Tag: valuation
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Space unicorns multiply as 14 startups cross $1B valuation mark
How many space companies are now worth over $1 billion? Fourteen space companies have crossed the $1 billion valuation threshold as of mid-2026, marking a 250% increase from four unicorns in 2022. The latest additions include orbital manufacturing pioneer Varda Space Industries at $1.2 billion and space domain awareness specialist True Anomaly at $1.1 billion,…
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Planet Labs Stock Jumps on AI Pelican Satellites and Gov Deals
What’s Behind Planet Labs’ Recent Stock Surge? Planet Labs shares climbed 12% following the company’s announcement of its AI-powered Pelican satellite platform and a series of new government contracts worth approximately $180 million. The Earth observation company’s latest developments position it to compete more aggressively in the high-resolution imaging market, traditionally dominated by Maxar and…
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Starcloud Seeks $2.2B Valuation as SpaceX Shows Interest
Why is SpaceX interested in Starcloud’s $2.2 billion funding round? Starcloud is pursuing a $2.2 billion valuation in ongoing funding discussions, with SpaceX emerging as a potential strategic investor interested in the startup’s edge computing platform for orbital data processing applications. The talks, first reported by The Information on April 30, position Starcloud among the…