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Stories on space business, including company updates, funding announcements, and contract awards.
NASA, Microsoft Partner On AI-Powered ‘Earth Copilot’
The partnership, which will rely on a customized version of Microsoft’s Azure Open AI platform, supports NASA’s broader effort to democratize data access.
Spire Sells Ship-Tracking Business In $241M Deal
The sale will allow the Spire to pay off more than $118M in debt and leave it with another $100M on its balance sheet.
DoD’s Big Bet on 1 Hour Space Cargo Delivery
If the last decade marked a revolution in sending mass to space, the next decade will center on bringing mass back to Earth.
Rocket Lab Signs First Neutron Customer
The rocket is expected to complete a test launch in 2025, and fly three commercial launches in 2026.
Voyager Is Trying to Right-Size National Security Space
There are three major areas where Voyager is investing in national security space: Solid rockets, intelligence, and satellite payloads.
NASA Begins Hand-off To Commercial Satellites
Today marks the last day that NASA’s Tracking and Data Relay System satellites will be open for new business.
Space AI is Having a Moment
After years of AI changing the way people work on Earth, the tech is finally having its moment in the space industry’s spotlight.
Charter’s Plan to Fix Space Insurance
Charter estimates that approximately 97% of the ~10,500 active satellites on orbit are uninsured. Tens of billions of dollars worth of satellite technology is flying around without a financial safety net.
The Starliner Investment Case and Potential Buyers: Payload Research
First, a ULA sale process, now Starliner.
Inside Astra’s Rocket Reinvention
Astra is raising a $50M capital round to support the development of its launch vehicle.
