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A startup just 3D-printed kidney and liver tissue in space, a first

Auxilium Biotechnologies has successfully bioprinted kidney and liver tissue in space, marking the first time either has been created in a microgravity environment.

Jul 94

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SpaceX could hit $1tn a year by 2030, Musk claims after record IPO

This article explains what an Initial Public Offering (IPO) is, using SpaceX as an example. It shows how companies like SpaceX can raise money by selling shares to the public and why this matters for the future of space travel.

Jun 1431

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An ex-scooter founder raised $5M to build AI data centres in orbit, where the sun never sets

A Los Angeles startup, Orbital, has raised $5 million to build AI data centers in low Earth orbit, powered by solar energy and designed to overcome Earth-based limitations.

Jun 926

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This Zurich startup built a four-armed robot for space stations. Each astronaut hour it saves is worth $140,000.

Learn to simulate a four-armed robot in a microgravity environment using Python and PyBullet, similar to Orbit Robotics' Helios robot designed for space stations.

May 2453

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SpaceX’s IPO filing says its orbital data centres may never work. Three months ago, Musk called them a no-brainer.

This article explores the technical challenges and viability of orbital AI data centers, as highlighted by SpaceX's recent IPO filing. It examines the engineering complexities and commercial risks of deploying AI infrastructure in space.

Apr 2264

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Musk wants a million data centre satellites. Bezos wants 51,600. Scientists want to know why.

Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos are proposing radically different plans for orbital data centers, sparking debate among scientists about feasibility and impact.

Apr 373