NASA Aims to Choose New Headquarters Location by Year-End
NASA is set to identify a new headquarters building within the Washington area by the conclusion of this year, as part of its ongoing operational adjustments.
Editorial Staff Jun 7
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The Rise of Space Unicorns: Billion-Dollar Startups in Orbit
Billion-dollar startups, once a rarity, are becoming increasingly common in the evolving space industry, signaling a shift in orbital markets.
Editorial Staff Jun 7
NASA Considers Hubble Reboost Amid Cost Concerns
NASA is contemplating a reboost for the Hubble Space Telescope, but this initiative depends on the possibility of reducing operational costs.
Editorial Staff Jun 7
Analyzing the Potential Impact of SpaceX's IPO on Investment Strategies
As SpaceX prepares for its IPO, investors may wonder how this development could influence their index funds and overall investment strategies.
Editorial Staff Jun 6
Comparing Vanguard ETFs: VTI and VOO's Potential SpaceX Investments
An analysis of how two Vanguard ETFs, VTI and VOO, may approach investing in SpaceX following its anticipated IPO.
Editorial Staff Jun 6
NASA Directs ISS Astronauts to Seek Shelter Amid Russian Repair Concerns
Due to worries over Russian repairs, NASA has instructed astronauts aboard the ISS to take refuge in a Crew Dragon spacecraft, citing an 'elevated risk' to the station.
Editorial Staff Jun 6
Market Rally Faces Challenges Ahead of Major IPOs, Including SpaceX
As the market rally approaches a critical juncture, significant IPOs from SpaceX, Apple, and Oracle may influence its trajectory.
Editorial Staff Jun 6
SpaceX's Upcoming IPO: A Potential Game-Changer for Wealth Creation
The anticipated IPO of SpaceX may lead to wealth generation on an unprecedented scale, potentially outpacing the total impact of the past two decades of IPOs.
Editorial Staff Jun 6
New X-ray Telescope Aims to Map Moon's Chemical Composition
A new lightweight X-ray telescope may enable scientists to create a comprehensive chemical map of the Moon, revealing its hidden composition.
Editorial Staff Jun 6
SpaceX Secures 100% Property Tax Exemption for New Texas Factory Amid Valuation Goals
As SpaceX sets its sights on a staggering $1.77 trillion valuation, the company has obtained a full property tax exemption for its upcoming factory in Texas, marking a significant financial milestone.
Editorial Staff Jun 6
MIT's Lunar Power Project Takes Top Prize in NASA Competition
In a significant achievement, MIT's project on lunar integrated power systems has been awarded first place in NASA's 2026 RASC-AL competition, showcasing innovation in aerospace education.
Editorial Staff Jun 5
Leaf Space Introduces TreeNet for Enhanced Space Communications
On May 27, 2026, Leaf Space announced its new connectivity service, TreeNet, in partnership with D-Orbit and EnduroSat, aimed at improving space communications.
Editorial Staff Jun 5
SpaceX's Absence in Current FCC Auction Raises Questions for Telecom Stocks
As SpaceX appears unlikely to participate in the ongoing FCC spectrum auction, analysts speculate on its potential future involvement and the implications for telecom stocks.
Editorial Staff Jun 5
Axiom Space Secures Over $175 Million in New Funding
Axiom Space has announced a significant boost to its funding, with Japan's largest bank joining the investment round, totaling more than $175 million.
Editorial Staff Jun 5
House Armed Services Committee Questions Space Force Satellite Initiatives
The House Armed Services Committee is pushing to maintain a missile-warning satellite program that the Pentagon plans to eliminate, alongside concerns over satellite procurement and GPS oversight.
Editorial Staff Jun 4
China Advances Space Computing with New Institutional Framework
In a significant move, China is creating an industrial policy framework aimed at developing space-based computing infrastructure, supported by influential coordinating bodies.
Editorial Staff Jun 4
SpaceX Plans Major IPO Valued at $1.77 Trillion
SpaceX is set to launch an initial public offering aiming to raise approximately $75 billion, which would elevate its valuation to about $1.77 trillion.
Editorial Staff Jun 4
SpaceX Moves Closer to Historic IPO with Potential $75 Billion Raise
Elon Musk's SpaceX has filed for an IPO that could raise $75 billion, potentially marking the largest market debut in history. Musk is set to retain significant control.
Editorial Staff Jun 3
NASA Declares Maven Spacecraft Dead After Prolonged Silence
NASA has officially declared the Maven spacecraft at Mars dead following a period of six months without communication.
Editorial Staff Jun 3
Challenging Established Laws of Black Hole Mechanics in Vacuum Gravity
Recent studies have begun to question the established laws governing black holes, particularly in the context of vacuum gravity, raising intriguing implications for our understanding of these cosmic phenomena.
Editorial Staff Jun 3