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The Opportunities and Risks of SpaceX's xAI Deal and Data Center in Space Ambitions
At the start of this month, SpaceX acquired Elon Musk’s AI venture xAI, amid the run-up to an expected SpaceX IPO. SpaceX cited plans for an orbital data center satellite constellation in the rationale for the acquisition, which came just after SpaceX filed plans for the constellation with the FCC.
There's been a lot of news from SpaceX in the lead-up to the IPO — plans for a massive orbital data center, xAI acquisition, and a shift away from its Mars goals to focus on the Moon. Orbital data centers as a future space application have generated a lot of attention in…[continued]
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Imagery and Sensing
Loft Orbital, SmartSat CRC to Demonstrate Wildfire Detection Technology
Loft Orbital is partnering with SmartSat Cooperative Research Center to demonstrate an AI-powered wildfire detection software on its satellites, the hosted payload operator announced on…[continued] |
Connectivity
MTN Becomes Newest Provider of SpaceX’s Government Connectivity Services
SpaceX has authorized network operator MTN to provide satellite connectivity services to its government and defense clients, MTN said on Wednesday. MTN’s new services are…[continued] |
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Connectivity
Virgin Media 02 Gains D2D Approval from Ofcom
Virgin Media O2 (VMO2), one of the largest wireless operators in the U.K. is now a step closer to bringing direct-to-device (D2D) services to its…[continued] |
Technology
Thales Alenia Space to Build Central Platform for EU GNSS Services
Thales Alenia Space will build a central ground support platform for EU space services like EGNOS, Galileo, Copernicus, and GOVSATCOM/IRIS². The EU Agency for the…[continued] |
SATShow 2026
ICYMI: Meet the 10 Startups Set to Pitch Their Companies in Startup Space 2026
The annual Startup Space entrepreneur pitch contest showcases emerging space and satellite technology to an audience of investors during SATShow Week. Competitors’ technologies and innovations…[continued] |
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