The Shift to the High Ground: Why Space-Based Data Centers are Suddenly Inevitable
From AI processing to edge computing, industry leaders from Varda and Planet discuss the move toward orbital data centers and the end of the 'downlink bottleneck'.
Tag: SpaceTech
Unastella Bets on Simplified Engineering to Break Into Asia’s Crowded Launch Market
Unastella is leveraging electric motor pumps and indigenous Korean engineering to challenge the small-sat launch market with a new $24M funding round.
Impulse Space Secures $500 Million to Scale In-Space Mobility Against the AI Hype Cycle
Founded by SpaceX veteran Tom Mueller, Impulse Space is betting $500M on human engineering over AI to build the next generation of maneuverable spacecraft.
AST SpaceMobile Pushes Commercial Timeline to 2027 Following Blue Origin Launchpad Failure
A launchpad explosion at Blue Origin is forcing AST SpaceMobile to recalibrate its constellation timeline, pushing initial direct-to-cell services into 2027.
South Korea’s Unastella Bets on ‘Pragmatic’ Rocketry with $24 Million Series B
Seoul-based startup Unastella secures $24M in Series B funding to advance its UNA EXPRESS rocket series, opting for electric motor pumps over traditional turbo pumps to accelerate market…
Impulse Space Secures $500 Million to Scale In-Space Logistics—And Bet on Human Engineers Over AI
Founded by SpaceX co-founder Tom Mueller, Impulse Space raises $500M to expand its Mira and Helios platforms, prioritizing human engineering expertise over AI hardware design.
The Maneuverability Gap: Why Propulsion is the Silent Linchpin of the ‘Golden Dome’ Space Shield
As the U.S. pushes toward 'Golden Dome,' a constellation of orbital interceptors, the technical bottleneck isn't just AI—it's the propulsion systems keeping them agile.
Impulse Space Secures $500 Million to Scale Human Engineering Over AI Automation
Founded by SpaceX veteran Tom Mueller, Impulse Space raises $500M to expand its workforce, betting on human expertise over AI for orbital hardware design.
South Korea’s Unastella Secures $24M to Scale Electric-Pump Rocket Tech
Seoul-based startup Unastella closes a $24M Series B to advance its electric motor pump rocket technology, challenging the Asia-Pacific launch market.
Blue Origin Eyes Aggressive Year-End Return for New Glenn Following Cape Canaveral Explosion
CEO Dave Limp confirms Blue Origin plans to fly New Glenn again by the end of the year, despite a massive test explosion at Cape Canaveral.