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Star Catcher Industries raises $65M to deploy power-beaming satellites and build a “power grid in space”

Florida startup Star Catcher Industries secured $65 million to develop a constellation aimed at power-beaming—supporting what it calls the world’s first “power grid in space.” The funding is positioned to accelerate the company’s off-Earth energy model for space users and the broader off-Earth economy.

2026-05-12T06:48:33.865401-07:00

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SpaceX stacks, fuels and wet-dress-tests Starship V3 on new Pad 2 as Super Heavy 33-engine firing clears key milestone; May 15 f

2026-05-12T03:58:49.180951-07:00

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Creotech Instruments to raise $118M to build Poland satellite production facility by 2029

2026-05-11T12:59:36.176469-07:00

Ars Technica

Skyroot and India’s private launch push: orbital rockets targeted “in a few years” as the commercial space sector ramps up

2026-05-11T08:55:10.010930-07:00

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Star Catcher Industries raises $65M to deploy power-beaming satellites and build a “power grid in space” Florida startup Star Catcher Industries secured $65 million to develop a constellation aimed at power-beaming—supporting what it calls the world’s first “power grid in space.” The funding is positioned to accelerate the company’s off-Earth energy model for space users and the broader off-Earth economy.

2026-05-12T06:48:33.865401-07:00

Star Catcher Industries raises $65M to deploy power-beaming satellites and build a “power grid in space”

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Fenix completes tow-launch prototype test campaign, demonstrating launch- and landing-capable operations without a pad Fenix Space has completed a week-long test campaign validating a tow-launch prototype’s ability to take off and land without using a launch pad. The results advance the company’s push for simpler ground operations and more flexible launch-style vehicle handling.

2026-05-12T05:28:25.340734-07:00

Fenix completes tow-launch prototype test campaign, demonstrating launch- and landing-capable operations without a pad

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SpaceX stacks, fuels and wet-dress-tests Starship V3 on new Pad 2 as Super Heavy 33-engine firing clears key milestone; May 15 f SpaceX has stacked and fully fueled its Starship V3 configuration for the first time, following a full wet dress rehearsal of Ship 39 and Booster 19 at Starbase’s new Pad 2. The test clears a major pre-launch step after SpaceX powered up all 33 Super Heavy engines, with a potential May 15 launch window.

2026-05-12T03:58:49.180951-07:00

SpaceX stacks, fuels and wet-dress-tests Starship V3 on new Pad 2 as Super Heavy 33-engine firing clears key milestone; May 15 f

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Hughes Network Systems reports Q1 2026 drop in broadband subscribers and service revenue amid intensified competition Hughes Network Systems said its satellite broadband business posted a decline in broadband subscribers and service revenue in Q1 2026, attributing the weakness to competitive pressure from other satcom providers and alternative connectivity technologies. The update points to softer demand dynamics even as Hughes continues inflight connectivity execution.

2026-05-11T14:07:38.120793-07:00

Hughes Network Systems reports Q1 2026 drop in broadband subscribers and service revenue amid intensified competition

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Creotech Instruments to raise $118M to build Poland satellite production facility by 2029 Polish space technology firm Creotech Instruments plans an $118 million capital raise to fund a new satellite production facility in Poland, targeting opening by 2029. The move is positioned as part of a long-term development strategy for its satellite manufacturing capacity.

2026-05-11T12:59:36.176469-07:00

Creotech Instruments to raise $118M to build Poland satellite production facility by 2029

Ars Technica

Skyroot and India’s private launch push: orbital rockets targeted “in a few years” as the commercial space sector ramps up India’s private space industry is positioning for near-term orbital launch vehicle development, with Skyroot cited at the front of the pack and an aim to reach an orbital launch capability within “a few years.” The push underscores how quickly new entrants are trying to convert capability into timetable-driven access to orbit.

2026-05-11T08:55:10.010930-07:00

Skyroot and India’s private launch push: orbital rockets targeted “in a few years” as the commercial space sector ramps up

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Rocket Lab to acquire Motiv Space Systems, bringing Mars-proven robotics and precision mechanism capabilities in-house Rocket Lab has agreed to acquire Motiv Space Systems, a move designed to expand its internal space-robotics portfolio. Motiv is known for multi-degree-of-freedom robotic arms, actuators and drive electronics used on missions including NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover, CADRE lunar rovers and precision scientific-instrument mechanisms.

2026-05-11T06:19:48.716854-07:00

Rocket Lab to acquire Motiv Space Systems, bringing Mars-proven robotics and precision mechanism capabilities in-house

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SpaceX moves toward Flight 12: Booster 19 finishes full-duration 33-engine static fire; Ship 39 to roll out Booster 19 completed a successful full-duration, full-thrust static fire May 7, lighting all 33 engines. Its partner, Ship 39, is now scheduled to roll out to join the booster and form the Flight 12 stack ahead of this weekend’s Wet Dress Rehearsal.

2026-05-08T17:21:29.965735-07:00

SpaceX moves toward Flight 12: Booster 19 finishes full-duration 33-engine static fire; Ship 39 to roll out

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Star Catcher Industries raises $65M to deploy power-beaming satellites and build a “power grid in space”

SpaceX stacks, fuels and wet-dress-tests Starship V3 on new Pad 2 as Super Heavy 33-engine firing clears key milestone; May 15 f

Creotech Instruments to raise $118M to build Poland satellite production facility by 2029

Skyroot and India’s private launch push: orbital rockets targeted “in a few years” as the commercial space sector ramps up

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