TSMC and Elon Musk’s Terafab are in early talks on a Texas chip plant
Intel shares fell after Elon Musk confirmed that TSMC is in discussions over Terafab, although Intel remains the project’s first named manufacturing partner.
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20 New Planet Satellites Reach Orbit on SpaceX’s Transporter-18
Planet Labs put 20 satellites in orbit on Oct. 1, 2026, including a Google TPU prototype, Tanager-2 methane sensor, and 18 SuperDoves.
Anthropic’s IPO Filing Reveals $84.5 Billion SpaceX Compute Deal, Nearly Double Prior Estimates
Anthropic’s IPO filing reveals an $84.5B SpaceX/xAI compute commitment through 2029 and $518B in decade-long infrastructure obligations across six partners.
SpaceX Starship Reaches Orbit for the First Time — Then Comes Home Early
The spacecraft successfully deployed 26 Starlink satellites, marking a major milestone on its 14th test flight and advancing SpaceX’s ambitions to send people to the Moon and Mars. However, the mission was only a partial success, as technical problems cut the flight short.
Google Tests TPUs in Orbit as SpaceX Builds Its Own Space Data Centers
Google’s Project Suncatcher sends TPUs to orbit next week on SpaceX Transporter-18. Planet Labs built the prototype satellite for the test.
GE Aerospace’s $11.75 Billion Deal to Bring Key Engine Supplier In-House
GE expects the CPP acquisition to add to earnings and cash flow in year one and help meet 30%+ airfoil demand growth by 2030.