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The Verge
a day ago
- Business
- The Verge
May 30, 2025 at 5:55 PM EDT
Google is gearing up for its next round of Pixel launches. The company is giving 25 Pixel Superfans a chance to attend its pre-launch event in London on June 27th, according to a message sent to Superfans on Friday. At its 'Pixel Penthouse,' Google will offer up a sneak peek at its next-gen devices and features, which will likely include the Pixel 10 and maybe even its new buds, smartwatch, and tablet, too. Pixel Superfans invite hints at a shockingly early Pixel 10 launch [
CNA
2 days ago
- Business
- CNA
Northrop Grumman invests $50 million in space startup Firefly Aerospace
U.S. defense contractor Northrop Grumman has invested $50 million into space startup Firefly Aerospace to aid the production of their jointly developed rocket, the companies said on Thursday. The medium launch vehicle, dubbed "Eclipse", is built upon Northrop Grumman's Antares and Firefly's Alpha rocket, and is set to first launch from Wallops Island, Virginia, as early as 2026. Eclipse is designed to support space station resupply, commercial spacecraft, critical national security missions and scientific payloads for domestic and international markets. Northrop's investment comes as interest in space startups heats up under U.S. President Donald Trump's efficiency drive, encouraging more joint projects between big defense contractors and smaller tech firms. Firefly gained prominence in the space race after becoming the second private firm to score a moon landing in a successful first attempt with its uncrewed Blue Ghost spacecraft earlier this year. The Texas-based company was valued at more than $2 billion in November, when it raised $175 million in a late-stage funding round. It makes small- and medium-lift launch vehicles for commercial launches to the earth's orbit.
Reuters
2 days ago
- Business
- Reuters
Northrop Grumman invests $50 million in space startup Firefly Aerospace
May 29 (Reuters) - U.S. defense contractor Northrop Grumman (NOC.N), opens new tab has invested $50 million into space startup Firefly Aerospace to aid the production of their jointly developed rocket, the companies said on Thursday. The medium launch vehicle, dubbed "Eclipse", is built upon Northrop Grumman's Antares and Firefly's Alpha rocket, and is set to first launch from Wallops Island, Virginia, as early as 2026. Eclipse is designed to support space station resupply, commercial spacecraft, critical national security missions and scientific payloads for domestic and international markets. Northrop's investment comes as interest in space startups heats up under U.S. President Donald Trump's efficiency drive, encouraging more joint projects between big defense contractors and smaller tech firms. Firefly gained prominence in the space race after becoming the second private firm to score a moon landing in a successful first attempt with its uncrewed Blue Ghost spacecraft earlier this year. The Texas-based company was valued at more than $2 billion in November, when it raised $175 million in a late-stage funding round. It makes small- and medium-lift launch vehicles for commercial launches to the earth's orbit.
News.com.au
3 days ago
- General
- News.com.au
SpaceX starship spins out of control following launch
A SpaceX starship has spun out of control shortly after launching. The ninth full test mission of the Starship rocket system was sent into space from Texas. The 122-meter vessel began spiralling 30 minutes into the mission after it flew further than the previous two attempts.
Washington Post
4 days ago
- General
- Washington Post
SpaceX Starship launches after two prior failed attempts
Technology SpaceX Starship launches after two prior failed attempts May 28, 2025 | 12:45 AM GMT After pausing the countdown clock twice for final checks, SpaceX launched its Starship rocket on May 27. This test came after two failed launches.
