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Sophia Space Raises Funding, Plans In-Orbit Demonstrations of Orbital Computing Platform
Sophia Space has announced new funding and a series of planned in-orbit demonstrations as it advances development of its orbital computing technology platform. The company said it is finalizing a $7 million SAFE financing round that is expected to close this week. Investors participating in the round include EverGreen, the NVIDIA Alumni Investment Network, SparkLabs…
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China launches new communication technology test satellite aboard Long March-7 rocket
China on Tuesday sent a new communication technology test satellite into space from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in south China’s Hainan Province. Launched at 10:10 a.m. (Beijing Time) aboard a modified version of the Long March-7 rocket, the satellite has successfully entered its preset orbit. This satellite will be mainly used for services such…
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SpaceX Readies First Flight of Secret Disk-Shaped Starfall Reentry Capsule
SpaceX has made no public announcement about the vehicle, providing only launch details. Everything known about Starfall has come through FAA and FCC regulatory filings. FAA documents describe the vehicle’s long-term purpose as building a self-sustaining commercial in-space manufacturing market and as a potential successor to the industrial capabilities of the International Space Station, which…
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With Starfall, SpaceX eyes an edge in global cargo delivery from orbit
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off on Tuesday to test a new reentry vehicle designed to deliver cargo anywhere in the world from low-Earth orbit. The company developed the new saucer-shaped reentry pod, called Starfall, under a veil of secrecy. Its purpose is to support the “transport and delivery of goods through space,” according to…
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Japanese Reentry Startup ElevationSpace Raises $40 Million Series B to Expand Global Operations
Japanese space technology startup ElevationSpace has raised $40 million in a Series B funding round, bringing its total funding to approximately $63.5 million as the company advances its satellite reentry and space transportation technologies. The latest round included participation from existing investors SPARX Asset Management and Beyond Next Ventures, alongside several corporate investors, including automotive…
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Rocket Lab Launches U.S. Space Force Mission in Under 17 Hours After Call-Up
Rocket Lab has successfully launched a responsive space mission for the U.S. Space Force, deploying a spacecraft less than 17 hours after receiving a launch order as part of the Victus Haze mission. The mission, conducted under the U.S. Space Force’s Tactically Responsive Space (TacRS) program, lifted off aboard a Rocket Lab Electron rocket from…
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Muon Space Opens High-Mix Satellite Manufacturing Facility in San Jose
Muon Space, the Mission Foundry for high-performance satellite constellations, announced the grand opening of its new advanced manufacturing facility in San Jose, California. The 130,000-square-foot facility significantly expands Muon’s manufacturing capacity and positions the company to meet growing demand for satellite constellations across national security, civil, and commercial markets. Muon is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony…
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Jio Explores Sovereign LEO Satellite Constellation to Expand Broadband Coverage Across India
India’s largest telecom operator, Jio Platforms, is evaluating the development of a sovereign low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation as part of a broader strategy to expand broadband connectivity across the country. The plan was outlined by Akash Ambani, chairman of Reliance Jio Infocomm, during the company’s shareholder meeting on June 19. Dual Satellite Strategy According…
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Roman Space Telescope Reaches Kennedy for Falcon Heavy Launch No Earlier Than August 30
The 43-foot-tall observatory traveled inside a protective transport case nicknamed the “Chariot,” disembarking from the barge shortly after 7 p.m. EDT (2300 UTC) following thunderstorms that delayed its departure by about an hour. The spacecraft is named for Nancy Grace Roman, NASA’s first Chief of Astronomy. “She was a key person in our exploration of…
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Space Norway Launches Emergency Preparedness for Enterprises and Government
Space Norway has launched its Emergency Preparedness solution, designed to ensure business and government continuity during outages of terrestrial communications. As the sole owner and operator of satellites in Scandinavia, Space Norway is positioning the service as a key contribution to digital resilience across Norway and the wider Nordic region. The service addresses a common vulnerability…