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SpaceX lines up 21-bank underwriting syndicate for potential 'Project Apex' IPO

SpaceX has assembled at least 21 banks for a potential initial public offering, code-named "Project Apex," forming one of the largest underwriting syndicates in recent years. The move marks a notable shift in Elon Musk's stance on public listings and sets up a blockbuster, sector‑reshaping offering.

2026-03-31T18:11:03.248240-07:00

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Virgin Galactic targets late‑2026 restart of commercial suborbital flights as next‑generation spaceplane nears completion

2026-03-31T18:12:22.732928-07:00

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Es’hailSat and EgyptSat sign multi-year VSAT capacity agreement

2026-03-31T13:05:23.337822-07:00

Via Satellite

Ground segment pivots to orchestration and specialization as Starlink, Amazon Leo pressure incumbents

2026-03-31T12:59:00.657681-07:00

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Virgin Galactic targets late‑2026 restart of commercial suborbital flights as next‑generation spaceplane nears completion Virgin Galactic expects to resume commercial suborbital flights by year‑end 2026 as its first next‑generation spaceplane nears completion. The target establishes a public timetable for remaining test flights, regulatory clearance, crew and operational preparations, and the transition to revenue service.

2026-03-31T18:12:22.732928-07:00

Virgin Galactic targets late‑2026 restart of commercial suborbital flights as next‑generation spaceplane nears completion

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SpaceX lines up 21-bank underwriting syndicate for potential 'Project Apex' IPO SpaceX has assembled at least 21 banks for a potential initial public offering, code-named "Project Apex," forming one of the largest underwriting syndicates in recent years. The move marks a notable shift in Elon Musk's stance on public listings and sets up a blockbuster, sector‑reshaping offering.

2026-03-31T18:11:03.248240-07:00

SpaceX lines up 21-bank underwriting syndicate for potential 'Project Apex' IPO

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Es’hailSat and EgyptSat sign multi-year VSAT capacity agreement Es’hailSat and EgyptSat have signed a multi-year satellite capacity agreement granting EgyptSat access to Es’hailSat capacity to deliver VSAT services to customers in Egypt and across the Middle East and North Africa, formalising distribution and service arrangements for regional fixed‑satellite connectivity.

2026-03-31T13:05:23.337822-07:00

Es’hailSat and EgyptSat sign multi-year VSAT capacity agreement

Via Satellite

Ground segment pivots to orchestration and specialization as Starlink, Amazon Leo pressure incumbents At SATShow, ground-segment CEOs warned that vertically integrated LEO megaconstellations such as Starlink and Amazon Leo are forcing hardware and service providers to pivot from commoditised terminals to orchestration platforms, software-defined operations and vertical specialisation to defend margins and relevance.

2026-03-31T12:59:00.657681-07:00

Ground segment pivots to orchestration and specialization as Starlink, Amazon Leo pressure incumbents

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ESA clears L‑ and S‑band for LEO satnav as Xona's funding reaches $320M The European Space Agency has cleared use of L‑ and S‑band frequencies for low‑Earth‑orbit satellite navigation, enabling commercial LEO positioning layers. On March 26 Xona Space Systems closed a Series C that brought its total funding to $320 million.

2026-03-31T11:19:14.762819-07:00

ESA clears L‑ and S‑band for LEO satnav as Xona's funding reaches $320M

Space Intel Report

Orbital cleanup to asteroid mining: capture bags and the path forward As low Earth orbit becomes more crowded, new on‑orbit removal concepts — from capture‑bag technologies demonstrated on the ISS to commercial debris‑cleanup services — are maturing alongside early plans to harvest small bodies. Four takeaways synthesize technical readiness, regulatory gaps and emerging commercial opportunity.

2026-03-31T10:00:09.462191-07:00

Orbital cleanup to asteroid mining: capture bags and the path forward

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Antaris raises $28M Series A to accelerate AI-driven space missions Antaris closed a $28 million Series A to accelerate its AI-driven space missions, funding development of onboard autonomy, mission planning and operations. The round positions the company to scale technology for commercial and government space tasks and underscores continued investor interest in AI-enabled space startups.

2026-03-31T05:22:26.962690-07:00

Antaris raises $28M Series A to accelerate AI-driven space missions

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Astronomers Tell FCC: SpaceX’s 1M Orbital Data Centres and 50k Space Mirrors Would Scar the Night Sky The Royal Astronomical Society, European Southern Observatory and International Astronomical Union have formally opposed FCC filings from SpaceX and Reflect Orbital proposing up to one million satellites and roughly 50,000 reflective spacecraft. They warn the plans would severely disrupt ground‑based observations, night‑sky visibility and orbital safety.

2026-03-31T04:58:21.064076-07:00

Astronomers Tell FCC: SpaceX’s 1M Orbital Data Centres and 50k Space Mirrors Would Scar the Night Sky

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SpaceX lines up 21-bank underwriting syndicate for potential 'Project Apex' IPO

Virgin Galactic targets late‑2026 restart of commercial suborbital flights as next‑generation spaceplane nears completion

Es’hailSat and EgyptSat sign multi-year VSAT capacity agreement

Ground segment pivots to orchestration and specialization as Starlink, Amazon Leo pressure incumbents

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