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Elon Musk

China’s second attempt at completing a reusable rocket test fails

A successful reusable rocket test would require the rocket's large lower section, known as first stage or booster, to be landed and recovered after launch.
A successful reusable rocket test would require the rocket's large lower section, known as first stage or booster, to be landed and recovered after launch.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Dec 21, 2025

Newly-released documents from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including a number of pictures of former US president Bill Clinton are seen in images released on Dec 19 by the US Justice Department.
Newly-released documents from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including a number of pictures of former US president Bill Clinton are seen in images released on Dec 19 by the US Justice Department.

Elon Musk becomes first person to cross $900 billion in net worth following pay package ruling

Elon Musk attends the US-Saudi Investment Forum in Washington DC, on Nov 19.
Elon Musk attends the US-Saudi Investment Forum in Washington DC, on Nov 19.

Musk wins appeal that restores 2018 Tesla pay deal now worth about $179 billion

Tech titan Elon Musk's 2018 pay package from Tesla was restored on Dec 19.
Tech titan Elon Musk's 2018 pay package from Tesla was restored on Dec 19.

SpaceX loses contact with Starlink satellite after mishap

A Starlink antenna powered by a solar panel at a refugee camp in Chad for Sudanese refugees from Darfur.
A Starlink antenna powered by a solar panel at a refugee camp in Chad for Sudanese refugees from Darfur.

US Senate confirms private astronaut, Musk ally Jared Isaacman as NASA chief

Mr Jared Isaacman said in his Senate confirmation hearing that NASA must pick up the pace in beating China back to the moon this decade.
Mr Jared Isaacman said in his Senate confirmation hearing that NASA must pick up the pace in beating China back to the moon this decade.

X sues social media start-up over bid to claim Twitter brand

Startup Operation Bluebird wants to “bring Twitter back” as a new social media platform. Elon Musk renamed it as X after buying the platform in 2022.
Startup Operation Bluebird wants to “bring Twitter back” as a new social media platform. Elon Musk renamed it as X after buying the platform in 2022.

Musk’s fortune soars above $773.8 billion on new SpaceX valuation

Elon Musk is worth almost US$638 billion after SpaceX hit a valuation of about US$800 billion in an insider share sale.
Elon Musk is worth almost US$638 billion after SpaceX hit a valuation of about US$800 billion in an insider share sale.

SpaceX sets US$800 billion valuation, confirms 2026 IPO plans

A SpaceX Super Heavy booster carrying the Starship spacecraft lifts off on its 11th test flight at the company's launch pad in Starbase, Texas, on Oct 13.
A SpaceX Super Heavy booster carrying the Starship spacecraft lifts off on its 11th test flight at the company's launch pad in Starbase, Texas, on Oct 13.

Elon Musk says DOGE was ‘a little bit successful’

Elon Musk led DOGE for several months, after Donald Trump returned to office.
Elon Musk led DOGE for several months, after Donald Trump returned to office.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.