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SpaceX, Reflection AI Sign $150M Monthly Compute Deal
Reflection AI will pay $150 million a month beginning July 1, 2026 through 2029 for immediate access to Nvidia's latest GB300 AI chips and supporting hardware across SpaceX's Colossus 2 data center near Memphis, Tennessee.
SpaceX IPO Raises $85.7 Billion
SpaceX's IPO underwriters maxed out their share purchases, adding to an already historic amount of money raised.
SpaceX IPO: Key Details and Implications
TechCrunch has followed SpaceX's start, struggles, and successes from the early days. And we're here for what happens next too. This package of SpaceX IPO coverage includes who stands to win (and maybe some who won't), pre-IPO deals, and what's tucked inside its S-1 registration document.
SpaceX Acquires Cursor for $60B in Stock to Boost AI Division
The deal is supposed to help SpaceX's struggling AI division. The company told IPO investors it sees a $26 trillion addressable market in AI.
SpaceX Valuation Surges to $2.7T, Surpassing Amazon
SpaceX's valuation has increased by $1 trillion since its shares started trading on Friday.
Fata: AI-Powered Spaced Repetition for Coding Skills
Fata: AI Powered Spaced Repetition for Coding Skills In the dynamic world of software development, keeping up with the latest coding techniques and languages is…
AI-Powered Geothermal Energy Startup Secures $54M Funding
SpaceX alumni Andrew Redd is betting the ocean has vast amounts of untapped geothermal energy.
Quantum Space Aims for $1.2B Military SPAC Deal
Quantum Space says SPACs aren't dead as it seeks a $1.2 billion deal to build military spacecraft.
SpaceX SPV Investors Face Post-IPO Uncertainties
After SpaceX makes its public debut, lower-tier SPV investors face hidden fees, lengthy payout delays, and the risk of outright fraud.
SpaceX Share Pricing Announced: $135 per Share
Wits its official share pricing announcement, SpaceX's IPO has begun.
Nuts: Java's New Package Manager with Workspaces and JDK Provisioning
Nuts: Java's Innovative Package Manager with Workspaces and JDK Provisioning Introduction to Nuts Nuts, a cutting edge package manager for the Java ecosystem, i…
SpaceX's AI-Driven Space Data Center Plans Boost IPO
Most of the value in SpaceX's IPO is effectively a call option on the company's ambitious space data center plans.
Starlink's India Hurdles May Impact SpaceX IPO
Problems with Starlink's India expansion could challenge SpaceX's IPO growth story.
xAI Engineer Sues Over Alleged AI Safety Firing
A former xAI engineer is suing the company and SpaceX, alleging he was fired for raising AI safety concerns about Grok days before SpaceX's historic IPO.
NASA Shelters Astronauts in SpaceX Dragon Due to Space Station Leaks
The space agency said Roscosmos discovered new leaks in the Russian service module.
Google's $920M Monthly AI Compute Deal with SpaceX
In a statement, a Google representative described the deal as a result of unexpected demand for its recently launched AI products.
AI and Defense Tech Trends at StrictlyVC LA on June 18
On Thursday, June 18, at The Aerospace Corporation Campus, investors, founders, and tech leaders will gather for an evening of conversation exploring some of the most consequential shifts taking place across venture capital, defense technology, artificial intelligence, and advanced industry. Secure your spot today.
Unastella Secures $24M for South Korean Rocket Development
The Seoul-based rocket startup is developing its own launch vehicles and engines.
SpaceX Warns of Potential Equity Dilution for Investors
The company added a warning to prospective investors that a major dilution could be in the cards after it goes public.
SpaceX's IPO Faces Water Access Challenges for AI Infrastructure
The company says it needs "significant" water resources to cool its data centers, and that access to abundant, affordable water is a challenge.
Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket Explodes in Florida Test
The explosion is likely a major setback for Jeff Bezos' spaceflight company, and its attempt to compete with SpaceX.
SpaceX Secures $6.45B in Space Force Contracts Before IPO
SpaceX already generated one-fifth of its 2025 revenue from government contracts, the company revealed in its IPO filing.
Open-Source Workspace: Mail, Docs, Spreadsheet, Drive for Web and iOS
Open Source Workspace: Mail, Docs, Spreadsheet, Drive for Web and iOS In the era of digital transformation, workspaces that integrate mail, docs, spreadsheets, …
SpaceX Starship Reusability: Realistic Vision or Disappointment?
SpaceX's recent IPO and Starship rocket test flight delivered two big data points that offer a realistic vision for the coming years — and one that may disappoint both the company's boosters and its critics.
SpaceX's Starlink Secures American Airlines Deal
American Airlines said Tuesday it plans to install Starlink on more than 500 Airbus aircraft, the latest carrier win for IPO-bound SpaceX.
Elon Musk's xAI Pivots to Natural Gas, Ditches Solar Power
Elon Muks's xAI has gone all in on natural gas, while SpaceX is obsessed with orbital data centers. What happened to the "solar-electric economy" he promised?
Meta Launches New Reddit-Like App: Forum
The company describes the app as a "dedicated space built for deeper discussions, real answers and communities you care about."
SpaceX's S-1 Filing: Mars Colony and $28T Market
The SpaceX S-1 is finally here, and the story it tells goes way further than rockets. The filing runs to 36 pages of risk factors alone, and the numbers inside match the ambition: a $28 trillion total addressable market, a pay package tied to establishing a Mars colony, and a valuation target that would make it the largest IPO in American […]
Blue Origin's New Glenn Cleared for Flight After April Mishap
Jeff Bezos' rocket company confirmed an engine failure led to the loss of an AST SpaceMobile satellite last month, but offered little detail.
SpaceX Starship V3 Launches, Booster Lost on Return
The company had a mostly successful first launch of its upgraded Starship V3, which it needs to power its many ambitious goals in the years to come.
Elon Musk's Dominance in SpaceX IPO: AI Insights
Musk, who will have more than 50% of the voting power, will have a monarchical grip over the publicly-traded version of SpaceX — control that goes far beyond what other tech founders enjoy.
Elon Musk's SpaceX IPO: Who Benefits Most?
Elon Musk has the largest stake in SpaceX by billions of shares. The other biggest shareholders also have longstanding and deep ties to Musk.
SpaceX Delays Starship V3 Launch Attempt
SpaceX fueled the third-generation rocket booster and ship and was just moments away from liftoff, before calling a scrub. It's expected to try again Friday.
Lucra Raises $20M for eSports Loyalty Platform Without AI Hype
Slapping “AI” on your startup’s pitch deck is basically table stakes right now. When a founder raised $20 million from Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest for an eSports gamification loyalty startup without those two letters in the spotlight, it got us wondering how the conversation even started — especially when ARK had already been burned by a company operating in the same space.  On this episode of TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, Julie […]
Elon Musk's xAI to Buy $2.8B in Natural Gas Turbines for Data Centers
Elon Musk's xAI said it will buy $2.8 billion worth of natural gas turbines over the next three years, according to SpaceX's IPO filing.
SpaceX's xAI Lost $6.4B in 2025: IPO Filing Details
SpaceX's IPO filing reveals xAI lost $6.4 billion in 2025 while planning a massive Grok expansion — offering the first public look at Elon Musk's AI financials and more details about his ambitions.
SpaceX IPO Filing: AI Bets, Starship Dreams, and Elon Musk's Vision
SpaceX has finally made the contents of its IPO filing public, weeks ahead of what is expected to be the largest IPO ever and one that will make Musk the CEO, CTO, and chairman of the board.
AI Tool for Private Markdown File Management
🌱 Private, quiet space for thinking. A simple app for your .md files.
Google Adds Voice Prompts to Docs and Keep in Workspace Update
Google is letting users create drafts, take notes, and search for email with voice with the new Workspace update
Elon Musk's SpaceXAI Faces Massive Staff Exodus
More than 50 employees have reportedly left Elon Musk’s newly merged SpaceXAI since February, raising questions about burnout, leadership changes, talent poaching, and whether liquidity events weakened retention incentives.
Notion Integrates AI Agents into Workspace for Enhanced Productivity
Notion’s new developer platform lets teams connect AI agents, external data sources, and custom code directly into their workspace as the company pushes deeper into agentic productivity software.
Kunobi 1.0: Local-First Kubernetes for GitOps Teams
Kunobi 1.0: Revolutionizing Local First Kubernetes for GitOps Teams Introduction Kunobi 1.0 is an innovative tool designed to streamline Kubernetes management f…
Google and SpaceX Plan Orbiting AI Data Centers
Google and SpaceX are in talks to build data centers in orbit, pitching space as the future home for AI compute, even as costs today remain far higher than on the ground.
xAI and Anthropic: Implications for SpaceX
On the latest episode of the Equity podcast, we discussed what xAI's deal with Anthropic might mean for parent company SpaceX.
Cowboy Space Raises $275M for Orbital Data Centers
Cowboy Space Corporation wants to put data centers in orbit. First, it has to build the rockets to get them there.
Create Flashcards Easily with Space CLI
Create Flashcards Easily with Space CLI: A Streamlined Study Tool The Space Command Line Interface (CLI) offers a powerful, efficient, and user friendly way to …
GetSpace: AI Tool for Space Management
GetSpace: Revolutionizing Space Management with AI In the modern world, efficient space management is crucial for businesses and individuals alike. GetSpace, an…
Replit CEO on Cursor Deal, Apple Rivalry, and Future Plans
At TechCrunch's sold-out StrictlyVC event in San Francisco on Thursday night, we covered a lot of ground in a short time, beginning with the question everyone in the industry is asking right now: in a world where rival Cursor is reportedly in talks to be acquired by SpaceX for $60 billion, is Replit also bound to sell?
SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic: Public Companies in AI
SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic: Pioneers in the AI Industry Introduction In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), companies like SpaceX…
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