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Space Is Coming for Silicon: SpaceX’s Starmind positions an AI satellite “megaconstellation” as potential orbital data centers

SpaceX’s Starmind has been publicly branded as an “AI satellite megaconstellation,” with Elon Musk describing it as a future platform that could operate as “orbital data centers” at enormous scale. The announcement spotlights a shift from traditional satellites to distributed on-orbit compute and data services.

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2026-07-23T12:35:46.095966-07:00

Bloomberg

SpaceX IPO shakeout: stock slides below IPO price as short sellers book ~$15.5B in paper gains

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2026-07-23T05:05:24.001622-07:00

Bloomberg

Lockheed Martin Ventures earmarks $100M for European defense firms; missiles unit targets higher margins via Pentagon framework

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2026-07-23T04:05:59.485595-07:00

AINonline

TrustFlight launches AI tools for safety reporting workloads; “Centrik 5” rolling out to existing customers at no extra cost

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2026-07-23T06:38:04.855112-07:00

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MD Aircraft and ST Airborne Systems sign LOI to advance electric, sustainable airborne surveillance at FIA 2026 MD Aircraft GmbH and ST Airborne Systems AB have signed a Letter of Intent to “redefine” sustainable airborne surveillance operations, advancing electric airborne surveillance capabilities. The announcement was made in the context of FIA 2026, signaling a coordinated push toward lower-emissions surveillance at the platform level.

2026-07-23T23:37:05.956528-07:00

MD Aircraft and ST Airborne Systems sign LOI to advance electric, sustainable airborne surveillance at FIA 2026

Via Satellite

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Space Is Coming for Silicon: SpaceX’s Starmind positions an AI satellite “megaconstellation” as potential orbital data centers SpaceX’s Starmind has been publicly branded as an “AI satellite megaconstellation,” with Elon Musk describing it as a future platform that could operate as “orbital data centers” at enormous scale. The announcement spotlights a shift from traditional satellites to distributed on-orbit compute and data services.

2026-07-23T12:35:46.095966-07:00

Space Is Coming for Silicon: SpaceX’s Starmind positions an AI satellite “megaconstellation” as potential orbital data centers

AINonline

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Aspen Avionics relocates manufacturing operations to Phoenix to support next-gen avionics for aircraft and drones Aspen Avionics plans to move its manufacturing operations to Phoenix as part of an initiative aimed at developing innovative avionics capabilities for both aircraft and drones. The move signals an expansion of production capacity aligned with future avionics programs spanning manned aviation and unmanned systems.

2026-07-23T07:38:35.637539-07:00

Aspen Avionics relocates manufacturing operations to Phoenix to support next-gen avionics for aircraft and drones

AINonline

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TrustFlight launches AI tools for safety reporting workloads; “Centrik 5” rolling out to existing customers at no extra cost TrustFlight is deploying a set of artificial-intelligence tools aimed at reducing the burden of safety reporting. The company says “Centrik 5” is now rolling out to existing customers without additional charges, positioning the upgrade as part of its ongoing safety-management support.

2026-07-23T06:38:04.855112-07:00

TrustFlight launches AI tools for safety reporting workloads; “Centrik 5” rolling out to existing customers at no extra cost

Bloomberg

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SpaceX IPO shakeout: stock slides below IPO price as short sellers book ~$15.5B in paper gains SpaceX’s recently launched public listing has triggered major volatility, with shares slipping below the IPO price and losing nearly 50% of market value in about a month. Analytics from Ortex put short sellers on roughly $15.5 billion in paper profit, underscoring investor impatience over ambitious promises.

2026-07-23T05:05:24.001622-07:00

SpaceX IPO shakeout: stock slides below IPO price as short sellers book ~$15.5B in paper gains

eVTOL Insights

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Odys Aviation and ST Engineering sign MoU to develop hybrid-electric power system for DrN-600 medium-lift cargo UAS Odys Aviation and ST Engineering’s Commercial Aerospace business have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop a hybrid-electric power system for the DrN-600 medium-lift cargo unmanned aircraft system (UAS). The MoU targets propulsion and energy integration to support development of the DrN-600 cargo platform.

2026-07-23T04:35:44.820063-07:00

Odys Aviation and ST Engineering sign MoU to develop hybrid-electric power system for DrN-600 medium-lift cargo UAS

Bloomberg

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Lockheed Martin Ventures earmarks $100M for European defense firms; missiles unit targets higher margins via Pentagon framework Lockheed Martin is signaling a broader ramp-up in defense demand: its venture arm plans $100M in investments in European firms focused on emerging technologies including quantum computing and sensing, autonomy, and advanced manufacturing. In parallel, the company raised confidence in growth as Missile and Fire Control moves toward “higher than historic” margins supported by Pentagon framework agreements, alongside improved 2026 outlook and strong backlog.

2026-07-23T04:05:59.485595-07:00

Lockheed Martin Ventures earmarks $100M for European defense firms; missiles unit targets higher margins via Pentagon framework

AINonline

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Collins expands automation for flight decks and ATC via automated checklists and transcribed clearances Collins is pushing automation across the flight deck and air traffic control workflow, using automated checklists and transcribed clearances to streamline near-term procedures. The approach aims to reduce manual steps while improving continuity between cockpit operations and ATC communications.

2026-07-22T04:47:10.347945-07:00

Collins expands automation for flight decks and ATC via automated checklists and transcribed clearances

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