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   Security

   Xona Prepares Six-Satellite Launch for Commercial GPS Alternative

   Xona plans to launch six Pulsar satellites in October 2026 to begin testing a stronger, more precise satellite navigation service for commercial users.

   By Shivangi Yadav9 October 20264 min read
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   AI

   Google Sends TPU Into Space as Project Suncatcher Tests Orbital AI Computing

   Google launches its first TPU into orbit for Project Suncatcher as it studies whether lower Starship launch costs could make space-based AI data centres viable.

   By Shivangi Yadav2 October 20262 min read
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   Space

   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.

   By Shivangi Yadav28 September 20263 min read
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   Space

   AstroForge Uses AI System to Bring More Autonomy to Spacecraft

   AstroForge is developing an AI-powered spacecraft control system called Solo to help autonomous missions operate with fewer ground controls.

   By Shivangi Yadav22 September 20262 min read

5. 

   Brief

   Musk’s Long-Time Backer Gives SpaceX Stock to Investors Instead of Selling Shares

   Valor Equity Partners transferred billions in SpaceX shares to investors instead of selling stock on the open market.

   By Shivangi Yadav17 September 20261 min read
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   Space

   SpaceX to Attempt First Starship Orbital Flight With V3 Starlink Deployment

   SpaceX will attempt Starship’s first orbital flight on Sept. 22, deploying 26 third-generation Starlink satellites during the test mission.

   By Shivangi Yadav16 September 20263 min read
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   Space

   The Exploration Company Raises $450 Million to Challenge SpaceX

   The Exploration Company raised $450 million to develop reusable spacecraft and a European heavy-lift launcher to compete with SpaceX.

   By Shivangi Yadav9 September 20263 min read
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   Space

   Stoke Space Raises $1 Billion to Challenge SpaceX With Fully Reusable Rockets

   Stoke Space has raised $1 billion to develop fully reusable rockets and compete with SpaceX in the low-cost launch market.

   By Shivangi Yadav8 September 20262 min read

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   Space

   SpaceX Plans $100 Billion Starbase Spaceport in Louisiana

   SpaceX will build a new $100 billion Starbase spaceport in Louisiana for future Starship launches, with construction planned to begin in 2027.

   By Shivangi Yadav26 August 20263 min read
10. 

    Space

    Japan’s Letara Raises $16M to Expand Hybrid Rocket Systems

    Japanese space startup Letara raised ¥2.6 billion, about $16 million, to expand its hybrid propulsion technology for larger rocket systems in space and defence.

    By Shivangi Yadav22 August 20263 min read
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    Space

    Starcloud Raises $250M at $2.3B Valuation for Orbital AI Data Centres

    Starcloud raised $250 million at a $2.3 billion valuation to expand its orbital AI data centres, manufacturing capacity, and future satellite launches.

    By Shivangi Yadav21 August 20263 min read
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    AI

    NASA Calls Off Mission to Rescue Swift Gamma-Ray Observatory

    NASA has called off plans to rescue the Swift Observatory after the LINK spacecraft developed control problems, leaving the telescope on course for reentry.

    By TechAmerica.ai Staff20 August 20266 min read