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Secret SpaceX Launch, Starlink Triumphs, and Solar Storm Warnings – Space News Roundup (July 13–14, 2025)

Secret SpaceX Launch, Starlink Triumphs, and Solar Storm Warnings – Space News Roundup (July 13–14, 2025)

SpaceX launched Israel’s Dror-1 satellite on Falcon 9’s 500th flight from Cape Canaveral July 13, with the booster landing successfully for the 13th time. Axiom Space’s Ax-4 crew undocked from the ISS July 14, returning the first astronauts from Poland, Hungary, and India. Starlink and T-Mobile began Direct to Cell service using over 657 satellites. China rolled out Tianzhou-9 to supply Tiangong station.
Satellite Surprises and Space Shake-Ups: Weekend Roundup (July 12–13, 2025)

Satellite Surprises and Space Shake-Ups: Weekend Roundup (July 12–13, 2025)

SpaceX launched Israel’s $200 million Dror-1 satellite on July 13, 2025 from Florida, with the Falcon 9 first stage landing for its 13th reuse. China moved Long March-7 Y10 and Tianzhou-9 to Wenchang for a Tiangong resupply. Rocket Lab launched a classified Pentagon payload from Virginia. India granted Starlink a 5-year license for broadband services, requiring spectrum and ground stations.
Internet Access in China

Internet Access in China

China had 1.09 billion internet users by end-2023, with over 99% on mobile. State-owned ISPs—China Telecom, China Unicom, and China Mobile—control regional access and backbone networks. All international traffic passes through three government-run gateways, slowing foreign site access. The Great Firewall blocks major foreign platforms and censors content; VPN use is tightly restricted.

Stock Market Today

  • iShares Russell 2000 ETF Sees $879.7 Million Outflow, Shares Drop 1.5%
    April 29, 2026, 11:17 AM EDT. The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) experienced a significant outflow of approximately $879.7 million this week, marking a 1.5% decrease in shares outstanding from 294.95 million to 290.6 million. IWM's share price last traded at $203.17, above its 52-week low of $187.92 but well below its high of $244.46. The ETF's largest holdings showed mixed performance: Ovintiv Inc rose 1.8%, Avis Budget Group remained flat, and Antero Resources gained 0.7%. Outflows indicate investors are redeeming ETF units, which can lead to the underlying securities being sold. Monitoring such movements helps gauge shifts in market sentiment towards small-cap stocks included in IWM.

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Alphabet Earnings Today: The $185 Billion AI Question Hanging Over Google’s Stock

Alphabet Earnings Today: The $185 Billion AI Question Hanging Over Google’s Stock

29 April 2026
Alphabet will report first-quarter results after U.S. markets close Wednesday, with an earnings call set for 4:30 p.m. EDT. Shares traded near record highs Tuesday, with GOOG at $351.86 and GOOGL at $354.05. Analysts expect revenue of about $107 billion, up 19%, but see earnings per share falling to $2.63 due to a prior-year investment gain. Investors are focused on Gemini AI and cloud growth amid a planned $175–185 billion capex for 2026.
Vertiv Just Bought A Liquid-Cooling Specialist As AI Data Centers Turn Up The Heat

Vertiv Just Bought A Liquid-Cooling Specialist As AI Data Centers Turn Up The Heat

29 April 2026
Vertiv Holdings Co acquired Strategic Thermal Labs, a Texas-based liquid-cooling specialist, to boost its AI and high-performance computing data center offerings. Vertiv shares rose 0.6% to $307.00, valuing the company at about $119.9 billion. Deal terms were not disclosed. The move follows a 30% jump in Vertiv’s first-quarter net sales and an increased 2026 earnings forecast.
NIO Stock Jumps After Onvo L80 Debut: New SUV Puts China EV Maker Back in the Fight

NIO Stock Jumps After Onvo L80 Debut: New SUV Puts China EV Maker Back in the Fight

29 April 2026
NIO’s Hong Kong shares rose 8.7% after its Onvo unit began pre-sales for the L80 large electric SUV, starting at 245,800 yuan or 159,800 yuan with battery leasing. The launch follows NIO’s first quarterly net profit and aims at boosting volume in China’s crowded EV market. Test drives begin May 1, with the official launch set for May 15.
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