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Industry
SpaceX pushes to build 13-km gas pipeline to fuel Starship and boost launches
SpaceX is moving to build its own natural gas pipeline linking a fuel facility to its Texas launch base to supply fuel for its next-generation Starship vehicle. The plan involves a roughly 13-km pipeline called Starpipe, according to documents filed by an affiliate with the Texas Railroad Commission. Starship uses about 2.4 million litres of liquid methane per launch. The pipeline is designed to exceed fuel needs for the FAA-approved 25 annual launches.
Finance
Elon Musk becomes first trillionaire as SpaceX soars 19 percent on Nasdaq debut
Elon Musk became the first trillionaire in human history after SpaceX shares surged 19 percent on their first day of trading following a Nasdaq listing, giving the company a market value of $2.1 trillion. SpaceX stock opened at $150 a share, rose to $168 and ended at $161. Forbes put Musk’s net worth at $1.1 trillion, while an NYU professor called the IPO valuation unrealistic.
Industry
FAA says SpaceX aims for 10,000 launches a year within five years
SpaceX has set a goal of carrying out 10,000 rocket launches a year within the next five years, a figure far above the current global total. Gwynne Shotwell recently explained the target to U.S. Federal Aviation Administration chief Brian Bedford, who said bottlenecks are not within SpaceX. The FAA currently authorises 195 launches a year across four sites. Industry calls are growing to shift from per-launch approvals to a system similar to airline operating licences.
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General News
SpaceX worker dies at Starbase after crane collapse and safety violations
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Industry
SpaceX assembles Starship V3, the world’s tallest rocket, ahead of IPO
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Finance
SpaceX holds private analyst meetings ahead of IPO
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Industry
SpaceX sets up police station in Starbase, revival of 21st century Pinkertons?