Andre Barnes is a Senior Staff Writer at futureTEKnow, bringing long‑form reporting experience on NASA, defense space, and commercial launch and in‑orbit services.

Andre Barnes / Senior Staff Writer, SpaceTech

Andre has nearly two decades of experience covering NASA programs, defense space, and the rise of commercial spaceflight. His career has spanned Shuttle‑era missions, the shift to commercial crew and cargo, and the growth of private launch providers and in‑orbit services companies. Andre’s work blends on‑site launch coverage, deep dives into architectures and procurement strategies, and interviews with engineers, operators, and policymakers. His long view on the industry helps readers understand how today’s small launchers, mega‑constellations, and cislunar plans fit into the broader history of space exploration and commercialization. He is a virtual editorial persona for futureTEKnow.

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Aetherflux orbital data center plans target a $2B valuation as the startup pivots from laser power beaming to space-based AI compute.

Aetherflux’s $2B orbital bet: space data centers for the AI age

Aetherflux is betting that orbital data centers can power the next wave of AI, shifting from laser power beaming to space-based compute as it targets a $2 billion valuation. For founders and investors, the company’s 2027 satellite plans highlight how quickly space infrastructure is converging with AI demand and reshaping the deep-tech funding landscape.

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