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satellite at Beyond Market Intelligence is a file of 5 stories. The newest of them: “Google's space chip launch hints at orbital data centers requiring thousands of Starship flights”, “Europe's boldest space bet raises $450 million to build reusable craft”, and “A new approach to extending satellite life begins in orbit.”. Google just sent its first advanced chip into orbit, and the message is clear: the future of data processing may live above our heads. The Exploration Company just closed a $450 million Series C to build reusable spacecraft, and it's positioning itself as a serious contender to SpaceX. 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 satellite story on Beyond Market Intelligence, newest first.
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.
Europe's boldest space bet raises $450 million to build reusable craft
The Exploration Company just closed a $450 million Series C to build reusable spacecraft, and it's positioning itself as a serious contender to SpaceX. That's a bold statement, but the funding backs it up. What stands out is the scale: the largest round of its kind for a European space company. It signals a shift in confidence toward private space innovation across the Atlantic. For teams watching this space, it's worth exploring how TEC's approach might reshape access to orbit.
A new approach to extending satellite life begins in orbit.
Aging satellites often face a quiet fate: running out of fuel and drifting into obscurity. Northrop's Mission Robotic Vehicle is challenging that ending with a first-of-its-kind repair, attaching a new thruster to extend an old satellite's working life. It's a practical step toward keeping valuable assets functional, not abandoned. This kind of hands-on autonomy feels like a natural evolution in space operations.
NASA's orbital telescope robot lost control after critical system failures
Two of the three reaction wheels on NASA's orbital telescope have failed, and a thruster problem has compounded the issue. That leaves the spacecraft tumbling, a stark reminder that even the most advanced machinery can lose its footing. It's a setback, but not a surrender; missions like this have recovered from worse. For those following automation's reach, our piece on the compact, AI-powered pipefitting robot shows how resilience in engineering takes many forms. The path forward here will demand patience and precision.
SpaceX advances Starship V3 while booster relight challenge persists
SpaceX checked off several milestones on the second Starship V3 flight, but the booster's engine relight issue is hard to ignore. Progress and setbacks are arriving together, a pattern that keeps the mission timeline uncertain. Still, each launch refines the system, and that iterative push matters more than perfection. For those tracking the broader space and AI infrastructure race, the momentum is worth watching. If you're following bold tech bets, our piece on Musk's long-time backer giving SpaceX stock to its investors offers useful context.