Impulse space startup raises $150 million, led by Founders Fund

Impulse space startup raises 0 million, led by Founders Fund

An Impulse employee works on assembling a Mira vehicle. Impulse Space Los Angeles-based space startup Impulse, which is led by renowned rocket specialist Tom Mueller, has raised $150 million in a new fundraising round led by venture capital firm Founders Fund. Impulse is scaling a product line of orbital transfer vehicles — colloquially known as … Read more

Why military contracts are crucial for companies

Why military contracts are crucial for companies

SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket launches from Florida on June 25, 2024. NASA CNBC’s Investing in Space newsletter offers a view into the business of space exploration and privatization, delivered straight to your inbox. CNBC’s Michael Sheetz reports and curates the latest news, investor updates and exclusive interviews on the most important companies reaching new heights. Sign up … Read more

ULA needs to launch second Vulcan rocket

ULA needs to launch second Vulcan rocket

The Vulcan booster for the Cert-2 mission is seen during transport to Cape Canaveral, Florida. United Launch Alliance CNBC’s Investing in Space newsletter offers a view into the business of space exploration and privatization, delivered straight to your inbox. CNBC’s Michael Sheetz reports and curates the latest news, investor updates and exclusive interviews on the most … Read more

Boeing and SpaceX had a major week

Boeing and SpaceX had a major week

The SpaceX Starship launches during its fourth flight test from Boca Chica beach on June 06, 2024 in Brownsville, Texas.  Brandon Bell | Getty Images CNBC’s Investing in Space newsletter offers a view into the business of space exploration and privatization, delivered straight to your inbox. CNBC’s Michael Sheetz reports and curates the latest news, investor … Read more

How the Pentagon uses AI with spy satellite data

How the Pentagon uses AI with spy satellite data

CNBC’s Investing in Space newsletter offers a view into the business of space exploration and privatization, delivered straight to your inbox. CNBC’s Michael Sheetz reports and curates the latest news, investor updates and exclusive interviews on the most important companies reaching new heights. Sign up to receive future editions. Overview: Spy satellites and AI Last week I … Read more

What to make of SpaceX selling satellite lasers

What to make of SpaceX selling satellite lasers

A rendering of the company’s laser communications system on satellites in orbit. Mynaric CNBC’s Investing in Space newsletter offers a view into the business of space exploration and privatization, delivered straight to your inbox. CNBC’s Michael Sheetz reports and curates the latest news, investor updates and exclusive interviews on the most important companies reaching new heights. Sign … Read more

Where NASA made cuts in its budget request

Where NASA made cuts in its budget request

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson discusses the agency’s goals during the annual State of NASA address on March 11, 2024. Bill Ingalls / NASA CNBC’s Investing in Space newsletter offers a view into the business of space exploration and privatization, delivered straight to your inbox. CNBC’s Michael Sheetz reports and curates the latest news, investor updates and … Read more

Canon Electronics leads plunge among Space One consortium after failed launch

Canon Electronics leads plunge among Space One consortium after failed launch

Japan’s Canon Electronics shares fell as much as 12.7% on Wednesday after Tokyo-based Space One’s small rocket exploded just moments after its maiden launch. Reuters reported the solid-fueled Kairos rocket blew up just seconds after lifting off at 11:01 a.m. Japan time. If successful, Space One would have been Japan’s first company to put a … Read more

How Columbia’s fabric tech landed on the moon

How Columbia’s fabric tech landed on the moon

Columbia Sportswear EVP Joe Boyle shows a vest with the company’s “Omni-Heat Infinity” thermal liner in front of a mock-up of Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lander. CNBC CNBC’s Investing in Space newsletter offers a view into the business of space exploration and privatization, delivered straight to your inbox. CNBC’s Michael Sheetz reports and curates the latest news, … Read more

Rocket Lab (RKLB) Q4 2023 results: Contract backlog grows

Rocket Lab (RKLB) Q4 2023 results: Contract backlog grows

An Electron rocket launches the Baby Come Back mission from New Zealand on July 17, 2023. Rocket Lab Rocket Lab is making steady progress on development of its Neutron vehicle, as the company reported fourth-quarter results that saw its contract backlog soar above $1 billion. The space company reported a net loss of $50.5 million, … Read more