SpaceX's "Starfall" capsule launched Tuesday morning for its first test flight, a somewhat hush-hush affair for a small but potentially pivotal new bit of space tech.
Why it matters: In FAA filings, SpaceX suggests Starfall could serve two roles: Offering "access to microgravity and vacuum" for companies interested in space manufacturing, plus "point-to-point delivery of critical cargo through space on rapid timelines" — mail missiles, basically.
The company also argues that Starfall could take the International Space Station's "successful manufacturing experiments and scale them to a self-sustaining manufacturing economy in space."
Nvidia's vision for humanoid robots is becoming increasingly clear as the AI giant rolls out what it calls a "comprehensive safety system" designed to ensure that the technology can be deployed alongside humans.
Why it matters: Humanoid developers say the technology could revolutionize the world — but for now it's not ready to handle significant tasks at scale.
