Starfish Space’s ambitious first mission to demonstrate on-orbit rendezvous and docking tech has officially come to a close, with the startup managing to complete some of the objectives […]
TechCrunch Space: Launch pad decongestion
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Hubble Network makes Bluetooth connection with a satellite for the first time
Hubble Network has become the first company in history to establish a Bluetooth connection directly to a satellite — a critical technology validation for the company, potentially opening […]
Portal Space Systems unveils Supernova, an ultra-mobile spacecraft
The era of stationary spacecraft may soon be over. Portal Space Systems, a company headed by propulsion expert Jeff Thornberg, is looking to help usher in a new […]
TechCrunch Space: Rapidly responsive… space stations!?
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Spacecraft approaches metal object zooming around Earth, snaps footage
A spacecraft on a space junk removal mission approached a derelict Japanese rocket, capturing unique imagery of the debris in preparation to remove it from Earth’s orbit.
Radical thinks the time has come for solar-powered, high-altitude autonomous aircraft
Though many eyes are on space as orbit develops into a thriving business ecosystem, Radical is keeping things a little closer to the ground — but not too […]
Seraphim Space launches second VC fund with nine investments already under its belt
Seraphim Space, the UK-based space tech investment group is formally launching its second VC fund following its first close with limited partners including Airbus, TechCrunch learned exclusively. The […]
CesiumAstro claims former exec spilled trade secrets to upstart competitor AnySignal
CesiumAstro alleges in a newly filed lawsuit that a former executive disclosed trade secrets and confidential information about sensitive tech, investors, and customers to a competing startup. Austin-based […]
Google Maps to use satellites if you can’t connect to a network, according to new report
Google Maps to use satellites if you can’t connect to a network, according to new report.