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SpaceX lines up 21 banks for 'Project Apex' mega IPO as merger rumors and sector-impact analysis mount

SpaceX has lined up at least 21 banks for a blockbuster IPO codenamed "Project Apex," creating one of the largest underwriting syndicates in years. The move — accompanied by merger chatter and analysis of broad valuation and capital-allocation effects — could reshape financing across commercial space.

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

Ars Technica

Third Orion Launch Marks a Turning Point for NASA’s Artemis Program

2026-03-31T11:38:33.010025-07:00

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China targets 140 launches in 2026 amid commercial space surge

2026-03-31T03:38:33.084827-07:00

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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 banks for 'Project Apex' mega IPO as merger rumors and sector-impact analysis mount SpaceX has lined up at least 21 banks for a blockbuster IPO codenamed "Project Apex," creating one of the largest underwriting syndicates in years. The move — accompanied by merger chatter and analysis of broad valuation and capital-allocation effects — could reshape financing across commercial space.

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

SpaceX lines up 21 banks for 'Project Apex' mega IPO as merger rumors and sector-impact analysis mount

Ars Technica

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Third Orion Launch Marks a Turning Point for NASA’s Artemis Program NASA's third Orion launch represents a meaningful shift for the Artemis program, delivering operational milestones and technical validation after two earlier missions that offered limited progress. The flight restores momentum for crewed lunar ambitions and reduces near‑term program risk as teams move toward Artemis II preparations.

2026-03-31T11:38:33.010025-07:00

Third Orion Launch Marks a Turning Point for NASA’s Artemis Program

SpaceNews.com

China targets 140 launches in 2026 amid commercial space surge China plans around 140 orbital launches in 2026, according to a commercial launch executive, marking a sharp acceleration in launch cadence as its commercial space sector surges. The target increases available capacity for satellite deployments and signals intensified competition in global launch markets.

2026-03-31T03:38:33.084827-07:00

China targets 140 launches in 2026 amid commercial space surge

Reuters

Eutelsat opens talks with India’s space agency to diversify launch suppliers Eutelsat is negotiating with India’s space agency on future satellite launches as it seeks to diversify launch suppliers away from reliance on SpaceX and Europe’s Ariane rockets. The talks aim to broaden procurement options for the operator and reduce concentration risk in its satellite deployment strategy.

2026-03-31T02:10:17.699137-07:00

Eutelsat opens talks with India’s space agency to diversify launch suppliers

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Starlink satellite 34343 fractures at ~560 km after loss of contact, creating debris cloud On March 29, 2026 SpaceX reported loss of communications with Starlink satellite 34343 at about 560 km; commercial tracker LeoLabs detected a large cluster of small objects in the satellite’s vicinity consistent with an on‑orbit fragmentation. KeepTrack says this is the second Starlink debris anomaly in roughly three months.

2026-03-30T17:07:22.561059-07:00

Starlink satellite 34343 fractures at ~560 km after loss of contact, creating debris cloud

NASA Spaceflight

Nine launches this week — SLS, Falcon 9, Atlas V and Soyuz lead packed global manifest Nine orbital launches are scheduled this week from Florida, California and Russian ranges, including NASA's SLS and missions on Falcon 9, Atlas V and Soyuz vehicles. The packed manifest highlights a global spike in launch cadence across government and commercial providers.

2026-03-30T14:10:37.015965-07:00

Nine launches this week — SLS, Falcon 9, Atlas V and Soyuz lead packed global manifest

Spaceflight Now

Falcon 9 to attempt record 34th flight on Starlink 10-44 from Cape Canaveral SpaceX will attempt a record 34th flight of a single Falcon 9 booster on the Starlink 10-44 mission, launching 29 broadband satellites from SLC‑40 at Cape Canaveral. Liftoff is targeted at the 5:15 window opener Monday, with weather a potential factor.

2026-03-30T13:05:26.761301-07:00

Falcon 9 to attempt record 34th flight on Starlink 10-44 from Cape Canaveral

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SpaceX lines up 21 banks for 'Project Apex' mega IPO as merger rumors and sector-impact analysis mount

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

Third Orion Launch Marks a Turning Point for NASA’s Artemis Program

China targets 140 launches in 2026 amid commercial space surge

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