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Expert Committee Launched for Space Solar Power Standardization, Accelerating Innovation with Chinese Company Participation
SEMICON.TODAY Japan Overview An expert committee has been established to accelerate the standardization of Space Solar Power Satellite (SSPS) technology. This working group includes technical representatives from Shanghai Oriental Space ... -
NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory Falls from Orbit After Civilian Rescue Mission Fails
Science News USA Overview NASA's Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is reported to be falling uncontrollably from orbit after a private rescue mission by Katalyst Space encountered technical difficulties and failed. This incident highlights ... -
Planet Ventures Makes Strategic Investment in Starcloud, a Pioneer in Space-based AI Data Centers, Following $250M Series A Extension
Newsfile Canada Overview Planet Ventures announced a strategic investment in Starcloud, a pioneer in space-based AI data centers aiming to deploy large-scale computing infrastructure in orbit to support AI and high-performance computing ... -
Astroscale Secures ¥800M from SKY Perfect JSAT, Pushing On-Orbit Services for Sustainable Space
Mirai-i Japan Overview Astroscale, a leader in on-orbit services and space debris removal, has announced a strategic partnership with SKY Perfect JSAT, securing an ¥800 million ($5.4 million) capital injection. This collaboration will si... -
SpaceX and Nvidia to Launch ‘Starmind AI1’ Orbital AI Supercomputer in Q4 2027
Open Magazine India Overview SpaceX and Nvidia have announced plans to launch 'Starmind AI1,' an orbital AI supercomputer based on Nvidia's Vera Rubin NVL72 AI system, in Q4 2027. This system aims to significantly reduce communication ba... -
Axiom Space and Kepler Communications Launch First Operational In-Orbit Data Center Node, Advancing Space-Based Computing to Practical Infrastructure
Medium USA Overview In January 2026, Axiom Space and Kepler Communications successfully launched the first operational in-orbit data center node into low-Earth orbit, marking a transition from conceptual space-based computing to practica... -
Trump Administration Targets Over 1,000 Annual Space Launches by 2030 with New National Space Transportation Policy
The White House USA Overview President Donald J. Trump signed a new National Space Transportation Policy aiming to enable over 1,000 space launches and reentries annually by 2030. The policy prioritizes fostering the commercial space tra... -
BCG Analysis: Space-Based Data Centers Offer Niche AI Advantages Amid Persistent Cost Premium
BCG USA Overview Boston Consulting Group (BCG) projects that while space-based data centers will become technically feasible for large-scale deployment within 5-10 years, they will continue to carry a cost premium compared to terrestrial... -
China’s LandSpace Achieves First Land-Based Recovery of Zhuque-3 Reusable Rocket First Stage, Bolstering Low-Cost Space Access
Aerospace Global News China Overview Chinese private aerospace firm LandSpace successfully executed the first land-based recovery of its Zhuque-3 reusable rocket's first stage on August 19. This landmark achievement, China's first orbita... -
Infineon Strengthens Advanced Packaging Collaboration in Europe under EU Chips Act, Building Chiplet and Heterogeneous Integration Supply Chain
Reuters Germany Overview Infineon announced strengthened partnerships for advanced packaging technology development within Europe, leveraging the EU Chips Act. This strategy aims to build an indigenous supply chain for chiplet technology...
