SpaceX, Musk and Italy

Italy denies SpaceX talks during Meloni-Trump meeting in Florida
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni did not discuss the issue of Elon Musk's SpaceX supplying Italy with its Starlink services during her weekend visit to the United States, her office said in a statement on Monday.
Italy's Meloni denies discussing SpaceX deal with Musk
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni denied Thursday talking to Elon Musk about a cybersecurity deal with the American billionaire's SpaceX company following reports that sparked controversy in Italy.
Musk gets good news a day after Italian PM visits Trump as Rome announces potential $1.6bn SpaceX deal
A deal that would see Elon Musk ’s SpaceX take over secure communications for the Italian government is reportedly back on track and nearing final approval after Italy ’s prime minister met with Donald Trump this weekend.
Elon Musk eyes €1.5 billion Italy SpaceX deal after confidante Giorgia Meloni visits Trump at Mar-a-Lago
Elon Musk is close to further solidifying his ties with Europe’s right-wing political class as his SpaceX group nears a historic deal with the Italian government to provide security services to the public sector,
Italy close to sealing €1.5bn satellite deal with Musk’s SpaceX
Italy is reportedly close to sealing a €1.5 billion (£1.25 billion) deal with Elon Musk’s SpaceX that would provide the country’s government with secure telecommunications.
How Elon Musk's Space X is looking to gain ground in Italy
Billionaire Elon Musk is looking to carve out a role in Italy's telecommunications system by expanding his aerospace business Space X and satellite broadband venture Starlink.
Musk SpaceX Talks With Meloni Get Slammed by Italy’s Opposition
Italian opposition leaders roundly criticized Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government for engaging in talks with Elon Musk’s SpaceX on a €1.5 billion ($1.6 billion) deal for encrypted communications systems.
Controversy In Italy Over Potential Deal With Musk's SpaceX
The prospect of a cybersecurity deal between Rome and Elon Musk's SpaceX sparked controversy in Italy on Monday, with the government of Giorgia Meloni denying that a contract had been signed.
Musk's man in Italy blasts coverage of SpaceX story
Andrea Stroppa, Elon Musk's Italian representative, on Tuesday blasted media coverage of reports that were subsequently denied of an agreement between the Italian government and the world's richest man's SpaceX company.
Blue Origin, SpaceX eye major launches as space industry gears up for bumper 2025
Jeff Bezos’ company is gearing up to launch its New Glenn rocket, kicking off a year in which the industry anticipates to ...
Musk emerges as Trump foreign policy wild card
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Sam Altman Shares His Advice For Donald Trump
The OpenAI CEO said he is willing to work with the incoming administration to ensure the continued advancement of AI.
Tesla’s Profits Could Crumble By 40% Under Trump Administration, JP Morgan Analyst Claims
One analyst believes Tesla could have the most to lose from a shift in regulations, and may see its profits slashed by $3.2 ...
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Europe space chief says cooperation intact despite Italy moves
Italy's Avio is due to take over operations of the Vega C rocket on behalf of ESA, pulling the Italian-built rocket away from ...
Google becomes latest Big Tech company to dole out funds to Trump inauguration
Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, and Apple CEO Tim Cook are among the tech titans who donated a million dollars to President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration.
Elon Musk vs the World: Is Tesla CEO leveraging his political influence to further personal interests?
From inflammatory social media posts targeting world leaders to endorsements of far-right political figures, Musk’s actions ...
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The talented Mr Musk
Given Musk’s penchant for technology, his views should more appropriately be described as ‘techno-libertarian’ or ‘extropian’ ...