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Infinite Orbits and Open Cosmos partner on LEO space domain awareness demo using autonomous on-orbit inspection

Infinite Orbits has selected Open Cosmos’ platforms for its “Tom & Jerry” low Earth orbit (LEO) space domain awareness (SSA) demonstration, aiming to advance autonomous inspection and operational SSA capabilities. The effort is positioned to test how onboard systems can support routine, scalable SSA workflows in orbit.

2026-06-04T00:02:34.490459-07:00

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Air Canada digital chief pushes back on “AI use cases,” arguing pilots need a shift in how the airline operationalizes artificia

2026-06-03T11:12:15.740166-07:00

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Muon Space unveils larger “Ultra” satellite bus for orbital data centers, targeting customer launches in 2028

2026-06-03T04:58:15.866744-07:00

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SITA acquires Big Blue Analytics to scale AI-enabled disruption recovery for airlines

2026-06-02T05:58:05.437147-07:00

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Infinite Orbits and Open Cosmos partner on LEO space domain awareness demo using autonomous on-orbit inspection Infinite Orbits has selected Open Cosmos’ platforms for its “Tom & Jerry” low Earth orbit (LEO) space domain awareness (SSA) demonstration, aiming to advance autonomous inspection and operational SSA capabilities. The effort is positioned to test how onboard systems can support routine, scalable SSA workflows in orbit.

2026-06-04T00:02:34.490459-07:00

Infinite Orbits and Open Cosmos partner on LEO space domain awareness demo using autonomous on-orbit inspection

Skift

Air Canada digital chief pushes back on “AI use cases,” arguing pilots need a shift in how the airline operationalizes artificia Air Canada’s digital leadership says framing AI work as discrete “use cases” is contributing to stagnation across the industry. In comments reflecting the airline’s approach, the CDO argues the problem is not identifying opportunities, but building a repeatable, operational path that turns AI into outcomes.

2026-06-03T11:12:15.740166-07:00

Air Canada digital chief pushes back on “AI use cases,” arguing pilots need a shift in how the airline operationalizes artificia

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Muon Space unveils larger “Ultra” satellite bus for orbital data centers, targeting customer launches in 2028 Muon Space has debuted an “Ultra” satellite platform—three times larger than its Condor-XL bus and designed for higher-power operations—aimed at the emerging orbital-data-center market. The company says it has secured customers and plans to deliver its first pathfinder mission for launch in 2028.

2026-06-03T04:58:15.866744-07:00

Muon Space unveils larger “Ultra” satellite bus for orbital data centers, targeting customer launches in 2028

SpaceNews.com

NRO nominee Roger Mason tells Senate he sees AI and commercial space reshaping the spy satellite mission Roger Mason—President Trump’s nominee to lead the National Reconnaissance Office—testified June 2 before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, arguing that commercial space capabilities and AI-driven analytics are changing how the NRO supports national security requirements. He framed AI and commercialization as key to modernizing the data-to-decision pipeline for intelligence missions.

2026-06-02T15:34:29.590460-07:00

NRO nominee Roger Mason tells Senate he sees AI and commercial space reshaping the spy satellite mission

AeroTime

SITA acquires Big Blue Analytics to scale AI-enabled disruption recovery for airlines SITA has acquired Big Blue Analytics, the developer behind OCC Assistant Manager (OCCam), an AI-enabled platform aimed at helping airlines recover from operational disruptions faster and at lower cost. The deal positions SITA to expand automated recovery capabilities across airline operations.

2026-06-02T05:58:05.437147-07:00

SITA acquires Big Blue Analytics to scale AI-enabled disruption recovery for airlines

Breaking Defense

Lockheed Martin’s ACES shared virtual battlespace aims to speed Europe’s defense planning and interoperability Lockheed Martin says its ACES platform delivers a shared virtual battlespace for Europe, combining advanced integrated modeling and simulation with capabilities designed to strengthen readiness, interoperability, and faster decisions against evolving global threats.

2026-06-02T05:26:49.763323-07:00

Lockheed Martin’s ACES shared virtual battlespace aims to speed Europe’s defense planning and interoperability

The Economist

As SpaceX eyes a $75bn Nasdaq IPO, market tests whether mega listings from SpaceX and AI firms (Anthropic, OpenAI) can be absorb SpaceX reportedly aims to raise about $75bn from investors in a Nasdaq IPO, with trading expected to start the next day after a June 11 share sale. The planned offering is framed alongside other mega-tech debut expectations, including Anthropic and OpenAI—raising questions about liquidity and appetite for unusually large public-market entrants.

2026-06-01T14:22:55.043034-07:00

As SpaceX eyes a $75bn Nasdaq IPO, market tests whether mega listings from SpaceX and AI firms (Anthropic, OpenAI) can be absorb

Skift

AI agents are driving a “high-cost search” shift in online travel economics As AI agents take over parts of travel shopping and booking, they are changing the cost structure behind “search” and reshaping how distribution economics work across airlines and travel platforms. The result is a new pricing and margin dynamic that can move costs away from traditional channels and into agent-driven workflows.

2026-06-01T12:11:08.471814-07:00

AI agents are driving a “high-cost search” shift in online travel economics

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Infinite Orbits and Open Cosmos partner on LEO space domain awareness demo using autonomous on-orbit inspection

Air Canada digital chief pushes back on “AI use cases,” arguing pilots need a shift in how the airline operationalizes artificia

Muon Space unveils larger “Ultra” satellite bus for orbital data centers, targeting customer launches in 2028

SITA acquires Big Blue Analytics to scale AI-enabled disruption recovery for airlines

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