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Techcrunchtechnology41 days ago
Cowboy Space Raises $275 Million to Develop Rockets for Orbital Data Centers
The company announced a $275 million Series B funding round at a $2 billion post-money valuation to build its own rockets. It cited insufficient launch capacity and high costs as barriers to scaling orbital data centers for AI compute. The startup, which pivoted from space solar…
middleeasteye.networld53 days ago
IDF Destroys Rocket Launcher in Southern Lebanon Civilian Building
Israeli Defense Forces reported destroying a rocket launcher hidden in a civilian building in southern Lebanon. The launcher was aimed at IDF soldiers in the area. Additional operations included targeting a Hezbollah member on a motorcycle and locating explosives.
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thehindu.comfinance57 days ago
One of Two Rockets from Lebanon Intercepted, Other Lands in Open Area
Two rockets were launched from Lebanon, according to reports. One was intercepted by monitoring systems, while the other fell in an open area with no reported damage or injuries. The incident aligns with ongoing regional tensions and intermittent cross-border activities.
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asiaone.comworld58 days ago
Explosion Reported at Soyuz Launch Pad in French Guiana
An explosion occurred at the Soyuz launch pad in French Guiana, according to reports. This site served as Europe's last operational connection to Russian rockets. Europe will now rely on Ariane 6 rockets or launches with SpaceX.
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