Tesla Daily Update – September 19, 2026

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📝 Today’s Tesla News Summary

1. NASA-SpaceX $946M Contract: NASA awarded SpaceX a $946M contract for three more astronaut missions (Crew-15, 16, 17) through 2030, bringing total contract value to $5.92B. Boeing Starliner remains grounded.

2. Optimus Factory Construction: Drone footage shows Tesla’s dedicated Optimus factory at Giga Texas is only 5 column grids away from completing its steel frame. Concrete already being poured on upper floors. Targeting summer 2027 production start.

3. Terafab Trademark Dispute: Tesla and SpaceX are taking their joint chip fabrication plant trademark fight to Federal Court.

4. NHTSA Cybercab Investigation: NHTSA has escalated its investigation into Tesla’s Cybercab autonomous vehicle significantly.

5. Ron Baron on Tesla: Tesla bull Ron Baron says the time to buy the stock is now.

6. Roadster Unveiling: Elon Musk hints at an upcoming Tesla Roadster unveiling.

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