The White House reportedly ordered SpaceX to slow its Starshield service, cutting the military internet capacity used by Ukrainian forces, according to briefings earlier this month. The move raises questions about how much control SpaceX has over a satellite network that serves both governments and commercial users. Separately, speculation about a possible Tesla and SpaceX merger has intensified after recent analyst comments and Elon Musk pointing to closer technology integration. The article also cites SpaceX reporting more than US$6b in new U.S. government contracts in Q2.
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| Market | US stocks |
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| Sector | Consumer Discretionary |
| Industry | Automobile Manufacturers |
| Market cap | $1.4T |
| Close on 10/16/2026 | 354.72 |
| Change that session | -2.13% |
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