Re:SpaceX – Starfall
by Qworg on Wednesday November 04, 2026 @08:43PM
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I wonder where this leaves Varda? Tough to win when your ride is also your competitor.
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Re:SpaceX – Starfall
by misiti3780 on Wednesday November 04, 2026 @09:57PM
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was thinking the same thing. they have raised a lot of $ also
Re:SpaceX – Starfall
by fnordpiglet on Wednesday November 04, 2026 @09:57PM
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Yah I’m also interested in the implications here. Varda is an awesome company and I would have hoped they saw a great exit for such great engineering.
I think that problem also somewhat applies to ICEYE, since they're making a Starshield competitor, but as far as I know, they ride on SpaceX missions.
Re:SpaceX – Starfall
by rickdeckard on Thursday November 05, 2026 @03:36AM
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> "I wonder where this leaves Varda?"
Not in a comforable position I'd say.
FWIW, the main supplier of iPod components in the era of the iPod nano was Samsung, and the main competitor for MP3 Players as well.
The big problem this time is probably that your supplier is the one with the reality-distortion field, not you...