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Bloomberg • Rebecca Torrence

K2 Space raises $500M to build large satellites for high-power communications and defense missions, valuing the company at $6.8B

Satellite startup K2 Space, focused on building large spacecraft for data-intensive communications and defense missions, has raised $500 million in a new funding round. The investment comes as the company prepares to announce the financing at a reported $6.8 billion valuation.

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2026-07-30T06:04:41.703082-07:00

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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Siemens software to power Nyx reusable spacecraft

By AeroTime: The Exploration Company has adopted Siemens Xcelerator software to accelerate the development of its reusable Nyx cargo spacecraft.

Also: Aerospace Testing Intnl

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2026-07-30T05:03:26.309949-07:00

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European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

ArianeGroup Completes Themis Wet Dress Rehearsal

By European Spaceflight: ArianeGroup has completed a wet dress rehearsal of its Themis reusable booster demonstrator at the Esrange Space Centre in Sweden.

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2026-07-30T03:00:06.771312-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

ispace to Launch its 'Mission 3 ULTRA Lunar Lander' aboard Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' H3 Rocket

By SpaceWatch Global: ispace, inc. and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries sign contract for the launch and transportation of ispace’s Mission 3 ULTRA Lunar Lander.

Also: marketforecast.com and exterrajsc.com

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2026-07-30T00:47:42.674723-07:00

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Space.com • Leonard David

A SpaceX rocket will crash into the moon next week, and scientists aren't sure what to expect

By Space.com: Scientists are preparing to study the effects of human-made impacts on the moon when a spent SpaceX rocket stage impacts the lunar surface on Aug. 5.

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2026-07-30T03:04:48.458143-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Judith Delany

#SpaceWatchGL Opinion: Europe's Innovation Problem Isn't Innovation

By SpaceWatch Global: Europe produces no shortage of space innovation, yet many ideas never become commercial success. Judith Delany explores why the handover between research, industry, investors and policymakers may be Europe's missing competitive advantage.

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2026-07-30T01:19:18.516873-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

2026-07-29T14:47:11.389180-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Debra Werner

Sophia Space and Caltech claim patent for space data centers

By SpaceNews.com: SAN FRANCISCO – Sophia Space announced the award July 30 of a patent, shared with the California Institute of Technology, covering large, modular space-based data centers.

Also: New York Times and GeekWire

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2026-07-29T21:10:06.311373-07:00

K2 Space raises $500M to build large satellites for high-power communications and defense missions, valuing the company at $6.8B

Siemens software to power Nyx reusable spacecraft

ArianeGroup Completes Themis Wet Dress Rehearsal

ispace to Launch its 'Mission 3 ULTRA Lunar Lander' aboard Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' H3 Rocket

A SpaceX rocket will crash into the moon next week, and scientists aren't sure what to expect

#SpaceWatchGL Opinion: Europe's Innovation Problem Isn't Innovation

Space Force awards All Points $250 million to expand satellite processing at Vandenberg

SpaceX gets $1.6 billion US Space Force order for 18 Falcon 9 launches

SpaceX wins $1.6 billion in launch orders for military satellite networks

Sophia Space and Caltech claim patent for space data centers

Iconiq Backs Satellite Startup K2 Space at $6.8 Billion Value

Siemens software to power Nyx reusable spacecraft

ArianeGroup Completes Themis Wet Dress Rehearsal

A SpaceX rocket will crash into the moon next week, and scientists aren't sure what to expect

ispace to Launch its 'Mission 3 ULTRA Lunar Lander' aboard Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' H3 Rocket

#SpaceWatchGL Opinion: Europe's Innovation Problem Isn't Innovation

SpaceX faces House Energy Committee demand to tour its AI data centers in Memphis

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