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#space-technology

Karman+ digs up $20M to build an asteroid-mining autonomous spacecraft | TechCrunch

Karman+ is ambitious in asteroid mining, raising $20 million for developing spacecraft that travel to asteroids.

Startup companies

Near Space Labs nabs $20M to take its high-res imaging Swift robots into the stratosphere | TechCrunch

NYC startup

In other news this week: MECH-I-TRONIC secures 105M, Solveo Energies raises 98M for renewable projects, EnduroSat bags 43M and more - Silicon Canals

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Agriculture

Boost for European space sovereignty as Open Cosmos gets Connected | Computer Weekly

Venture

Karman+ digs up $20M to build an asteroid-mining autonomous spacecraft | TechCrunch

Karman+ is ambitious in asteroid mining, raising $20 million for developing spacecraft that travel to asteroids.

Startup companies

Near Space Labs nabs $20M to take its high-res imaging Swift robots into the stratosphere | TechCrunch

NYC startup

In other news this week: MECH-I-TRONIC secures 105M, Solveo Energies raises 98M for renewable projects, EnduroSat bags 43M and more - Silicon Canals

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5 days ago

Agriculture

Boost for European space sovereignty as Open Cosmos gets Connected | Computer Weekly

more#startups

#decentralized-internet

Cryptocurrency

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Online Community Development

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Writing

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Cryptocurrency

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Spacecoin's writing contest promotes decentralized internet and connectivity while awarding participants with a total prize pool of 15,000 USDT.

Online Community Development

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Writing

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2 weeks ago

Satellite data to drive innovation in UK public services | Computer Weekly

"By bringing together innovative space companies with public sector partners, we're demonstrating that space technology delivers practical benefits here on Earth. From monitoring biodiversity to ensuring infrastructure safety, these initiatives show how satellite data can drive efficiency, sustainability and better decision-making."

London startup

#honda

fromThe Verge

OMG science

Honda is sending its hydrogen tech to space

Startup companies

Honda's hopper suddenly makes the Japanese carmaker a serious player in rocketry

Startup companies

Honda pulls off surprise reusable rocket test launch DW 06/18/2025

fromThe Verge

OMG science

Honda is sending its hydrogen tech to space

Startup companies

Honda's hopper suddenly makes the Japanese carmaker a serious player in rocketry

Startup companies

Honda pulls off surprise reusable rocket test launch DW 06/18/2025

Startup companies

Spacetech Voyager is aiming for a multi-billion valuation IPO | TechCrunch

4 weeks ago

Startup companies

Space and defense tech firm Voyager raises $382.8 million in IPO

Startup companies

Spacetech Voyager is aiming for a multi-billion valuation IPO | TechCrunch

fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine

4 weeks ago

Startup companies

Space and defense tech firm Voyager raises $382.8 million in IPO

more#ipo

Wearables

meet AIR-0, the inflatable work boots for astronauts who work outside of a spaceship

The AIR-0 boots enhance astronaut stability in zero gravity.

#lunar-exploration

fromwww.theguardian.com

First private US robotic lunar rover lands successfully on the moon

The Mobile Autonomous Prospecting Platform (Mapp) made history as the first commercial moon rover to land on the lunar surface.

Marketing tech

fromAxios

How to watch Intuitive Machines' historic Moon landing today

Firefly Aerospace's successful lunar landing paves the way for future commercial missions to the Moon.

fromBusiness Insider

Photos from space show the Texas company Firefly Aerospace preparing to land on the moon for the first time

Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost mission symbolizes a new era in lunar exploration, set to land on March 2.

Roam Research

China and Russia plan to build nuclear power station on moon DW 05/16/2025

China and Russia are jointly developing a nuclear reactor on the moon for a permanent lunar base by 2035.

fromTNW | Sustainability

Solar panels made from moon dust could power future lunar colonies

Future lunar bases may use solar panels made from molten moon dust, reducing reliance on Earth-based systems.

OMG science

Firefly Aerospace's first lunar lander will shuttle 10 NASA payloads to the moon

fromwww.theguardian.com

First private US robotic lunar rover lands successfully on the moon

The Mobile Autonomous Prospecting Platform (Mapp) made history as the first commercial moon rover to land on the lunar surface.

Marketing tech

fromAxios

How to watch Intuitive Machines' historic Moon landing today

Firefly Aerospace's successful lunar landing paves the way for future commercial missions to the Moon.

fromBusiness Insider

Photos from space show the Texas company Firefly Aerospace preparing to land on the moon for the first time

Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost mission symbolizes a new era in lunar exploration, set to land on March 2.

Roam Research

China and Russia plan to build nuclear power station on moon DW 05/16/2025

China and Russia are jointly developing a nuclear reactor on the moon for a permanent lunar base by 2035.

fromTNW | Sustainability

Solar panels made from moon dust could power future lunar colonies

Future lunar bases may use solar panels made from molten moon dust, reducing reliance on Earth-based systems.

OMG science

Firefly Aerospace's first lunar lander will shuttle 10 NASA payloads to the moon

more#lunar-exploration

#trump-administration

US politics

fromwww.npr.org

Trump unveils ambitious and expensive plans for 'Golden Dome' missile defense

President Trump's 'Golden Dome' missile defense initiative aims to intercept global missile threats using a network of satellites.

fromMail Online

Alternative transportation

US government announces tech that can 'manipulate space and time'

The Trump Administration claims to have futuristic technologies that can manipulate time and space, potentially linked to advancements in AI and quantum computing.

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

Some parts of Trump's proposed budget for NASA are literally draconian

NASA faces substantial budget cuts under the Trump administration, jeopardizing key explorative and technological programs.

Artificial intelligence

Trump's Golden Dome' Probably Can't Work, According to Science

US politics

fromwww.npr.org

Trump unveils ambitious and expensive plans for 'Golden Dome' missile defense

President Trump's 'Golden Dome' missile defense initiative aims to intercept global missile threats using a network of satellites.

fromMail Online

Alternative transportation

US government announces tech that can 'manipulate space and time'

The Trump Administration claims to have futuristic technologies that can manipulate time and space, potentially linked to advancements in AI and quantum computing.

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

Some parts of Trump's proposed budget for NASA are literally draconian

NASA faces substantial budget cuts under the Trump administration, jeopardizing key explorative and technological programs.

more#trump-administration

Artificial intelligence

Trump's Golden Dome' Probably Can't Work, According to Science

The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 2/17/25

Investors are increasingly backing innovative technology, as seen in the latest $1.4B startup funding report across various markets.

The diverse range of funded startups includes robotics, space technology, and health-oriented beverages, demonstrating an expansive investor interest.

UK trial shows space robots could build solar farms in orbit

Space Solar successfully tested robotic assembly technology for solar power satellites, marking a significant step towards future in-space infrastructure projects.

NYC startup

fromAlleywatch

The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 2/17/25

Investors are increasingly backing innovative technology, as seen in the latest $1.4B startup funding report across various markets.

The diverse range of funded startups includes robotics, space technology, and health-oriented beverages, demonstrating an expansive investor interest.

UK trial shows space robots could build solar farms in orbit

Space Solar successfully tested robotic assembly technology for solar power satellites, marking a significant step towards future in-space infrastructure projects.

SpaceX Starship blasts off in ninth test flight as Elon Musk shoots for Mars

SpaceX's Starship test flight emphasizes resilience despite previous setbacks, crucial for Mars exploration.

Growth hacking

AI is printing the rocket engine that could beat SpaceX at its own game

SpaceX's dominance in rocket launches creates concern regarding competition and future space accessibility.

fromNew York Post

SpaceX Starship blasts off in ninth test flight as Elon Musk shoots for Mars

SpaceX's Starship test flight emphasizes resilience despite previous setbacks, crucial for Mars exploration.

Growth hacking

AI is printing the rocket engine that could beat SpaceX at its own game

SpaceX's dominance in rocket launches creates concern regarding competition and future space accessibility.

Europe moves to cut SpaceX reliance with Ariane 6 launch

Ariane 6 successfully launched, restoring Europe's independent access to space after significant delays and geopolitical issues.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

A private European aerospace startup completes the first test flight of its orbital launch vehicle

Isar Aerospace's test flight of the Spectrum rocket marks a significant achievement in the aerospace industry and satellite deployment capabilities.

Artificial intelligence

fromFuturism

China Is Building an AI-Powered Supercomputer Network in Space

China's space-bound AI supercomputer aims for rapid data processing in orbit, reducing reliance on ground facilities.

fromTechzine Global

Amazon to launch first Kuiper satellites next week

Amazon is launching 27 Project Kuiper satellites to provide global broadband access, competing directly with Starlink.

First batch of Project Kuiper satellites ready for launch

Amazon's Project Kuiper satellites are launching soon after several delays, targeting a massive broadband constellation deployment.

Europe moves to cut SpaceX reliance with Ariane 6 launch

Ariane 6 successfully launched, restoring Europe's independent access to space after significant delays and geopolitical issues.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

A private European aerospace startup completes the first test flight of its orbital launch vehicle

Isar Aerospace's test flight of the Spectrum rocket marks a significant achievement in the aerospace industry and satellite deployment capabilities.

Artificial intelligence

fromFuturism

China Is Building an AI-Powered Supercomputer Network in Space

China's space-bound AI supercomputer aims for rapid data processing in orbit, reducing reliance on ground facilities.

fromTechzine Global

Amazon to launch first Kuiper satellites next week

Amazon is launching 27 Project Kuiper satellites to provide global broadband access, competing directly with Starlink.

First batch of Project Kuiper satellites ready for launch

Amazon's Project Kuiper satellites are launching soon after several delays, targeting a massive broadband constellation deployment.

more#satellite-launch

UK politics

UK 'extremely dependent' on the US for space security

The UK's reliance on US space and military cooperation is increasingly threatened by isolationist rhetoric from the US administration.

The Space Force shares a photo of Earth taken by the X-37B space plane

The X-37B successfully undertook aerobraking maneuvers in orbit to conserve fuel during its extended mission.

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin launches massive New Glenn rocket on first test flight and reaches orbit

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket successfully completed its first test flight, sending a prototype satellite into orbit, despite some challenges with its booster landing.

fromCornell Chronicle

NYC startup

Research at risk: Building our future in space | Cornell Chronicle

Alternative transportation

Two decades since NASA's DART collided with a satellite

Science

fromThe Verge

The Space Force shares a photo of Earth taken by the X-37B space plane

The X-37B successfully undertook aerobraking maneuvers in orbit to conserve fuel during its extended mission.

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin launches massive New Glenn rocket on first test flight and reaches orbit

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket successfully completed its first test flight, sending a prototype satellite into orbit, despite some challenges with its booster landing.

fromCornell Chronicle

NYC startup

Research at risk: Building our future in space | Cornell Chronicle

Alternative transportation

Two decades since NASA's DART collided with a satellite

Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin Begins 2nd Try of New Glenn Rocket Launch: Live Updates

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket launch represents a major advancement in space technology with precision countdown procedures and rigorous testing.

Startup companies

Rocket Report: How is your payload fairing? Poland launches test rocket.

Science

fromwww.nytimes.com

Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin Begins 2nd Try of New Glenn Rocket Launch: Live Updates

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket launch represents a major advancement in space technology with precision countdown procedures and rigorous testing.

Startup companies

Rocket Report: How is your payload fairing? Poland launches test rocket.

DARPA wants 'large bio-mechanical structures' in space

DARPA is exploring the feasibility of growing large bio-mechanical structures in space for various applications.

Swiss-based DPhi Space lands 2.2M to democratise space access

DPhi Space secures CHF 2.1M in funding to launch Clustergate, a shared satellite platform enhancing space access.

NATO backs Welsh startup building space factory for 'supermaterials'

Space Forge raised $30mn to support its first commercial in-orbit manufacturing satellite, ForgeStar-2, marking a significant milestone in UK space tech.

Science

DARPA wants 'large bio-mechanical structures' in space

DARPA is exploring the feasibility of growing large bio-mechanical structures in space for various applications.

Swiss-based DPhi Space lands 2.2M to democratise space access

DPhi Space secures CHF 2.1M in funding to launch Clustergate, a shared satellite platform enhancing space access.

NATO backs Welsh startup building space factory for 'supermaterials'

Space Forge raised $30mn to support its first commercial in-orbit manufacturing satellite, ForgeStar-2, marking a significant milestone in UK space tech.

more#innovation

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Lunar Harvester plans to tap into the Moon's Helium-3 Reserves to accelerate Quantum Computing - Yanko Design

Interlune's new mining robot aims to extract helium-3 from the moon, potentially transforming energy and computing industries.

Europe news

fromwww.theguardian.com

Europe must boost space investment to secure autonomy from US, says ESA boss

Europe is moving towards increased self-reliance, prompting higher defense and space investment due to shifts in geopolitical dynamics.

fromsfist.com

fromCreativeApplications.Net

Man Convicted Of Defrauding Bay Area Investors Over Fake Space Tech Company For A Mere $50K

Ramesh Nathan misled investors, particularly veterans, with promises of a nonexistent space technology venture, ultimately using their funds for personal expenses.

NYC startup

Marsokhod-0 (-0) - Horrors of the unknown

The Marsokhod-0 project merges Lovecraftian horror with the scientific challenges of Mars exploration, immersing players in an interactive and time-delayed experience.

Roam Research

If Starlink is turned off in Ukraine, are there any good alternatives?

Eutelsat's acquisition of OneWeb may not allow it to effectively compete with Starlink's functionality and ease of use.

fromEngadget

Amazon will start launching its Project Kuiper Starlink rival next week

Amazon's Project Kuiper aims to launch a global satellite internet service to compete with SpaceX's Starlink, beginning with 27 satellites.

If Starlink is turned off in Ukraine, are there any good alternatives?

Eutelsat's acquisition of OneWeb may not allow it to effectively compete with Starlink's functionality and ease of use.

fromEngadget

Amazon will start launching its Project Kuiper Starlink rival next week

Amazon's Project Kuiper aims to launch a global satellite internet service to compete with SpaceX's Starlink, beginning with 27 satellites.

Startup Working on Spacecraft Designed to Eat Dead Satellites for Fuel

Magdrive's satellite propulsion system could revolutionize space travel by utilizing solid metal as fuel, combining the benefits of chemical and electric propulsion.

fromTNW | Startups-Technology

fromApp Developer Magazine

Ex-ArianeGroup CEO backs Pangea to build 3D-printed aerospike rocket engines

Revival of aerospike rocket engines by startups aims to enhance modern spaceflight efficiency and performance, led by initiatives like Spain's Pangea Aerospace.

DevOps

Red Hat Device Edge deployed to space station | App Developer Magazine

Axiom Space and Red Hat will develop a data center prototype for the ISS to enhance space data processing by 2025.

China's spy satellite 'can see faces from more than 60 MILES away'

China's advanced surveillance technology can identify individuals from space, raising significant privacy concerns.

fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine

china to build solar power stations in space that can transfer energy from sun to earth

China is developing solar power stations in space to consistently transfer solar energy back to Earth.

fromMail Online

China's spy satellite 'can see faces from more than 60 MILES away'

China's advanced surveillance technology can identify individuals from space, raising significant privacy concerns.

fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine

china to build solar power stations in space that can transfer energy from sun to earth

China is developing solar power stations in space to consistently transfer solar energy back to Earth.

Mysterious Spacecraft Lands at Space Force Base

The X-37B spaceplane successfully conducted a year-long mission, showcasing advanced maneuver capabilities and testing technology for space domain awareness.

Roam Research

fromWIRED

Nokia Put a 4G Cellular Network on the Moon, but Couldn't Make a Phone Call

Nokia's 4G LTE network on the moon failed to launch due to lander issues, but some operational aspects were validated during the mission.

Astroscale aced the world's first rendezvous with a piece of space junk

Astroscale's growth is driven by significant defense contracts and innovative satellite services.

Gadgets

LANL punts system to ID satellites at risk of collision

A new ELROI technology enables satellites to be uniquely identified from the ground using a simple optical identifier.

Venture

fromBusiness Insider

fromwww.presstelegram.com

Kapta Space launches with $5 million in seed funding to build out its satellite radar technology

Kapta Space raises $5 million for radar-based imaging technology to launch low-cost satellites improving space imaging and analytics.

Tech industry

Defense tech company True Anomaly expands into California

True Anomaly Inc. is expanding to Southern California with a new 90,000-square-foot factory in Long Beach to enhance product development.

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