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spacenews.comIndustry invests heavily in orbital data centers as Pentagon shows little interest
Venture funding for orbital data centers reached $541 million in the first quarter of 2026. Defense and intelligence officials remain cautious, citing unresolved technical and cost issues.
The GuardianUK startup launches drug crystallisation unit to International Space Station
BioOrbit sent a compact unit aboard a SpaceX rocket on 15 May to grow protein crystals in microgravity. The crystals are intended for use in self-injected cancer treatments after return to Earth.
ibtimes.co.ukChina Halts Construction of Large Radio Telescope in Argentina
Construction of a large radio telescope in Argentina's Andes stopped meters from completion. The project was intended for astronomy and deep space observation.
raskmedia.com.auSpaceX Shares Overview of Starship V3 Design Updates
SpaceX released a new overview comparing design changes between Starship V3 and V2. The post highlights differences in the spacecraft's development.
SpaceX Files for IPO and Lists Key Development Timelines
SpaceX filed for an initial public offering on Wednesday and included timelines for several major projects. The filing outlines expected dates for Starship payload deliveries, Starlink satellite deployments, and other milestones.
bloombergquint.comSpaceX Outlines Plans for Orbital AI Compute and Banking Services
SpaceX detailed long-term plans that include deploying modular orbital AI compute shells by the end of the decade. The company also intends to offer payment and banking services and expand collaboration with Tesla and Intel.
deadline.comTrue Anomaly Raises $650 Million in Series D Funding Round
True Anomaly announced a $650 million Series D round last month that valued the company at $2.2 billion. The company was also selected among 12 contractors for a U.S. Space Force prototype program.
First Cameras Installed This Summer on Fred Young Submillimeter Telescope in Chile
The Fred Young Submillimeter Telescope, perched at 5,600 metres in Chile's Atacama Desert, will soon receive quantum sensor cameras developed by Canadian researchers. Scott Chapman and Mike Fich described the project as opening a new window on the universe at a fraction of space-…
whatthefuckjusthappenedtoday.comCBO Estimates $1.2 Trillion Cost For Proposed Golden Dome Missile Defense System
The Congressional Budget Office released a cost estimate of $1.191 trillion over 20 years for a notional National Missile Defense System aligned with the Trump administration's Golden Dome initiative. The estimate centers on a constellation of 7,800 space-based interceptors that…
deadline.comSpaceX Receives Approval to Acquire 65 MHz of Nationwide Spectrum from EchoStar
The company will gain exclusive-use contiguous spectrum for its next-generation direct-to-device Starlink Mobile service. Officials stated the acquisition provides nationwide spectrum for direct-to-phone connectivity from orbit. The development supports plans to deliver 5G speeds…
ndtv.comGoogle and SpaceX Discuss Orbital Data Centers
The search company is discussing a rocket launch agreement with SpaceX to place data centers in orbit as demand for artificial intelligence computing grows. The company is also in discussions with other rocket providers. A deal would provide a boost to SpaceX ahead of a potential…
benzinga.comSpaceX to Build $55 Billion AI Chip Factory in Texas
SpaceX is planning to invest at least $55 billion to build a semiconductor factory called Terafab in Texas that will produce AI chips for both SpaceX and Tesla. The total investment could reach $119 billion if additional phases are built. The project aims to support up to 200 gig…
Science NewsGrapefruit-Sized Quantum Device Maps Earth’s Magnetic Field From Space Station
A 10-centimeter quantum magnetometer using diamond defects operated on the International Space Station for 10 months in 2021 and 2022. The device’s measurements matched previous estimates of Earth’s magnetic field. Engineers plan a follow-up mission with upgraded hardware positio…
The TimesAnthropic Secures 300MW Computing Deal with SpaceX’s Colossus Data Center
Dario Amodei forecast the first one-person $1 billion company by the end of 2026 while announcing new releases and a major computing deal with SpaceX. The agreement provides Anthropic with 300 megawatts from the Colossus 1 data centre in Memphis. Elon Musk said he was impressed b…
techcentral.co.zaAnthropic Signs Deal for Full Capacity of SpaceX Colossus 1 Supercluster
Anthropic will gain 300 megawatts from more than 220,000 Nvidia processors in Memphis within a month under a new agreement with SpaceX. The deal, announced at Anthropic's developer day in San Francisco, coincides with the unveiling of a 'dreaming' feature for Claude and significa…
electrek.coSpaceX Terafab Chip Factory in Texas Estimated to Cost Up to $119 Billion
Filings show the first phase of the semiconductor manufacturing facility in Grimes County would cost $55 billion, with the full project potentially reaching $119 billion. The multi-phase plant is intended to produce chips for multiple companies including Tesla, SpaceX and xAI, wi…
qz.comSpaceX Files Plans for $55 Billion Chipmaking Facility in Texas
The company filed plans for a semiconductor manufacturing site known as Terafab that aims to produce more than one terawatt of AI compute capacity per year. The project, developed by SpaceX, Tesla, and xAI, would be located in Grimes County, Texas. Local officials are scheduled t…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewMeta Signs Agreement with Overview Energy for Space-Based Solar Power
Meta has entered into an agreement with startup Overview Energy to potentially receive up to 1 gigawatt of power beamed from space to solar farms. The deal aims to provide nighttime electricity for data centers using infrared light from satellites. Overview plans to launch its fi…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewResearchers Develop In-Orbit Construction Method with Carbon-Fiber Tubes and 3D-Printed Connectors
Researchers at China's Shenyang Institute of Automation have developed methods to construct large space structures using carbon-fiber composites and laser bonding. The team created a scaled-down antenna in the lab and reported their findings in a journal. This advances goals akin…
thewire.inSpaceX Warns of Unproven Tech in Orbital Data Centers and Mars Plans Ahead of IPO
SpaceX disclosed in an SEC filing that its initiatives for orbital AI data centers and interplanetary infrastructure rely on unproven technologies and may lack commercial viability. The filing contrasts with public statements by Elon Musk on space-based AI compute and Mars coloni…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewSpaceX Launches 25 Starlink Satellites from California Ahead of 600th Rocket Landing
SpaceX conducted a launch of 25 Starlink satellites from California. The event occurred just before the company achieved its 600th orbital-class rocket landing. The Falcon 9 rocket was used in the mission, which highlighted progress in rocket reusability.
thehindubusinessline.comFormer SpaceX Engineer Develops Reusable Rocket Engine for Orbital Applications
A former SpaceX engineer who contributed to the Raptor rocket engine has founded Varda Space Industries to develop a reusable engine for orbital missions. The company aims to create a vehicle described as a fighter jet for orbit, potentially supporting U.S. military needs. TechCr…