Space Technology
BOXABL Unveils Rego-Brix Lunar Radiation Shielding Concept
BOXABL introduced Rego-Brix, a modular radiation-shielding system using lunar regolith to protect future moon habitats, and plans to offer the technology royalty-free as it nears a Nasdaq listing.
ProtoSpace Mfg Returns as Lead Sponsor of World's Largest Collegiate Rocketry Competition as Over 2,000 Students Gather for IREC 2026
ProtoSpace Mfg's sponsorship of IREC 2026 underscores the competition's role as a critical talent pipeline for the aerospace industry, where students gain hands-on experience in rapid iteration and problem-solving.
Planet Ventures Portfolio Company Antaris Achieves Key Milestone with Space Infrastructure Collaboration
Antaris, a portfolio company of Planet Ventures, signed an agreement with Transcelestial to develop a space-based ISR architecture with optical communications, set for flight validation in Q4 2026, highlighting growth in satellite communications and defense technologies.
Bezos: Space-Based Data Centers Are Inevitable, but Cost Hurdles Remain Significant
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos says orbital data centers will eventually become a reality but warns that high launch costs and expensive AI chips are major obstacles, suggesting the industry's most optimistic timelines are unrealistic.
BOXABL Unveils Conceptual UFO Habitat for Future Lunar and Planetary Settlements
BOXABL introduces a conceptual foldable habitat for space settlements, while keeping its core mission on Earth housing affordability.
BOXABL Unveils Conceptual ‘UFO’ Habitat for Lunar and Planetary Settlements
BOXABL introduced a conceptual off-world habitation system called the UFO (Unidentified Folding Object), designed to address challenges of transporting and deploying livable structures beyond Earth, with plans to make its intellectual property available royalty-free to spur innovation.
Public Investment Vehicles Democratize Access to the Growing Space Economy
Planet Ventures Inc. offers retail investors indirect exposure to private space and aerospace companies through a publicly traded vehicle, capitalizing on forecasts that the space economy will surpass $1 trillion.
Planet Ventures Targets Private Space Investments as Sector Investment Hits Record $12.4 Billion
Planet Ventures Inc. is leveraging its public-market model to provide investors access to private aerospace and space technology companies amid a record surge in space sector investment.
Schaeffler Appoints Celia Pelaz as CEO of New Defence and Space Subsidiary
Schaeffler AG has appointed Celia Pelaz, a veteran of the defence and space industry, as CEO of its newly formed subsidiary STech Defence GmbH, signalling the company's strategic push into defence and New Space sectors.
Planet Ventures Invests in Lux Aeterna's Reusable Satellite Platform
Planet Ventures Inc. strengthens its foothold in next-generation space infrastructure through an investment in Lux Aeterna, which is building the industry's first fully reusable satellite platform, as the global space economy is projected to reach $1.8 trillion by 2035.
Astrotech Launches Lunar Infrastructure Initiative Targeting Quantum Computing and Resource Development
Astrotech Corporation (NASDAQ: ASTC) announced a strategic initiative focused on lunar resource development, autonomous industrial infrastructure, and potential Moon-based semiconductor and quantum computing manufacturing, leveraging its spaceflight heritage and aligning with NASA's Artemis and Commercial Lunar Payload Services programs.
Jeff Bezos Casts Doubt on Timelines for Orbital Data Centers
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos questions the accuracy of rival companies' timelines for establishing data centers in space, highlighting uncertainties in the emerging orbital data center industry.
Planet Ventures Invests $100,000 in Lux Aeterna for Reusable Satellite Technology
Planet Ventures Inc. has made a strategic $100,000 investment in Lux Aeterna, a startup developing the first fully reusable satellite platform, which could transform space operations by enabling satellite recovery, refurbishment, and relaunch.
Planet Ventures Targets Orbital Energy and Robotics as Next Phase of Space Infrastructure Growth
As the commercial space industry shifts focus from launches and satellites to long-term orbital infrastructure, Planet Ventures Inc. positions itself through strategic investments in orbital energy and space robotics.
Planet Ventures Appoints Dr. Bora Uygun as Head of Space Investments, Expands Focus on Private Space Opportunities
Planet Ventures Inc. has appointed Dr. Bora Uygun as head of space investments and granted stock options and restricted share units to key personnel, signaling a strategic push into private space and advanced technology sectors.
Planet Ventures Positions Itself at the Intersection of AI and Space Infrastructure as Orbital Computing Race Intensifies
Planet Ventures Inc. is expanding into orbital technologies through strategic investments, aiming to capitalize on the convergence of space infrastructure and artificial intelligence as global demand for computing power grows.
Planet Ventures Adopts Disclosure Policy, Updates Investment Strategy to Target Disruptive Technologies
Planet Ventures Inc. has adopted a new disclosure policy to ensure compliance with securities laws and updated its investment strategy to focus on space technology, AI, robotics, and other disruptive sectors.
Ascent Solar Expands Thin-Film Technology Testing in Extreme Ocean and Space Environments
Ascent Solar Technologies is advancing its lightweight, flexible photovoltaic technology through new testing partnerships that could enable persistent ocean monitoring and space-based power transmission, tapping into multi-billion dollar market opportunities.
Space Robotics Workers Selects Spacedock Interface for Orbital Assembly Systems
Space Robotics Workers has chosen Spacedock's intelligent interface technology to enable autonomous assembly and maintenance of orbital infrastructure, representing a significant advancement toward scalable space operations and sustainable space ecosystems.
Scottish Space Envoy Daniel Smith Expands AstroAgency's US Presence, Highlighting Growing Commercial Space Sector
AstroAgency founder Daniel Smith discusses the company's expansion into the US market and the increasing relevance of commercial space technology for solving global challenges across multiple industries.
Fifty 1 Labs Subsidiary Partners with LUNR Aerospace to Develop AI-Driven Space Medicine Solutions
Fifty 1 Labs' subsidiary has partnered with LUNR Aerospace to develop AI-driven drug repurposing for space medicine, positioning the company to capitalize on the rapidly growing $1.97 billion space medicine market while creating dual-use opportunities across multiple industries.
Ascent Solar Technologies Expands Space Market Presence Through Efficiency Gains and Strategic Partnerships
Ascent Solar Technologies is capitalizing on the rapidly growing space market by increasing solar panel efficiency and securing testing agreements with major players, positioning itself as a key supplier for space exploration power solutions.
Intuitive Machines Secures $345 Million in Convertible Notes to Advance Lunar Commercialization Efforts
Intuitive Machines' successful $345 million convertible notes offering provides critical funding to expand its lunar delivery, data transmission, and infrastructure services, accelerating the commercialization of space exploration.
iRocket's $640 Million Deal with SpaceBelt KSA to Revolutionize Satellite Launch Services in the Gulf
iRocket's significant contract with SpaceBelt KSA underscores the growing demand for secure, scalable satellite launch services in the Middle East, aligning with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 for technological advancement and economic diversification.
ProtoSpace Mfg Sponsors 2025 Canadian International Rover Challenge to Foster Planetary Robotics Innovation
ProtoSpace Mfg's title sponsorship of the 2025 Canadian International Rover Challenge underscores its commitment to advancing planetary robotics by providing students with manufacturing resources and hands-on support.
Firefly Aerospace Initiates Roadshow for Proposed IPO
Firefly Aerospace announces its roadshow for a proposed initial public offering, marking a significant step in its growth and expansion in the space and defense technology sector.
From Moon Missions to Manhattan: The Enduring Legacy of OMEGA's Speedmaster Watch
Ron Gordon Watch Repair explores the historical significance of the OMEGA Speedmaster, highlighting its critical role in space exploration and continuing relevance in vintage watch collecting and maintenance.
Ascent Solar Advances Space Technology with NOVI Space Partnership
Ascent Solar Technologies secures a significant contract with NOVI Space Inc. to provide advanced solar array technology for satellite deployment, highlighting the company's growing prominence in the space technology sector.
NASA Budget Cuts Won't Halt Space Exploration: Solar Technology Poised to Advance
Despite NASA's budget reduction, space exploration continues to evolve with private sector innovation and advanced solar technologies. Ascent Solar Technologies stands ready to play a crucial role in powering future space missions through its lightweight, flexible solar panels.
Ascent Solar Technologies Advances Space Solar Technology at 40th Space Symposium
Ascent Solar Technologies showcases its innovative thin-film photovoltaic technology for spacecraft power solutions, highlighting potential to transform space energy systems and leverage growing market opportunities.