Marcus Olsson brings a global perspective to technology journalism, with a particular interest in the economic and industrial implications of scientific breakthroughs. He frequently explores how innovations reshape markets and business strategies.
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The space economy is set to expand significantly by 2026, driven by non-aerospace industries and new technologies like AI and direct-to-device satellite communication.
Tech billionaires like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos are in a new race to move AI data centers into space, aiming to solve the industry's massive energy crisis.
A Cardiff-based company has successfully tested an orbital furnace, a key step toward manufacturing ultra-pure semiconductors in the microgravity of space.
A new technology called Physics AI is revolutionizing the aerospace industry by cutting complex simulation times from over 10 hours to just a few seconds.
AST SpaceMobile's stock has quadrupled in value this year, with a recent 14% surge driven by investor excitement for its upcoming next-generation satellite launch.
While many have failed to make live shopping a hit in the U.S., Whatnot is thriving by focusing on collectibles and building a powerful community-driven marketplace.
Renewed speculation about a potential SpaceX IPO in 2026 is driving a significant rally in smaller space-related stocks, with some seeing gains of over 30%.
Venture-backed startup Mantis Space will establish its headquarters in Albuquerque, planning to create over 200 jobs and a projected $480 million economic impact.
As AI's energy demands strain Earth's resources, tech giants like Google are exploring a radical solution: placing data centers in orbit to harness constant solar power.
A critical security flaw in NASA's spacecraft communication software went undetected by humans for three years but was found and fixed by an AI in just four days.
A growing rivalry between OpenAI's Sam Altman and Elon Musk is expanding from AI to aerospace, with Altman exploring a deal with a SpaceX competitor.
Elon Musk's SpaceX is in discussions with investors for a new share sale that could double its valuation to $800 billion, making it the world's most valuable private company.
The space economy's projected growth of over $300 billion is largely concentrated, with giants like SpaceX set to capture over 80% of the launch market.
Google's ambitious plan to move AI data centers into space, Project Suncatcher, is on a collision course with the growing crisis of orbital debris.
Proteus Space has set an industry record by designing and launching its MERCURY ONE satellite in just nine months, using a proprietary AI-driven platform.
Varda Space Industries is pioneering in-orbit manufacturing, successfully creating pharmaceutical crystals in space and returning them to Earth for the first time.
Researchers have developed a new protocol for fault-tolerant quantum computing that dramatically reduces both the physical size and runtime of future machines.
