How the math works on a $1.75 trillion SpaceX valuationSpaceX would immediately become the sixth most-valuable publicly listed US firm, worth more than the likes of Meta Platforms, which has bee...
08 Apr, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
How the math works on a $1.75 trillion SpaceX valuationSpaceX is targeting a $1.75 trillion valuation for its upcoming IPO, aiming to raise over $75 billion. This valuation is driven by its prof...
08 Apr, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
Space sector eyes further investment growth in 2026 after record yearInvestors expect the funding momentum to be driven by spending on sovereign satellite and missile-defence systems, integration of AI into s...
19 Jan, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
Space tech firm Voyager valued at $3.8 billion as shares surge in NYSE debutThe Denver, Colorado-based company's stock opened 125% higher on Wednesday at $69.75 apiece, above the $31 offer price. Voyager raised $382...
12 Jun, 2025, 12.20 AM IST
No more SpaceX! How Elon Musk's DOGE and Trump administration are pushing space startups towards funding crunch?Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency and the Donald Trump administration have been delaying or cancelling contracts across its...
11 Apr, 2025, 06.39 PM IST
Space startups face uncertainty as US cuts federal spending, report saysSpace startups - which garnered $2.1 billion in investments in the first quarter - have largely relied on government contracts over the pas...
11 Apr, 2025, 04.24 PM IST
Space startup Firefly valued at over $2 billion in latest funding roundTexas-based Firefly makes small and medium launch vehicles for commercial launches to the earth's orbit. It also offers on-orbit services t...
13 Nov, 2024, 10.32 AM IST
Space startups see funding growth as investors bet on capex-intensive ventures, report saysSpace startups raised $1.9 billion in Q3, marking an 18% increase from last year, driven by investments in rocket launchers and satellite m...
10 Oct, 2024, 08.14 AM IST
SpaceX's Falcon 9 grounded after failure dooms batch of Starlink satellitesThe U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grounded SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket on Friday following the craft's breakup in space and the l...
13 Jul, 2024, 07.33 AM IST
Space startups funding continues to recover as investors bet on government spendingSpace startups secured $2.41 billion globally from April to June. Amid geopolitical tensions, SpaceX and Planet Labs remained crucial. Euro...
10 Jul, 2024, 03.57 PM IST
ETtech Long Read: ISRO's open infrastructure is giving wings to startupsThe Department of Space is currently working on a Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy for the space tech sector to lay out the rules on ...
04 Dec, 2022, 08.26 PM IST
Six funded Pixxel satellites in worksFirm to launch third demo satellite tomorrow.
25 Nov, 2022, 06.01 AM IST
PSLV to launch Pixxel's hyperspectral imaging satellite Anand on SaturdayThe imagery from the satellite can be used to detect pest infestation, map forest fires, identify soil stress and oil slicks amongst other ...
21 Nov, 2022, 04.04 PM IST
Spacetech startup Pixxel launches 'Shakuntala' satellite with Elon Musk's SpaceXWeighing under 15 kg, the satellite can pack 10 m in a pixel, exceeding by a third the specificity of comparable launches by Isro, Nasa, an...
02 Apr, 2022, 05.41 PM IST
Govt’s data use policy sparks concerns; Shopee exits India; Pine Labs bags $50MIndustry groupings argue that this could open up a pandora’s box of privacy risks in the absence of a data protection law. They are also se...
29 Mar, 2022, 07.07 AM IST
Spacetech startup Pixxel raises $25 million from Radical Ventures, othersThe company said the new funding would help it expedite the production of its hyperspectral satellite constellation and offer newer artific...
28 Mar, 2022, 07.24 PM IST
Billionaire Richard Branson buys stake in space tech fund SeraphimAirbus SE also participated in the IPO and was among other parties to buy shares of the company, according to an emailed statement by Serap...
13 Jul, 2021, 08.51 AM IST