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Bloomberg • Benjamin Stupples

Family offices build $3.8 billion exposure to SpaceX

Investment firms representing ultra-wealthy individuals in the Americas, Europe and the Middle East have accumulated $3.8 billion of exposure to SpaceX. The holdings demonstrate how family offices are securing access to sought-after private aerospace opportunities and channeling substantial capital into the commercial space sector.

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2026-08-17T04:36:06.504204-07:00

Moon Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Space Exploration & Science Missions Space Debris & Traffic Management

SpaceNews.com • Juliet Hannay

A rocket crashed into the moon. It was harmless, but the next one might not be.

By SpaceNews.com: Earlier this month, a discarded SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage crashed into the lunar surface at 8,700 kilometers per hour.

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2026-08-17T04:06:35.920488-07:00

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

SEOPS adds second Waymaker rideshare mission

By SpaceNews.com: Launch services provider SEOPS has added a second dedicated rideshare mission after seeing high demand for one announced less than three months ago.

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2026-08-17T05:15:40.918392-07:00

China Satellite Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Asia-Pacific (APAC)

SpaceNews.com • Andrew Jones

Long March 12 launches despite recent 7A failure, Long March 2C launches satellite for UAE

By SpaceNews.com: China launched a new batch of Guowang megaconstellation satellites over the weekend, following up with a separate launch of a developmental satellite for the UAE.

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2026-08-17T03:30:40.719042-07:00

FCC Satellite Commercial Space Policy & Regulation

SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

AST SpaceMobile Secures Regulatory Go-Ahead to Test 800 MHz Satellite Connectivity

By SpaceWatch Global: AST SpaceMobile secures temporary authority from the U.S. FCC to test satellite connectivity using spectrum in the 800 MHz band.

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2026-08-17T02:21:50.956582-07:00

Satellite Commercial Space

SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

Lynk and Omnispace form Elveo Mobile to advance D2D services

By SpaceNews.com: Lynk Global has completed its merger with Omnispace and rebranded as Elveo Mobile, adding globally coordinated S-band spectrum to expand direct-to-device satellite services beyond basic messaging.

Also: Space Intel Report

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2026-08-16T21:40:38.588992-07:00

Satellite Air Cargo & Freight Logistics Middle East

Aviation Source • Len Varley

Emirates SkyCargo Transports UAE’s First AI Satellite to the United States

By Aviation Source: Emirates SkyCargo has successfully transported the Altair-1 satellite from Dubai to Los Angeles, marking a major milestone for the United Arab Emirates’ space sector.

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2026-08-16T14:40:40.341834-07:00

Satellite Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Satellite operators emphasize launch deals in a constrained market

By SpaceNews.com: Amid a constrained launch market, satellite operators are increasingly emphasizing to investors and customers that they have lined up launch capacity.

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2026-08-16T16:25:37.519124-07:00

Family offices build $3.8 billion exposure to SpaceX

A rocket crashed into the moon. It was harmless, but the next one might not be.

SEOPS adds second Waymaker rideshare mission

Long March 12 launches despite recent 7A failure, Long March 2C launches satellite for UAE

AST SpaceMobile Secures Regulatory Go-Ahead to Test 800 MHz Satellite Connectivity

Lynk and Omnispace form Elveo Mobile to advance D2D services

Emirates SkyCargo Transports UAE’s First AI Satellite to the United States

Satellite operators emphasize launch deals in a constrained market

SEOPS adds second Waymaker rideshare mission

Family Offices Amass $3.8 Billion SpaceX Bet in Boost for Musk

A rocket crashed into the moon. It was harmless, but the next one might not be.

Long March 12 launches despite recent 7A failure, Long March 2C launches satellite for UAE

AST SpaceMobile Secures Regulatory Go-Ahead to Test 800 MHz Satellite Connectivity

Lynk and Omnispace form Elveo Mobile to advance D2D services

Firefly Advances Next-Generation Medium-Lift Rocket as Alpha Launcher Development Progresses

Artemis II pilot thanks NASA for letting him fly Orion by hand: 'I'm still blown away by that trust'

NASA funds spherical 'Aerobots' that could explore the caves of Saturn's moon Titan

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Blue Origin plans second Cape Canaveral launch complex for New Glenn 9×4

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PIF, Nvidia and Harvard disclose major SpaceX stakes as institutional interest broadens

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