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Space economy hits $686B globally, with growth trajectory highlighted in Space Foundation data

The Space Foundation’s latest reporting breaks down the global space economy at $686B and outlines its growth trajectory. The update provides a consolidated view of the sector’s scale and direction, useful for benchmarking investment plans and capacity across space segments.

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2026-07-22T06:11:42.257583-07:00

SpaceNews.com

Orienspace’s Gravity-1 completes third solid rocket launch, delivering nine satellites from sea off Shanghai

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2026-07-22T02:42:58.061658-07:00

SpaceWatch Global

Poland signs with the European Commission to contribute to IRIS2, planning 12 constellation satellites

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2026-07-22T01:24:41.449113-07:00

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Arianespace schedules MTG-I2 launch for Aug. 27 using Ariane 62

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2026-07-21T14:08:17.374906-07:00

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Space economy hits $686B globally, with growth trajectory highlighted in Space Foundation data The Space Foundation’s latest reporting breaks down the global space economy at $686B and outlines its growth trajectory. The update provides a consolidated view of the sector’s scale and direction, useful for benchmarking investment plans and capacity across space segments.

2026-07-22T06:11:42.257583-07:00

Space economy hits $686B globally, with growth trajectory highlighted in Space Foundation data

SpaceNews.com

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Orienspace’s Gravity-1 completes third solid rocket launch, delivering nine satellites from sea off Shanghai Commercial launch provider Orienspace launched its third Gravity-1 solid rocket from waters off Shanghai, placing nine satellites into orbit. The flight marks continued cadence-building for the company’s solid-propellant, sea-based launch approach as it grows its payload delivery capability.

2026-07-22T02:42:58.061658-07:00

Orienspace’s Gravity-1 completes third solid rocket launch, delivering nine satellites from sea off Shanghai

SpaceNews.com

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Gravity-1 sea launch off Shanghai puts 9 satellites into orbit

2026-07-22T02:42:58.061658-07:00

Gravity-1 sea launch off Shang

SpaceWatch Global

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Poland signs with the European Commission to contribute to IRIS2, planning 12 constellation satellites Poland’s Marcin Kierwiński and Andrius Kubilius signed an agreement with the European Commission for Poland’s participation in building the IRIS2 satellite constellation. The country will deliver 12 IRIS2 constellation satellites as part of the EU program’s planned network expansion.

2026-07-22T01:24:41.449113-07:00

Poland signs with the European Commission to contribute to IRIS2, planning 12 constellation satellites

Via Satellite

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Arianespace schedules MTG-I2 launch for Aug. 27 using Ariane 62 Arianespace has set Aug. 27 as the date for its fourth Ariane 6 launch of the year, deploying a dedicated Ariane 62 configuration (two boosters). The mission will send the second Meteosat Third Generation Imager satellite, MTG-I2, into orbit.

2026-07-21T14:08:17.374906-07:00

Arianespace schedules MTG-I2 launch for Aug. 27 using Ariane 62

Space.com

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SDA partners for up to $1.75B to build 36 Golden Dome missile-tracking satellites for Space Force The Space Development Agency announced partnerships with two companies valued at up to $1.75 billion total to develop 36 satellites supporting the Trump administration’s Golden Dome missile-defense initiative. The satellites are intended to expand space-based tracking capability for the program.

2026-07-21T12:07:19.359993-07:00

SDA partners for up to $1.75B to build 36 Golden Dome missile-tracking satellites for Space Force

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SpaceX launches Northrop Grumman’s Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV) for RSGS satellite servicing, positioning in-orbit autonomy tha SpaceX launched Northrop Grumman’s first Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV) on a private mission to rendezvous with and service geosynchronous communication satellites using a two-armed robotic system. The Robotic Servicing of Geosynchronous Satellites (RSGS) payload was integrated for cryogenic thermal vacuum testing ahead of orbit.

2026-07-21T11:42:26.117688-07:00

SpaceX launches Northrop Grumman’s Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV) for RSGS satellite servicing, positioning in-orbit autonomy tha

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FCC to consider allowing unlicensed devices to communicate directly with satellites The FCC announced it will consider a proposal to permit unlicensed wireless devices to communicate directly with satellites, expanding beyond today’s licensed satellite-link ecosystem. The effort would broaden access to spectrum paths that can support direct-to-device connectivity using commonly available consumer radio capabilities.

2026-07-21T10:53:58.954625-07:00

FCC to consider allowing unlicensed devices to communicate directly with satellites

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