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Rocket Lab shares jump after Q1 revenue beat, Neutron momentum update—and plans Motiv Space Systems robotics acquisition

Rocket Lab delivered record quarterly revenue in Q1 2026, pairing the financial beat with renewed momentum around its Neutron launch vehicle. The company also agreed to acquire Motiv Space Systems to expand space robotics and insource precision mechanisms—aimed at improving satellite constellation manufacturing capabilities—while citing work on space-based interceptors.

2026-05-08T14:20:22.810713-07:00

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OHB SE reports record Q1 backlog, double-digit revenue/profit gains as German and European government funding converts into cont

2026-05-08T08:49:59.369831-07:00

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SatVu’s HotSat-2 delivers first-light thermal imagery, signaling operational start for its high-resolution thermal intelligence

2026-05-07T20:11:29.782075-07:00

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Planet Labs signs 2-year, 7-figure deal with Greek government for National Satellite Space Project

2026-05-08T04:02:42.904120-07:00

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Rocket Lab shares jump after Q1 revenue beat, Neutron momentum update—and plans Motiv Space Systems robotics acquisition Rocket Lab delivered record quarterly revenue in Q1 2026, pairing the financial beat with renewed momentum around its Neutron launch vehicle. The company also agreed to acquire Motiv Space Systems to expand space robotics and insource precision mechanisms—aimed at improving satellite constellation manufacturing capabilities—while citing work on space-based interceptors.

2026-05-08T14:20:22.810713-07:00

Rocket Lab shares jump after Q1 revenue beat, Neutron momentum update—and plans Motiv Space Systems robotics acquisition

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Thaicom reports 9.2% drop in satellite service revenue; eyes iPStar/Thaicom 4 retirement Thaicom says satellite service revenue fell 9.2% for the three months ended March 31, attributing the decline to continued weaker broadcast revenue, even as profit rose in its satellite division. The operator also points to the summer retirement of iPStar/Thaicom 4 as a near-term fleet inflection point.

2026-05-08T12:36:54.011419-07:00

Thaicom reports 9.2% drop in satellite service revenue; eyes iPStar/Thaicom 4 retirement

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OHB SE reports record Q1 backlog, double-digit revenue/profit gains as German and European government funding converts into cont Space hardware prime contractor OHB SE says it logged a record backlog and delivered double-digit increases in revenue, profit, EBITDA and cash for the quarter ended March 31, and expects further growth as German and other European government funding translates into additional contracts. The company frames its near-term outlook around continued defence- and space-led demand.

2026-05-08T08:49:59.369831-07:00

OHB SE reports record Q1 backlog, double-digit revenue/profit gains as German and European government funding converts into cont

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HPS & LSS land major antenna reflector contract, shifting satellite reflector systems from development toward global commercial European firms HPS and LSS have secured a contract for satellite reflector systems, a milestone described as moving the technology from development into entry-level participation in global commercial space markets.

2026-05-08T06:31:50.770374-07:00

HPS & LSS land major antenna reflector contract, shifting satellite reflector systems from development toward global commercial

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Planet Labs signs 2-year, 7-figure deal with Greek government for National Satellite Space Project Planet Labs Germany has entered a two-year, seven-figure agreement with the Greek government to support the country’s National Satellite Space Project. The contract underscores continued momentum for commercially enabled, government-backed satellite capabilities and services in Europe.

2026-05-08T04:02:42.904120-07:00

Planet Labs signs 2-year, 7-figure deal with Greek government for National Satellite Space Project

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SatVu’s HotSat-2 delivers first-light thermal imagery, signaling operational start for its high-resolution thermal intelligence SatVu has released first-light imagery from HotSat-2, its second satellite in a commercial high-resolution thermal imaging constellation. The initial “shakedown” imagery reportedly shows live thermal activity at three strategic energy sites spanning Cuba, India and Australia—marking a shift from development into operational thermal intelligence.

2026-05-07T20:11:29.782075-07:00

SatVu’s HotSat-2 delivers first-light thermal imagery, signaling operational start for its high-resolution thermal intelligence

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HawkEye 360 prices $416M IPO, turning into the second public space company of the year HawkEye 360 has raised $416 million in its initial public offering, pricing at the high end of the range. The space-based RF geolocation and signals-intelligence provider becomes the second space company to go public this year, extending its path from IPO filing and roadshow to a full Nasdaq listing.

2026-05-07T13:25:37.705880-07:00

HawkEye 360 prices $416M IPO, turning into the second public space company of the year

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Spire opens Munich satellite manufacturing facility targeting production of up to 100 satellites per year Spire has opened a new satellite manufacturing facility in Munich with stated capacity to produce up to 100 satellites annually. The move signals an acceleration of smallsat production throughput in Europe as operators and data providers look to scale constellation builds and refresh cycles.

2026-05-07T13:25:37.334451-07:00

Spire opens Munich satellite manufacturing facility targeting production of up to 100 satellites per year

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Rocket Lab shares jump after Q1 revenue beat, Neutron momentum update—and plans Motiv Space Systems robotics acquisition

OHB SE reports record Q1 backlog, double-digit revenue/profit gains as German and European government funding converts into cont

SatVu’s HotSat-2 delivers first-light thermal imagery, signaling operational start for its high-resolution thermal intelligence

Planet Labs signs 2-year, 7-figure deal with Greek government for National Satellite Space Project

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