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Ars Technica • Eric Berger

Rocket Lab highlights launch flexibility as Blue Origin outlines two-pad plan amid capacity constraints

Rocket Lab is emphasizing operational flexibility while Blue Origin advances plans for a two-pad launch architecture, as the commercial launch market faces unprecedented capacity constraints. The developments point to growing pressure on providers to expand infrastructure and adapt launch operations.

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2026-08-14T04:05:24.029341-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Intuitive Machines wins contract for three GEO satellites

By SpaceNews.com: Intuitive Machines announced Aug. 13 that it won a $600 million contract from an undisclosed customer for three GEO communications satellites.

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2026-08-14T04:55:38.034364-07:00

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Reuters • Akash Sriram, Suzanne McGee

Alphabet's SpaceX bet grows 100-fold over a decade to $94 billion

By Reuters: Alphabet's early bet on SpaceX has multiplied more than 100-fold, with the Google parent disclosing a stake worth about $94 billion at the end of June compared with the $900 million investment ‌it said it made in Elon Musk's rocket company in 2015.

Also: CNA and Economic Times

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2026-08-14T03:20:49.493049-07:00

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CNBC • Contessa Brewer

Data centers in space could be a new frontier for insurers

By CNBC: The push to build data centers has moved to lower Earth orbit, and insurers could be facing a new market with plenty of complexity.

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2026-08-14T04:35:47.829767-07:00

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Space.com • Sharmila Kuthunur

India-US space ties deepen as NASA invites ISRO to join moon base program

By Space.com: NASA has invited the Indian Space Research Organisation to collaborate on its Moon Base program, which aims to build a permanent human outpost near the lunar south pole.

Also: India Defense News

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2026-08-14T05:06:04.825517-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • 2026 Paris

In-Orbit Services Market to Generate $3 Billion in Revenue Over the Next Decade

By SpaceNews.com: Paris, France | August 2026 – Novaspace’s latest In-Orbit Services Markets report projects that emerging in-orbit services will generate approximately $3 billion in cumulative service revenues over the next decade , highlighting the early development of a more flexible, resilient, and sustainable space economy.

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2026-08-14T03:10:36.405402-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Valentin Eder

Orbital Data Centers Raise Urgent Questions About Traffic Rules in Sun-Synchronous Orbits

By SpaceWatch Global: Orbital data centres are converging on the same sun-synchronous orbits. Who sets the traffic rules, and what role should Europe play in shaping them?.

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2026-08-14T02:12:29.382017-07:00

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Space.com • Leonard David

SpaceX rocket's moon crash highlights 'a tangible operational risk' of lunar settlement

By Space.com: A SpaceX rocket body slammed into the moon earlier this month, showcasing a risk that will increase as humanity establishes a footprint on Earth's nearest neighbor.

Also: Leonard David

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2026-08-14T03:05:05.130542-07:00

Rocket Lab highlights launch flexibility as Blue Origin outlines two-pad plan amid capacity constraints

Intuitive Machines wins contract for three GEO satellites

Alphabet's SpaceX bet grows 100-fold over a decade to $94 billion

Data centers in space could be a new frontier for insurers

India-US space ties deepen as NASA invites ISRO to join moon base program

In-Orbit Services Market to Generate $3 Billion in Revenue Over the Next Decade

Orbital Data Centers Raise Urgent Questions About Traffic Rules in Sun-Synchronous Orbits

SpaceX rocket's moon crash highlights 'a tangible operational risk' of lunar settlement

India-US space ties deepen as NASA invites ISRO to join moon base program

Intuitive Machines wins contract for three GEO satellites

Data centers in space could be a new frontier for insurers

Rocket Report: Rocket Lab shows off its flexibility; Blue Origin's two-pad plan

Alphabet's SpaceX bet grows 100-fold over a decade to $94 billion

In-Orbit Services Market to Generate $3 Billion in Revenue Over the Next Decade

Pixxel-Led Consortium Selected to Build India’s First Privately Operated Earth-Observation Constellation

Rocket Lab Enters Europe’s Crowded Launch Market

Musk discloses 48.4% stake in SpaceX in regulatory filing

CesiumAstro buys semiconductor specialist to boost constellation plans

SpaceX rallies past first IPO lockup expiry as $60 billion Cursor deal advances

Virgin Galactic delays Delta-class spaceplane to 2027 as it raises ticket prices and prepares for naming vote

Wenchang reaches 50 launches as China advances AI satellites despite third failure

Norway’s $2.3 trillion wealth fund discloses a $1.22 billion SpaceX stake

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