
Space Economy Expands Beyond Traditional Aerospace in 2026
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.
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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.

The U.S. IPO market is poised for a potentially record-breaking year in 2026, driven by a surge of companies from the AI and cryptocurrency sectors.

Nvidia's stock rose on a new AI deal, while Biohaven shares fell sharply after its depression drug trial missed its main goal. Sidus Space rallied on plans for a public offering.

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.

NASA's free-flying Astrobee robots on the ISS have received a major navigation upgrade, using a 'digital twin' of the station to correct their orientation.

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 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.

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.

An AI-enabled plush toy has been suspended after generating inappropriate content, highlighting the growing risks and hidden environmental costs of AI technology.

The AI boom's immense energy demand is pushing tech leaders like Elon Musk to propose a radical solution: moving data centers into outer space.