AI-Powered Sales & Marketing for Space Companies: Pluto 5000’s Game-Changing Solution
There is no shortage of companies in the space industry that harness artificial intelligence (AI) in novel ways, including optimizing spacecraft design, navigating satellites autonomously, or analyzing vast amounts of Earth observation data. But what about leveraging the power of AI to effectively engage their potential customers? Pluto 5000, which launched its AI Explorer platform-as-a-service…
Watchdogs Find Faults with Artemis IV Vehicles in Back-to-Back Reports
Over the past two weeks, two federal watchdogs—the OIG and the GAO—released separate reports highlighting critical issues with two Artemis IV vehicles: Gateway and SLS Block 1B, the upgraded SLS variant.
An Interview with Andy Lapsa
Andy shares his insights on the challenges they’ve faced and the progress they’ve made in creating fully reusable launch vehicles, emphasizing the importance of rapid reusability for reducing costs and increasing availability and reliability.
Exolaunch Replaces CEO-Founder With CTO Robert Sproles
Dmitriy Sternharz, the CEO and founder of the German satellite integrator, is stepping back from a day-to-day role.
Intuitive Machines Looks to Grow Nat Sec Business
The company recorded high Q2 2024 revenue, and looks forward to breaking into the national security space sector.
The Road to the Forum: Space Sustainability
The long-promised trillion-dollar space economy, space-based internet for the world, ambitious science missions, and a long-term human presence in orbit all have one thing in common—space needs to be safe and clear of debris for them to thrive.
SpaceX Back Up To Its Neck in Discharged Wastewater
Texas and federal officials have reportedly found that SpaceX violated environmental regulations.
EnduroSat to Expand US Footprint With Denver Office
EnduroSat has five offices across Europe, but 60% of the company’s revenue already comes from the US. The new office in downtown Denver will help them grow their customer base in the country.
NASA: Can Anybody Use A High-End Lunar Rover?
The agency canceled the Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover (VIPER) last month to save $80M.
SmallSat 2024: A Look Back at a Busy Week
The size of this year’s conference meant that the press wires were a fire hose of companies unveiling innovative technologies, new partnerships, and additional funding streams.
Rocket Lab Smashes Revenue Record, Paving the Path to Break Even
The company posted it’s highest ever quarterly revenue, and announced the successful hot fire test of its Archimedes engine, which opens the door for Rocket Lab’s first medium-life launch vehicle, Neutron.
China’s Long March 6A Leaves Behind 300+ Pieces of Debris
China’s plans for greater connectivity in LEO are coming with a price—a large amount of space debris.
