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SpaceX option deal with Cursor targets AI developer tools, setting up potential $60B acquisition later this year

SpaceX says it has secured an option tied to Cursor, the code-generation startup, giving it the right to acquire Cursor for about $60 billion later this year or instead pay roughly $10 billion for a partnership. The collaboration aims to strengthen SpaceX’s position in AI developer tooling as Cursor and xAI compete with OpenAI and Anthropic offerings.

2026-04-21T15:36:38.203685-07:00

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NASA to start monthly uncrewed Moon missions under CLPS beginning next year

2026-04-21T07:50:14.811777-07:00

Universe Today

China unveils first reusable rocket propulsion module using 5-meter-wide composite structure

2026-04-21T07:50:03.635505-07:00

European Spaceflight

Pangea Propulsion wins €2M Catalan funding to expand manufacturing and testing capacity

2026-04-21T08:36:59.335225-07:00

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SpaceX option deal with Cursor targets AI developer tools, setting up potential $60B acquisition later this year SpaceX says it has secured an option tied to Cursor, the code-generation startup, giving it the right to acquire Cursor for about $60 billion later this year or instead pay roughly $10 billion for a partnership. The collaboration aims to strengthen SpaceX’s position in AI developer tooling as Cursor and xAI compete with OpenAI and Anthropic offerings.

2026-04-21T15:36:38.203685-07:00

SpaceX option deal with Cursor targets AI developer tools, setting up potential $60B acquisition later this year

European Spaceflight

Pangea Propulsion wins €2M Catalan funding to expand manufacturing and testing capacity Spain’s Pangea Propulsion has secured €2 million in financing from the Catalan government to grow its manufacturing and testing capacity. The backing is aimed at scaling production throughput and expanding in-house test capability to support its propulsion development pipeline.

2026-04-21T08:36:59.335225-07:00

Pangea Propulsion wins €2M Catalan funding to expand manufacturing and testing capacity

Reuters

Docs show SpaceX president Gwynne Shotwell earned ~$85M last year, largely via stock options and awards An exclusive document cited in two reports says SpaceX president Gwynne Shotwell earned about $85 million last year. The compensation was primarily structured through stock options and awards, underscoring how SpaceX ties senior leadership incentives to company value and performance.

2026-04-21T08:27:10.541419-07:00

Docs show SpaceX president Gwynne Shotwell earned ~$85M last year, largely via stock options and awards

Payload

NASA to start monthly uncrewed Moon missions under CLPS beginning next year NASA says it plans to conduct monthly uncrewed lunar missions using CLPS starting next year, scaling how often payloads can be delivered to the Moon. The move is a major cadence change for commercial lunar services as NASA’s broader lunar architecture and lander options remain in flux.

2026-04-21T07:50:14.811777-07:00

NASA to start monthly uncrewed Moon missions under CLPS beginning next year

Universe Today

China unveils first reusable rocket propulsion module using 5-meter-wide composite structure China announced the unveiling of its first reusable five-meter-wide composite propulsion module for a next-generation reusable rocket. The press-release update signals continued industrial scaling of composite propulsion hardware as Beijing works to narrow the reusability gap versus the U.S.

2026-04-21T07:50:03.635505-07:00

China unveils first reusable rocket propulsion module using 5-meter-wide composite structure

SpaceNews.com

NordSpace raises early defense funding to develop very-low Earth orbit (VLEO) satellite capability NordSpace secured early defense funding to develop a very-low Earth orbit (VLEO) satellite, expanding Canada’s push for sovereign space capabilities beyond launch. The funding underscores continued investment in defense-relevant on-orbit systems and positions the company to advance its VLEO development roadmap.

2026-04-21T06:35:04.519729-07:00

NordSpace raises early defense funding to develop very-low Earth orbit (VLEO) satellite capability

AeroTime

China conducts liquid-hydrogen propulsion in-flight test—signals growing confidence in cryogenic powertrains A Chinese firm has reportedly completed a successful in-flight test of liquid hydrogen propulsion. The coverage focuses on what is publicly known so far, placing the effort in the broader context of China’s rapid experimentation with hydrogen-powered aerospace systems and potential scalability for future vehicles.

2026-04-21T04:47:39.319658-07:00

China conducts liquid-hydrogen propulsion in-flight test—signals growing confidence in cryogenic powertrains

Bloomberg

Japanet Holdings expands its venture capital fund with Pegasus Tech Ventures after early SpaceX and AI bets Japanet Holdings Co. is expanding its venture capital fund alongside San Jose-based Pegasus Tech Ventures, citing strong returns from prior investments including bets on SpaceX, OpenAI, Anthropic, and xAI. The expansion signals a broader push to scale startup investing tied to high-growth technology platforms.

2026-04-21T03:53:21.255453-07:00

Japanet Holdings expands its venture capital fund with Pegasus Tech Ventures after early SpaceX and AI bets

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SpaceX option deal with Cursor targets AI developer tools, setting up potential $60B acquisition later this year

NASA to start monthly uncrewed Moon missions under CLPS beginning next year

China unveils first reusable rocket propulsion module using 5-meter-wide composite structure

Pangea Propulsion wins €2M Catalan funding to expand manufacturing and testing capacity

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