A U.K. space startup has revealed plans to launch its first satellite as part of SpaceX’s rideshare program, ushering in what it claims will be a “new era of space research,” where astronomy data is collected, packaged and sold “as a service.” Similar to previous missions, SpaceX’s Transporter 15 program next year will use a […]
Muon Space closes $56M to scale all-in-one satellite platform
Space-as-a-service startup Muon Space closed a $ 56.7 million fundraising round to scale its satellite platform, while also announcing a new deal with defense giant Sierra Nevada Corp. California-based Muon designs, builds and operates satellites in low Earth orbit on behalf of customers. Some customers, like Hydrosat, provide their own payloads, while others, like the […]
TechCrunch Space: I’m tired of talking about Starliner, too
Hello, and welcome back to TechCrunch Space. Before we dive in, I wanted to quickly plug this year’s TechCrunch Disrupt, our flagship event. We’ve planned a half-day of space industry programming for you, and it includes some of the biggest names in the industry. Check out the full agenda here. Hope to see some of […]
TechCrunch Space: Catching stars
Hello, and welcome back to TechCrunch Space. In case you missed it, Boeing and NASA decided to keep Starliner docked to the International Space Station for the rest of the month. The agency is aiming to complete a key review in the first week of August, at which point they’ll make a decision on when […]
Max Space reinvents expandable habitats with a 17th-century twist, launching in 2026
Working and even living in space has shifted from far-off fantasy to seemingly inevitable reality, but the question remains: what exactly will the next generation of space habitation look like? For Max Space, the answer is clear, and has been for decades — centuries, even. A new generation of expandable habitats could offer both safety […]