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SpaceX debuts bond market with a $25B debt sale after IPO, drawing ~$90B demand

SpaceX is set to raise $25 billion through a five-part debut bond offering, with sources citing nearly $90 billion in demand. Reports say the issuer is paying a relatively wide premium versus Treasuries and that buyers are closely weighing rating/credit signals ahead of settlement.

2026-06-23T09:41:09.491128-07:00

Skift

Amadeus details how it will scale AI agents for travel “infinite search”

2026-06-23T13:26:07.785839-07:00

Payload

Sophia Space taps Apex Space to bring AI edge computing onboard satellites

2026-06-23T06:12:20.351808-07:00

SpaceNews.com

Loft Orbital teams with NASA/JPL to test AI models onboard for Earth-science monitoring

2026-06-23T06:02:41.448394-07:00

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Skift

Amadeus details how it will scale AI agents for travel “infinite search” Amadeus travel president Decius Valmorbida tells Skift how the company plans to feed AI agents at scale to address the “infinite search” problem—turning open-ended queries into actionable travel results. The focus is on scalable data and agent enablement rather than point-solution chat.

2026-06-23T13:26:07.785839-07:00

Amadeus details how it will scale AI agents for travel “infinite search”

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SpaceX debuts bond market with a $25B debt sale after IPO, drawing ~$90B demand SpaceX is set to raise $25 billion through a five-part debut bond offering, with sources citing nearly $90 billion in demand. Reports say the issuer is paying a relatively wide premium versus Treasuries and that buyers are closely weighing rating/credit signals ahead of settlement.

2026-06-23T09:41:09.491128-07:00

SpaceX debuts bond market with a $25B debt sale after IPO, drawing ~$90B demand

Payload

Sophia Space taps Apex Space to bring AI edge computing onboard satellites Sophia Space has selected Apex to test orbital “edge computing,” aiming to process AI data directly in space rather than relying solely on ground-based compute. The partnership focuses on validating the satellite processing architecture and enabling a faster, more autonomous data workflow for spaceborne AI use cases.

2026-06-23T06:12:20.351808-07:00

Sophia Space taps Apex Space to bring AI edge computing onboard satellites

SpaceNews.com

Loft Orbital teams with NASA/JPL to test AI models onboard for Earth-science monitoring Loft Orbital is working with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory to test artificial-intelligence models on spacecraft aimed at improving Earth-science monitoring. The effort extends the push toward more capable onboard processing, reducing reliance on ground-only analytics for Earth observation workflows.

2026-06-23T06:02:41.448394-07:00

Loft Orbital teams with NASA/JPL to test AI models onboard for Earth-science monitoring

SpaceNews.com

Satellogic and SynMax team to launch AI-built intelligence products around the upcoming Merlin Earth-observation constellation Satellogic is partnering with analytics firm SynMax to develop AI-powered intelligence services based on Satellogic’s new Merlin Earth-observation satellite constellation. The collaboration is positioned to translate upcoming space-based data into packaged, decision-oriented intelligence products through SynMax’s analytics capabilities.

2026-06-23T05:25:46.106296-07:00

Satellogic and SynMax team to launch AI-built intelligence products around the upcoming Merlin Earth-observation constellation

Reuters

France renews DGA program of record for Harmattan AI Sonora drones, scaling to 5,000 after Orion 2026 exercise France’s DGA has renewed its program of record with Harmattan AI, ordering 5,000 Sonora quadcopter drones—an increase from prior deliveries—after operational success during the Orion 2026 exercise. The award highlights rapid scale-up by the early-stage French startup and a continued pivot toward local small-UAS production.

2026-06-23T03:42:35.867850-07:00

France renews DGA program of record for Harmattan AI Sonora drones, scaling to 5,000 after Orion 2026 exercise

SpaceNews.com

Framework needed for U.S. response to hostile space acts; reports flag autonomy governance, escalation options, and potential Mo A Mitchell Institute workshop found limited consensus on where competition ends and conflict begins as China expands counterspace. A separate analysis argues U.S. space autonomy needs an authority architecture by 2027, while Space Force response options for escalating threats remain under study. Another paper contends the service may need a sustained Moon presence.

2026-06-23T03:13:00.994667-07:00

Framework needed for U.S. response to hostile space acts; reports flag autonomy governance, escalation options, and potential Mo

Inflight Online

AI-enabled “intelligent cabin” brings high-performance connectivity and real-time passenger services to airline digital transfor The intelligent cabin is emerging as a new digital platform for airlines, using AI to power real-time passenger interactions, supported by high-performance connectivity and always-on cabin service capabilities. The model reframes cabin technology as a driver of broader airline digitalisation initiatives, not a standalone in-flight feature set.

2026-06-23T02:11:38.119456-07:00

AI-enabled “intelligent cabin” brings high-performance connectivity and real-time passenger services to airline digital transfor

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SpaceX debuts bond market with a $25B debt sale after IPO, drawing ~$90B demand

Amadeus details how it will scale AI agents for travel “infinite search”

Sophia Space taps Apex Space to bring AI edge computing onboard satellites

Loft Orbital teams with NASA/JPL to test AI models onboard for Earth-science monitoring

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