QbitAI profiles SpaceX president and COO Gwynne Shotwell amid reported IPO and valuation momentum. The article credits her with helping secure NASA contracts, commercialize Falcon launches, improve Starlink economics, and stabilize relationships around Musk. It also frames SpaceX’s future around Starlink, Starship, edge AI infrastructure, and possible space data centers, though the piece is mainly a business and leadership story.
INSIDE reports that the global space economy is accelerating, with low-Earth orbit satellites, orbital data centers, and commercial supply chains becoming key areas of competition. Taiwan already has a position in the space supply chain, but still needs talent in policy, diplomacy, and business strategy. The Taiwan space affairs youth talent program will host Kevin M. O'Connell, former U.S. space commerce official, with applications open until June 5, 2026.