Supply Chain   M&A   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space  
CNBC • Samantha Subin

Rocket Lab boosts Q1 momentum—record revenue, Neutron progress, and acquisition of Motiv Space Systems

Rocket Lab reported record quarterly revenue in Q1 2026 and highlighted momentum behind its Neutron launch vehicle. The company also signed a definitive deal to acquire California robotics specialist Motiv Space Systems, adding space-grade robotic arms, motion control and precision mechanisms—including solar array drive components—for satellite manufacturing.

2026-05-08T14:20:22.810713-07:00
Helicopter   Space Exploration & Science Missions   NASA  
NASA • Jet Propulsion Laboratory

NASA Pushes Next-Gen Mars Helicopter Rotor Blades Past Mach 1

By NASA: The rotor blades that will carry NASA’s next-generation helicopters to new Martian heights broke the sound barrier during March tests at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California.

2026-05-07T11:50:12.271510-07:00
Satellite   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Thaicom: Revenue down, profit up in satellite division; iPStar/Thaicom 4 retirement this summer

By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — Satellite fleet operator Thaicom of Thailand reported a 9.2% drop in satellite service revenue for the three months ending March 31 compared to the previous year, saying the continued decline in broadcast revenue was the cause.

2026-05-08T12:36:54.011419-07:00
Satellite   Europe   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization  
Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Space hardware builder OHB: Record Q1 backlog, increases in rev, EBITDA, cash; hoping for Bundeswehr bonanza

By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — Space hardware prime contractor OHB SE reported record backlog and double-digit increases in revenue and profit for the three months ending March 31 and expects further increases as German and European government funding translates into contracts.

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