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ELON CHRON: Your 24hr Musk Companies Update (Patreon)

Published:
2025-03-17 21:02:37
Imported:
2026-06

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17th of March, 2025

"I am a deadly threat to the woke mind parasite and the humans it controls..." - Elon Musk (@elonmusk)

■ TESLA $TSLA ($238.01, -4.79%):

- Trump shouts out Tesla and buys a Model S for his media staff.

- Clearway Energy Group initiated construction on its $605 million Honeycomb energy storage portfolio in Utah. It features four 80 MW Megapack systems totaling 320 MW, located in Beaver and Iron counties adjacent to Clearway’s operating solar plants: Granite Mountain E, Enterprise Solar, Iron Springs, and Escalante. Each will utilize Megapacks to store 1,280 MWh of dispatchable power. It is financed by a bank consortium including KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc., CoBank ACB, and others, and contracted under a 20-year toll agreement with PacifiCorp.

- Tesla at the Grandemilia Shopping Center, in Modena, Italy. Pics by Leasing Officer Elisa Massari.

- According to Tesla’s Country Director for Australia and New Zealand, Thom Drew, "The only product we’re missing at the moment that we really want here is the Cybertruck, and we are in conversations trying to make that happen. That’s something we are trying to influence. There is still nothing here that is a real workhorse, full EV that has the range and capability that Cybertruck does. We think there is a real gap in the market that still needs to be filled and we would love to be the ones to do it first."

- Tesla Semi cab frames spotted Zanegler (@HinrichsZane).

- Per Elon, "In support of the policies of President@realDonaldTrumpand to demonstrate our confidence in the future of the United States, Tesla commits to doubling vehicle production in the US within 2 years!"

- PepsiCo Tesla Semi and unbranded Tesla Semi spotted in California.

- Starting today, Tesla China has started giving owners a 1 month free trial of FSD.

- Tesla unveiled the 3000th Supercharger in France.

- On the 14th of March, Jerusalem invited Tesla to bid on a tender to supply EVs for Israel’s top officials. A senior Israeli government official emphasized the decision prioritizes quality, stating, "We aren’t going to bow to woke trends. Teslas are great cars and we look forward to studying their bid." Israel aims for 1.3 million EVs by 2030 and 6 million by 2050, per the Energy and Infrastructure Ministry.

- Latest flyover pic of the Tesla Lithium Refinery in Robstown, Texas. Pics by Michael Wyatt of Wyatt Aerial Productions.

- Per the Times of India, Tesla India Motor & Energy Pvt. Ltd. has initiated the certification and homologation process for the Model Y and 3 in India. This is a mandatory step for market entry.

FLYOVERS (flight links in sources section):

  • Giga Nevada Semi Factory: Zangler (@HinrichsZane), 16th of March, '25.

■ SPACEX:

- On Tuesday of last week launch 29 of Falcon 9 SPHEREx & PUNCH took place from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. This was the third flight for the first stage booster. It previously launched NROL-126 and Transporter-12. The booster returned to Vandenberg and landed at Landing Zone 4 (LZ-4). Click here for a break down of the two small-sats and their objectives.

- On Wednesday, launch 30 of Falcon 9 Starlink 12-21 took place from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. This was the 22nd flight for the first stage booster. It previously launched CRS-24, Eutelsat HOTBIRD 13F, OneWeb 1, SES-18 and SES-19, and 17 Starlink missions. The booster landed on a drone ship A Shortfall of Gravitas in the Atlantic Ocean. 21 Starlinks were deployed, including 13 Direct to Cells.

- On Friday, launch 31 of NASA's SpaceX Falcon 9 Crew-10 took place from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at Kennedy Space Center, Florida. Crew Dragon Endurance took U.S Commander Anne McClain, U.S. Pilot Nichole Ayers, Russian Mission Specialist Kirill Peskov, and Japanese Mission Specialist Takuya Onishi to the ISS and will replace Crew 9 members Nick Hague and Aleksandr Gorbunov and Starliner members Barry E. Wilmore and Sunita Williams. This was the tenth crewed operational flight of a Crew Dragon spacecraft to the ISS as part of NASA's Commercial Crew Program. This was the 2nd flight of the first stage booster. It previously launched the O3b mPOWER 7&8 mission. The booster returned to Landing Zone 1 (LZ-1) located at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Click here for a break down of the crew, and their objectives.

- On Friday, launch 32 of Falcon 9 Transporter 13 launched from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. This was the 13th flight of the first stage booster. It previously launched Crew-7, CRS-29, PACE, Transporter-10, EarthCARE, NROL-186, and six Starlink missions. The booster returned to Vandenberg and landed at Landing Zone 4 (LZ-4). All 74 payloads were deployed. This was the 400th landings of Falcon 9! Click here for a break down of the 74 small-sats, companies, and objectives.

- On Saturday, launch 33 of Falcon 9 Starlink 12-16 took place from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. This was the 18th flight for the first stage booster. It previously launched Crew-6, SES O3b mPOWER-B, USSF-124, Bluebird 1-5, and 13 Starlink missions. The booster landed on drone ship Just Read the Instructions in the Atlantic Ocean. 23 Starlinks were deployed, including 13 Direct to Cells.

- Due to weather conditions, NASA has moved up the Crew-9 departure from the ISS to tomorrow at 1:05 a.m. ET. Dragon Freedom splashdown is expected at 5:57 p.m. ET the same day. Crew-9 members include NASA astronauts Suni Williams, Nick Hague, and Butch Wilmore, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov.

- Starship 37's nose cone and payload section left the Starfactory and entered Mega Bay 2 on Saturday. The Starlink payload dispenser is already inside waiting.

- We have some great shots of the Flame Trench at Pad B, Starbase, by BOCA'S BRAIN (@BocasBrain). The concrete trucks started moving in last night for the pour.

- Groundwork has started for the SpaceX employee apartment complex across from the new HQ building. Rio West continues to progress. The new roundabout construction at the beach front of Hwy 4 has started. And there is a new area for the Tiny Homes. Pics by RGV Aerial Photography (@RGVaerialphotos), Carlos the Starbase Surfer (@cnunezimages), and BOCA'S BRAIN (@BocasBrain).

- Also at Starbase, teams have setup for the demolition of High Bay. Barricades have blocked off the access point off of Hwy 4 and the ringyard off. After the High Bay we should see the Stargate office building get prepped for demolition. All this will make way for the Giga Bay.

- The FAA released a draft environmental assessment that proposes SpaceX to increase Falcon 9 launches at Cape Canaveral's Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) from 50 to 120 per year starting in 2026. It also proposes to construct a new landing zone at SLC-40 for up to 34 annual first-stage booster landings.

- Elon's latest on humans going to Mars. "Yes. That will happen on either the 2nd or 3rd Earth-Mars launch window, so roughly 5 to 7 years from now. The key question is whether Earth’s current civilizational technology level will last long enough to ensure that Mars can grow by itself, even if supply ships from Earth stop coming. Otherwise, Mars will die out. We must do whatever it takes to strengthen civilization to keep that window of opportunity open as long as possible."

Countdown to 180 (31 - Falcon 9, 0 - Falcon Heavy, and 2 - Starship):

  • Launch 34! Tuesday, 18th of March, at 2:09 p.m. ET, Falcon 9 Starlink 12-25 will launch from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. The booster will land on a drone ship in the Atlantic Ocean.

  • Launch 35! Wednesday, 19th of March, at 11:02 p.m. PT, Falcon 9 NROL-57 will launch from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. This is the eighth batch of Starshield satellites for a reconnaissance constellation built by SpaceX and Northrop Grumman for the National Reconnaissance Office. The booster will return to Vandenberg and land at Landing Zone 4 (LZ-4).

  • Launch 35! Saturday, 22nd of March, at 1:45 p.m. PT, Falcon 9 Starlink 11-7 will launch from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. The booster will land on drone ship Of Course I Still Love You in the Pacific Ocean.

■ THE BORING COMPANY:

- We have a new update from Michel (@Mic_VegasSphere) on the Vegas Loop Westgate and Central Stations. On Saturday night at Westgate, the Loop was running during an event at the Convention Center. There was a volleyball tournament.

The $5 all day pass between Resorts World or Westgate has been discontinued. There are now only $4.00 single trips and $6.25 round trips. Per Michel, "Still a bargain over Uber. Travel inside the Convention Center is still free."

The new Central outdoor pick up station is almost complete and has been painted. "Ok, found out the purpose of this is to increase traveler capacity for more hotels such as Encore and Virgin. No word when either will open but it’s supposed to be Spring." Follow and support Michel!

■ NEURALINK: N/A...

■ STARLINK:

- Airtel and Reliance Jio, tow of India's largest telecom operators, announced a partnership with SpaceX to offer Starlink to its customers in India. The agreement, subject to regulatory approvals, will allow them to sell Starlink equipment through its retail outlets and online storefronts.

- The British Royal Navy is set to trial Starlink on its £3.2 billion aircraft carrier, HMS Prince of Wales, during its upcoming deployment off the North American coast. They aim to enhance communication capabilities for the 65,000-tonne warship.

- Italy Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani announced they are testing Starlink at some of its embassies. The trial aims to enhance secure communication channels for diplomatic missions.Tajani noted that the technology could be particularly useful in regions with limited or unreliable internet connectivity.

- T-Mobile is offering new customers free Starlink satellite mobile coverage if they switch over from their current carrier.

- North Carolina has signed a deal with SpaceX to improve internet coverage by allowing state agencies to purchase Starlink satellite products, following the company's provision of free Starlink kits to Western North Carolina during Hurricane Helene in 2024, which saved lives by restoring communication. This agreement targets internet gaps in rural areas like Climax, NC—20-30 minutes from major cities—where broadband is unavailable, despite over $1 billion in federal American Rescue Plan Act funds invested in the state's broadband infrastructure.

- Starlink is now available in Niger.

- On the 13th of March, Chad approved Starlink an operating license. The ceremony took place at the Ministry of Telecommunications, Digital Economy and Digitalization of the Administration under the chairmanship of Minister Dr. Michel Boukar. The Director General of the Electronic Communications and Postal Regulatory Authority, Haliki Choua Mahamat and Marketing Director of SpaceX Starlink Mac Williams have signed the document that authorizes Starlink to operate in Chad.

- Starlink has posted a new Roam plan at costs $10 per month and includes 10GB of data for occasional use. It is being sold as a weekend, travel, or backup plan. Additional data available at $2 per GB. It is accessible through the Starlink app.

■ X:

- X and Uber Eats is currently taking March Madness Prediction Brackets for the X Bracket Challenge. It's your chance to win some crazy prizes. Just fill out a brackets directly on X, share it with the world. Here are the big prizes:

Grand Prize: The perfect bracket wins a trip to Mars on SpaceX’s Starship vehicle, or SpaceX will offer the perfect bracket winner...

  • $250,000

  • 1 year of free residential Starlink service

  • The chance to train like a SpaceX astronaut for a day

  • Send your personal item of choice to space on a Falcon 9 launch

  • VIP viewing of a Starship launch

1st Runner-up Prize: If there is no perfect bracket, $100,000

4 Fantasy Game Prizes: $10,000 awarded to each of the tournament’s four fantasy game winners.

X users who fill out a bracket will also be eligible for one month of Starlink no matter what. Link to fill out your bracket is in the sources section.

- Elon created a post for you to leave feedback for improving the 𝕏 algorithm. Just comment in the replies. "Be as specific as possible and include examples." Link in the sources section.

- Today, X announced they were awarded the 2025 TAG Brand Safety Certification by the Trustworthy Accountability Group (TAG). TAG ensures a secure platform for users and advertisers by preventing ads from appearing near inappropriate content. This is X's second year to partner with TAG.

- X's Ilnar Aliullov (@i_aliullov) posted that some users are have access to test video reactions to post.

■ xAI: N/A...

■ DOGE: N/A...

■ ELON NEWS:

- Elon joined Texas Senator Ted Cruz on his podcast Verdict with Ted Cruz. They spoke on DOGE, space, and more. Video in the sources section.

- OpenAI and Elon have agreed to an expedited trial set for December in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California to resolve Elon's lawsuit challenging OpenAI's transition to a for-profit model. The trial follows a judge’s denial of Elon’s request to pause OpenAI’s for-profit shift, and comes after Altman rejected a $97.4 billion takeover bid from a Musk-led consortium, with OpenAI’s restructuring tied to raising $6.6 billion and potentially $40 billion from SoftBank Group.

■ SUBSCRIBERS:

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Have a great day!

■ SOURCES:

FLYOVERS:

Tesla:

Starlink:

X:

Elon News:

3:59 PM · Mar 17, 2025

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