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SpaceX slips below IPO price as Blue Origin secures fresh funding
business2 days ago

SpaceX slips below IPO price as Blue Origin secures fresh funding

SpaceX stock SPCX hit an all-time low, briefly trading below its $150 IPO price as rival Blue Origin raises about $10 billion at a $130 billion valuation, signaling diverging momentum in the space sector: Nasdaq-100 inclusion may already be priced in for SpaceX, while Blue Origin draws new outside capital despite a New Glenn rocket setback and signals ambitions in satellite connectivity (TeraWave) alongside broader Amazon LEO plans that could compete with Starlink.

via Yahoo Finance|
#aerospace#blue-origin#business
Blue Origin Valued at $130 Billion in First External Funding Round
business2 days ago

Blue Origin Valued at $130 Billion in First External Funding Round

Blue Origin is raising about $10 billion in its first outside funding round, valuing the company at $130 billion; Bezos will contribute $2 billion, with about $4 billion from Coatue and the remaining $4 billion from other investors. The round follows SpaceX’s blockbuster IPO, boosts Blue Origin’s push in heavy-lift rockets and lunar landers, and aims to return the New Glenn rocket to flight by the end of 2026 after a May test failure.

via CNBC|
#aerospace#blue-origin#business
Was F9’s space-car stunt plausible? Experts weigh in
entertainment15 days ago

Was F9’s space-car stunt plausible? Experts weigh in

Space.com debunks the idea that Tej and Roman’s rocket‑powered Pontiac Fiero is a literal orbital mission, noting the scene nods to real air‑launch concepts (ALTO) like SpaceShipTwo and Pegasus, but several details are implausible: the carrier aircraft and release timing are cinematic, the car’s heat shield and fiberglass body wouldn’t survive reentry, steering in vacuum makes no physical sense, and significant G‑forces would risk unconsciousness. Still, the moment captures genuine astronaut awe and uses credible elements (air‑launch concepts, suits) to ground the spectacle. The piece adds that F9 (2021) remains entertainment, now streaming on Prime Video.

via Space|
#aerospace#entertainment#fast-and-furious
UK and Japan Fast-Track GCAP in Broad Tech-Security Pact
world26 days ago

UK and Japan Fast-Track GCAP in Broad Tech-Security Pact

Britain and Japan agreed to accelerate the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) as the centerpiece of a broader technology and security partnership, with plans to launch the next phase and sign an international contract by month-end. The collaboration links BAE Systems, Leonardo and a Japanese entity backed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to develop a next-generation fighter, while the wider accord covers AI, space, quantum computing and cybersecurity, plus industrial cooperation and multi-billion-pound investments in infrastructure, wind power and manufacturing, aiming to create tens of thousands of jobs.

via Defence Industry Europe|
#aerospace#defence#gcap
Germany pivots FCAS setback into European aerospace leadership bid
defense1 month ago

Germany pivots FCAS setback into European aerospace leadership bid

After the Franco-German-Spanish FCAS fighter program collapsed, Germany pivots to become the industrial core of Europe’s next-generation air power, backing a sixth-generation fighter via Team Gen 6 and leveraging a growing defense budget to lead—not follow—Europe's aerospace ambitions. Berlin highlights a new aviation strategy linking civil and military aerospace with national security and projects defense spending to about €153 billion per year by 2029.

via politico.eu|
#aerospace#defense#defense-spending
France and Germany Abandon Ambitious FCAS Fighter Initiative
defense1 month ago

France and Germany Abandon Ambitious FCAS Fighter Initiative

France and Germany have scrapped the €100-billion FCAS fighter project after months of deadlock, opting to preserve non-core elements like the combat cloud while discarding the core manned fighter. The move underscores Europe’s struggle to rebuild military capacity amid underinvestment, with Germany questioning the need for a nuclear-capable, sixth-generation jet and joint leadership among Airbus and Dassault.

via Defense News|
#aerospace#defense#europe
Kapur charts Honeywell’s three-way breakup to end the conglomerate era
business1 month ago

Kapur charts Honeywell’s three-way breakup to end the conglomerate era

Vimal Kapur, a longtime Honeywell executive, is steering the 141‑year‑old group through a three‑way breakup: spinning off Honeywell Aerospace, separating the Solstice chemical business, and keeping the remainder as Honeywell Technologies focused on automation, with the Quantinuum IPO in the mix and activist investor Elliott Management pressing for value. The move reflects a broader shift away from sprawling conglomerates as investors push for strategic clarity and rapid monetization of assets.

via Financial Times|
#aerospace#break-up#business
FAA Clears Blue Origin to Resume New Glenn Launch After Corrective Actions
technology1 month ago

FAA Clears Blue Origin to Resume New Glenn Launch After Corrective Actions

The FAA has cleared Blue Origin to resume New Glenn launches after investigating NG-3’s mishap, which was caused by a cryogenic leak that froze a hydraulic line and created a thrust anomaly during the second-stage burn. Blue Origin has implemented nine corrective actions and is preparing NG-4, including integrated hotfire testing, with a new launch timeline to be announced.

via Engadget|
#aerospace#blue-origin#faa
business1 month ago

SpaceX Sets 5-for-1 Stock Split Ahead of IPO, Bloomberg Reports

SpaceX shareholders approved a 5-for-1 stock split ahead of its IPO, with Bloomberg reporting an adjusted per-share value of about $105.32 (down from roughly $526.59 pre-split); Bloomberg could not immediately verify the terms, and SpaceX did not comment. The move comes as SpaceX remains active, including the CRS-34 Cargo Dragon mission to the ISS and preparations for Starship Version 3, targeted for a flight no earlier than May 19.

via Investing.com|
#aerospace#bloomberg#business
LandSpace's Zhuque-2E Y5 launches with heavy payload, signaling private Chinese space push
technology1 month ago

LandSpace's Zhuque-2E Y5 launches with heavy payload, signaling private Chinese space push

LandSpace's Zhuque-2E Y5 successfully launched from Dongfeng, delivering a 2.8-ton payload to a 900 km orbit and signaling heavier-payload capability for China's private-space sector; the two-stage methane rocket uses four first-stage engines and a second-stage engine, with a 267-ton liftoff mass and 338 tons of thrust, following Zhuque-3's recovery test and underscoring momentum toward future large-scale constellations.

via Global Times|
#aerospace#china#private-spaceflight
SpaceX's Starship V3 becomes the tallest rocket yet, edging toward orbital refueling
technology2 months ago

SpaceX's Starship V3 becomes the tallest rocket yet, edging toward orbital refueling

SpaceX stacked Starship Version 3 on its Starbase pad, making it the tallest rocket to date. The upgrade features higher-thrust Raptor 3 engines, a new reusable top structure, and three grid fins, positioning Starship for in-orbit refueling tests ahead of Artemis Moon missions. A tentative May 19 launch date hinges on final prep and FAA approval, with operations moving to a new pad and a self-destruct system to be installed.

via Ars Technica|
#aerospace#artemis#rockets
Rocket Lab Gets Street-High Target Boost to $120 on Strong Q1 Demand
business2 months ago

Rocket Lab Gets Street-High Target Boost to $120 on Strong Q1 Demand

Rocket Lab’s Q1 beat and optimistic outlook prompted Cowen and Needham to raise RKLB’s price target to a joint street-high of $120, underscoring robust demand for Electron and HASTE with 31 Electron/HASTE bookings and a $190 million HASTE order, plus 5 Neutron bookings and Neutron’s planned 4Q26 first launch. The Mynaric acquisition should expand European revenue opportunities, and SDA Tranche 3 revenue (~$82 million in 2026) adds to near-term growth, though margins may face pressure from mix. Despite a Moderate Buy consensus, the 96.25 average target sits about 9% below the current price, leaving room for potential upgrades or downgrades ahead.

via TipRanks|
#aerospace#business#price-target