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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.
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SpaceX has successfully deployed its 10,000th Starlink satellite into orbit, following a recent Falcon 9 launch from California. This milestone highlights the rapid expansion of SpaceX's satellite internet constellation.