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SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

Kepler Communications books Rocket Lab Neutron for 2028 optical relay satellite launch

Kepler Communications plans to deploy next-generation optical relay satellites on Rocket Lab’s Neutron rocket in 2028, one of several launches the Canadian operator has scheduled that year. The agreement adds an early commercial customer to Neutron’s manifest as Rocket Lab prepares its next-generation launch vehicle.

Also: Bloomberg
2026-08-10T14:00:39.784268-07:00
Satellite   Europe   North America   Commercial Space  
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Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

MDA Space Reports Another Quarter of Double-Digit Growth, Expands International Strategy

By Space Intel Report: TUPPER LAKE, NY — Canadian space hardware and geospatial imagery service provider MDA Space continued gliding down the highway with another quarter of double-digit increases in revenue and adjusted EBITDA and outlined how it’s widening its portfolio and increasing its presence in the United States and Europe.

2026-08-10T12:03:11.346925-07:00
China   Satellite   LEO   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space  
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NASA Spaceflight • Sean Yoder

Launch Preview: Chinese failure opens busy international launch salvo

By NASA Spaceflight: The week of Aug. 10 opened with an extraordinary Monday, four launches across three countries in fewer than twelve hours. China launched first, but failed, with a Chang Zheng 7A carrying an undisclosed payload from Wenchang.

Also: Associated Press, Spaceflight Now, interestingengineering.com and orlandosentinel.com
2026-08-10T06:03:48.651802-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Satellite   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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Reuters

Russia rolling out Starlink-style network faster than expected, Kyiv says

By Reuters: Russia is rolling out its own version of the Starlink satellite internet system faster than expected and plans to have nearly 300 satellites in orbit by 2027, according to a Ukrainian intelligence official.

Also: Seeking Alpha and frontierindia.com
2026-08-10T08:17:40.178747-07:00
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Reuters • Shashwat Chauhan

Retail investors sold SpaceX shares for first time on Friday

By Reuters: Retail investors who spent weeks defending SpaceX through its post-IPO run turned net sellers ‌on Friday, marking the first such instance since the company's blockbuster debut in June.

Also: Seeking Alpha, Economic Times and 12 more
2026-08-10T04:34:49.285828-07:00