Rocket Report: How a 5-ton satellite fell off a booster; will SpaceX and xAI merge?
Summary
Ars Technica's Rocket Report provides a multi-topic briefing: SpaceX and xAI rumors of a potential merger, alongside a broad roundup of recent space launches and studies. It highlights industry dynamics, new entrants like Canada Rocket Company, UK Orbex considerations, and regulatory outlook from the FAA and ESA, offering context on how AI and space innovation intersect for the near term.