SpaceX Rocket Debris Delays Qantas Flights to South Africa
Qantas flights to South Africa delayed due to last-minute warnings about SpaceX rocket debris falling from the sky, highlighting concerns over satellite reentry zones.
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SpaceX Successfully Catches Starship Rocket's Super Heavy Booster, But Loses Upper Stage
SpaceX achieves second successful catch of Starship rocket's Super Heavy booster, but loses contact with upper stage during seventh test flight
SpaceX Valuation Skyrockets to $350 Billion in Latest Insider Share Sale
SpaceX's valuation surges to a record $350 billion in a potential insider share sale, more than doubling its value since December 2023.
SpaceX's Starship Explosion Delays Flights, Dazzles Onlookers with Fireworks-Like Display
SpaceX's Starship explosion during its 7th test flight creates a stunning display in the Caribbean sky, but also delays and diverts flights due to falling debris.
Spacium Secures $6.3 Million Seed Round for In-Space Fueling Tech
Spacium, a startup founded by Ashi Dissanayake and Reza Fetanat, has raised $6.3 million in seed funding to develop its in-space fueling technology, aiming to create a 'space super highway' for spacecraft refueling.
Starlink Launches Nationwide Satellite Texting Service in New Zealand, But with Limitations
SpaceX's Starlink partners with One NZ to launch the world's first nationwide satellite text messaging service, but only supports four phone models and may have delayed message delivery.
Stoke Space Secures $260 Million Series C to Pursue Reusable Rocket Ambitions
Stoke Space, a Y Combinator alum, raises $260 million to develop the first fully reusable rocket, with investors including Breakthrough Energy Ventures and Y Combinator.
TechCrunch Space Bids Farewell, But Space Startups Will Continue to Soar
TechCrunch Space wraps up its final edition, but the space startup scene is poised for a big year with Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket launch and SpaceX's Starship payload deployment demo.
Toyota Explores Rocket Technology, Eyes Space Mobility
Toyota chairman Akio Toyoda announces exploration of rocket technology, hinting at space mobility and potential collaboration with Japanese spaceflight company Interstellar Technologies.
