As SpaceX Completes Second Starship WDR, FAA Conducts Safety Investigation Into Flight 3SpaceX is clearing the final milestones before launching the Starship vehicle for the fourth time. The FAA has completed its safety investigation into Flight 3 of Starship and has deemed it non-dangerous for the public. Additionally, the company successfully completed the second wet dress rehearsal (WDR) of the full stack consisting of Booster 11 and Ship 29, which went smoothly, according to the company.
Google and AT&T join $155 million AST SpaceMobile investmentGoogle and AT&T have joined a $155 million strategic investment in AST SpaceMobile, which is set to raise double that to help fund its direct-to-smartphone connectivity constellation.
Space investors banking on funding uptick in 2024Space investments should start picking up in 2024 after plummeting last year, executives discussing the industry’s outlook said Jan. 17, but will likely remain far short of record highs.
Space investment rebounded in 2023 with heavy sector M&A, report saysInvestment in the space sector bounced back last year, rebounding closer to the record high of 2021, according to a report Tuesday by New York-based Space Capital.
Post-SPAC space firms redoubling efforts to attract institutional investorsThree space companies that went public two years ago are seeking ways to build credibility with large institutional investors that have started dipping toes into the deflated market.
House Armed Services Committee Chairman Launches Investigation Into President Biden's US Space Command HQ DecisionIn a move that has intensified the ongoing debate over the location of the U.S. Space Command's headquarters, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Ala.), announced on August 3 that he is launching an investigation into the Biden administration's decision to keep the headquarters in Colorado.
O3b mPower faces delays as SES investigates electrical issueSES needs to conduct extra tests before launching its next pair of O3b mPower satellites, the operator said Aug. 3, to investigate a glitch that is sporadically tripping off power modules on its first four in medium Earth orbit.
Rogers to launch investigation of U.S. Space Command’s basing decisionThe chairman of the House Armed Services Committee Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Ala.) said Aug. 3 he is launching an investigation into the Biden administration’s decision to keep U.S. Space Command’s headquarters in Colorado.
Investing in Space: How corporate VC is a double-edged swordAirbus Ventures is one of the most prolific investors in the space sector. And, at first glance, it sounds like any other corporate venture capital firm, nestled under Airbus, acting on behalf of the larger entity – and potentially unfriendly to disruptive startups. But it’s not.
Nelco invests in router maker to improve Indian satcoms networkIndian satellite communications provider Nelco has invested around $122 million in a network equipment startup based in Mumbai, India, to bolster its services amid a growing competitive threat from international players.
Space investment rebounding, but more selectivelyAfter a recent downturn, there are signs of a rebound in space investment, but analysts and investors see a new focus on smaller, more selective rounds.
Space investors see a return in industry growth capitalInvestment activity is picking up again for young space companies as growth-stage capital returns following market uncertainty in 2022, according to investors on an April 18 Space Symposium panel.
Virgin Orbit Extends Shutdown, Lifeline Investment Talks CollapseAccording to a company-wide email from CEO Dan Hart, Virgin Orbit will be extending its operational pause again to pursue an investment that could save the company.
SpaceX investment from Saudi, UAE investors might be coming: reportRecent reports have emerged suggesting that a subsidiary of Saudi Arabia’s investment fund and an Abu Dhabi investment firm are planning to...
South Korean pharma invests $50 million in Axiom SpaceBoryung, a South Korean pharmaceutical company, has decided to invest $50 million in U.S. commercial space station developer Axiom Space’s Series C funding round.
Yahsat invests in direct-to-cell enabler eSAT GlobalEmirati fleet operator Yahsat said Oct. 11 it has invested in Californian startup eSAT Global, which is developing a chip that would enable phones to connect to its satellites in geostationary orbit.
Investors take long-term view of space industry amid near-term challengesDespite near-term headwinds in the economy and the markets, executives and investors remain bullish about the space industry’s long-term prospects.
Space Force to invest in testing infrastructure to evaluate new systemsThe U.S. Space Force in a vision document calls for the service to invest in infrastructure and a skilled workforce to support the testing of new satellite designs and other systems.
House committee leaders ask White House to withdraw proposed NTSB regulations on commercial launch investigationsThe leaders of the House Science Committee have asked the Biden administration to withdraw a controversial proposed rule regarding commercial spaceflight investigations, calling it “plainly unlawful.”
Mitchell & Ness purchased by Michael Rubin's Fanatics, investor group including Meek MillMichael Rubin's Fanatics sports apparel empire will now be home to one of Philadelphia's oldest clothing brands. The Sixers co-owner's sports merchandise company and a team of celebrity investors have ...




















