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Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

MDA Space Reports Double-Digit Revenue and EBITDA Growth as It Expands in the U.S. and Europe

MDA Space reported another quarter of double-digit increases in revenue and adjusted EBITDA, while outlining an international strategy focused on expanding its space hardware and geospatial imagery businesses in the United States and Europe. The company is also widening its portfolio and geographic presence.

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2026-08-10T12:03:11.346925-07:00

China Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation

Space.com • Josh Dinner

Chinese Rocket Explodes Less Than 90 Seconds After Liftoff

By Space.com: China's latest rocket launch ended in failure this morning (Aug. 10), lighting up the skies with some unwanted fireworks.

1 Source

2026-08-10T09:11:25.425171-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Satellite Space Defense & Militarization Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

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.

Kyiv Independent

Russia's version of Starlink deploying quicker than planned, Ukraine's military intelligence says

defence-industry.eu

Russia is quietly building its own Starlink rival to power a new generation of attack drones, Ukrainian intelligence warns

Also: Seeking Alpha and frontierindia.com

5 Sources

2026-08-10T08:17:40.178747-07:00

China Satellite LEO Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

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.

SpaceNews.com

Chinese Long March 7A rocket explodes shortly after liftoff

Bloomberg

Chinese Long March Rocket Fails During Communications Satellite Launch

Also: Associated Press, Spaceflight Now, interestingengineering.com and orlandosentinel.com

9 Sources

2026-08-10T06:03:48.651802-07:00

Satellite Commercial Space

Via Satellite • Mark Holmes

ALL.SPACE to Provide Hydra MAX Terminals to Aalyria

By Via Satellite: ALL.SPACE has won a contract to provide its Hydra MAX terminals to Aalyria. They will be deployed with Aalyria’s Spacetime orchestration software integrated directly with the platform.

1 Source

2026-08-10T09:32:39.025906-07:00

Satellite LEO Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

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.

CNBC

SpaceX stock rebounds to near $135 IPO price

satnews.com

Projected Starship Cost Collapse Redefines Low Earth Orbit Infrastructure Economics

Also: Seeking Alpha, Economic Times and 8 more

13 Sources

2026-08-10T04:34:49.285828-07:00

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

Space.com • Mike Wall

Japanese H3 rocket launches 10,800-pound navigation satellite toward high Earth orbit (photos)

By Space.com: Japan's H3 rocket sent the Michibiki 7 navigation satellite aloft this afternoon (Aug. 10), on the ninth-ever mission for the launch vehicle.

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2026-08-10T06:25:40.454703-07:00

Europe Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Tank Problem Delays Rocket Factory Augsburg’s First Orbital Launch Attempt

By SpaceNews.com: The majority owner of Rocket Factory Augsburg is still confident the company will conduct its first orbital launch attempt this year despite a setback.

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2026-08-10T05:51:10.966470-07:00

MDA Space Reports Double-Digit Revenue and EBITDA Growth as It Expands in the U.S. and Europe

Chinese Rocket Explodes Less Than 90 Seconds After Liftoff

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

Russia's version of Starlink deploying quicker than planned, Ukraine's military intelligence says

Russia is quietly building its own Starlink rival to power a new generation of attack drones, Ukrainian intelligence warns

Launch Preview: Chinese failure opens busy international launch salvo

Chinese Long March 7A rocket explodes shortly after liftoff

Chinese Long March Rocket Fails During Communications Satellite Launch

ALL.SPACE to Provide Hydra MAX Terminals to Aalyria

Retail investors sold SpaceX shares for first time on Friday

SpaceX stock rebounds to near $135 IPO price

Projected Starship Cost Collapse Redefines Low Earth Orbit Infrastructure Economics

Japanese H3 rocket launches 10,800-pound navigation satellite toward high Earth orbit (photos)

Tank Problem Delays Rocket Factory Augsburg’s First Orbital Launch Attempt

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

ALL.SPACE to Provide Hydra MAX Terminals to Aalyria

Chinese Rocket Explodes Less Than 90 Seconds After Liftoff

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

Japanese H3 rocket launches 10,800-pound navigation satellite toward high Earth orbit (photos)

Launch Preview: Chinese failure opens busy international launch salvo

MDA Space Will ‘Repurpose’ Canadarm3 For Lunar Surface

Astrolight, ATMOS Space Cargo eye first in-flight laser link between reentry vehicle, satellite

HispaSat Confirms Spanish Commitments to IRIS² as Ground Segment Prime Contractor, with the Program Targeting 2029 for Initial Launches

EnduroSat is Partnering with the Bulgarian Government on Europe’s Newest Space & Defense Development Center

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

IRIS² gets green light with more funding and satellites

Relativity Space begins engine integration on reusable Terran R first stage

SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites from California as West Coast cadence accelerates

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