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SaxaVord Spaceport sets August–early September launch window for RFA ONE inaugural flight SaxaVord Spaceport will operate a launch window spanning August through early September to support a rocket test flight. Rocket Factory Augsburg is preparing to conduct the inaugural RFA ONE launch from SaxaVord no earlier than 10 August, making scheduling and range operations the immediate gating items for the mission.

2026-07-07T13:04:43.773532-07:00

SaxaVord Spaceport sets August–early September launch window for RFA ONE inaugural flight

European Spaceflight

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RFA ONE Launch from SaxaVord Set for No Earlier Than 10 August

2026-07-07T13:04:43.773532-07:00

RFA ONE Launch from SaxaVord S

Space.com

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SpaceX Transporter-17 to launch first commercially designed, operator-owned nuclear-powered satellite SpaceX has scheduled the Transporter-17 rideshare mission for July 7, carrying a nuclear-powered satellite designed and operated commercially for use in orbit. The launch marks the first time a nuclear-energy spacecraft in orbit is being deployed as part of a commercial space mission.

2026-07-07T05:17:07.518622-07:00

SpaceX Transporter-17 to launch first commercially designed, operator-owned nuclear-powered satellite

Ars Technica

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ULA’s remaining six Atlas V missions limited to Boeing Starliner while Amazon readies mid-latitude broadband from in-orbit satel United Launch Alliance’s final six Atlas V flights cannot be used for other payloads, leaving them available only for Boeing’s Starliner program. Separately, Amazon says it has enough satellites already in orbit to start initial broadband service for mid-latitudes later this year.

2026-07-07T04:30:16.203148-07:00

ULA’s remaining six Atlas V missions limited to Boeing Starliner while Amazon readies mid-latitude broadband from in-orbit satel

SpaceNews.com

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SpaceX satellite wins test Pentagon’s commitment to competition

2026-07-07T04:14:17.351574-07:00

SpaceX satellite wins test Pen

SpaceNews.com

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Brokerages turn bullish as SpaceX enters the Nasdaq-100—plus fresh Space Force satellite contracting SpaceX has been added to the Nasdaq-100, a move expected to trigger large-scale passive inflows. Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs and Wells Fargo kicked off coverage with buy ratings, pointing to long-term growth tied to AI, space and communications. Separately, Space Force awarded major satellite contracts to SpaceX, reinforcing its role in next-generation military space networks.

2026-07-07T04:14:17.351574-07:00

Brokerages turn bullish as SpaceX enters the Nasdaq-100—plus fresh Space Force satellite contracting

SpaceNews.com

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Isar Aerospace signs deal to develop a Canadian Spectrum launch site, tied to Canadian submarine sales Isar Aerospace has signed an agreement to develop a Canadian launch site for Spectrum, linked to a broader deal involving the sale of submarines to the Canadian military. The arrangement connects small-launch infrastructure work with defense-driven procurement and industrial cooperation.

2026-07-07T01:14:36.209776-07:00

Isar Aerospace signs deal to develop a Canadian Spectrum launch site, tied to Canadian submarine sales

Bloomberg

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SpaceX’ Nasdaq-100 entry ties the mega-IPO to index-tracking flows, lifting Wall Street trading volumes and prompting bullish fi SpaceX has joined the Nasdaq-100, forcing the large QQQ ETF to buy shares and creating a real-time test of whether passive index-tracking funds distort markets. The move follows a blockbuster SpaceX IPO that has boosted U.S. Wall Street activity and is expected to support second-quarter bank earnings, with underwriters now free to issue initial equity research.

2026-07-06T23:44:44.991231-07:00

SpaceX’ Nasdaq-100 entry ties the mega-IPO to index-tracking flows, lifting Wall Street trading volumes and prompting bullish fi

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SaxaVord Spaceport sets August–early September launch window for RFA ONE inaugural flight

SpaceX’ Nasdaq-100 entry ties the mega-IPO to index-tracking flows, lifting Wall Street trading volumes and prompting bullish fi

Brokerages turn bullish as SpaceX enters the Nasdaq-100—plus fresh Space Force satellite contracting

SpaceX Transporter-17 to launch first commercially designed, operator-owned nuclear-powered satellite

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