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RocketLab Acquires Iridium, Gaining Control of a Satellite Network
RocketLab acquires Iridium, gaining an operational satellite constellation and spectrum. The deal transforms RocketLab into an integrated space services provider.

Satellite Data Reveals Widespread GPS Signal Tampering
New satellite analysis reveals widespread GPS spoofing and jamming incidents affecting aviation, shipping and critical infrastructure worldwide.

SpaceX Reveals Orbital AI Data Center Design With Massive Compute Capacity
SpaceX detailed its AI1 satellite, an orbital data center wider than a Boeing 747 with an interchangeable chip payload delivering up to 150 kW of compute power.

Starlink Mini Battery Version Spotted in Firmware Code
New firmware code suggests SpaceX is developing a Starlink Mini dish with a built-in battery, enabling truly portable satellite internet for remote work and emergencies.

Impulse Space lands $500M to lead orbital maneuvering race
Impulse Space raised $500 million in Series D funding to dominate orbital maneuvering. Founder Tom Mueller says timing is everything as space mobility markets expand.

Orbital AI Data Centers Face Months-Long Outage Risks, Experts Warn
Hyperscalers eye space-based AI compute, but experts flag severe operational risks including months-long outages due to physical access limits and radiation.

Analysts Question SpaceX's $4.3 Trillion Revenue Forecast for 2040
SpaceX's projected $4.3 trillion revenue by 2040 faces intense skepticism. Critics argue the figure ignores market constraints and growth limits in the space industry.

Spacex Valuation Surges Past $2.6 Trillion Briefly Overtaking Amazon
SpaceX's valuation hit $2.6 trillion in secondary trading, briefly surpassing Amazon. The $1 trillion surge reflects investor confidence in the space economy and Starlink's potential.

SpaceX Wins $2.29 Billion Military Network Contract for Space Targeting
SpaceX secures a $2.29 billion Space Force contract to build a satellite network linking sensors to weapons in near real time, reviving stalled Pentagon efforts.

SpaceX Files for IPO, Ending 24-Year Run as Private Company
SpaceX submitted a detailed SEC filing ahead of a planned June IPO, revealing its finances for the first time.

Wireless TV Streamers Reshape Home Entertainment Without Aerial or Satellite
A new wave of wireless TV streamers lets viewers access live and on-demand channels over wifi, bypassing traditional aerials and satellite dishes.

German 'Accidental' Spin-Off Builds Microscopic Filters for 6G and Space
A German research spin-off developed microscopic terahertz filters for 6G, satellite communications, and quantum computing. The company, Lepto, emerged unexpectedly from academic work.

GPS Cryptography Signal Decoded After 19 Years of Quiet Transmission
A researcher decoded a cryptic GPS signal broadcast for nearly two decades revealing hidden cryptography in satellite navigation systems.

Tiny Space Laser Station Aims to Replace Subsea Internet Cables
A new compact optical ground station uses lasers to beam data from space, challenging the vulnerabilities of traditional subsea and terrestrial cables.

SpaceX Acquires xAI, Declares AI Its Core Business Ahead of IPO
SpaceX's IPO filing reveals AI as its primary market, projecting $26.5 trillion opportunity. The company positioned Grok against OpenAI and Anthropic.

American Airlines Taps SpaceX's Starlink for In-Flight Wi-Fi on 500 Planes
American Airlines will install Starlink internet on over 500 Airbus jets. The deal boosts SpaceX's IPO prospects and challenges existing in-flight Wi-Fi providers.

SpaceX Files for IPO, Plans NYSE Listing Under Ticker SPCX
SpaceX has officially filed for an initial public offering, planning to list on the NYSE under the ticker SPCX. The filing reveals unprecedented financial details about the private space company.

SpaceX IPO Faces Investor Scrutiny Amid CEO Controversy
SpaceX considers an IPO while CEO Elon Musk's controversies create tension for investors balancing innovation with reputational risk.

Data centers are making Phoenix even hotter by up to 4 degrees
New research shows air-cooled data centers in Arizona create thermal plumes that raise local temperatures by up to 4°F, worsening heat waves and public health risks.

Anthropic Pledges $15 Billion a Year to SpaceX for AI Compute
Anthropic will pay $15 billion annually to SpaceX for access to its Colossus AI data centers through 2029, per SpaceX's IPO filing.