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Introversion Software released 'The Last Starship' 1.0 for PC on February 6, 2026, after nearly three years in early access. This 2D space construction and simulation game allows players to design, build, and upgrade their own starships while managing an interstellar shipping and trading conglomerat...
Galaxy Corporation is pioneering the integration of physical AI into South Korea's entertainment sector, aiming to create the next generation of K-pop idols. This innovative approach could redefine celebrity culture and fan engagement in the music industry. The significance of this development lies...
SpaceX's Starship completed its 13th launch on July 24, successfully landing its upper stage in the ocean. The flight achieved significant milestones, including deploying 20 next-gen Starlink satellites and reigniting a Raptor engine in space before a soft splashdown off Western Australia. This suc...
SpaceX's Starship V3 is set to revolutionize satellite deployment, aiming to launch 1 million Starmind satellites by 2030. The spacecraft can carry over 100 tonnes to low Earth orbit (LEO), significantly more than the Falcon 9's capacity. As of May 2026, Starship has completed 12 flights, with the n...
Researchers have developed an innovative aquatic soft robot modeled after feather stars, capable of navigating through water in three dimensions using just two actuators. This breakthrough was detailed in the paper titled "Minimal-Actuation Feather Star–Inspired Soft Swimmers for Multimodal 3D Maneu...
On October 5, early risers can witness a close alignment of Mars and a 30% illuminated crescent moon in the east-northeast sky after 2 a.m. local daylight time. Mars, currently 152 million miles from Earth, has been gradually becoming more prominent in the morning sky since summer began. This celes...
During the 2026 World Robotics Conference, StarSeaTech hosted a forum titled 'From Models to Productivity' at the Beiren Yichuang Exhibition Center. The event gathered experts from academia, developers, and corporate executives to discuss innovations in embodied intelligence models, machine evolutio...
The Hubble Space Telescope has captured a breathtaking image of the Chandelier Cluster, also known as NGC 6723, located 27,000 light-years away in the Milky Way galaxy. This globular star cluster is renowned for containing some of the oldest stars in the galaxy, with many being over 10 billion years...
SpaceX has introduced the AI1 satellite, the inaugural component of its Starmind constellation, which stands 20 meters tall and has a wingspan of 70 meters. This orbital compute node is designed to deliver computing power equivalent to one NVIDIA GB300 server rack, utilizing a unique cooling system...
On January 30, 2026, SpaceX submitted a request to the FCC to launch up to 1 million satellites as part of its Starmind orbital compute constellation. This ambitious plan is unprecedented, as the total number of satellites ever launched globally is in the low tens of thousands. The proposal seeks a...
On January 30, 2026, SpaceX filed with the FCC to launch up to 1 million AI compute satellites, positioning orbital data centers as a solution to the increasing demand for AI computing power. Ground data centers are facing significant challenges, with energy consumption projected to reach approximat...
SpaceX has announced its ambitious Starmind project, which aims to deploy 1 million AI satellites in orbits between 500 and 2,000 km. This initiative, confirmed by Elon Musk on June 23, 2026, follows a merger with xAI, valuing the combined entity at $1.25 trillion. The satellites will function as or...
Tesla's Optimus robots will not be used to repair Starmind satellites in orbit, as confirmed by recent statements from Elon Musk. Instead, these robots are intended to assist in the construction and operation of the Terafab chip manufacturing facility in Texas. The AI1 satellites, designed to disint...
Starmind is a pivotal element in SpaceX's estimated $1.75 trillion IPO valuation, despite currently generating no confirmed revenue. The stock price reflects optimistic projections regarding AI infrastructure growth, which Starmind has yet to substantiate. As of early July 2026, SpaceX's stock has d...
A groundbreaking AI-powered framework has the potential to revolutionize the measurement of the Universe's expansion, according to recent research. By meticulously analyzing images of Type Ia supernovae and modeling their surrounding environments with unprecedented detail, scientists can achieve cos...
SpaceX is making headlines with its recent attempt to launch the Starship, coinciding with the release of its initial public offering (IPO) prospectus. This strategic move is anticipated to pave the way for what could become a record-setting IPO. The launch, which took place in October 2023, undersc...
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