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Bloomberg • Loren Grush

Ahead of SpaceX IPO, Musk says orbital AI data-center satellites will rely largely on existing technology

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said orbital AI data-center satellites are being engineered with “mostly existing technology” as the company prepares for its highly anticipated IPO. Musk also shared more detailed design views of an initial AI data-center satellite, reinforcing the company’s push to translate on-orbit compute into a scalable platform.

Yahoo Finance

Ahead of SpaceX IPO, Musk says AI satellites will use mostly existing technology

Bloomberg Law • Carmen Arroyo, Loren Grush

Elon Musk Shows Detailed Design of AI Data Center Satellite (1)

2026-06-08T16:27:58.114666-07:00

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Politico • Audrey Decker

NASA quietly talking to Congress about more moon money

By Politico: The agency has begun reaching out to lawmakers as it pushes to meet President Trump’s moon landing timeline.

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Universe Today • Andy Tomaswick

Space Telescopes Are Now Overwhelmed by Satellite Trails

By Universe Today: Unfortunately there’s more bad news to report on the clear skies front.

2026-06-08T12:56:33.659859-07:00

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Axios • Alex Fitzpatrick

Why the International Space Station keeps leaking

By Axios: NASA's decision to order International Space Station astronauts to prep for a hasty departure Friday was the latest — and most dramatic — episode in a years-long saga tied to mysterious leaks in a Russian module.

Also: Science Daily

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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Axiom and Prada advance design of spacesuit

By SpaceNews.com: Axiom Space unveiled the design of another element of the lunar spacesuit it is developing for NASA in partnership with luxury designer Prada.

Space.com

'It's very aesthetically pleasing.' Prada and Axiom just revealed the stylish cooling suit Artemis astronauts will wear under their spacesuits on the moon

Reuters

NASA to wear Prada as luxury group pushes into space industry

Also: The Independent, The Verge, CNET, ANI News Agency, Fox Business, Seeking Alpha, Times of India and 6 more

2026-06-08T04:48:23.347767-07:00

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satnews.com

Eutelsat and Voimatel Partner to Expand LEO Satellite Connectivity Across Finland

By satnews.com: Global satellite operator Eutelsat Group has formalized a strategic distribution partnership with Finnish network infrastructure and service provider Voimatel to deploy low Earth orbit satellite connectivity services throughout Finland.

Via Satellite

Finland’s Voimatel to Integrate Eutelsat LEO for Arctic Communications

Also: Satellite Evolution

2026-06-08T11:28:21.317016-07:00

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Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

FCC Kicks Off Review of Amazon/Globalstar Deal

By Via Satellite: The FCC has kicked off its review process for Amazon’s acquisition of Globalstar, seeking comment on the deal by July 6. Amazon moved in April to acquire.

2026-06-08T12:58:18.633806-07:00

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Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

KSAT to Lead European Pollution-Focused Poseidon EO Mission

By Via Satellite: KSAT will lead a European satellite mission called Poseidon focused on tracking pollution, under an award announced Monday. The project intends to use optical and radar-based satellite technology to improve detecting oil spills in sea ice and identifying pollutants released by ships at sea.

2026-06-08T12:58:18.811652-07:00

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Ahead of SpaceX IPO, Musk says orbital AI data-center satellites will rely largely on existing technology

Ahead of SpaceX IPO, Musk says AI satellites will use mostly existing technology

Elon Musk Shows Detailed Design of AI Data Center Satellite (1)

NASA quietly talking to Congress about more moon money

Space Telescopes Are Now Overwhelmed by Satellite Trails

Why the International Space Station keeps leaking

Axiom and Prada advance design of spacesuit

'It's very aesthetically pleasing.' Prada and Axiom just revealed the stylish cooling suit Artemis astronauts will wear under their spacesuits on the moon

NASA to wear Prada as luxury group pushes into space industry

Eutelsat and Voimatel Partner to Expand LEO Satellite Connectivity Across Finland

Finland’s Voimatel to Integrate Eutelsat LEO for Arctic Communications

FCC Kicks Off Review of Amazon/Globalstar Deal

KSAT to Lead European Pollution-Focused Poseidon EO Mission

Elon Musk Shows More Detailed Design of AI Data Center Satellite

NASA quietly talking to Congress about more moon money

Eutelsat and Voimatel Partner to Expand LEO Satellite Connectivity Across Finland

KSAT to Lead European Pollution-Focused Poseidon EO Mission

FCC Kicks Off Review of Amazon/Globalstar Deal

Space Telescopes Are Now Overwhelmed by Satellite Trails

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