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SpaceX Starship Reaches Earth Orbit for the First Time and Deploys 26 Starlink Satellites
SpaceX’s Starship reached Earth orbit for the first time and deployed 26 Starlink V3 satellites before ending its planned nine-hour mission early.
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SpaceX’s Starship reached Earth orbit for the first time and deployed 26 Starlink V3 satellites before ending its planned nine-hour mission early.
The U.S. military confirmed it has deployed on-orbit space control weapons but did not disclose their capabilities or number.
Starcloud raised $250 million at a $2.3 billion valuation to expand its orbital AI data centres, manufacturing capacity, and future satellite launches.
SpaceX wants up to one million orbital data-centre satellites, raising questions about hardware lifespans, atmospheric reentry, space debris and electronic waste.
NASA has called off plans to rescue the Swift Observatory after the LINK spacecraft developed control problems, leaving the telescope on course for reentry.
NASA’s mission to extend the life of the Swift Observatory faces uncertainty after Katalyst Space’s LINK spacecraft began tumbling following multiple technical failures.
Meta has partnered on space-based solar power technology that beams energy to Earth at night, aiming to support clean energy and reduce carbon emissions.
NASA astronauts highlight the complexity of sending emails from space, revealing how communication systems in orbit rely on advanced technology and precision.
Arinna raises $4M in seed funding to develop advanced power solutions for space, aiming to improve energy efficiency and satellite performance.
K2 is set to launch its first high-powered satellite designed for space computing, aiming to enable faster data processing in orbit and reduce reliance on ground systems.
Elon Musk is pushing deeper into the idea of orbital data centres, exploring how space-based computing could support AI workloads, reduce energy constraints, and reshape cloud…
SpaceX has asked the FCC for approval to launch up to one million solar-powered satellites designed to act as orbiting data centres for artificial intelligence computing.
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