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Yahoo
9 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Former SpaceX Engineer's Impulse Space raises $300 million to expand space tug fleet
-Impulse Space, a space technology startup developing orbital transfer vehicles commonly known as "space tugs," has raised $300 million in a late-stage funding round led by Linse Capital, bringing the company's total funding to $525 million. Led by Tom Mueller, a founding employee at Elon Musk's SpaceX, Impulse Space is creating spacecraft designed to transport satellites between different orbital positions to meet growing demand for orbital logistics services. WHY IT'S IMPORTANT As SpaceX's Starship and Blue Origin's New Glenn approach operational status, industry experts anticipate a surge in rideshare missions. These launches place multiple satellites on single rockets, often requiring space tugs to deliver them to precise orbits. CONTEXT The funding positions Impulse Space to address increasing demand for in-space mobility across commercial, civil, and defense sectors seeking faster, cost-effective orbital transport solutions. In-space mobility has become essential for satellite deployment, Earth observation support, and deep space exploration. Space tugs offer satellite operators a cost-effective way to reach specific orbits without requiring customized launches. BY THE NUMBERS Impulse has signed more than 30 commercial and government contracts valued at nearly $200 million and is seeing more interest from across sectors. The company has completed two missions completed using Mira, Impulse's high-thrust space vehicle. The startup did not disclose the valuation of its funding round and did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for the information. WHAT'S NEXT Impulse plans to expand its workforce, accelerate research and development for long-duration missions, and scale production of its Mira and Helios space vehicles to meet increasing customer demand.
Yahoo
9 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Former SpaceX Engineer's Impulse Space raises $300 million to expand space tug fleet
-Impulse Space, a space technology startup developing orbital transfer vehicles commonly known as "space tugs," has raised $300 million in a late-stage funding round led by Linse Capital, bringing the company's total funding to $525 million. Led by Tom Mueller, a founding employee at Elon Musk's SpaceX, Impulse Space is creating spacecraft designed to transport satellites between different orbital positions to meet growing demand for orbital logistics services. WHY IT'S IMPORTANT As SpaceX's Starship and Blue Origin's New Glenn approach operational status, industry experts anticipate a surge in rideshare missions. These launches place multiple satellites on single rockets, often requiring space tugs to deliver them to precise orbits. CONTEXT The funding positions Impulse Space to address increasing demand for in-space mobility across commercial, civil, and defense sectors seeking faster, cost-effective orbital transport solutions. In-space mobility has become essential for satellite deployment, Earth observation support, and deep space exploration. Space tugs offer satellite operators a cost-effective way to reach specific orbits without requiring customized launches. BY THE NUMBERS Impulse has signed more than 30 commercial and government contracts valued at nearly $200 million and is seeing more interest from across sectors. The company has completed two missions completed using Mira, Impulse's high-thrust space vehicle. The startup did not disclose the valuation of its funding round and did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for the information. WHAT'S NEXT Impulse plans to expand its workforce, accelerate research and development for long-duration missions, and scale production of its Mira and Helios space vehicles to meet increasing customer demand.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Donaldson Earnings: What To Look For From DCI
Filtration equipment manufacturer Donaldson (NYSE:DCI) will be announcing earnings results tomorrow morning. Here's what to look for. Donaldson missed analysts' revenue expectations by 4.2% last quarter, reporting revenues of $870 million, flat year on year. It was a softer quarter for the company, with a significant miss of analysts' constant currency revenue estimates and a miss of analysts' adjusted operating income estimates. Is Donaldson a buy or sell going into earnings? Read our full analysis here, it's free. This quarter, analysts are expecting Donaldson's revenue to grow 2.2% year on year to $948 million, slowing from the 6% increase it recorded in the same quarter last year. Adjusted earnings are expected to come in at $0.95 per share. Analysts covering the company have generally reconfirmed their estimates over the last 30 days, suggesting they anticipate the business to stay the course heading into earnings. Donaldson has missed Wall Street's revenue estimates five times over the last two years. Looking at Donaldson's peers in the gas and liquid handling segment, some have already reported their Q1 results, giving us a hint as to what we can expect. Helios's revenues decreased 7.8% year on year, beating analysts' expectations by 3.8%, and Flowserve reported revenues up 5.2%, topping estimates by 3.6%. Helios traded up 7.3% following the results while Flowserve's stock price was unchanged. Read our full analysis of Helios's results here and Flowserve's results here. There has been positive sentiment among investors in the gas and liquid handling segment, with share prices up 6.3% on average over the last month. Donaldson is up 5.3% during the same time and is heading into earnings with an average analyst price target of $69.80 (compared to the current share price of $70.15). Unless you've been living under a rock, it should be obvious by now that generative AI is going to have a huge impact on how large corporations do business. While Nvidia and AMD are trading close to all-time highs, we prefer a lesser-known (but still profitable) semiconductor stock benefiting from the rise of AI. Click here to access our free report on our favorite semiconductor growth story. Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
South Wales Argus
3 days ago
- Science
- South Wales Argus
Night Sky column: SpaceX failed launch and much more
It was the sixth and final mission of NASA's illustrious Apollo era on December 19, 1972, that last saw us set foot on another world. With NASA's own Artemis program plagued by technical issues which have subsequently seen the timeframe for a return to the Moon pushed back time and time again, the space agency is also facing spiralling financial costs, having already spent billions more than anticipated, with a total of $93 billion racked up so far. Furthermore, the axe-happy Trump administration who whereas are naturally keen for America to be first in the queue to place a crewed spacecraft on both the Moon and Mars, has cut the very budget that underpins such missions. It seemed the perfect opportunity for the new kid on the spaceflight block Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, to show that the private sector is not punching above its weight when it comes to such aspirations. However, SpaceX's own Starship megarocket, (the most powerful rocket ever built), has again failed during a test flight that was launched from Texas on Tuesday, May 27. After approximately 30 minutes into the flight, Musk's thoroughbred suffered problems with leaking fuel which made Starship spin out of control after having successfully achieved orbit. SpaceX described the subsequent breaking apart of the rocket as a 'rapid unscheduled disassembly' with Mr Musk citing that compared to the last two launches that took place in January and March, it was a 'big improvement' from the previous demonstrations that ended in flaming debris over the Indian Ocean. This was the ninth outing for Starship with each launch costing $100 million. It's the last opportunity to catch artist's Luke Jerram's impressive seven-metre representation of 'the sun' at Dyffryn Gardens near Cardiff. Helios is expected to be on display on the South Lawn on both Saturday and Sunday, but do check ahead with the National Trust first before venturing out. Helios, from the ancient Greek God who personifies the Sun, will then depart to continue its nationwide tour with London, then the West Midlands the next two ports of call. Venus remains on view in the morning sky and at the start of June reaches its greatest distance above the horizon. Currently sat in the constellation of Aries, Venus is unmistakeable as the brightest object on view, totally dominating the eastern portion of the night sky before daybreak. Mars will be the only planet on view in the evening sky in the constellation of Leo, setting an hour or so after midnight but still easily recognisable as a reddish-looking star in the southwest after sunset. The International Space Station's changing orbital path means that this week it cannot be seen from our skies. Send your astrophotography pictures to: thenightsky@
Wales Online
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
A room you can walk into and smash up everything in sight has opened in Wales
A room you can walk into and smash up everything in sight has opened in Wales A new entertainment venue which has a rage room and axe throwing has opened in Wales There are lots of activities to enjoy (Image: The Underground ) A new entertainment venue has opened in a Welsh city, offering something a bit different including a rage room and axe throwing. In the rage room, you can literally go in and smash up things from TVs to washing machines. The Underground has opened in the Kingsway Centre in Newport and offers a huge range of activities. This includes airsoft, axe throwing, a rage room, and nerf battles. The venue will be run by GT Combat and is aimed at those aged over 12. The Underground has been designed to cater to both seasoned airsoft players and beginners, with the arena offering a unique experience combining strategy, teamwork, and action. The axe-throwing lanes will provide a safe and exciting space for participants to test their skills under the watchful eye of trained instructors. The rage room will offer an outlet for stress relief and fun, with participants able to smash items in a controlled environment. It is Newport's first rage room (Image: The Underground ) The Nerf war zone will allow children to enjoy safe and enjoyable battles against friends and family, fostering creativity and teamwork. The Underground is run by Lee and Gary, who have been friends for 10 years. You can book your visit to The Underground online, here. From superstar gigs to cosy pubs, find out What's On in Wales by signing up to our newsletter here . Opening just time for half term The Underground provides a great day out in Newport. If you are looking for inspiration for more half-term activities, find out more here. For example, you can visit the Helios installation at Dyffryn Gardens. Speaking about the experience, our reporter Beth Gavaghan said: "I wasn't sure what to expect. "I'd never seen a giant orb like this before, but it had a really interesting effect on people. "It floats gently above the South Lawn with a bright orange colour, positioned to make the most of the beautiful backdrop which looks incredible during the golden hour as you lead up to sunset." You can read more, here. Article continues below
