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SpaceX stake in active ETFs balloons into a 'monster' holding, exposing limits of unlisted assets in public funds

A small SpaceX position bought by a niche fund has ballooned into a 'monster' holding inside newly launched active ETFs, raising questions about whether exchange-traded funds can effectively carry significant unlisted assets. Critics say mixing private and public stocks undermines the sales pitch for these products.

2026-03-06T17:13:17.808011-08:00

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Eutelsat completes €5bn refinancing, closes €1.5bn bond to fund OneWeb refresh and back EU IRIS2

2026-03-06T09:19:10.584702-08:00

Via Satellite

FCC proposes easing TT&C spectrum rules to open bands for smallsats and experimental space operations

2026-03-06T10:17:49.474585-08:00

Space Intel Report

MDA Space opens La Plata factory to produce up to 400 software-defined satellites a year

2026-03-06T09:39:23.579836-08:00

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Wall Street Journal

SpaceX stake in active ETFs balloons into a 'monster' holding, exposing limits of unlisted assets in public funds A small SpaceX position bought by a niche fund has ballooned into a 'monster' holding inside newly launched active ETFs, raising questions about whether exchange-traded funds can effectively carry significant unlisted assets. Critics say mixing private and public stocks undermines the sales pitch for these products.

2026-03-06T17:13:17.808011-08:00

SpaceX stake in active ETFs balloons into a 'monster' holding, exposing limits of unlisted assets in public funds

Ars Technica

Planet Labs to withhold Gulf satellite imagery for 96 hours after Iranian drone attacks Planet Labs said it will impose a 96‑hour delay on public access to new satellite images covering Gulf states struck in recent Iranian drone attacks, aiming to deny “adversarial actors” near‑real‑time data for battle‑damage assessment. The company normally delivers imagery to commercial and media clients almost immediately.

2026-03-06T15:40:00.851912-08:00

Planet Labs to withhold Gulf satellite imagery for 96 hours after Iranian drone attacks

Via Satellite

FCC proposes easing TT&C spectrum rules to open bands for smallsats and experimental space operations The FCC proposed loosening telemetry, tracking and command (TT&C) spectrum rules to free additional bands for small satellites, cubesats and other unconventional space operations. The change is intended to simplify spectrum access for spacecraft control, enabling faster deployments and more experimental missions.

2026-03-06T10:17:49.474585-08:00

FCC proposes easing TT&C spectrum rules to open bands for smallsats and experimental space operations

Space Intel Report

MDA Space opens La Plata factory to produce up to 400 software-defined satellites a year MDA Space said it is on schedule to complete construction of a La Plata, Maryland factory capable of producing up to 400 software-defined satellites per year. The facility is aimed at supplying multiple commercial and government constellations and significantly expands MDA’s spacecraft manufacturing capacity.

2026-03-06T09:39:23.579836-08:00

MDA Space opens La Plata factory to produce up to 400 software-defined satellites a year

Spaceflight Now

SpaceX to launch 25 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg on March 7 SpaceX plans a predawn March 7 Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base to deploy 25 Starlink broadband satellites, further expanding its megaconstellation now numbering more than 9,900 spacecraft in low Earth orbit. Liftoff is scheduled from Space Launch Complex 4.

2026-03-06T09:19:28.988043-08:00

SpaceX to launch 25 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg on March 7

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Eutelsat completes €5bn refinancing, closes €1.5bn bond to fund OneWeb refresh and back EU IRIS2 French satellite operator Eutelsat has closed the final step of a €5 billion refinancing package with a €1.5 billion ($1.7bn) bond issuance. The move refinances debt, improves liquidity for its OneWeb LEO constellation refresh and underpins investment in Europe’s IRIS2 sovereign connectivity programme.

2026-03-06T09:19:10.584702-08:00

Eutelsat completes €5bn refinancing, closes €1.5bn bond to fund OneWeb refresh and back EU IRIS2

NASA Spaceflight

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RFA ONE arrives in Scotland as Rocket Factory Augsburg advances UK orbital launch campaign Rocket Factory Augsburg's RFA ONE has arrived in Scotland for ground integration and launch preparations, a major milestone in progressing a UK-based orbital launch campaign. The arrival accelerates RFA's SaxaVord pad commissioning timeline and supports two RFA One flights secured under ESA's Flight Ticket Initiative.

2026-03-06T08:47:31.246456-08:00

RFA ONE arrives in Scotland as Rocket Factory Augsburg advances UK orbital launch campaign

Ars Technica

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Orion cleared for Artemis launch as NASA reshuffles rockets; lunar lander question remains NASA has reorganized its Artemis launch vehicles and confirms Orion is ready to fly on the upcoming Artemis mission, but the agency has not resolved who will provide a crewed lunar lander. The move advances the flight schedule while leaving surface access and contractor selection unsettled.

2026-03-06T07:58:27.800025-08:00

Orion cleared for Artemis launch as NASA reshuffles rockets; lunar lander question remains

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SpaceX stake in active ETFs balloons into a 'monster' holding, exposing limits of unlisted assets in public funds

Eutelsat completes €5bn refinancing, closes €1.5bn bond to fund OneWeb refresh and back EU IRIS2

FCC proposes easing TT&C spectrum rules to open bands for smallsats and experimental space operations

MDA Space opens La Plata factory to produce up to 400 software-defined satellites a year

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