Last Week in ConTech

Last Week in ConTech - 6 April 2026

Starcloud announced a $170 million Series A round to develop data centers in orbit, betting on rapidly falling launch costs. SpaceX’s Starship aims to bring payload prices down to $10 per kilogram, making off‑world infrastructure economically viable. The U.S. government simultaneously pledged $20 billion over seven years to build a lunar habitation base, underscoring federal commitment to a space economy. Industry leaders suggest engineers can enter this market by gaining experience on remote, extreme‑environment projects that share space‑construction constraints.