space technology
5 stories filed under space technology on Beyond Market Intelligence. The newest of them: “The next frontier in data storage launches from a gun”, “Former SpaceX and Google PM raises $8M to make satellites run on open AI software”, and “Five million in funding to decode space insurance for innovators”. A gun big enough to launch data centers into space sounds like science fiction, but Longshot is building it. A former SpaceX and Google PM has raised $8 million to turn satellites into open software platforms. 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 space technology 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.
Former SpaceX and Google PM raises $8M to make satellites run on open AI software
A former SpaceX and Google PM has raised $8 million to turn satellites into open software platforms. Satlyt wants to be the Android of orbital computing, flexible, interoperable, and open. That stands in deliberate contrast to SpaceX's closed, iPhone-style approach. This is a bet that the future of space belongs to builders, not just walled gardens. We explore what that means for the industry in our guide to making ML models faster, from silicon to agents.
Five million in funding to decode space insurance for innovators
Space insurers hear "scary science words" and run the other way. That leaves space innovators stranded without coverage. Charter is solving that with five million in funding to decode the industry's risk language. It's a practical fix for a real bottleneck. We've covered how Bessar aims to manufacture semiconductors in orbit; the same insurance gap threatens those ambitions. Charter's approach makes the complex accessible, and that's exactly what this sector needs to grow.
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.
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.