compressed-air system linked to 10 thrusters and incorporates some SpaceX technology. Tesla lists three variants, including a single-seat Rocket version with flight capability that lacks public-road approval. Reservation deposits range from $50,000 to $250,000, with additional payment due within 10 days.

Industry

SpaceX Starship to try first orbital flight, carrying 26 Starlink V3 satellites

SpaceX’s Starship will attempt to reach Earth orbit for the first time on its 14th test flight, expanding beyond earlier tests focused on launch and flight validation. The mission is expected to lift off from Starbase in Texas during a roughly 75-minute morning window, after U.S. regulators approved the launch and re-entry operations. SpaceX plans to deploy 26 new Starlink V3 satellites, a step tied to Starlink expansion and other planned uses for Starship.

AI & Enterprise

U.S. to spend $875 million on airspace management; will AI cut flight delays?

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration will introduce an AI-based system to forecast air traffic and flight delays, aiming to adjust flight plans before departure to address staffing shortages and ageing infrastructure. The FAA signed a 12-year, $875 million contract with Air Space Intelligence to build SMART software and the supporting FMDS data and services system. Initial operations are planned for the Washington, D.C. area this fall, with broader rollout after performance checks.