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Space.com • Daniel Biedermann

Blue Origin says Florida launch infrastructure investment tops $3 billion as it builds toward higher-cadence New Glenn operation

Blue Origin said its cumulative investment in Florida launch, processing and assembly infrastructure has exceeded $3 billion, supporting plans for higher-cadence New Glenn operations. The announcement comes as the company takes outside funding at a reported $140 billion valuation and Jeff Bezos weighs the longer-term path to a potential public listing.

2026-10-20T11:05:12.802599-07:00
aviation   Satellite   ATC   M&A   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management  
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Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Iridium reports 8% increase in revenue for Q3; Service revenue up 13% with Aireon aircraft tracking acquisition

By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — Mobile satellite services provider Iridium Communications Inc. reported a 8% increase in total revenue for the three months ending Sept.

2026-10-20T11:04:25.891823-07:00
Satellite   M&A   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space  
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CNBC • Lora Kolodny

SpaceX revenue jumps 161% driven by Starlink and AI: Live updates

By CNBC: Follow SpaceX’s Q3 2026 earnings live, with updates on revenue, Starlink, AI spending, Starship, guidance and SPCX stock.

Also: Wall Street Journal, Reuters, New York Times, CNA, Seeking Alpha, The Verge and 11 more
2026-10-20T06:04:46.466502-07:00
Satellite   M&A   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space  
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CNBC • Michael Bloom

Here are Tuesday's biggest analyst calls: SpaceX, Nvidia, Apple, BlackRock, Alphabet, CoreWeave & more

By CNBC: Here are Tuesday's biggest calls on Wall Street. Cantor Fitzgerald reiterates SpaceX as overweight Cantor said it's bullish ahead of earnings on Tuesday after the bell.

Also: Wall Street Journal, Reuters, New York Times, CNA, Seeking Alpha, The Verge and 11 more
2026-10-20T06:04:46.892678-07:00
defense   UAV Development & Drone Programs   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Policy  
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Military Times • Hope Hodge Seck

US Army support for Golden Dome missile shield takes shape

By Military Times: A U.S. Army air defense unit has been "earmarked" for support of the Golden Dome for America project, an Army official confirmed.

Also: DefenseNews.com, Army Times and insidedefense.com
2026-10-20T10:55:25.610128-07:00
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European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

Space Rider test model lost following failed drop test

By European Spaceflight: ESA has confirmed that a full-scale Space Rider test model was lost following a parafoil deployment anomaly during a drop test earlier this month.

2026-10-20T08:04:56.075435-07:00
Moon   Space Exploration & Science Missions  
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Universe Today • Evan Gough

The Moon is Still Shrinking as it Cools. That Could Create a Hazard for Lunar Mission.

By Universe Today: The Moon is slowly cooling and slowly shrinking. A study of its scarp faults calculates the rate of shrinkage, showing that it's extremely small. But the shrinking could still create landslides, a potential hazard for missions to the lunar surface.

2026-10-20T07:05:46.611395-07:00