TechCrunch Space: A big pivot

[ad_1] Hello, and welcome back to TechCrunch Space! This week, SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell said she wouldn’t be surprised if the company launched Starship 400 times over the next four years. What do you think? How realistic are those numbers, on the scale of “almost certain” to “no chance in hell”? I believe SpaceX has … Read more

After raising nearly half a billion dollars, ABL Space pivots from launch vehicles to missiles

[ad_1] Significant changes are coming to ABL Space Systems. The leader of the 7-year-old startup took to social media last night to make a big announcement: The company will no longer be focusing on the commercial launch market but will be turning instead to missile defense.  ABL had been developing a small launch vehicle called … Read more

Mission Space launches next quarter to provide real-time space weather forecasts

[ad_1] When you board a plane, the pilot already knows the weather on the flight path and can steer clear, or at least warn you it’s coming. The same can’t be said of “space weather” from solar events, which can seriously affect satellites and even passenger planes. Mission Space is about to launch a constellation … Read more

TechCrunch Space: Nothing to see here!

[ad_1] Hello, and welcome back to TechCrunch Space. There was absolutely no news last week because nothing happened. Just kidding. Defying all early polling, Donald Trump swept the election and will soon be sworn in for his second term in office. From a space policy perspective, things are already starting to look interesting. That’s mostly … Read more

[Released] Nebula Quest: Space Trivia info

Nebula Quest: Space Trivia GAME Embark on a celestial odyssey. Discover the wonders of the cosmos with Nebula Quest, an immersive space trivia game that will transport you to the far reaches of the universe. Challenge yourself with thought-provoking questions about planets, stars, galaxies, and beyond. Every answer is a step closer to unlocking the … Read more

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