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SpaceX Starlink service and orbital expansion

44 clusters · 415 sources · last updated about 18 hours ago

Latest: Vivo and Starlink launch satellite connectivity for mobile phones in Brazil

SpaceX is accelerating its transition toward becoming a mobile communications provider. Following its August 2026 earnings call, President Gwynne Shotwell announced plans for a commercial mobile service rollout by late 2

Quantum computing market activity and industrial adoption

14 clusters · 31 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: D-Wave Quantum secures 10 million euro agreement with Swiss Quantum Technology

The quantum computing sector continues to experience volatility as companies navigate the transition from research to commercial adoption. While specialized players and technology giants pursue divergent strategies, mark

Rocket Lab Neutron rocket development delays

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Rocket Lab successfully launches 98th Electron mission

Rocket Lab has rescheduled the inaugural launch of its Neutron reusable medium-class rocket to 2027. The delay stems from manufacturing defects discovered in the carbon fiber composite components of the first-stage fuel

Rocket Lab market activity and Neutron rocket development

3 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Rocket Lab stock declines following Neutron rocket delay and regulatory challenges

Rocket Lab has experienced significant market volatility alongside a record backlog of $2.36 billion. While the company maintains high institutional ownership—standing at approximately 71.78%—and positive analyst outlook

US-China-Russia space and AI competition

14 clusters · 449 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: United States activates SPACEFOR-SOC special operations component

The competition for space dominance is evolving from commercial and infrastructure advancements toward direct military capability testing. Initially, the focus centered on the commercial space race, with China’s LandSpac

Commercial space economy investment and services

6 clusters · 25 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Space economy investment reaches $22.2 billion in Q3 2026

The commercial space economy is experiencing a significant surge, with global investments projected to exceed $100 billion in 2026. Private investment reached $22.2 billion in the third quarter of 2026, contributing to a

Development of space-based AI computing infrastructure

13 clusters · 70 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Google launches Project Suncatcher to test AI chips in orbit

Major aerospace and technology firms are exploring the deployment of AI computing infrastructure in Earth’s orbit to bypass terrestrial power and cooling constraints. SpaceX, Blue Origin, and Google have proposed large-s

Global space and satellite industry expansion

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Space industry faces potential rocket shortage amid launch surge

The global space and satellite industry is undergoing rapid expansion, characterized by a surge in orbital launches and the deployment of low earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellations. This growth is driven by major pla

Rocket Lab acquisition of Iridium Communications

4 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Rocket Lab secures Synspective launch orders and Iridium merger approval

Rocket Lab is advancing its proposed acquisition of Iridium Communications, a move intended to integrate launch and manufacturing capabilities with a global satellite network. To fund the approximately $8 billion deal,

Planet Labs expansion and commercial growth

2 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Planet Labs reports 58% revenue growth amid satellite imaging demand

Planet Labs is expanding its operational footprint and financial performance through increased satellite production and growing demand for Earth-imaging services. In late 2026, the US-based company announced plans to be