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Starcloud banks another $250M for orbital data centers as launch slots dry up
Starcloud has secured an additional $250 million in funding, bringing its total valuation to $2.3 billion, to accelerate the development of its Starship-launched orbital data centers. CEO Philip Johnston highlighted the critical need to secure launch capacity, particularly with SpaceX's Falcon 9 retiring in 2028 and the Starship program facing timeline uncertainties. The company also received investment from Nvidia, indicating strong interest in Starcloud's unique in-orbit GPU operations.
A Falcon 9 stage gouged a 60-foot crater into the Moon — and ULA finally has a new chief
A spent Falcon 9 upper stage created a 60-foot crater on the Moon, captured by NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter. In leadership news, Mark Peller has become the new CEO of United Launch Alliance, taking over from Tory Bruno. The article also covers recent developments in rocket launches and failures from various companies including SpaceX, Innospace, and China's LandSpace, alongside updates on European and Chinese space programs.
