Satellite AI Commercial Space

SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

Muon Space pitches Starship-class satellite platform to host AI “orbital data centers” by 2028

Muon Space says it has built a Starship-class satellite platform specifically for the emerging orbital data center market, with an initial launch targeted for 2028 and customers already secured. Industry coverage also frames the concept’s near-term credibility for AI infrastructure—amid ongoing constraints around survivability, launch availability, and onboard cybersecurity.

Also: Payload, Via Satellite and Via Satellite

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

Satellite Defense Industry & Major Contractors Commercial Space Space Defense & Militarization

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Bloomberg • Annie Massa, Bill Allison, Sophie Alexander

Trump Officials Held Millions of Dollars of SpaceX Ahead of IPO

By Bloomberg: SpaceX’s initial public offering will likely make President Donald Trump’s already wealthy administration even richer.

CNBC

SpaceX wins $4.16 billion Space Force contract for threat-detection satellites

2026-06-03T05:12:44.316410-07:00

Blue Origin Supply Chain Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation

Ars Technica • Eric Berger

How long will it take to rebuild Blue Origin's launch pad? We asked some SpaceX vets.

By Ars Technica: Everyone is in a place where it’s no fun to be there.".

2026-06-03T03:11:38.487862-07:00

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CNBC • Tobias Burns

AT&T downgraded ahead of SpaceX IPO on coming broadband competition from Starlink

By CNBC: Regulatory and technological tailwinds are blowing in the direction of satellite internet and against older systems like fixed wireless and fiber, investment bank Oppenheimer said in a Wednesday note.

2026-06-03T05:41:54.866878-07:00

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Space Exploration & Science Missions Commercial Space

European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

SSC Space Launches Red Kite-Powered Sounding Rocket Carrying 12 Experiments

By European Spaceflight: SSC Space launched its SubOrbital Express-5 mission from Esrange, carrying 12 experiments, including one that examined the effects of microgravity on red hair.

2026-06-03T00:26:48.880635-07:00

Middle East Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

HyImpulse to Explore Launch Operations in Oman Under New LOI with Etlaq Spaceport

By SpaceWatch Global: HyImpulse has signed a LOI with Etlaq Spaceport to assess future launch-related activities and operational presence at the Omani spaceport.

2026-06-03T00:22:27.101803-07:00

Satellite Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

Spaceflight Now • Will Robinson-Smith

Poor weather forces launch scrub of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral

By Spaceflight Now: Update June 3, 7:24 a.m. EDT (1124 UTC): SpaceX scrubbed the launch.

2026-06-02T18:20:48.357710-07:00

Defense Industry & Major Contractors Commercial Space

Bloomberg • Anthony Hughes

Applied Aerospace & Defense Said to Raise $650 Million in US IPO

By Bloomberg: Applied Aerospace & Defense Inc., a space and defense engineering firm, raised $650 million in an initial public offering, pricing the shares near the top of a marketed range.

Also: Reuters, Seeking Alpha and Bloomberg Law

2026-06-02T17:47:51.105051-07:00

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Muon Space pitches Starship-class satellite platform to host AI “orbital data centers” by 2028

Trump Officials Held Millions of Dollars of SpaceX Ahead of IPO

SpaceX wins $4.16 billion Space Force contract for threat-detection satellites

How long will it take to rebuild Blue Origin's launch pad? We asked some SpaceX vets.

AT&T downgraded ahead of SpaceX IPO on coming broadband competition from Starlink

SSC Space Launches Red Kite-Powered Sounding Rocket Carrying 12 Experiments

HyImpulse to Explore Launch Operations in Oman Under New LOI with Etlaq Spaceport

Poor weather forces launch scrub of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral

Applied Aerospace & Defense Said to Raise $650 Million in US IPO

AT&T downgraded ahead of SpaceX IPO on coming broadband competition from Starlink

How long will it take to rebuild Blue Origin's launch pad? We asked some SpaceX vets.