SpaceX Journey From Startup Rocket Venture To IPO Contender The rise of SpaceX from a small private rocket company to a potential record-breaking IPO reflects more than two decades of technological breakthroughs, setbacks and ambitious expansion. Founded by Elon Musk, the company steadily transformed commercial spaceflight through reusable rockets, cargo missions, astronaut transport and satellite communications, positioning itself as a leading force in the aerospace industry ahead of a highly anticipated public offering. Early Launches And First Milestones SpaceX began developing launch capabilities with the Falcon 1 rocket. In November 2005, engineers prepared the vehicle for liftoff from Omelek Island…
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NASA Names Artemis III Crew For Landmark Lunar Lander Test Mission NASA has announced the four-member crew that will take part in the next Artemis mission, a crucial test flight designed to demonstrate complex spacecraft docking operations in Earth orbit ahead of future lunar exploration efforts. The mission, known as Artemis III, is scheduled for launch in 2027, although NASA has not yet confirmed a specific launch date. The crew will consist of three American astronauts and one European astronaut, reflecting the growing international cooperation within the Artemis programme. The mission will carry U.S. astronauts Andre Douglas, Frank Rubio and…
Databricks Valuation Talks Signal Strong Investor Appetite For AI Growth Investor enthusiasm for artificial intelligence continues to reshape private markets, with data analytics software company Databricks reportedly discussing a new fundraising round that could significantly increase its valuation. According to a report by The Information, Databricks has held discussions about raising fresh capital in a funding round that could begin as early as next month. The proposed round could value the company between $165 billion and $175 billion, highlighting growing confidence in businesses positioned to benefit from the rapid adoption of AI technologies. Databricks Builds On Recent Fundraising Success The…
China Unveils Green Hydrogen Coal Technology To Cut Power Sector Emissions China has announced a significant breakthrough in clean energy technology, successfully developing a system that enables a 50 per cent green hydrogen blend in coal-fired power generation while achieving complete hydrogen combustion. The development marks an important step in the country’s efforts to reduce emissions from its power sector without compromising energy security. The achievement was reported by state-owned energy giant CHN Energy. It comes as China continues to pursue practical solutions to meet its ambitious “dual carbon” goals, which include reaching peak carbon emissions by 2030 and achieving…
Chinese Solar Manufacturers Expand Into Battery Storage As Panel Growth Slows China’s leading solar panel manufacturers are rapidly expanding their energy storage businesses as slowing photovoltaic (PV) demand and shrinking profit margins push the industry to seek new growth opportunities. Companies are increasingly betting on battery storage, which offers higher margins and growing global demand as countries expand renewable energy capacity and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. The solar sector has faced mounting challenges, including weaker domestic installations, slower export growth and persistently low panel prices. Industry executives also expect global solar demand growth to weaken in 2026, prompting companies…
Foxconn And Intel Partner To Develop Next-Generation AI Infrastructure Taiwanese electronics manufacturing giant Foxconn has announced a strategic partnership with U.S. chipmaker Intel to jointly develop and deploy next-generation artificial intelligence infrastructure and intelligent computing platforms. The collaboration aims to capitalise on rapidly growing global demand for AI-powered computing systems. Foxconn, the world’s largest contract electronics manufacturer, said the partnership will combine Intel’s advanced semiconductor technologies with Foxconn’s expertise in manufacturing, system integration and global supply chain management. Focus On AI Data Centre Infrastructure Under the agreement, the two companies will collaborate on equipment designed for AI data centres, a…
Chinese Scientists Develop High-Protein Maize Varieties Through Gene Discovery Chinese scientists have identified two crucial genes linked to high protein content in maize and successfully developed high-protein maize varieties, marking a significant advance in efforts to address China’s animal feed protein shortage. The findings were published online on Wednesday in the academic journal Nature. Researchers found that wild maize can contain protein levels of up to 30 per cent. However, more than 9,000 years of domestication and modern breeding resulted in the loss of many protein-related genes. According to Wu Yongrui, deputy director of the Center for Excellence in Molecular…
Democratic Senators Raise Concerns Over AI Chip Export Controls Two Democratic senators have criticised the Trump administration over AI chip exports to overseas subsidiaries of Chinese companies due to a potential regulatory loophole. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Andy Kim called on U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to testify before Congress, arguing that shortcomings in export control regulations may have created national security risks involving some of the world’s most advanced AI technologies. Commerce Department Issues New Guidance The dispute follows a move by the U.S. Department of Commerce, which oversees export controls, to issue new guidance aimed at closing a…
IISc-Led Semiconductor Training Initiative Expands Tribal Youth Participation A semiconductor training initiative led by Indian Institute of Science has recorded major growth in participation from tribal youth across India during the second phase of its 2026 implementation. The Semiconductor Training Program for Tribal Students operates in collaboration with the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and receives support from MY Bharat under the Department of Youth Affairs. The programme aims to provide tribal students and faculty members with advanced exposure to semiconductor fabrication, nanoengineering and emerging technologies. Programme Expands National Outreach The initiative is coordinated through the Centre for Nano Science and…
SpaceX Wins $2.29 Billion Space Force Satellite Network Contract The U.S. Space Force has awarded SpaceX a $2.29 billion contract to develop a secure satellite communications network designed to connect military sensors and weapons platforms around the world. The fixed-price agreement covers the Space Data Network (SDN) Backbone, a high-speed and resilient communications architecture intended to provide low-latency and high-capacity data transport for military operations. SpaceX To Build Military Satellite Communications Network According to the Space Force, the project requires SpaceX to deliver a fully operational prototype by the end of 2027. The SDN Backbone will support rapid transmission of…