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Payload • Douglas Gorman

Iridium shareholders approve Rocket Lab’s $54-a-share acquisition, clearing path to mid-2027 close

Iridium shareholders approved Rocket Lab’s proposed acquisition with 99.6% of votes cast, endorsing a transaction valued at $54 per share—comprising $27 in cash and Rocket Lab shares subject to a collar. The deal remains subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to close by mid-2027; Rocket Lab’s CFO also signaled further M&A.

Airline Economics • Justin Pugsley

Iridium shareholders approve Rocket Lab acquisition

aeromorning.com

Iridium Stockholders Approve Acquisition by Rocket Lab

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2026-09-25T05:56:04.405317-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

NASA Swift Spacecraft Reboost Mission Ends With Link Reentry

By SpaceNews.com: A mission that attempted to raise the orbit of a NASA astrophysics spacecraft has officially ended, with lessons for both the agency and the company.

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2026-09-25T06:07:03.800934-07:00

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Via Satellite • Mark Holmes

Arabsat Reveals Details of 50-Year Anniversary Satellite

By Via Satellite: Arabsat announced Thursday that contracted China Great Wall Industry Corporation (CGWIC) to build and launch a new satellite named ARABSAT-50. The new satellite coincides with the regional operator’s 50th anniversary.

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2026-09-25T06:05:25.102625-07:00

Mars Space Exploration & Science Missions Commercial Space NASA

SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Rocket Lab downplays importance of NASA business as it pursues Mars mission protest

By SpaceNews.com: Even as Rocket Lab protests a NASA Mars contract, the company is downplaying the role the agency plays in its overall business.

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2026-09-25T04:06:19.938599-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

UK Space Power Strategy: New Offensive Squadron, Funding Gap and Implications for Europe

By SpaceWatch Global: Analysis of the first UK Space Power Conference: a new offensive space squadron, a costed strategy, a funding gap to 2035, and what Europe should watch.

Also: SpaceNews.com

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2026-09-25T03:15:52.392626-07:00

JWST Space Exploration & Science Missions NASA

SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

NASA Selects PRIMA Far-Infrared Telescope as First Probe Explorers Mission

By SpaceWatch Global: NASA selects PRIMA as the first mission in its new Probe Explorers class, advancing a far-infrared telescope toward a planned 2033 launch.

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2026-09-25T03:15:52.229673-07:00

Satellite Project Kuiper Supply Chain Commercial Space

SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Beyond Gravity to Double Satellite Dispenser Capacity as Amazon Leo Expands LEO Constellation

By SpaceWatch Global: Beyond Gravity is doubling satellite dispenser production capacity as Amazon Leo scales the deployment of its LEO constellation.

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2026-09-25T01:55:51.647789-07:00

Human Spaceflight & Space Stations Commercial Space

SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Voyager and Exobiosphere Expand Microgravity Drug Research with Two New ISS Campaigns

By SpaceWatch Global: Voyager and Exobiosphere add two ISS campaigns as they build a recurring model for microgravity drug research.

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2026-09-25T01:55:51.717761-07:00

Iridium shareholders approve Rocket Lab’s $54-a-share acquisition, clearing path to mid-2027 close

Iridium shareholders approve Rocket Lab acquisition

Iridium Stockholders Approve Acquisition by Rocket Lab

NASA Swift Spacecraft Reboost Mission Ends With Link Reentry

Arabsat Reveals Details of 50-Year Anniversary Satellite

Rocket Lab downplays importance of NASA business as it pursues Mars mission protest

UK Space Power Strategy: New Offensive Squadron, Funding Gap and Implications for Europe

NASA Selects PRIMA Far-Infrared Telescope as First Probe Explorers Mission

Beyond Gravity to Double Satellite Dispenser Capacity as Amazon Leo Expands LEO Constellation

Voyager and Exobiosphere Expand Microgravity Drug Research with Two New ISS Campaigns

NASA Swift Spacecraft Reboost Mission Ends With Link Reentry

Arabsat Reveals Details of 50-Year Anniversary Satellite

Iridium Shareholders Approve Rocket Lab Acquisition as CFO Signals More Deals Ahead

Rocket Lab downplays importance of NASA business as it pursues Mars mission protest

UK Space Power Strategy: New Offensive Squadron, Funding Gap and Implications for Europe

NASA Selects PRIMA Far-Infrared Telescope as First Probe Explorers Mission

Isaacman Doubles Down on New NASA Model for International Partnerships

Callisto Reusable Rocket Demonstrator Takes Shape Ahead of 2027 Hop Test

Expedition 75 astronauts continue science work as Crew-13 readies for launch

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Europe advances sovereign LEO connectivity through OneWeb rail trials, Sateliot’s ESA selection and Axiom partnership

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