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SpaceX has reported a significant anomaly involving one of its Starlink satellites, which has lost control and is now tumbling back to Earth after a partial breakup in orbit. This incident raises concerns about the reliability of the satellite internet service, as SpaceX noted the satellite had experienced a communication loss and a drop in altitude (source: TIER 2 STORIES).
In the commercial space sector, Indian company EtherealX is gearing up to challenge SpaceX's Falcon 9 with its own fully reusable rocket, with backing from TDK Ventures and Accel. This marks an ambitious move to enhance competition in the reusable launch vehicle market (source: TIER 2 STORIES).
Meanwhile, SpaceX is also making headlines for integrating its technology with Tesla, as it purchased tens of millions worth of Cybertrucks that Tesla has struggled to sell (source: TIER 2 STORIES).