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technology9 days ago•12 min saved

Global space push gains momentum as Artemis tests and private launches advance

Rocket Report this week surveys a global push in space capability: governments funding domestic launch startups across Europe and the UAE, progress from Germany’s Rocket Factory Augsburg, and LandSpace/iSpace advancing Chinese launcher efforts. SpaceX restarts Bahamas-based Falcon 9 landings and readies more Starlink missions, while NASA continues to troubleshoot hydrogen leaks on the Space Launch System in preparation for Artemis II and Artemis III. Crew-12 docks with the ISS amid ongoing Crew-11 health issues, and Florida policymakers brace for a Starship era as Cape Canaveral weighs infrastructure impacts. The publication also notes upcoming Falcon 9/Starlink launches and other national programs’ roadmaps (Australasia, Canada, UK, Spain) toward sovereign launch capabilities.

via Ars Technica|

#artemis #ispace #sovereign-launch

business1 month ago•1 min saved

SpaceX taps four banks to steer its upcoming IPO

SpaceX is lining up four banks—Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, and Morgan Stanley—to lead its anticipated IPO, signaling a high-profile public listing possibly later this year.

via Seeking Alpha|

#banks #business #investment-banking

technology1 month ago•44 min saved

Space Forge Opens the First Commercial In-Space Chip Factory

Space Forge has started operation of the first commercial semiconductor fabrication facility in space, marking a major milestone in off-Earth manufacturing and signaling potential advances in microgravity chip production, with broader implications for the space economy and advanced electronics.

via Space|

#in-space-manufacturing #semiconductors #space

business1 month ago•2 min saved

2026: The Year of Major Tech and Space IPOs

SpaceX is preparing for a potentially record-breaking IPO in 2026, aiming to raise $30 billion and reach a valuation of $1.5 trillion, driven by its expansion into satellite internet, spaceflight, and Mars projects. Meanwhile, Rocket Lab emerges as a compelling space stock for investors today, with strong growth, a solid launch record, and upcoming developments like the Neutron rocket, despite its high valuation metrics.

via Yahoo Finance|

#business #investment #ipo

business2 months ago•12 min saved

The Rise of the SpaceX Network

A group of former SpaceX employees, dubbed the SpaceX Mafia, have founded startups that have raised over $3 billion in venture funding, backed by top firms like Andreessen Horowitz and Founders Fund, shaping a new legacy similar to Elon Musk's PayPal Mafia.

via Business Insider|

#business #elon-musk #space-industry

science3 months ago•2 min saved

Galactic Energy's Ceres-1 Rocket Fails During Launch

A private Chinese company, Galactic Energy, experienced its second launch failure with the Ceres-1 rocket, which carried three satellites into low Earth orbit. Despite a successful streak of 11 missions after a previous failure, the recent setback highlights ongoing challenges in China's private space sector. The company plans to learn from this incident and continue developing more advanced rockets.

via Space|

#ceres-1 #chinese-rocket #galactic-energy

space-exploration4 months ago•1 min saved

China Nears US in Lunar Water Extraction

China is on track to surpass the US in extracting water from the Moon, intensifying the global space race and prompting increased competition among space companies, including SpaceX and others, to establish lunar resource utilization.

via Payload Space|

#china #lunar-water #space-exploration

space-industry4 months ago•12 min saved

Rocket Developments: China Tests Falcon 9 Clone, NASA Completes Moon Rocket Stack

The article covers recent developments in space launch technology, including SpaceX's record-breaking Falcon 9 reuse, China's Falcon 9 lookalike test, NASA's Artemis II spacecraft stacking, and advancements in space-based missile interceptors by US companies, alongside new launches and investments in space technology.

via Ars Technica|

#china-lunar-rocket #nasa-artemis-ii #rocket-reuse

business4 months ago•3 min saved

European Aerospace Giants Form Alliance to Challenge SpaceX and Starlink

Airbus, Leonardo, and Thales are forming a joint venture to consolidate their space businesses, aiming to strengthen Europe's position in the global space market, with operations expected to start in 2027 and a projected annual revenue of €6.5 billion.

via SpaceNews|

#airbus #business #europe

technology4 months ago•5 min saved

K2 Space Reveals 2027 'Trinity' Orbit Mission and Falcon 9 Launch Deal

K2 Space plans to launch a three-satellite mission in 2027 on a SpaceX Falcon 9 to demonstrate a multi-orbit satellite platform capable of operating in LEO, MEO, and GTO, aiming to reduce costs and increase flexibility for space missions, with a focus on military and commercial applications.

via SpaceNews|

#k2-space #multi-orbit-satellite #space-industry

business4 months ago•3 min saved

SpaceX Prepares for 11th Starship Test Flight Amid Soaring Space Stocks

Shares of space-technology startups have surged, driven by optimism ahead of SpaceX's 11th Starship test, which aims to demonstrate reusable rocket technology and increase cargo capacity to lower space travel costs. The test has attracted significant attention, boosting investor confidence in the sector, with many space stocks up substantially this year. SpaceX's ongoing success and ambitious goals continue to influence the broader space industry and investor sentiment.

via Barron's|

#business #launches #space-industry

business4 months ago•1 min saved

Rocket Lab Stock Surges on New Launch Deals and Future Growth Prospects

Rocket Lab's stock has surged 19% this week due to new launch deals, including a three-launch agreement with Japan's iQPS and a 10-launch deal with Japan's Synspective, alongside expanding capabilities like potential Neutron rocket launches and vertical integration efforts. Despite high valuation and no profits yet, the company's growing backlog and technological advancements make it an attractive long-term prospect.

via The Motley Fool|

#business #investment #launch-deals

space-industry5 months ago•2 min saved

Blue Origin plans to boost New Shepard flights and explore new spaceport locations

Blue Origin plans to increase the launch frequency of its New Shepard suborbital vehicle to weekly within the next few years, driven by strong customer demand, and is considering new international spaceports to support this growth, including upgrades to its vehicles and engines.

via SpaceNews|

#blue-origin #launch-rate #new-shepard

business5 months ago•3 min saved

Apex Achieves Billion-Dollar Valuation in Series D Funding

Apex, a satellite manufacturer, has raised $200 million in a Series D funding round led by Interlagos, valuing the company at over $1 billion, making it one of the fastest space startups to reach unicorn status. The funds will be used to expand satellite production, including leasing a new facility to increase output by 50%, and to acquire key technology for vertical integration. Apex's focus is on building modern satellite constellations for commercial and defense purposes, with strong demand and production capacity sold through 2028.

via SpaceNews|

#apex #business #funding

world6 months ago•7 min saved

China's Lunar Ambitions Accelerate as U.S. Space Race Intensifies

The article discusses the intensifying competition between the US and China in space exploration, highlighting China's recent advancements in lunar missions and the US's ongoing Artemis program, amid growing private sector involvement and concerns over militarization and technological race dynamics.

via CNBC|

#chinese-lunar-missions #nasa-artemis #space-industry