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a16z-backed Castelion wants to mass produce defense hardware, starting with hypersonics
One builds weapons in hopes that they are not used. Thus goes the central premise of deterrence theory, which says it is the credible threat of aggression — […]
Lawsuit alleges discriminatory pay schemes at SpaceX
SpaceX is facing a class action lawsuit over allegations that the company pays women and minority employees less than their white and male colleagues. The lawsuit was filed […]
SpaceX’s defense-focused Starshield satellite internet business lands first contract
SpaceX won its first contract for Starshield, the defense-focused version of its Starlink satellite internet service, from the U.S. Space Force. The one-year contract has a maximum value […]
The European Company signs agreements with Axiom, Indian Space Research Organization
Europe-based The Exploration Company is gearing up to compete with in-space delivery providers SpaceX and Northrop Grumman, with the startup announcing this week that it had signed a […]