SpaceX is launching rockets, landing boosters, and redefining space travel https://t.co/L2fS7WsH4y ...

Installing the redesigned fuel transfer tube into the first next generation Super Heavy booster.Roughly the same size as the first stage of a Falcon 9 rocket, the new transfer tube is responsible for channeling cryogenic fuel from Super Heavy's main tank to its 33 Raptor engines and will enable faster, more reliable flip maneuvers and the ability for simultaneous engine startup ...

Core Viewpoint - The collaboration between Zhongke Shuguang and Zhongke Xingtou marks a significant step in China's space computing industry, focusing on technological innovation and application in the field of space information [1][3]. Industry Development - The Chinese government emphasizes the growth of future industries, including commercial aerospace and low-altitude economy, as part of national strategies [3]. - The space information industry is recognized as a strategic emerging industry within China's 14th Five-Year Plan [3]. Strategic Value of Space Computing - The global space information industry is rapidly evolving, with significant initiatives like SpaceX's Starlink and the EU's satellite constellation plans [4]. - There is a shift in satellite capabilities from data collection to integrated intelligent computing, leading to the emergence of space computing [4]. Technical Innovations - Traditional satellite data processing faces limitations such as bandwidth and latency issues, while space computing can reduce data transmission by over 90% and processing time from hours to minutes [5]. - The collaboration aims to develop high-performance, low-power components for space computing, focusing on specialized chip design, reliable satellite computing platforms, and integrated network protocols [6]. Ecosystem Development - The partnership will create a comprehensive ecosystem for space computing, involving various stakeholders from chip design to application integration [8]. - By 2030, the space computing market is projected to reach several hundred billion dollars, with significant opportunities for Chinese tech companies [8]. Application and Impact - Space computing will enhance capabilities in emergency response, weather forecasting, and agricultural monitoring, among other sectors [9]. - The initiative aims to address the global digital divide by providing space computing services to underserved populations [10][11].

Group 1 - SpaceX is approaching a valuation of $400 billion in its latest insider share sale, primarily accessible to employees and early investors [1] - The tender offer allows select individuals to cash out their shares at high prices, highlighting the exclusivity of investment opportunities in mega-private companies [1] - The significant valuation of SpaceX underscores the challenges for public investors to access such high-growth private companies [1] Group 2 - SoFi Technologies Inc is providing retail investors with a unique opportunity to invest in private companies like SpaceX and OpenAI, starting with a minimum investment of just $10 [2][3] - The new funds from SoFi, backed by various financial advisors, bundle private market opportunities into accessible portfolios, democratizing access to high-growth investments [3][4] - The trend of late-stage private valuations rising and IPOs being stagnant makes curated funds from platforms like SoFi a viable option for regular investors to engage with future tech leaders [4][5]

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Financial Performance & Growth - FY21 sales reached over $1.3 billion, with a 20.7% sales growth[14] - FY21 Adjusted EBITDA was $271 million, reflecting a 48.0% growth[14] - First half of Fiscal Year 2022 (1H22) sales were $413 million, a 22% increase[26] - 1H22 Adjusted EBITDA grew by 5.5% to $10 million, with an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 2.4%[26] - The company revised its Fiscal Year 2022 sales guidance to $1.575 billion - $1.610 billion, representing a 17%-20% growth[30] - Revised Fiscal Year 2022 Adjusted EBITDA guidance is $315 million - $330 million, a 16%-22% increase[30] Strategic Initiatives & Market Position - The U.S pool & spa aftermarket opportunity is estimated at $14 billion[21] - The company operates 970 locations across 39 states[23, 29] - Digital properties capture 60% of specialty direct-to-consumer pool traffic[23] - The PRO business grew by 27% in 1H22 and accounts for approximately 15% of Last Twelve Months (LTM) total sales[29]

Company Overview - Leslie's is the largest direct-to-consumer brand in the pool and spa care industry, with fiscal year 2021 sales exceeding $1.3 billion, representing a 20.7% sales growth[14] - The company's adjusted EBITDA for fiscal year 2021 was $271 million, a 48% increase[14] - Leslie's operates 970 locations across 39 states[24] Market Opportunity - The U S pool and spa aftermarket opportunity is estimated at $14 billion[22, 35] - The addressable market includes 8.7 million residential pools representing a $7.6 billion total addressable market (TAM)[31] - There are 5.5 million addressable spas representing a $2 billion TAM[33] - The professional pool market includes 250,000 commercial pools and 45,000 pool professionals, representing a $4.3 billion TAM[35] Growth & Financial Performance - First half of fiscal year 2022 sales reached $413 million, a 22% increase[82] - The company's first half of fiscal year 2022 adjusted EBITDA grew by 5.5% to $10 million[82] - The PRO business grew by 27% in the first half of fiscal year 2022 and represents approximately 15% of last twelve months (LTM) total sales[85] Fiscal Year 2022 Guidance - Revised fiscal year 2022 sales guidance is between $1.575 billion and $1.61 billion, representing a 17%-20% growth[89] - Revised fiscal year 2022 adjusted EBITDA is projected to be between $315 million and $330 million, a 16%-22% increase[89]

“Starship is a big rocket. It's capable of at least 100 tons and probably closer to 200 tons of useful payload to the surface of the moon. So, we have designed it to be far in excess of NASA's requirements.”Elon Muskhttps://t.co/nImsfjD37E ...

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that SpaceX prioritizes strategic control over capital, as Elon Musk emphasizes the need to avoid short-term pressures associated with public listings [2] - SpaceX has sufficient internal capital, having raised nearly $12 billion since its inception, making external fundraising seem unnecessary [3] - Starlink, which contributes about half of SpaceX's total revenue and is already profitable, is seen as a potential candidate for an IPO, possibly allowing SpaceX to maintain strategic control while accessing capital [4] Group 2 - The current capital market environment is not favorable for rocket companies, as the space sector is viewed as slow-growing, with challenges related to long-term investments and regulatory complexities [5] - SpaceX's strategy involves a dual approach of raising new funds while considering a potential spin-off of Starlink for a mid-term IPO, allowing for a careful evaluation of the necessity of a SpaceX IPO [6] - The decision not to go public is framed as a strategic choice to maintain freedom and avoid market constraints, aligning with Musk's vision of a multi-planetary civilization [6][7]

Boeing on Tuesday reported second-quarter deliveries that topped analysts' estimates, as the plane maker continues its turnaround under its new CEO. https://t.co/1hGRfoscbS ...