Space News | TechCrunch https://techcrunch.com/category/space/ Startup and Technology News Wed, 06 Nov 2024 23:55:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/cropped-cropped-favicon-gradient.png?w=32 Space News | TechCrunch https://techcrunch.com/category/space/ 32 32 SpaceX to launch Starship for the sixth time this month https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/06/spacex-to-launch-starship-for-the-sixth-time-this-month/ Wed, 06 Nov 2024 22:37:53 +0000 https://techcrunch.com/?p=2911689 SpaceX will conduct the sixth flight test of Starship, the largest rocket ever built, as soon as November 18, following the smooth success of the previous mission less than a month ago.  The high flight cadence is thanks, in part, to that success, which included the first-ever return of the Super Heavy booster to the […]

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What Trump’s win might mean for Elon Musk https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/06/what-trumps-win-might-mean-for-elon-musk/ Wed, 06 Nov 2024 18:51:03 +0000 https://techcrunch.com/?p=2911463 Elon Musk — the billionaire CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI, and the owner of The Boring Company, Neuralink, and X — took a sharp swing to the right this election to support President-elect Donald Trump, using his vast wealth, influence, and megaphone on X to influence the outcome of the election.  Musk’s support came […]

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SpaceX wants to test refueling Starships in space early next year https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/01/spacex-wants-to-test-refueling-starships-in-space-early-next-year/ Fri, 01 Nov 2024 22:16:30 +0000 https://techcrunch.com/?p=2909727 SpaceX will attempt to transfer propellant from one orbiting Starship to another as early as next March, a technical milestone that will pave the way for an uncrewed landing demonstration of a Starship on the moon, a NASA official said this week.  Much has been made of Starship’s potential to transform the commercial space industry, […]

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TechCrunch Space: Disrupt 2024 wrap-up https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/31/techcrunch-space-disrupt-2024-wrap-up/ Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:06:34 +0000 https://techcrunch.com/?p=2907575 Hello, and welcome back to TechCrunch Space. TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 is a wrap, and I’m more than thrilled by the amazing space industry programming we had on offer this year. We covered everything from building a dual-use business to orbital re-entry, we caught up with Rocket Lab’s Peter Beck, and heard about the ground station […]

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Three investors talk the highs and lows of space investing https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/31/three-investors-talk-the-highs-and-lows-of-space-investing/ Thu, 31 Oct 2024 17:17:00 +0000 https://techcrunch.com/?p=2907299 The space industry operates in waves: There are massive highs and big lows, but it’s always exhilarating. Three venture capitalists who invest in space joined us onstage at TechCrunch Disrupt on Monday to talk about what’s coming next for this dynamic area.  Much of the current investing is shadowed by the SPAC boom in 2021 […]

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Space CEOs talk about the challenges and opportunities of selling defense tech https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/31/space-ceos-talk-about-the-challenges-and-opportunities-of-selling-defense-tech/ Thu, 31 Oct 2024 13:37:00 +0000 https://techcrunch.com/?p=2907161 Space executives took the stage at TechCrunch Disrupt on Monday to talk about the challenges and opportunities of building out dual-use technology, or tech that has both a defense and a commercial use case.  The dual-use strategy can be tricky for young startups to manage, however, because they run the risk of diluting their focus […]

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TechCrunch Disrupt 2024: Day 3 https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/30/techcrunch-disrupt-2024-day-3/ Wed, 30 Oct 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://techcrunch.com/?p=2907978 Welcome to the third and final day of TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 at Moscone West in San Francisco! The excitement here is still in full swing, and there’s no slowing down.  If you thought it was too late to join, think again—there’s still time to register and be part of the action. Today brings some of […]

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TechCrunch Disrupt 2024: Day 2 https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/29/techcrunch-disrupt-2024-day-2/ Tue, 29 Oct 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://techcrunch.com/?p=2906147 Day 2 of TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 has arrived, and the energy from day 1 is still electrifying across San Francisco!  We’re only partway through the 250+ speakers, 200+ sessions, and 350+ exhibiting startups at Disrupt. As expected, yesterday saw over 10,000 tech enthusiasts, startup founders, and investors filling Moscone West with energy — we’re not […]

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Former Disney star Bridgit Mendler talks scaling connectivity and resilience for space https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/28/former-disney-star-bridgit-mendler-talks-scaling-connectivity-and-resilience-for-space/ Mon, 28 Oct 2024 19:23:34 +0000 https://techcrunch.com/?p=2906880 Former Disney Channel star and singer Bridgit Mendler took the stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 on Monday to detail how her startup, Northwood Space, is investing in a forgotten part of the space industry: ground infrastructure. Ground stations are the critical communication points for satellites to communicate with Earth. Northwood aims to mass-produce ground stations, as […]

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Riding the wave: the future of space investing https://techcrunch.com/video/riding-the-wave-the-future-of-space-investing-with-stoke-space-coo-kelly-hennig/ Mon, 28 Oct 2024 18:20:00 +0000 https://techcrunch.com/?post_type=tc_video&p=2907072 Launch has already been reinvented over the last decade, but why stop there? Demand for space is growing as fast as launch cadences permit, but there is opportunity beyond making rockets and vehicles. Startups will likely define the future of launch-related software, automation, and operations, if these founders have anything to say about it. Subscribe […]

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ForestGuard is building the ‘Internet of Trees’ to detect fires even earlier https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/28/forestguard-is-building-the-internet-of-trees-to-detect-fires-even-earlier/ Mon, 28 Oct 2024 18:11:56 +0000 https://techcrunch.com/?p=2902738 Many startups have taken aim at the problem of early wildfire detection and prevention, but Turkey-based ForestGuard’s space-based system could give it an edge over competitors. ForestGuard, which presented onstage today as part of the Startup Battlefield at TechCrunch Disrupt, was founded by trained architects Muhammed Ali Örnek and Suat Batuhan Esirger, who witnessed the need for early […]

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How investors can help startups compete for lucrative government and defense contracts https://techcrunch.com/video/how-investors-can-help-startups-compete-for-lucrative-government-and-defense-contracts-tc-disrupt-24/ Mon, 28 Oct 2024 18:05:40 +0000 https://techcrunch.com/?post_type=tc_video&p=2906905 Government and defense are relying more and more on commercial services, but startups face a real challenge entering this highly regulated and formal side of the industry. How can young, lean companies compete for contracts and attention with primes and more established organizations — and how can investors help? Watch as True Anomaly CEO & […]

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Cislunar: The Next Frontier https://techcrunch.com/video/cislunar-the-next-frontier/ Mon, 28 Oct 2024 18:00:00 +0000 https://techcrunch.com/?post_type=tc_video&p=2907066 Cislunar space – the region from Earth out to the Moon – is quickly becoming the next frontier for commercial space activity and a gateway for future space exploration. This panel will explore how the convergence of cutting-edge technology, innovative business models, and strategic partnerships is turning bold visions for the Moon – from space […]

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Bridgit Mendler on moving from Disney star to founding spacetech startup Northwood https://techcrunch.com/video/bridgit-mendler-on-moving-from-disney-star-to-founding-spacetech-startup-northwood/ Mon, 28 Oct 2024 17:35:00 +0000 https://techcrunch.com/?post_type=tc_video&p=2906995 Former Disney Channel star Bridgit Mendler wants to transform one of the least sexy segments of the space industry: ground stations. Founded in 2024, Mendler is the CEO and Co-Founder of Northwood Space, a spacetech startup looking to expand access to space by rethinking shared infrastructure for satellite backhaul. In this fireside chat with TechCrunch […]

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Rocket Lab Founder Peter Beck reveals his vision for the space industry’s future https://techcrunch.com/video/rocket-lab-founder-peter-beck-reveals-his-vision-for-the-space-industrys-future-tc-disrupt-2024/ Mon, 28 Oct 2024 16:40:00 +0000 https://techcrunch.com/?post_type=tc_video&p=2906915 As the founder and CEO of Rocket Lab, Peter Beck is a familiar face to anyone in the space industry. But the company’s ambitions go far beyond its popular Electron launch vehicle: Beck believes that to thrive, perhaps even to survive, space companies will have to become fully integrated one-stop shops. Hear Beck discuss Rocket […]

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Aerospace’s Future of Space pitch competition https://techcrunch.com/video/aerospaces-future-of-space-pitch-competition-techcrunch-disrupt-2024/ Mon, 28 Oct 2024 15:35:00 +0000 https://techcrunch.com/?post_type=tc_video&p=2906910 TechCrunch and The Aerospace Corporation once again joined forces at the Space Challenge pitch competition at Disrupt 2024. The contest is designed to foster growth and development of innovative startups poised to transform commercial space operations. By engaging the founder and innovator community, venture capitalists, and the commercial industry, this event will cast a wide […]

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Here’s what’s happening on day 1 of TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/28/heres-whats-happening-on-day-one-of-techcrunch-disrupt-2024/ Mon, 28 Oct 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://techcrunch.com/?p=2905505 Welcome to day 1 of TechCrunch Disrupt 2024! We’re beyond excited to have you here with us as we kick off this incredible event. Get ready for three action-packed days of immersive tech experiences! Learn from industry leaders onstage and in hands-on sessions, network with fellow innovators, meet the startups shaping the future of technology, […]

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Get ready! TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 kicks off tomorrow and ticket prices increase https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/27/get-ready-techcrunch-disrupt-2024-kicks-off-tomorrow-and-ticket-prices-increase/ Sun, 27 Oct 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://techcrunch.com/?p=2906368 We’re just 24 hours away from one of the most highly anticipated tech events of the year! Excitement is building as we prepare to welcome the global tech community to TechCrunch Disrupt 2024! Brace yourself for a week of vibrant energy lighting up San Francisco! Disrupt 2024 runs from October 28-30, but the excitement will […]

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Final Countdown: 2 days until TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 begins and ticket prices increase https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/26/final-countdown-2-days-until-techcrunch-disrupt-2024-begins-and-ticket-prices-increase/ Sat, 26 Oct 2024 14:00:00 +0000 https://techcrunch.com/?p=2906325 We are a mere two days away from one of the most anticipated tech events of the year!  San Francisco is about to be electrified by the global tech community. Join the crowd at Moscone West from October 28-30 (and all week) as Silicon Valley’s finest come together for TechCrunch Disrupt 2024. Only two days […]

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‘Yikes’: While gaming, Musk inadvertently broadcasts ‘scary’ near-abort of Starship booster landing https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/25/yikes-while-gaming-musk-inadvertently-broadcasts-scary-near-abort-of-starship-booster-landing/ Fri, 25 Oct 2024 22:24:37 +0000 https://techcrunch.com/?p=2906256 Elon Musk occasionally posts clips of his video game plays to his social media platform X — but a recent clip includes background audio of a SpaceX engineer telling Musk how the most recent Starship flight test was “one second away” from an abort. The clip, posted on Friday, was caught by Reuters’ Joey Roulette on […]

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