China's state-owned space company recovered its first orbital rocket booster after launch, marking a significant milestone in the country's quest to catch up with Elon Musk's reusable rockets.[3472883] Despite recent praise from Musk, some experts have raised misgivings about his leadership and ability to manage high-stakes projects like Anthropic, which has seen its revenue reach $40 billion.[3364665] Musk's tumultuous relationship with the SEC over Twitter's disclosure of his growing stake is now behind him, as a judge has approved his $1.5 million settlement.[3235525]