Rocket engine startup Impulse raises $500 million to hire people, not AI
TechCrunch AI7h agoBusinessRocket engine startup Impulse raised $500 million, with hiring people positioned as the priority rather than AI. Impulse Space president Eric Romo said engineering physical systems still depends on human talent. The provided text does not specify investors, funding round, hiring targets, roles, valuation, or how the company may use AI in its workflows.
Taiwan's First National Space Launch Site Faces EIA Hurdles, Targets 2034 Orbit
INSIDE 硬塞 AI8d agoHardwareTaiwan's National Space Organization (TASA) faced a setback as the environmental impact assessment (EIA) for its Jiupeng launch site was sent back for corrections due to insufficient air pollution and noise evaluations. The project is critical for Taiwan's space autonomy, aiming to launch a 200kg-class satellite into orbit by 2034. TASA must address ecological and local community concerns before proceeding.