Musk Acquires Optical Networking Startup Founded by Former SpaceX Engineers

The FTC cleared Elon Musk's acquisition of Mesh Optical Technologies on June 25, 2026, via early termination. The startup built optical networking systems—high-speed laser-based links, similar to those connecting Starlink satellites—that could supply Musk's data centers, ground stations, and spacecraft networks, reducing reliance on external connectivity suppliers.