Former Spin founder Euwyn Poon is leveraging SpaceX's Starship potential to build a distributed gigawatt of AI compute in orbit with new startup Orbital.
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From E-Scooters to Orbit: Orbital Secures $5M to Solve AI’s Compute Crisis in Space
Saran K – June 11, 2026
The Orbital Gamble: Inside SpaceX’s $1.8 Trillion Valuation and the Push for Space-Based AI
Saran K – June 11, 2026
As SpaceX prepares for a massive IPO, the company is betting its valuation on a risky pivot toward space-based AI compute and orbital data centers.
Read MoreIndia’s Starlink Ambitions Hit a Wall Over Geopolitical Trust and Sovereignty
Saran K – June 11, 2026
Reports suggest the Indian government has paused Starlink's rollout following unauthorized service access in Iran, complicating SpaceX's path to an IPO.
Read MoreThe Race for Orbital Data Centers: Why AI is Pushing Compute Into Low Earth Orbit
Saran K – June 11, 2026
Industry leaders from Varda, Planet, and Star Catcher are redefining the edge of the cloud. Explore the technical shift toward on-orbit computing and AI integration.
Read MoreArtemis 3 Crew Named: Commander Randy Bresnik Bets on a Tight 2027 Timeline
Saran K – June 11, 2026
NASA has named Randy Bresnik as commander of Artemis 3. Learn why the crew is confident in a one-year training window for one of NASA's most complex missions.
Read MoreThe High-Frequency Pivot: How Satellite Intelligence is Replacing Static Border Patrols
Saran K – June 11, 2026
Commercial space intelligence from providers like BlackSky is shifting border security from reactive patrolling to AI-driven, near real-time predictive monitoring.
Read MoreNASA Defends All-Male Artemis 3 Crew Selection Amidst Diversity Backlash
Saran K – June 11, 2026
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman responds to criticism over the all-male crew selection for the Artemis 3 mission, citing skill sets and operational availability.
Read MoreThe End of the ‘Aha!’ Moment? How AI is Scooping Human Mathematicians
Saran K – June 10, 2026
DeepMind and other AI labs are solving long-standing mathematical conjectures, challenging the traditional career path of academic mathematicians.
Read MoreNASA Crew Retreats to SpaceX Dragon as Roscosmos Struggles with ISS Module Leaks
Saran K – June 10, 2026
NASA directed astronauts to take an 'elevated safety posture' inside the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft while Roscosmos attempted emergency repairs on a leaking ISS service module.
Read MoreCommonwealth Fusion Systems Lays Out the Physics for Its 400 MW Commercial Reactor
Saran K – June 10, 2026
CFS has released five peer-reviewed papers detailing the physics and engineering behind ARC, its planned 400 MW commercial fusion power plant.
Read MoreThe ‘Urban Pulse’: How Satellite Data is Mapping the Metabolic Rhythm of Global Cities
Saran K – June 10, 2026
Researchers use NASA satellite imagery to identify 'vital signs' of urbanization, suggesting that the erratic growth of cities is actually a sign of systemic resilience.
Read MoreBeyond the Printf: Why Test-Case Reducers Are the Secret Weapon of Elite Debugging
Saran K – June 10, 2026
Move beyond manual debugging. Discover how test-case reducers automate the process of shrinking massive crash-inducing inputs into minimal, actionable bugs.
Read MoreNASA Names Artemis III Crew, Setting the Stage for First Human Return to Lunar South Pole
Saran K – June 10, 2026
NASA has officially unveiled the crew for Artemis III, the ambitious mission intended to land the first woman and first person of color on the lunar surface.
Read MoreThe NIAID Leadership Void: Why the US’s Premier Infectious Disease Hub is Sidelined During New Ebola Outbreaks
Saran K – June 10, 2026
An analysis of the leadership vacuum at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and its impact on the US response to escalating Ebola threats.
Read MoreSoftBank Plummets 10% as AI Valuation Anxiety Triggers Pan-Asian Tech Sell-Off
Saran K – June 10, 2026
SoftBank Group shares dive 10% as Asian tech markets track Wall Street losses. OpenAI IPO filings and SpaceX valuation concerns trigger a sector-wide rotation.
Read MoreBlue Origin Sets Aggressive Return-to-Flight Timeline Following New Glenn Pad Explosion
Saran K – June 10, 2026
CEO Dave Limp reveals Blue Origin aims to fly New Glenn again this year despite significant launchpad damage at Cape Canaveral.
Read MoreBlackSky Accelerates NRO Partnership to Build ‘AI-Ready’ Broad-Area Surveillance Fleet
Saran K – June 10, 2026
BlackSky Technology is accelerating the development of its AROS constellation under a new NRO contract modification, aiming for a 2028 flight-ready system for large-scale mapping.
Read MoreThe Move to Orbital Data Centers: Why AI is Pushing Computing into Low Earth Orbit
Saran K – June 10, 2026
Industry leaders from Varda and Planet discuss the shift toward on-orbit computing, driven by AI demand and the need to reduce latency in space-to-ground data pipelines.
Read MoreThe Orbiting Watchdog: How High-Frequency Satellite Intel is Replacing Traditional Border Patrols
Saran K – June 10, 2026
Beyond simple imagery, companies like BlackSky are using AI and high-revisit satellite constellations to compress the decision cycle for border security agencies.
Read MoreThe Rise of the Space Unicorn: AI Demand and Orbital Infrastructure Drive New Valuation Peak
Saran K – June 10, 2026
A new wave of space startups is hitting $1 billion valuations at record speed, driven by orbital data centers and the global AI compute race.
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