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Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Firefly ramps launch-vehicle production despite launch-rate shortfall

Firefly Aerospace is increasing production of its launch vehicles in response to strong customer interest, but the company has not yet translated that demand into a higher launch cadence. The mismatch highlights the execution gap between securing market interest, scaling manufacturing and delivering more frequent orbital missions.

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2026-08-11T19:11:51.913445-07:00

AI Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

Space.com • Mike Wall

SpaceX could make $500 billion in 2028, Elon Musk says

By Space.com: SpaceX started out as a launch company, but it has been transitioning into an artificial intelligence outfit — one that's poised to make huge profits in the coming years, Elon Musk says.

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2026-08-11T16:51:11.450930-07:00

Space Exploration & Science Missions Commercial Space NASA

SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

National lab visit boosts NASA’s confidence in space nuclear propulsion mission

By SpaceNews.com: NASA officials are confident in plans to launch a nuclear electric propulsion demonstration mission by the end of 2028 after visiting a national lab.

1 Source

2026-08-11T14:32:09.218360-07:00

Satellite Space Defense & Militarization Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)

Breaking Defense • Theresa Hitchens

Laser weapons for space? US officials see threat, opportunity

By Breaking Defense: Directed-energy and cyber weapons, as well as bombs targeted on communications hubs, all have potential to disable large satellite constellations, said Lt.

1 Source

2026-08-11T13:50:04.229318-07:00

Commercial Space

Reuters • Gwladys Fouche

Norway wealth fund holds $1.2 bln stake in SpaceX

By Reuters: Norway's $2.3 trillion wealth fund, the world's largest, held a 0.05% stake ‌in SpaceX worth $1.22 billion as of June 30, it said for the first time on Tuesday, in an updated list of holdings.

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2026-08-11T12:50:36.827087-07:00

Satellite Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Airbus

Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Thaicom, struggling with Thaicom-4 retirement and Thaicom 9 delay, says Thaicom 10 won't enter service until H1 2029

By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — Satellite fleet operator Thaicom, already scrambling to relocate customers in advance of the Thaicom 4 later this year and production delays in its Astranis-built Thaicom 9, said its Airbus-built Thaicom 10 launch has slipped again, to late 2028, because of launch availability.

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2026-08-11T13:05:03.619143-07:00

Satellite LEO Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space Space Debris & Traffic Management

Space.com • Mike Wall

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.

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

Firefly ramps launch-vehicle production despite launch-rate shortfall

SpaceX could make $500 billion in 2028, Elon Musk says

National lab visit boosts NASA’s confidence in space nuclear propulsion mission

Laser weapons for space? US officials see threat, opportunity

Norway wealth fund holds $1.2 bln stake in SpaceX

Thaicom, struggling with Thaicom-4 retirement and Thaicom 9 delay, says Thaicom 10 won't enter service until H1 2029

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

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

Firefly increases vehicle production even as launches lag

SpaceX could make $500 billion in 2028, Elon Musk says

National lab visit boosts NASA’s confidence in space nuclear propulsion mission

Laser weapons for space? US officials see threat, opportunity

Thaicom, struggling with Thaicom-4 retirement and Thaicom 9 delay, says Thaicom 10 won't enter service until H1 2029

Norway wealth fund holds $1.2 bln stake in SpaceX

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