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Space Force Adds Spacecraft Builder Impulse Space to Launch Bidding Pool
The US Space Force added Impulse Space and Relativity Space to its launch contracts pool. Impulse Space builds in-space spacecraft, not rockets – marking a strategic shift.
Betavoltaic Satellite Mission Seeks to Validate Nuclear Power for Spacecraft
A CubeSat named BOHR plans to test City Labs' NanoTritium betavoltaic system in orbit, potentially offering a solar-free power source for deep-space missions.
Venus Aerospace Lands $90M Series B for Next-Gen Rocket Engine
Venus Aerospace raised $90M in Series B funding to develop a novel rocket engine, aiming to disrupt hypersonic travel and space access.
Tiny Data Center Turns Waste Heat Into Pool-Warming Resource
A startup called Tiny uses its edge data center's waste heat to warm a public swimming pool, cutting energy costs and emissions.
Blue Origin Turns to Wall Street in $10 Billion Bid to Rival SpaceX
Blue Origin is raising $10 billion from outside investors for the first time. The move marks a strategic shift as the company aims to challenge SpaceX in launch, telecom and space-based data centers.
DeepSeek Plans to Develop Custom AI Chips to Cut Costs Further
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is developing its own AI chips, aiming to replicate its low-cost strategy from software to hardware. Reuters reports the move signals a broader push for self-sufficiency in AI infrastructure.
Katalyst Launches Satellite Rescue Mission for NASA's Swift Observatory
A commercial spacecraft launched to rescue NASA's aging Swift satellite from orbital decay, marking a first-of-its-kind private mission.
Cleantech Startup Funding Holds Steady Amid Rising Energy Demand
Investors poured $15 billion into cleantech startups in the first half of 2026, signaling stabilization despite AI's dominance. Megarounds for green steel and fusion energy highlight shifting priorities.
Paris Startup Hub Station F Doubles Down on AI With New Accelerator Cohort
Station F launches another edition of its F/ai accelerator program to strengthen its role as a launchpad for Europe's top AI startups.
Chinese Startup Tests Rocket Launch System Powered by CO2
Chinese startup Z-Trak Space is testing a rocket launch system using supercritical CO2, the same gas used in carbonated drinks, to reduce costs and infrastructure needs.
Startup Unicorns Multiply as AI Investment Surges
Nearly 90 startups hit billion-dollar valuations this year, fueled by AI investor frenzy. The surge reshapes the venture capital landscape and raises questions about sustainability.
What Destroyed 100 Successful Blogs? The Great Blogging Collapse
A deep analysis of 100 formerly thriving blogs reveals a pattern of collapse driven by platform dependency, monetization shifts and AI disruption.
DARPA Funds Nuclear Waste Batteries That Could Power Drones for Decades
DARPA's Rads to Watts program backs Project Omega to develop nuclear batteries from waste isotopes. The technology could power drones for 30 years without recharging.
Commercial Space Startup Launches Satellite Servicing Mission for NASA
Katalyst Space Technologies launched a commercial mission to reboost NASA's Swift satellite. The success marks a milestone for the in-orbit servicing industry and demonstrates private sector capabilities.
IQM Lists on Nasdaq at $1.9B, Highlighting Quantum's Promise and Pitfalls
IQM, Europe's first public quantum company, went public on Nasdaq at a $1.9B valuation. The IPO signals investor appetite but also reveals uncertainty about quantum commercialization.
Waze Generates Revenue Through Ads and Data Licensing
Google-owned Waze remains free by monetizing user location data through targeted advertising and traffic insights licensing. The app's business model raises questions about privacy and data use.
Bending Spoons Defies SaaS Slump With 40% Trading Surge
Bending Spoons surged 40% on its first trading day, bucking the SaaS downturn. The company's strategy of reviving legacy brands like Evernote and Meetup fueled investor confidence.
Indian Tech Tycoon Invests $30M of Personal Wealth in AI-Powered Office Suite
Bhavin Turakhia launches Neo, an AI-native alternative to Microsoft Office and Google Apps, backed by $30 million of his own money. The suite aims to disrupt enterprise productivity with integrated AI agents.
Swiss Startup's Humanoid Robots Learn to Think and Act Without Human Guidance
A Swiss startup founded by former Nvidia researchers is teaching humanoid robots to perform complex tasks like retrieving packages and climbing stairs autonomously using a novel AI decision-making system.