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SpaceX to join the Nasdaq-100 on July 7, 2026 under Nasdaq’s fast-track inclusion framework

Nasdaq confirmed SpaceX (SPCX) will be added to the tech-heavy Nasdaq-100 on July 7, 2026. The expedited timetable makes SpaceX one of the first companies to benefit from Nasdaq’s recently adopted fast-track inclusion rules, setting up potential demand from passive funds tied to the index.

2026-06-26T17:40:09.269349-07:00

Ars Technica

SpaceX targets U.S. consumers with planned Starlink mobile service, aiming to compete with Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile

2026-06-26T06:47:59.615267-07:00

Space Intel Report

EU Digital Networks Act faces pushback from European organizations—including satellite industry stakeholders

2026-06-26T07:40:39.114128-07:00

SpaceNews.com

Botswana signs the Artemis Accords, joining NASA’s framework for responsible lunar exploration

2026-06-25T13:56:25.748717-07:00

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SpaceX to join the Nasdaq-100 on July 7, 2026 under Nasdaq’s fast-track inclusion framework Nasdaq confirmed SpaceX (SPCX) will be added to the tech-heavy Nasdaq-100 on July 7, 2026. The expedited timetable makes SpaceX one of the first companies to benefit from Nasdaq’s recently adopted fast-track inclusion rules, setting up potential demand from passive funds tied to the index.

2026-06-26T17:40:09.269349-07:00

SpaceX to join the Nasdaq-100 on July 7, 2026 under Nasdaq’s fast-track inclusion framework

Space Intel Report

EU Digital Networks Act faces pushback from European organizations—including satellite industry stakeholders The EU Commission’s proposed Digital Networks Act (DNA) is meeting resistance across Europe, with negative reactions reported even from satellite-sector companies that stand to benefit. The controversy underscores how the draft’s regulatory approach is being challenged on practical and industry-impact grounds before implementation details are finalized.

2026-06-26T07:40:39.114128-07:00

EU Digital Networks Act faces pushback from European organizations—including satellite industry stakeholders

Ars Technica

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SpaceX targets U.S. consumers with planned Starlink mobile service, aiming to compete with Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile Bloomberg and the Financial Times report SpaceX is planning a Starlink mobile service for U.S. consumers, potentially positioning the company to compete directly with terrestrial carriers. The move follows broader “Star”-branded expansion and comes as Starlink pushes deeper into mobile connectivity use cases.

2026-06-26T06:47:59.615267-07:00

SpaceX targets U.S. consumers with planned Starlink mobile service, aiming to compete with Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile

SpaceNews.com

Europe’s escalating “security in orbit” risk: satellite navigation underpins >10% of GDP A growing share of Europe’s economy depends on satellite navigation and other space services, making in-orbit security a macroeconomic and operational risk—not just a defense issue. The cluster frames Europe’s next security challenge as protecting space-enabled infrastructure that supports critical national capabilities.

2026-06-26T04:25:55.705287-07:00

Europe’s escalating “security in orbit” risk: satellite navigation underpins >10% of GDP

Via Satellite

Infleqtion joins Voyager Technologies and partners on a new U.S. quantum space initiative Infleqtion is teaming with Voyager Technologies, Monarch Quantum, Armada, and the University of Colorado Boulder to advance U.S. quantum space ambitions. The group’s collaboration signals a push to bring quantum-focused capabilities into space-industry development pipelines through a broader multi-organization effort.

2026-06-25T14:41:21.140209-07:00

Infleqtion joins Voyager Technologies and partners on a new U.S. quantum space initiative

SpaceNews.com

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Botswana signs the Artemis Accords, joining NASA’s framework for responsible lunar exploration Botswana has signed the Artemis Accords, committing to the NASA-led set of principles and best practices for responsible space exploration. The move adds another African state to the growing Artemis partnership ecosystem, reinforcing the Accords’ push for transparent and peaceful use of outer space.

2026-06-25T13:56:25.748717-07:00

Botswana signs the Artemis Accords, joining NASA’s framework for responsible lunar exploration

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Japan to choose proposal for sovereign J-LEO direct-to-device satellite network this month Japan plans to select this month a proposal for its domestically owned and operated J-LEO direct-to-device (D2D) satellite network. The decision marks a step toward building sovereign NTN/D2D capacity rather than relying solely on foreign systems and partners for device connectivity services.

2026-06-25T05:56:28.337421-07:00

Japan to choose proposal for sovereign J-LEO direct-to-device satellite network this month

Ars Technica

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NASA exploration-program cancellations tied to late schedules as contract values reportedly rose from ~$2.8B to $5.9B An analysis finds NASA’s recently canceled exploration programs were significantly behind schedule, with contract values reportedly increasing from nearly $2.8 billion to $5.9 billion. The delays contributed to the programs’ unfavorable trajectory, culminating in cancellation.

2026-06-24T14:55:10.698528-07:00

NASA exploration-program cancellations tied to late schedules as contract values reportedly rose from ~$2.8B to $5.9B

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SpaceX to join the Nasdaq-100 on July 7, 2026 under Nasdaq’s fast-track inclusion framework

SpaceX targets U.S. consumers with planned Starlink mobile service, aiming to compete with Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile

EU Digital Networks Act faces pushback from European organizations—including satellite industry stakeholders

Botswana signs the Artemis Accords, joining NASA’s framework for responsible lunar exploration

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