Anduril Ventures into Space with New Satellite Partnership

Defense tech company Anduril partners with Apex to launch AI-powered space missions, while founder Palmer Luckey advocates for autonomous military technology.

• Anduril Industries announces a partnership with satellite hardware producer Apex to deploy AI-powered systems for space missions.
• The company plans to launch its first self-funded mission into space in 2025, aiming to regularly deploy more mass to orbit.
• Anduril recently secured a $25.3 million contract with the US Space Force to enhance its Space Surveillance Network using AI.
• Founder Palmer Luckey criticized restrictions on military AI, emphasizing the need for advanced technology to combat adversaries like Russia and China.
• Luckey hinted at a potential Anduril IPO, stressing the importance of being a publicly traded company to secure larger defense contracts.

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