SpaceX
Facts
- HQ
- United States
- Sectors
- Aerospace, Space Technology, Data Center / Infrastructure
- Founded
- 2002
- Employees
- 10000
- Stage
- Private
NASA Awards Nearly $1 Billion to Astrolab, Lunar Outpost, and Firefly for 2028 Moon Base Missions
NASA announced a $1 billion contract award to Astrolab, Lunar Outpost, and Firefly Aerospace for lunar rover development and scouting missions using Blue Moon landers and MoonFall spacecraft, as part of its $30 billion, decade-long plan to build a moon base by 2028. These developments marked a crucial step toward establishing a sustainable presence on the moon’s south pole with commercial partners.
Iceye Raises Over 1 Billion Euros to Expand SAR Satellite Systems, Valued Above 10 Billion Euros
Finnish company Iceye raised over 1 billion euros in funding to expand its synthetic aperture radar satellite constellation, which serves government clients. The funds will support increasing satellite production and ongoing contracts, including a recent $1.9 billion deal with the German military.
Isar Aerospace Raises €270 Million in Series D to Expand Spectrum Rocket Production and Global Launch Operations
Isar Aerospace raised 270 million euros in a Series D funding round to expand production of its Spectrum small launch vehicles and support global launch operations. The company plans to increase output to 40 rockets annually and is negotiating additional launch sites beyond its current locations in Norway and Canada.
China Shortlists Four Commercial Rockets to Launch Low-Cost Qingzhou Cargo Spacecraft to Tiangong in January 2027
China has shortlisted four commercial rocket companies—Galactic Energy, CAS Space, OrienSpace, and Landspace—to potentially launch the low-cost Qingzhou cargo spacecraft to its Tiangong space station, with a full-scale mission planned for January 2027. Qingzhou, developed by the Chinese Academy of Sciences, aims to provide supply services as a complement to existing freighters, supporting China's human spaceflight program.
ArchAstro Raises $6.2M to Launch AI Network for Cross-Company Enterprise Software Integration
ArchAstro, founded by veterans from Microsoft, Stripe, Meta, and Statsig, has launched with $6.2 million in pre-seed funding to develop AI agents that automate complex, cross-company software integrations and deployments. Their privacy-aware Forward Deployed Agents aim to securely connect disparate enterprise systems, addressing the lengthy and difficult process of integrating B2B software across corporate boundaries.
OpenAI Files for IPO, Poised to Join SpaceX and Anthropic as Third Trillion-Dollar AI Company of 2026
OpenAI has filed to go public, positioning itself as the third trillion-dollar AI company to debut this year after SpaceX and Anthropic. This move tests continued investor appetite for the booming AI sector amid skepticism about valuations and profitability.
FCC Allows Amazon to Delay Deployment of Half Its 3,232 Satellite Constellation with Temporary Spectrum Priority Loss
The FCC has granted Amazon a waiver to delay the July 30 deadline for deploying half of its 3,232 satellite broadband constellation, while imposing a temporary loss of spectrum priority that could benefit competitors like SpaceX. Amazon attributes delays primarily to limited rocket availability but remains on track to meet the full deployment deadline by July 30, 2029.
OpenAI Confidentially Files for IPO but Timing Remains Undecided Amid Industry Moves
OpenAI has confidentially filed an S-1 form for a potential IPO but has not decided when it will take place, citing ongoing priorities best achieved as a private company. This move follows similar recent filings by AI rival Anthropic and companies like SpaceX.
Trump Plans White House Talks on Government Stakes in Major AI Companies Including OpenAI, Google, Meta
President Trump is arranging talks with major American AI company leaders to discuss potential government stakes or public ownership in these firms as a means to share public benefits from AI advancements. This signals a shift in Washington viewing frontier AI companies as strategic national assets rather than ordinary vendors.
AI coding startup Lovable, under two years old and with $400M ARR, in talks to raise at a $12 billion valuation
AI coding startup Lovable, under two years old, surpassed $400 million in annual recurring revenue earlier this year and is reportedly in talks to raise funding at a roughly $12 billion valuation—almost double its prior valuation.
SAP Acquires Data Platform Startup Dremio; Vertiv Buys Strategic Thermal Labs in May Austin Tech M&A Deals
In May's Austin tech M&A activity, SAP announced the acquisition of data platform startup Dremio, and Vertiv acquired Strategic Thermal Labs. Additionally, Gyde expanded by acquiring We Know Medicare, highlighting continued consolidation in the local technology and industrial sectors.
Anthropic files for New York IPO that could value Claude-maker at more than $1 trillion, says co-founder Dario Amodei leads firm
Anthropic, maker of the Claude AI chatbot led by co-founder Dario Amodei, has filed for a New York IPO that could value the company at over $1 trillion amid a wave of mega-listings including SpaceX and possibly OpenAI.
SpaceX eyes possible $1.75 trillion US IPO as soon as June 12, boosting wider space-stock rally
SpaceX is preparing for a possible $1.75 trillion US listing as early as June 12, sparking investor interest across the wider space sector and driving gains in funds such as Seraphim Space, which will join the FTSE 250.
Zach Dell’s Base Power in Talks to Raise Funding at $12 Billion Valuation
Zach Dell’s startup Base Power, led by the son of billionaire Michael Dell, builds home batteries to supply backup electricity in areas with unreliable grids and is in talks to raise funding valuing the company at $12 billion.
Forbes Names 'Midas All-Stars': VCs Who Appeared 15+ Times on 25-Year Midas List
Forbes identifies a small group of venture capitalists who have each appeared at least 15 times on its Midas List of top startup investors over the past 25 years, profiling these repeat honorees as the 'Midas All-Stars.'
Pentagon and SpaceX Disagree Over Starlink Pricing for Military Drones and Iranian Communications
The Pentagon and SpaceX are in a dispute over Starlink service pricing, particularly regarding military use on LUCAS drones and plans to provide Iranian citizens with direct-to-cell connections. The Pentagon has agreed to a higher rate for drone services, highlighting increased military dependence on Starlink amid geopolitical tensions.
SpaceX IPO filing reveals Starlink's impact, Bezos sounds off on CNBC, and Gemini owes John a beer
This week on a supersized Memorial Day Weekend edition of the GeekWire Podcast: A massive IPO filing from SpaceX includes new details about Elon Musk's Starlink business and its satellite factory in Redmond. Jeff Bezos talks about wealth, inequality and eventually tech in an hour-long CNBC appearance. John goes to World Cup ticketing hell and turns to ChatGPT and Gemini when FIFA's support falls short. And a special Sam Altman/Seattle startup edition of GeekWire Trivia. With GeekWire co-founders Todd Bishop and John Cook. Related Links: SpaceX is churning out 70 Starlink satellites a week in Redmond, and other tidbits from…
PlantSwitch Raises $17 Million to Supply Plant-Based Cups and Cutlery for 2026 World Cup Clients Including SoFi Stadium and Starlink
PlantSwitch raised $17 million to replace plastic cups and cutlery with plant-based alternatives, securing business clients including SoFi Stadium and Elon Musk’s Starlink for the 2026 World Cup.
Starfish Space to Demonstrate Autonomous Docking with Australian Gilmour Space ElaraSat Nearly One Year After Launch
Starfish Space is preparing its Otter Pup 2 satellite for an autonomous docking demonstration with Australia's Gilmour Space ElaraSat, nearly a year after their joint launch. This mission aims to test technologies for Starfish's full-scale Otter spacecraft designed for satellite servicing and disposal.
xAI Cofounder Igor Babuschkin in Talks to Raise Up to $1 Billion for New AI Startup
xAI cofounder Igor Babuschkin is reportedly in talks to raise up to $1 billion for a new AI startup, joining other prominent researchers attracting investment into 'neolabs' that currently have no product or revenue.
Cowboy Space Raises $275M at $2B Valuation, Plans 40-60 Hires for Seattle Satellite and Rocket Hub
Cowboy Space Corp., founded by Robinhood co-founder Baiju Bhatt, raised $275 million in a Series B round valuing the company at $2 billion and is hiring 40-60 employees for its new Seattle satellite and rocket engineering hub. The company develops solar-powered satellites that function as data centers and builds integrated rockets to launch them, competing for talent in Seattle's aerospace sector.
Republicans Probe Sam Altman’s Personal Investments After Reports He Asked OpenAI to Back Firms in His $3.5B Portfolio
Republicans are probing Sam Altman’s personal investments for potential conflicts of interest after reports he asked OpenAI to support companies in his roughly $3.5 billion portfolio, which includes stakes in firms like Helion and Reddit.
UK Fund Manager Says Space Investing Booms but They Do Not Own SpaceX
A UK fund manager argues that investment opportunities in the space sector extend well beyond SpaceX, suggesting broad prospects for investors outside Elon Musk's company.
Elon takes the stand, Big Tech drops big numbers, and a small VC gets in on a billion-dollar deal
This week on the show: Todd reports from inside the Oakland federal courthouse where Elon Musk is suing OpenAI, Sam Altman, and Microsoft, with jury selection revealing just how hard it is to find anyone neutral about Musk these days. Meanwhile, Microsoft and OpenAI restructured their partnership the same morning the trial began — and less than 24 hours later, OpenAI's models landed on Amazon's cloud. Then, Microsoft and Amazon both dropped blockbuster earnings, with Azure up 40%, AWS posting its fastest growth in 15 quarters, and the two companies combining for nearly $400 billion in capital spending this year…
OpenAI Misses Revenue and User Growth Targets, Raising Investor Concerns Ahead of IPO
OpenAI missed key revenue and user growth targets, raising concerns about its ability to meet $600 billion in future compute commitments ahead of a planned IPO. The news caused shares of major OpenAI investors like Microsoft, Nvidia, and Oracle to fall, although OpenAI disputes the negative outlook.
