Rocket Lab is poised to snap up around $ 24 million in federal funding to dramatically boost the production of its compound semiconductors, also known as solar cells, which provide power to satellites and spacecraft. The funding, which would go to Rocket Lab subsidiary SolAero Technologies, would help increase the company’s compound semiconductor production by […]
India’s Agnikul launches 3D-printed rocket in sub-orbital test after initial delays
After two years of preparation and four delays over the past several months due to technical glitches, Indian space startup Agnikul has successfully launched its first sub-orbital test vehicle, powered by its unique 3D-printed rocket engines, space agency Indian Space Research Organisation said Thursday. Called Agnibaan SOrTeD (Sub-Orbital Technology Demonstrator), the single-stage launch vehicle lifted […]
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Global Founders Capital will deploy Rocket Internet’s cash instead of raising a new fund
Global Founders Capital, the Berlin-based early stage VC firm with close ties to the German startup factory Rocket Internet, is going to become the venture arm of Rocket Internet. The VC previously raised two $ 1 billion funds and, just a few years ago, its name appeared in dozens of deals per year. But then, […]
TechCrunch Space: True Anomaly and Rocket Lab will make big moves on orbit (literally)
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