Guetlein: CBO is ‘Not Estimating What We’re Building’
The head of the Golden Dome program said CBO’s $1.2T cost estimate for the missile-defense program is way off base.
Meet Blacknight Space Labs In-Orbit Infrastructure Accelerator
Blacknight Space Labs will provide companies up to $100,000 each. In addition, accelerator companies will get startup 101 education, mentorship, assistance breaking into the defense space market—and help with everything from fundraising, to navigating the government contracting system, to finding customers.
NASA Lays Out Preliminary Artemis III Mission Plan
Artemis III, expected to fly in 2027, will bring astronauts to LEO to test capabilities that will be necessary for the planned Moon landing in 2028.
CBO Puts $1.2T Price Tag on Golden Dome
The estimate is an order of magnitude larger than the $185B figure proposed by Golden Dome chief Gen. Michael Guetlein in March
Exobiosphere, Voyager Partner on ISS Mission
Exobiosphere has designed an Orbital High-Throughput Screening Device—an automated mini lab that fits into standard mid-deck lockers, aboard crewed or uncrewed space stations.
NASA’s Launch Director Pick Turns Political
Brian Hughes, who will serve as NASA’s first senior launch operations director, was the space agency’s chief of staff from May to December, departing the agency once Administrator Jared Isaacman took over.
Star Catcher Closes $65M Series A
B Capital led the round, which was co-led by Shield Capital and Cerberus Ventures.
SOCOM Taps SkyFi to Build Tactical EO Imagery Tools
SkyFi will develop an early prototype of a new sovereign intelligence platform, aimed at giving troops quicker and easier access to geospatial imagery.
Aetherflux Rebrands, Pivots Business—and Raises $275M
To better align with its new business, Aetherflux is rebranding to Cowboy Space Corporation.
Lunar Outpost Closes $30M Series B, Unveils New Rover
The fundraise highlights the huge demand from investors looking to capitalize on NASA’s new vision for the US presence on the Moon.
