Zelenskyy says Starlink in Ukraine service restored
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Starlink access in Ukraine has been restored after reported slowdowns, as debate continues over Starshield’s control and use.
Google Project Suncatcher tests AI chips in orbit
Google Project Suncatcher launched a satellite carrying custom TPU AI chips to test the feasibility of space-based data centers, including cooling and radiation resilience.
Google space data centers move forward with test satellite
Google space data centers took a step forward with an Oct. 1 launch to test AI chips and cooling in orbit, aiming to tap near-constant sunlight for power.
Starship orbital mission lifts off from Texas on test flight
SpaceX launched the Starship orbital mission from Texas, reaching orbit for the first time and deploying next‑gen Starlink satellites during a shortened three-hour flight.
SpaceX rocket part slams into moon, leaves plume and crater
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A SpaceX rocket part struck the moon on Aug. 5, creating a dust plume and crater. Instruments in orbit and on Earth detected the impact and ejecta.
SpaceX IPO lockup reshapes employee wealth planning
SpaceX’s market debut minted paper millionaires, then the stock slumped. With a staggered SpaceX IPO lockup, employees face complex timing, tax, and planning choices.
Alphabet quarterly profit hits $112.1B on investment gains
Alphabet posted $112.1 billion in Q2 net income, driven by $99 billion in investment gains linked to Anthropic and SpaceX, and robust Google Cloud expansion.