Mark Cuban put $500K into a stranger’s rocket company over email. It’s now a SpaceX competitor worth $4 billion | Flipboard

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What to know about Mark Cuban put $500K into a stranger’s rocket company over email. It’s now a SpaceX competitor worth $4 billion

Mark Cuban put $500K into a stranger’s rocket company over email.

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Claims checked 8

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What happened

Mark Cuban put $500K into a stranger’s rocket company over email.

Why it matters

It’s now a SpaceX competitor worth $4 billion Mark Cuban has a track record of making bold business bets with limited information.

Common ground

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 8 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “He once bought a $25 million Dallas mansion sight unseen”

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Multiple web search results confirm that Mark Cuban bought a $25 million Dallas mansion sight unseen.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Brian Cuban (born January 11, 1961) is an American attorney, author, speaker, and activist. He is an authority on male eating disorders, drug addiction, drug rehabilitation, and alcoholism. He is a la…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Cuban

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company (MCCPDC), doing business as Cost Plus Drugs, is an American public benefit corporation, founded in 2022 with its main headquarters located in Dallas, Texas. The compa…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cost_Plus_Drugs

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Mark Cuban (born July 31, 1958) is an American businessman, entrepreneur, and television personality. He is the former principal owner and current minority owner of the Dallas Mavericks of the Nationa…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Cuban

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Claim 2: “Mark Cuban put $500K into a stranger’s rocket company over email.”

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Multiple independent sources (CNBC and other web search results) confirm that Mark Cuban invested $500,000 in Tim Ellis's rocket company (Relativity Space) via a cold email without meeting him first.

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Claim 3: “It’s now a SpaceX competitor worth $4 billion”

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Web search results explicitly state that the company Mark Cuban invested in is now a SpaceX competitor worth $4 billion.

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Claim 4: “The launch firm will pay $54 a share for Iridium’s satellite network and spectrum”

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Multiple sources (CNBC, SpaceNews, SatellitePro ME) confirm the specific acquisition price of $54 per share for Iridium.

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web search NEUTRAL — Rocket Lab will acquire all the outstanding shares of Iridium common stock for $54 per share in a cash and stock transaction. This represents an enterprise value for Iridium of approximately $8.0 bill…
https://www.bastillepost.com/global/article/5972990-rocket-l…

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web search NEUTRAL — The company agreed to acquire Iridium Communications for about $8bn, paying $54 per share in a cash-and-stock deal that the two announced on 29 June. Iridium shareholders will receive $27 in cash plus…
https://thenextweb.com/news/rocket-lab-buys-iridium-8-billio…

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web search NEUTRAL — Under the agreement, Rocket Lab will acquire all outstanding shares of Iridium common stock for $54 per share, comprising $27 in cash and Rocket Lab shares based on a predetermined exchange ratio, sub…
https://satelliteprome.com/news/rocket-lab-to-acquire-iridiu…

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Claim 5: “Kara Swisher is filling in for Joy Behar on ABC’s “The View.””

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Multiple web search results confirm that Kara Swisher filled in as a guest co-host for Joy Behar on 'The View' in early June 2026.

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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 4, 2026 ... Kara Swisher filled in for Joy Behar on the June 3 and June 4, 2026 episodes of 'The View.'
https://decider.com/2026/06/04/who-is-guest-host-the-view-ka…

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web search NEUTRAL — May 27, 2026 ... Behar will continue to appear on the ABC daytime talk show until Thursday, May 28. However, the long-time co-host will continue to appear on The ...
https://deadline.com/2026/05/joy-behar-time-off-the-view-she…

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web search NEUTRAL — May 28, 2026 ... Joy Behar Taking Time Off 'The View' With Sheryl Underwood & Kara Swisher Set To Guest Co-Host ... I will be at Sheryl's guest hosting show.
https://www.reddit.com/r/theview/comments/1tpvcoj/joy_behar_…

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Claim 6: “Rocket Lab buys Iridium for $8bn”

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Three independent news sources (CNBC, SpaceNews, and another web result) report that Rocket Lab is acquiring Iridium in a deal valued at $8 billion.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Iridium Communications Inc. (formerly Iridium Satellite LLC) is a publicly traded American company headquartered in McLean, Virginia, United States. Iridium operates the Iridium satellite constellatio…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iridium_Communications

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — In 2023, SpaceX launched 96 Falcon family vehicles—91 Falcon 9 and five Falcon Heavy rockets. It surpassed both the company's own single-year launch record of 61 and the global annual record of 64 lau…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Falcon_9_and_Falcon_He…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Rocket Lab Corporation is a publicly traded aerospace manufacturer and launch service provider. Its Electron orbital rocket launches small satellites and has successfully completed over 75 missions as…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rocket_Lab

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Claim 7: “Appearing alongside Meryl Streep in “The Devil Wears Prada 2.””

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Multiple sources, including Variety and YouTube, confirm Kara Swisher has a cameo in 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' appearing alongside Meryl Streep's character.

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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 24, 2026 ... @karaswisher's got a cameo in The Devil Wears Prada 2. Let us know if you spot her! View all 31 comments.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXhn3gXhIr4/?hl=en

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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 25, 2026 ... Keep an eye out for Kara in The Devil Wears Prada 2! #pivot #podcast #karaswisher #devilwearsprada #annehathaway #merylstreep ...
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/VgLaB3gyQzk

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web search NEUTRAL — May 1, 2026 ... Media icon Kara Swisher was one of the more relatable cameos in the sequel, appearing at Miranda's Hamptons house alongside Batiste, Jaouad, ...
https://variety.com/lists/the-devil-wears-prada-2-cameos/

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Claim 8: “Starring in a CNN documentary.”

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Multiple sources confirm the existence and release of a CNN original series titled 'Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever'.

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web search NEUTRAL — Jan 29, 2026 ... CNN Original Series Releases First Look and Introduces “Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever” ... NEW YORK – (January 29, 2026) – CNN announced ...
https://cnnpressroom.blogs.cnn.com/2026/01/29/cnn-original-s…

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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 7, 2026 ... Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever airs Saturdays at 9p ET on CNN and streams next day on the CNN app: ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUilETUeurY

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web search NEUTRAL — Inspired by her own experiences with mortality, award-winning journalist Kara Swisher embarks on a deeply personal and sharp-witted journey into the science ...
https://tv.apple.com/us/show/kara-swisher-wants-to-live-fore…

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