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The daily companion for following SpaceX as a public company (Nasdaq: SPCX). Starship, Falcon, Starlink, Dragon, Starshield, the SPCX market picture, and the Musk compute stack — xAI, Grok, Colossus, and Cursor — with sources, community buzz, one honest counterpoint, a dedicated AI & Compute segment, and a daily engineering deep dive. Not financial advice.

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S1 · E81
August 26 · 8 min
Ep 81: SpaceX's planned $100 billion Louisiana Starbase would support thousands of annual Starship…
SpaceX Daily SpaceX's planned $100 billion Louisiana Starbase would support thousands of annual Starship launches from a new Gulf Coast hub. Top News SpaceX Unveils 10-Pad Spaceport In Louisiana For Starship The facility would feature ten dedicated pads sized for Starship operations at the former Exxon site in Vermilion Parish. Construction is slated to begin in 2027, with the first Starship flight targeted for 2029. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QExJb52kpk4 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
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S1 · E80
August 25 · 7 min
Ep 80: Louisiana launch pad plans would give Starship a new Gulf Coast site that directly raises…
SpaceX Daily Louisiana launch pad plans would give Starship a new Gulf Coast site that directly raises the achievable flight rate. Top News SpaceX's plans for Louisiana expected to be unveiled today. Here's what to know. Residents of Vermilion Parish will learn whether the company intends to build a launch pad near Pecan Island. The announcement covers site selection criteria and expected construction timeline for the new facility. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QR93fgBS1g 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
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S1 · E79
August 24 · 7 min
Ep 79: Proprietary alloys and a dedicated gas trader for Texas facilities show SpaceX tightening…
SpaceX Daily Proprietary alloys and a dedicated gas trader for Texas facilities show SpaceX tightening control over Starship materials and energy inputs. Top News SpaceX Has Moved Beyond 301 Steel — Starship Now Flies on Proprietary Alloys SpaceX has replaced the 301 stainless steel used in early Starship prototypes with proprietary alloys in current flight vehicles. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvXHKXKaN8A 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
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S1 · E78
August 23 · 8 min
Ep 78: Forecasts for more than 6,500 new Earth observation satellites by 2035 highlight why rapid…
SpaceX Daily Forecasts for more than 6,500 new Earth observation satellites by 2035 highlight why rapid reusable launch capacity will determine who captures the coming manufacturing surge. Top News New Novaspace forecast: 6,500+ EO satellites to launch by 2035 Novaspace projects more than 6,500 Earth observation satellites will reach orbit by 2035, generating $155.9 billion in manufacturing revenue. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHW946I7acY 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
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S1 · E77
August 22 · 9 min
Ep 77: Trump's new space transportation policy could open federal land for heavy-lift spaceports…
SpaceX Daily Trump's new space transportation policy could open federal land for heavy-lift spaceports, directly expanding the sites available for Starship and Falcon operations. Top News SpaceX and a new Trump order that could rewrite the next decade of launches The order directs federal agencies to identify sites on federal land suitable for heavy and super-heavy launch capability. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J505p2T75cs 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
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S1 · E76
August 21 · 8 min
Ep 76: Recovering Ship 40 after weeks at sea will show how much structural and thermal data…
SpaceX Daily Recovering Ship 40 after weeks at sea will show how much structural and thermal data survives saltwater exposure for the next round of Starship iterations. Top News What is the benefit of getting S40 back to Texas at this point? The upper stage has spent roughly a month in saltwater after its Indian Ocean splashdown. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Sa_0B3yKKc 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
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S1 · E75
August 20 · 8 min
Ep 75: Regulatory steps in South Africa and India move Starlink closer to new markets while…
SpaceX Daily Regulatory steps in South Africa and India move Starlink closer to new markets while Louisiana site talks advance launch options. Top News SpaceX Finally Gets In The Room With ICASA, But Starlink’s SA Door Stays Locked SpaceX met with South Africa’s Independent Communications Authority for the first time in formal hearings on Starlink licensing. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSPW2uJcgns 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
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S1 · E74
August 19 · 7 min
Ep 74: Falcon Heavy’s selection for the 2028 Dragonfly mission shows how heavy-lift capacity…
SpaceX Daily Falcon Heavy’s selection for the 2028 Dragonfly mission shows how heavy-lift capacity directly enables long-duration outer-planet rotorcraft flights. Top News NASA's Dragonfly rotorcraft will launch on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy in July 2028 The mission will spend six and a half years crossing the solar system before landing on Titan. Titan’s surface features weather, seasons, rivers, and seas of methane and ethane. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0y6ZpiujzOg 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
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S1 · E73
August 18 · 8 min
Ep 73: Recovering Starship Ship 40 after 24 days at sea supplies the first long-duration ocean…
SpaceX Daily Recovering Starship Ship 40 after 24 days at sea supplies the first long-duration ocean-exposure data for upper-stage reuse planning. Top News SpaceX Starship recovery spotted by photographer, 'incredible to see' A photographer captured images of the Starship upper stage under tow near the Florida coast during its return from open ocean. The vehicle had spent roughly 24 days adrift before SpaceX recovery teams secured it. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccVjT5Evayo 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
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S1 · E72
August 17 · 8 min
Ep 72: Starbase expansion plans in south Texas would add launch pads and production space that…
SpaceX Daily Starbase expansion plans in south Texas would add launch pads and production space that directly raise the ceiling on Starship flight rate. Top News Elon Musk’s Starbase wants to expand in south Texas The proposal targets additional acreage south of Boca Chica for new pads, integration buildings, and support infrastructure. Local filings describe the need for more simultaneous vehicle processing to support higher launch cadence. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWbc2R1plgQ 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
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S1 · E71
August 16 · 8 min
Ep 71: Falcon 9's 38-minute coast-to-coast cadence shows how rapid booster recovery and parallel…
SpaceX Daily Falcon 9's 38-minute coast-to-coast cadence shows how rapid booster recovery and parallel pad processing are lifting annual flight-rate ceilings. Top News SpaceX sets launch record with two Falcon 9 missions 38 minutes apart Two Falcon 9 rockets lifted off from opposite U.S. coasts with a 38-minute-31-second separation. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEZMwlUeLzQ 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
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S1 · E70
August 15 · 9 min
Ep 70: Starship still lacks an orbital refueling demo after thirteen flights, keeping the revised…
SpaceX Daily Starship still lacks an orbital refueling demo after thirteen flights, keeping the revised 2028 Mars cargo window dependent on solving that single bottleneck first. Top News Title: ScienceBlog.com SpaceX has shifted its first uncrewed Mars landing target from 2018 to no earlier than 2028 across successive updates. The decade-long pattern of schedule slips centers on unresolved Starship milestones. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZIlMSfF2VU 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
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S1 · E69
August 14 · 9 min
Ep 69: Plans for a new Starship static-fire site in Florida move the upper-stage catch test…
SpaceX Daily Plans for a new Starship static-fire site in Florida move the upper-stage catch test campaign closer to dual-coast operations. Top News Starship's 14th Flight Could Launch as Early as Late August, Marking First Attempt at Tower Catch of Upper Stage The upcoming flight would mark the first attempt to catch the Ship upper stage with the launch tower arms rather than the Super Heavy booster. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuKEKG5-Gpc 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
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S1 · E68
August 13 · 7 min
Ep 68: Starship 14's planned tower catch tests the lighter booster's recovery hardware and moves…
SpaceX Daily Starship 14's planned tower catch tests the lighter booster's recovery hardware and moves rapid reuse one flight closer. Top News Title: SpaceX will ‘catch’ Starship #14 SpaceX plans to attempt a tower catch on the Super Heavy booster during the Starship 14 flight test. The booster carries updated hardware for the lighter vehicle configuration now in testing. A successful catch would demonstrate controlled descent and tower alignment on the revised design. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_MuDQcS19Y 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
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S1 · E67
August 12 · 10 min
Ep 67: Starship's push toward 100-ton lunar deliveries reframes the hardware requirements for…
SpaceX Daily Starship's push toward 100-ton lunar deliveries reframes the hardware requirements for routine Moon cargo runs. Top News SpaceX Launches More Starlink Satellites. Why the Stock Is Rising. — Barron's (2026-08-12) The launch added another batch of satellites to the constellation from Cape Canaveral. The mission used a Falcon 9 booster on a trajectory optimized for the current orbital plane. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vh1qG3pVp3E 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
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S1 · E66
August 11 · 9 min
Ep 66: Tuesday's rescheduled Starlink launch from Cape Canaveral keeps the year's 72nd broadband…
SpaceX Daily Tuesday's rescheduled Starlink launch from Cape Canaveral keeps the year's 72nd broadband mission on track after the Monday scrub. Top News Title: Starlink 10-19 Scrubbed, Rescheduled Tuesday, X Report 11 Aug 2026 The Starlink 10-19 mission carrying 29 satellites is now set for 10:54 a.m. EDT Tuesday from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The Monday attempt was scrubbed, shifting the target to the next available window. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFI0ogCtdQ4 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
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S1 · E65
August 10 · 9 min
Ep 65: Experts labeling Starship’s heat shield a potential dead end could push the next full…
SpaceX Daily Experts labeling Starship’s heat shield a potential dead end could push the next full orbital refueling attempt back by months. Top News Elon Musk may consider Starship's heat shield problem 'solved', but experts think it's a 'dead end': starlust.org Multiple analysts argue the current tile attachment method on the Ship upper stage fails to address repeated thermal cycling stresses seen in prior flights. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ka3hxRsT-k 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
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S1 · E64
August 9 · 10 min
Ep 64: West Coast launch cadence reaching its 50th flight this year shows how Vandenberg…
SpaceX Daily West Coast launch cadence reaching its 50th flight this year shows how Vandenberg infrastructure is sustaining overall flight rate while East Coast pads slow. Top News 50th Vandenberg Launch as East Coast Slows, X Report 9 Aug 2026 — KeepTrack SpaceX completed its 50th launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base this year. The milestone comes as East Coast operations from Florida and Texas have reduced tempo in recent weeks. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZejCBdj53U 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
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S1 · E63
August 8 · 10 min
Ep 63: Rough seas in the Indian Ocean now threaten to end recovery of the Ship from Flight 13…
SpaceX Daily Rough seas in the Indian Ocean now threaten to end recovery of the Ship from Flight 13 before it reaches port. Top News Starship 13 Likely Lost After Splashdown, X Report 8 Aug 2026 — KeepTrack (2026-08-08) Reports indicate the Ship from Flight 13 remains at sea after a successful test flight and splashdown. Recovery teams have faced increasingly rough conditions while attempting to tow the 52-meter upper stage. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOwWjledVBk 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
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S1 · E62
August 7 · 9 min
Ep 62: Monday's Starlink launch from Cape Canaveral resumes constellation expansion and tests…
SpaceX Daily Monday's Starlink launch from Cape Canaveral resumes constellation expansion and tests direct-to-cell backhaul at scale. Top News Starlink is back: SpaceX rocket launch from Cape Canaveral set for Monday: Florida Today A Falcon 9 is scheduled to lift off from Cape Canaveral on Monday carrying the next batch of Starlink satellites. The mission returns the constellation to its regular cadence after recent pauses. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ym_CxKCZs0Q 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
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