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Satellite LEO Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

Space.com • Mike Wall

SpaceX launches 29 Starlink satellites as Starship Flight 14 targets first Starlink V3 deployment

SpaceX launched 29 Starlink satellites to low Earth orbit from Florida on Aug. 11, marking the 18th mission for Falcon 9 booster B1085. Separately, the company is preparing Starship’s 14th test flight, tentatively planned for late August, with a Starlink V3 deployment and an attempted tower catch.

4 Sources

2026-08-11T09:37:18.219856-07:00

Satellite Space Defense & Militarization Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

CNBC • Elsa Ohlen

Ukraine war sparked race for countries to build spy satellites, space-tech CEO says

By CNBC: Governments are ramping up satellite capabilities as space intelligence becomes increasingly critical to modern warfare.

1 Source

2026-08-11T08:35:20.966699-07:00

AI M&A Commercial Space

CNBC • Liz Napolitano

SpaceX shares can more than double, Morgan Stanley says. The bull thesis isn't based on space business

By CNBC: SpaceX has worked to become a bigger player in AI by acquiring startup Cursor, and that should add considerable value to its shares, Morgan Stanley says.

Also: Seeking Alpha

2 Sources

2026-08-11T07:21:38.871288-07:00

Satellite AI Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space Space Debris & Traffic Management Sustainability & Climate Initiatives

Space.com • Tereza Pultarova

SpaceX wants to put 1 million AI satellites in orbit. What would that do to Earth's climate?

By Space.com: Operating a million or more data centers in space would mean a massive increase in air pollution from rocket launches and concentrations of toxic ash from reentering satellites.

1 Source

2026-08-11T06:06:06.735211-07:00

Satellite Europe Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

defence-industry.eu • Martin Chomsky

Rocket Lab establishes German subsidiary to target sovereign European satellite manufacturing and Electron and Neutron launch demand

By defence-industry.eu: Rocket Lab has established Rocket Lab Germany GmbH, expanding its European presence as the company targets growing demand for sovereign satellite manufacturing and launch capacity.

SpaceWatch Global

Rocket Lab Establishes Rocket Lab Germany to Deliver Sovereign Space and Launch Capabilities to Europe

SpaceNews.com

First Neutron launch may slip to 2027

Also: Bloomberg, AeroTime, Payload, Via Satellite, Seeking Alpha and 4 more

20 Sources

2026-08-10T16:20:44.583163-07:00

Satellite Commercial Space

SpaceNews.com • Debra Werner

BlackSky wins seven-figure, multiyear international contract

By SpaceNews.com: SAN FRANCISCO — BlackSky announced Aug. 11 a seven-figure, multiyear contract to provide an international customer with persistent space-based monitoring and assured and on-demand satellite tasking.

1 Source

2026-08-11T06:21:52.914888-07:00

Space Force Leadership Moon Commercial Space

SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Former Space Force general joins Lunar Outpost board

By SpaceNews.com: A retired Space Force general who served as deputy commander of U.S. Space Command is joining the board of lunar rover developer Lunar Outpost.

1 Source

2026-08-11T06:20:49.684132-07:00

Satellite Europe LEO Commercial Space Space Policy & International Cooperation

SpaceWatch Global • Gilles Rabin

#SpaceWatchGL Opinion: Europe's Space Leadership Enters an Uncertain Autumn

By SpaceWatch Global: As Europe enters a new space policy season, Gilles Rabin examines leadership, IRIS², France's role and the strategic choices shaping Europe's future.

Also: Space Intel Report and spaceinsider.tech

4 Sources

2026-08-11T01:20:27.782043-07:00

SpaceX launches 29 Starlink satellites as Starship Flight 14 targets first Starlink V3 deployment

Ukraine war sparked race for countries to build spy satellites, space-tech CEO says

SpaceX shares can more than double, Morgan Stanley says. The bull thesis isn't based on space business

SpaceX wants to put 1 million AI satellites in orbit. What would that do to Earth's climate?

Rocket Lab establishes German subsidiary to target sovereign European satellite manufacturing and Electron and Neutron launch demand

Rocket Lab Establishes Rocket Lab Germany to Deliver Sovereign Space and Launch Capabilities to Europe

First Neutron launch may slip to 2027

BlackSky wins seven-figure, multiyear international contract

Former Space Force general joins Lunar Outpost board

#SpaceWatchGL Opinion: Europe's Space Leadership Enters an Uncertain Autumn

SpaceX launches 29 Starlink satellites to orbit from Florida (video, photos)

Ukraine war sparked race for countries to build spy satellites, space-tech CEO says

SpaceX shares can more than double, Morgan Stanley says. The bull thesis isn't based on space business

BlackSky wins seven-figure, multiyear international contract

Former Space Force general joins Lunar Outpost board

SpaceX wants to put 1 million AI satellites in orbit. What would that do to Earth's climate?

Starbase Production lining up future vehicles

Proteus Space Names Maj. Gen. Kim Crider (USAF, Ret.) to Board of Directors

Vietnam’s VinSpace signs deal with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to launch its first satellites in 2027

Italy Appoints Career Diplomat as Space Agency Extraordinary Commissioner

Long March 7A fails shortly after liftoff during communications-satellite launch

SpaceX shares rebound after $7.8 billion Q2 revenue beat as satellite and Starship ambitions raise commercial-space stakes

Europe’s IRIS² Moves Into Implementation as SpaceRISE Consortium Commits €3.39 Billion

NASA details Artemis progress across commercial lunar landers, surface habitats and SLS/Orion hardware

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