SpaceX is making headlines this week for both technical milestones and swirling controversy. According to a recent flyover update from Starbase, SpaceX crews have been hard at work preparing for the next major launch, Starship Flight 11. The latest notice to mariners from the US Coast Guard now pins the net date for this much-anticipated flight on October 13th. The company just posted a highly watched recap video of the successful Flight 10, giving listeners a taste of what’s coming up. For Flight 11, there will be fresh engineering tests, with Booster 15.2 set to attempt a dynamic landing burn using progressively fewer engines before aiming for a soft return. Work continues apace at both the launch and landing pads, and the space community is abuzz about the buildout and what’s next for SpaceX’s Mars ambitions, especially as the Starbase complex continues rapid expansion. The hardware changes and ongoing tower work have been closely followed by local spotters and drive significant excitement among enthusiasts.

Meanwhile, for those in the U.S. Southwest, skywatchers had a treat as SpaceX launched another batch of Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base. Arizona outlets reported that the Falcon 9 rocket, visible in the pre-dawn sky, marked the start of a busy October for Starlink launches, underscoring SpaceX’s pace as it continues to reshape broadband access around the globe.

Not all the recent news is about rockets: SpaceX and its founder, Elon Musk, have been at the center of debate following explosive reporting by ProPublica. Newly unsealed court records show that SpaceX accepted direct investments from Chinese investors, a development raising tough questions about foreign influence and national security for the U.S. government’s crucial military contractor. While indirect stakes through intermediary funds had been known about, this marks the first confirmation of direct involvement. SpaceX has, so far, declined to comment as the scrutiny builds.

On social media, gossip and controversy have been swirling around Elon Musk’s online activity. Over the past several days, Musk has urged his now 227 million followers on X to boycott Netflix, claiming the streaming giant is pushing what he calls a “woke agenda” in children's shows. His campaign began after conservative accounts flagged an animated series for including transgender themes, which Musk claimed was inappropriate for kids. His posts have since gone viral, driving subscription cancellations and triggering a dip in Netflix’s share price, while igniting debates over children’s media, free speech, and cultural values. According to analysts, Musk's campaign has already shaved billions from Netflix’s market cap and inspired fierce discussion across both news and finance circles.

Adding to the intrigue, Musk’s fortunes have soared. His net worth shot past $500 billion this week, putting him on track to become the world’s first trillionaire. In a business side note, OpenAI just overtook SpaceX as the most valuable startup worldwide—an impressive feat given both companies’ roles shaping the tech future.

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