The Moon’s surface seen from the Orion spacecraft on flight day 20 of the Artemis I mission. NASA CNBC’s Investing in Space newsletter offers a view into the business of space exploration and privatization, delivered straight to your inbox. CNBC’s Michael Sheetz reports and curates the latest news, investor updates and exclusive interviews on the most … Read more
Japan recently became the fifth nation to successfully complete a soft landing on the moon’s surface, joining a select few countries — the U.S., Russia, China and India — in accomplishing this feat. But moon landings are likely to become more common over the next few years. Globally, more than 100 lunar missions, both by … Read more
SpaceX’s next-generation Starship spacecraft atop its powerful Super Heavy rocket is launched from the company’s Boca Chica launchpad on an uncrewed test flight, near Brownsville, Texas, on Nov. 18, 2023. Joe Skipper | Reuters The valuation of Elon Musk’s SpaceX hit $180 billion based on an ongoing secondary share sale, CNBC confirmed Wednesday. The company is discussing … Read more
Israeli soldiers pictured on a tank at the Israel-Gaza border. Picture Alliance | Picture Alliance | Getty Images WASHINGTON — The Pentagon said Monday it is coordinating with U.S. defense titans to expedite the shipping of pending Israeli weapon orders as violence in the region escalates following a horrific weekend terror attack carried out by … Read more
An artist illustration exhibits the capabilities of the Area Growth Company’s satellite tv for pc constellation. Area Growth Company The Pentagon’s Area Growth Company on Monday awarded $1.5 billion in contracts to Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman for prototype communications satellites. SDA stated the 72 satellites can be for the Beta variant of its Tranche … Read more