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The Florida Model for Sustainable Aerospace Growth: A conversation with Space Florida CEO Robert Long

Space Florida President and CEO Robert Long outlines the "Florida Model for Sustainable Aerospace Growth" in a conversation about the state's strategy to sustain and scale aerospace activity. He explains Space Florida's role in coordinating infrastructure, industry partnerships and long‑term economic planning.

2026-04-01T16:00:09.452397-07:00
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New York Times • Kenneth Chang, Marco Hernandez

Who Made the Artemis II Rocket and Space Capsule?

By New York Times: While SpaceX and Blue Origin get much of the attention among rocket makers these days, traditional aerospace companies, including Boeing and Lockheed Martin, built the vehicles for Artemis II.

Also: Reuters
2026-04-01T12:41:18.008344-07:00
Satellite   AI   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation  
Reuters • Joe Brock

SpaceX files for IPO to fund AI-focused satellite data centres; Microsoft undersea setback raises caution

By Reuters: SpaceX on Wednesday filed for an IPO that Elon Musk says will bankroll an effort to turn the rocket maker into an AI powerhouse, launching up to 1 million data‑center satellites into orbit to bypass power and water limits on Earth.

Also: Associated Press, Reuters and The Independent
2026-04-01T12:00:31.172067-07:00