Elon Musk Weekly News Update: Starship Flight 6 & FSD 13.5 (Jan 17, 2026)

Elon Musk Weekly News Update: Starship Flight 6 & FSD 13.5 (Jan 17, 2026)

It’s been a massive week for the Musk ecosystem. Between the latest Starship milestones and new developments with Tesla’s FSD, there is a lot to unpack.

In this update, we’re breaking down the top stories from the last seven days:

  • SpaceX: The latest flight data and what it means for the next launch.

  • Tesla & AI: New updates on Optimus and the shift in xAI’s roadmap.

  • The Headlines: A quick look at the biggest moves on X and the latest from Neuralink.

I’m cutting through the clickbait to give you the actual numbers and engineering facts. Whether you're tracking your TSLA portfolio or just want to know how close we are to the next big breakthrough, this episode has you covered.

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