Firefly Aerospace close to announcing capital raise
Since launching its first successful orbital launch in October, Firefly Aerospace has kept busy — and is on the cusp of raising more cash. The Austin, Texas-based rocket builder and …
Space industry
Signs of stabilizing after steady decline
Senior satellite technician Chris Summers completes the final pre-flight checks on satellites Kepler-16 and Kepler-17. Kepler Communications Private investment in space companies, especially from venture capital, showed “signs of stabilization” …
Elon Musk’s SpaceX near $150 billion valuation after stock sale
The valuation of Elon Musk’s SpaceX hit near $150 billion following a share sale by existing investors announced this week, CNBC has learned. SpaceX has an agreement with new and …
Viasat stock drops after satellite malfunction
A long-exposure photo shows a trail left by SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket while launching the ViaSat-3 Americas satellite from Florida on April 30, 2023. Viasat Viasat‘s stock dropped in after-hours …
Astra plans reverse stock split, seeks to raise up to $65 million
Astra CEO Chris Kemp speaks inside the company’s headquarters during its Spacetech Day, May 12, 2022. Brady Kenniston / Astra Spacecraft engine manufacturer and small rocket builder Astra plans to …
Astranis satellite internet coming to the Philippines next year
A visualization shows an Astranis satellite over the Philippines in orbit. Astranis Astranis, a San Francisco-based company with an alternative approach to providing internet access from satellites, recently signed a …
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin BE-4 rocket engine explodes during testing
A test of a BE-4 engine at the company’s Launch Site One facility in West Texas on Aug. 2, 2019. Blue Origin Jeff Bezos’ space company Blue Origin suffered a …