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6 stories filed under orbit on Beyond Market Intelligence. The newest of them: “The next frontier in data storage launches from a gun”, “Twenty Disrupt finalists who could reshape data, space, and life itself”, and “Google's space chip launch hints at orbital data centers requiring thousands of Starship flights”. A gun big enough to launch data centers into space sounds like science fiction, but Longshot is building it. Twenty founders just earned their shot at the Disrupt Cup. Acme AI is the next-generation, AI-powered spreadsheet platform built to replace Excel and redefine how analysts, data scientists, and enterprise teams work… The list below is every orbit story on Beyond Market Intelligence, newest first.
The next frontier in data storage launches from a gun
A gun big enough to launch data centers into space sounds like science fiction, but Longshot is building it. Their ambition is to make orbital data storage a reality, addressing the physical limits of earthbound servers. It's a bold, practical bet on a future where latency and land constraints no longer dictate our infrastructure. For context on how other companies are rethinking data control, see our coverage of how Facebook Puts Algorithm Control Directly in Your Hands.
Twenty Disrupt finalists who could reshape data, space, and life itself
Twenty founders just earned their shot at the Disrupt Cup. They're headed to the main stage at TechCrunch Disrupt to compete for the $100,000 prize, and their ideas could reshape data, space, and life itself. Longshot's plan to build a gun big enough to launch space data centers shows how far these finalists are willing to push physics. We admire that ambition. Simulate the impossible to stress-test robots before they launch, and you might just win.
Google's space chip launch hints at orbital data centers requiring thousands of Starship flights
Google just sent its first advanced chip into orbit, and the message is clear: the future of data processing may live above our heads. If that sounds ambitious, consider the logistics, this path likely requires thousands of Starship flights to build orbital data centers. It's a bold bet on space infrastructure, and it reframes what "cloud computing" could mean. For more on how AI is reshaping digital workflows, read our piece on Photon's $4.5M bet on AI agents.
SpaceX's Starship breaks past the atmosphere with its first orbital flight
Starship ripped through the atmosphere on its first orbital flight, and it did so with dramatic flair. That is the ambition we've been waiting for. This test wasn't clean, but it was real, and that matters more than perfection. It signals a shift toward genuinely new capabilities in space access. For deeper context on the business behind these launches, read our piece on how "Besxar is building an orbital semiconductor factory, one SpaceX rocket at a time.
Starship's Orbital Flight Set for September 22, Carrying Starlink Satellites
September 22 marks a significant step for Starship, as the next orbital flight will carry Starlink satellites into orbit. This mission also aims to deploy the first V3 Starlink units, a move that could meaningfully expand the constellation's capacity. It's a practical demonstration of how reusable launch systems and satellite internet are converging. For readers tracking these advancements, our coverage of scalable infrastructure, such as the piece on scaling sandboxes for concurrent AI workloads, offers useful context on the broader tech landscape.
Space manufacturing moves beyond the ISS with a new orbital factory
Orbital manufacturing has a logistics problem, and Besxar is treating it like a rocket problem. The company is building a factory that lives in space, relying on SpaceX launches to get there and bring products back down. For teams eyeing microgravity production, the current choices are thin: wait for the ISS or gamble on a handful of return-capable startups. Besxar's approach feels more direct, more iterative. It's a pragmatic bet on a future where space isn't just for observation, but for actual making.