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NASA Greenlights $590M UVEX Space Telescope for 2031 Launch
NASA has confirmed the UVEX space telescope, committing $590 million for its lifecycle and targeting a January 2031 launch to survey the ultraviolet sky.
Infineon's €1.1B GaN Bet: 300mm Production by 2027
Infineon (ETR:IFX) plans €1.1B investment in GaN chip production in Villach, Austria, targeting 300mm wafers by end-2027, with EU-approved grant of €319M.
CoreWeave Activates Danish AI Capacity, Eyes Seven New Markets
CoreWeave (CRWV) activates most of its 22.5 MW Danish capacity, with network expansion to seven markets by mid-2027, enhancing data placement for AI workloads.
ESA Expands Galileo G2 Fleet with Four Additional Satellites
ESA orders four additional Galileo G2 satellites, increasing the fleet to 16. Airbus and Thales Alenia Space will each build two more, with delivery set for 2031.
SpaceX Starship Flight 15 Booster Static Fire Clears Key Pre-Launch Hurdle
SpaceX completed a full 33-engine static fire for Starship Flight 15, setting the stage for a launch attempt. The mission aims to catch both booster and ship, while its Starlink capacity advantage remains a key metric.
Cowboy Space's Big Iron Rocket Aims to Transform Orbit into a Data Center
Cowboy Space unveiled its Big Iron rocket, designed to carry 15,000 kg to orbit and transform its upper stage into a 1-MW data center, using the rocket skin as a radiator and ammonia as coolant.
Verizon Secures $2B AWS Dark Fiber Deal, AI Contract Book Hits $4B
Verizon's new dark fiber deal with AWS exceeds $2 billion, pushing its AI Connect contract book to about $4 billion. Revenue from these agreements is slated for 2027.
Volkswagen Taps NXP for Next-Gen EV Brain
Volkswagen has chosen NXP Semiconductors to supply microcontrollers for its next-generation vehicle architecture, with the first vehicle slated for 2027.
Unconventional AI Acquires NeuReality to Accelerate Chip Production
Unconventional AI agrees to buy NeuReality, adding systems engineers and accelerating its path from research to production. About 40 staff will join.
Galileo's Italian Hub to Grow with Two New Buildings as Next-Gen Antenna Goes Live
Telespazio and EUSPA announced expansion of Galileo's Fucino control center with two new buildings, supporting second-generation satellites. A new antenna is already operational.
Astranis Secures Dedicated Falcon 9 for Six-Satellite GEO Mission
Astranis has booked a dedicated SpaceX Falcon 9 for six broadband satellites, aiming for a 2028 launch with Impulse Space's Helios stage for rapid GEO delivery.
Pentagon Backs Stoke Space with $150M Conditional Loan for Second Launchpad
The Pentagon announced a $150 million conditional loan to Stoke Space to build a second launchpad at Cape Canaveral, supporting the larger Nova Block 2 rocket.