SPACE

The Bahamian government grew frustrated with Elon Musk's aggressive diplomacy last year, a dynamic that likely contributed to the country's decision in April to put SpaceX's Falcon 9 booster-landing agreement on hold, according to a fresh report. What Happened: Sources close to Reuters said the...

SpaceX and Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk thinks that orbital refilling of propellant on the Spacecraft is the next major milestone for the Starship rocket. What Happened: Calling it one of the "hardest engineering challenges" that exists, Musk hailed the Starship rocket during the X...

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has confirmed a substantial reduction in its workforce. What Happened: According to the Reuters report, a NASA spokesperson revealed on Friday that approximately 20% of the agency’s employees are expected to leave soon. This equates to...

Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest has become known for making big bets on the future through its ETFs—robotaxis, artificial intelligence, genomics, and, most notably, outer space. But this week, one of its most feted space bets, Rocket Lab USA Inc (NASDAQ:RKLB) was discreetly trimmed from the ARK...

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk says he will host a session to share technical updates and other key information on the company's top-of-the-line Starship rocket. What Happened: Quoting a post on social media platform X on Thursday, Musk said that he would share some new updates on Starship. "Shortly before...

AST SpaceMobile Inc (NASDAQ:ASTS) shares are tumbling in Thursday’s after-hours session after the company announced a proposed private offering. Check out the current price of ASTS stock here. What Happened: AST SpaceMobile said it intends to offer $500 million of convertible senior notes due...

President Donald Trump reportedly had a private meeting with Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, at the White House last week.  The Details: The discussion between Trump and Bezos lasted more than an hour, although details and the precise timing of the meeting remain unclear, according to sources...

The Trump administration is reportedly contemplating other potential partners, including Amazon.com Inc.’s (NASDAQ:AMZN) Project Kuiper, for the Golden Dome missile defense system amid soured ties with SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. What Happened: The Trump administration is seeking new partners for...

Several space stocks jumped last week on successful missions and bullish analyst coverage, while others slipped due to delays and new offerings. Here's a look at what's going on the space sector:  AST SpaceMobile – ASTS  AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTS) shares are up nearly 17% over...

Crypto billionaire and Tron (CRYPTO: TRX) founder Justin Sun will soon be headed to space, taking his place on an upcoming Blue Origin spaceflight after his winning bid in 2021. What Happened: Sun is the latest big name to head to space aboard a Blue Origin spaceflight, following an all-female crew...

After the debut of Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) in India with a maiden outlet in the country's financial capital, Mumbai, Elon Musk's ambitions to expand his presence in the Indian market got a boost as Starlink received regulatory approval to begin operations in the country. Check out the current...

BlackSky Technology, Inc. (NYSE:BKSY) shares are dropping in Thursday's extended trading after the company announced plans to offer $125 million principal amount of convertible senior notes due 2033.  The company also disclosed preliminary second-quarter revenue and fiscal year guidance below...

Elon Musk's commercial space exploration company, SpaceX, has shared a listing for an AI engineer role at the company amid an artificial intelligence push. What Happened: Influencer Sawyer Merritt took to social media platform X on Monday to share the listing by SpaceX. The listing showcases a role...

Firefly Aerospace, a Texas-based company specializing in space transportation, has submitted paperwork for an initial public offering and intends to list its shares on the Nasdaq under the ticker "FLY." Market Context Firefly's IPO comes at a time when public offerings are making a comeback after a...

AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTS) shares are trading 5% higher on Monday, adding to gains of more than 14% over the past month. Here’s a look at what’s driving the recent price action: What To Know: AST shares received a boost in mid-June when the company disclosed a Settlement Term...