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Roelof Botha, former Sequoia Capital managing partner, joins the SpaceX board of directors, overseeing the company's transition to a public entity.
Leadership & Culture

Roelof Botha Joins SpaceX Board of Directors

SpaceX, which just completed a $75 billion initial public offering (IPO) valuing it at nearly $2.

Amir Fakhoury·June 18, 2026
Mach Industries' advanced defense technology manufacturing facility with a holographic display showing a soaring valuation graph.
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Mach Industries Defense Tech Valuation Soars to $1.8 Billion

Mach Industries, a defense technology startup, has seen its valuation nearly quadruple in just one year, reaching $1.

Marek Kowalski·June 2, 2026
The Una Express-I rocket from Unastella ready for launch on a South Korean launchpad at night, symbolizing technological progress.
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Unastella secures KRW 28 billion in funding for rocket startup

In May 2025, South Korean startup Unastella successfully launched its Una Express-I rocket from home soil, a critical technical milestone.

Amir Fakhoury·June 1, 2026
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launching into the night sky from Vandenberg Space Force Base, representing a major national security contract.
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SpaceX secures $6 billion contract for national security launches

SpaceX, a company founded just 22 years ago, has secured a $6 billion contract from the U.

Amir Fakhoury·May 30, 2026