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Blue Origin still doesn’t know why its New Glenn rocket blew up last month
But the company is still claiming that New Glenn will return to flight this year.
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The Motley Fool
· Jun 23, 2026
Why Bloom Energy Stock Tumbled Today
Has the shine worn off this AI energy darling?
Digital Trends
· Jun 26, 2026
Elon Musk’ Starlink could soon offer mobile services as a US carrier
SpaceX may be preparing its boldest Starlink expansion yet. Instead of just supporting mobile carriers, it could soon become one, and that could shake up the entire wireless industry.
The Next Web
· Jun 30, 2026
Blue Origin still does not know why New Glenn exploded but plans to fly again this year
Blue Origin still does not know why its New Glenn rocket exploded last month, CEO Dave Limp said in a blog post on Tuesday. Early analysis points to the aft section of the first stage, according to Limp, who said the company is pulling on “extensive data from multiple camera angles and sensors” to identify [] This story continues at The Next Web
ArcaMax
· Jun 25, 2026
Debris cleared, reconstruction begins after Blue Origin launch pad explosion
It’s been just shy of a month since a Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded on the pad at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, but the company announced all the debris has been cleared and reconstruction has begun. “Quite a sight to...
Investing.com
· Jul 2, 2026
Why is JL Mag Rare-Earth stock surging today?
Why is JL Mag Rare-Earth stock surging today?
E! Online
· Jul 6, 2026
Amazon’s Viral $30 Shell Handbag Is Fit for a Mermaid
Summer style should feel light and whimsical, and this season's breakout trend is exactly that. Shell-maxxing has emerged as summer 2026's leading jewelry and accessory trend, translating to shell...
The Hindu BusinessLine
· Jun 27, 2026
From milk truck to IPO: The story behind Milky Mist’s rise
How Milky Mist built a dairy empire from Erode.
Inc.com
· Jun 26, 2026
SpaceX’s Could Be Going Head-to-Head With Verizon and AT&T. Rural Customers May Be the Biggest Winners
Starlink is already SpaceX’s biggest moneymaker, and it might be coming to more mobile phones.
Foreign Policy Journal
· Jun 30, 2026
Blue Origin Adopts Hybrid Launch System After New Glenn Rocket Explosion, Eyes Year-End Return To Flight
Blue Origin, the space launch company founded by Jeff Bezos, announced a significant shift in its launch infrastructure following a rocket explosion at its Florida facility last month. The company will implement a horizontal/vertical hybrid launch system rather than rebuild the damaged pad destroyed during a hot-fire test in May. Chief Executive Dave Limp confirmed [] The post Blue Origin Adopts Hybrid Launch System After New Glenn Rocket Explosion, Eyes Year-End Return To Flight appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.
Hindustan Times
· Jun 26, 2026
SpaceX plans to launch Starlink mobile service, challenging Verizon and AT&T
SpaceX Starlink mobile service US telecom, direct-to-consumer phone plans, wireless network, Verizon ATT T-Mobile competition, satellite internet expansion.
Washington Examiner
· Jul 5, 2026
NASA chief says agency aiding Blue Origin explosion inquiry: ‘We can’t slow down’
NASA is assisting the investigation into Blue Origin’s May rocket explosion, its administrator confirmed Sunday, as the space agency tries to keep up the momentum for its Artemis moon program. Blue Origin’s New Glenn heavy rocket exploded during a test on May 28, producing a massive fireball that destroyed the rocket and significantly damaged the []
The Economic Times
· Jun 24, 2026
Inside the new spacetech startup wave in Hyderabad
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· Jul 12, 2026
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Investopedia
· Jun 30, 2026
Tesla's Stock Just Bounced Back in a Big Way. Here's Where Traders See It Going Next
Tesla's Stock Just Bounced Back in a Big Way. Here's Where Traders See It Going Next
iPhone in Canada
· Jun 26, 2026
SpaceX Is Eyeing Its Own Mobile Network. Here’s Why Canada Won’t Be Easy.
SpaceX is telling investors it wants to launch its own Starlink mobile service for US consumers, and people familiar with the matter say it could be a bigger move than expected. According to the Financial Times, four people familiar with the matter say SpaceX President and COO Gwynne Shotwell told investors during a recent IPO [] The post SpaceX Is Eyeing Its Own Mobile Network. Here’s Why Canada Won’t Be Easy. first appeared on iPhone in Canada.
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· Jun 23, 2026
EchoStar: SpaceX Proxy About To Face Near-Term Volatility - Reiterate Sell
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TechCabal
· Jul 6, 2026
South Africa’s Starlink licencing row becomes political battle over telecom reforms
The letter marks a turning point in a dispute that has rapidly evolved from questions about Starlink's market access into one of the GNU's most politically charged technology controversies.
TechRepublic
· Jun 25, 2026
Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 Filings Point to Ultra 2, but No Classic Yet
Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 filings suggest the next smartwatch lineup is moving closer to launch, but pricing, battery life, chip details, health features, and the Classic model remain unconfirmed. The post Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 Filings Point to Ultra 2, but No Classic Yet appeared first on TechRepublic.
The Slovenia Times
· Jul 1, 2026
#LUXMyWill: Beauty Brand LUX Turns "#BuryMeInThis" From Social Media Trend Into Legal Declaration
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Vision Times
· Jun 26, 2026
Taiwan Space Telescope ‘VERTECS’ Successfully Launched on Japanese H3 Rocket
Taiwan’s space technology has taken another major step forward. According to the Central News Agency, the Cosmic Observation System independently developed by Taiwan’s National Applied Research Laboratories’ National Space Organization (TASA) was recently launched aboard a Japanese rocket and successfully reached space to begin its mission. This not only verifies Taiwan’s domestically developed space payload []
Reuters
· Jun 24, 2026
Startup racing to save NASA spacecraft from fiery end
Startup Katalyst Space Technologies is racing against time to save NASA's Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory, orbiting since 2004, from falling into Earth's atmosphere by launching a spacecraft meant to push it farther in space. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #world #science #aerospace #startup #NASA #spacecraft 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en
Sada Elbalad
· Jun 29, 2026
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· Jun 23, 2026
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· Jul 9, 2026
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