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Reuters • Akash Sriram, Suzanne McGee

Alphabet’s SpaceX investment rises more than 100-fold to $94 billion

Alphabet disclosed that its stake in SpaceX was worth about $94 billion at the end of June, compared with the roughly $900 million investment the Google parent said it made in 2015. The valuation highlights the extraordinary financial returns generated by SpaceX’s growth over the past decade.

Also: CNA

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2026-08-14T03:20:49.493049-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Valentin Eder

Orbital Data Centers Raise Urgent Questions About Traffic Rules in Sun-Synchronous Orbits

By SpaceWatch Global: Orbital data centres are converging on the same sun-synchronous orbits. Who sets the traffic rules, and what role should Europe play in shaping them?.

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2026-08-14T02:12:29.382017-07:00

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SpaceNews.com

In-Orbit Services Market to Generate $3 Billion in Revenue Over the Next Decade

By SpaceNews.com: Paris, France | August 2026 – Novaspace’s latest In-Orbit Services Markets report projects that emerging in-orbit services will generate approximately $3 billion in cumulative service revenues over the next decade , highlighting the early development of a more flexible, resilient, and sustainable space economy.

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2026-08-14T03:10:36.405402-07:00

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Space.com • Leonard David

SpaceX rocket's moon crash highlights 'a tangible operational risk' of lunar settlement

By Space.com: A SpaceX rocket body slammed into the moon earlier this month, showcasing a risk that will increase as humanity establishes a footprint on Earth's nearest neighbor.

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2026-08-14T03:05:05.130542-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Pixxel-Led Consortium Selected to Build India’s First Privately Operated Earth-Observation Constellation

By SpaceWatch Global: The Indian Government has selected a consortium to design, build, own, and operate the country's first privately led EO constellation.

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2026-08-14T00:52:55.084689-07:00

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Payload • Douglas Gorman

Rocket Lab Enters Europe’s Crowded Launch Market

By Payload: European launch companies are in for a surprise next month when they get back from holiday. While they were out, Rocket Lab moved into their turf.

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2026-08-13T23:05:04.060497-07:00

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

Reuters

Musk discloses 48.4% stake in SpaceX in regulatory filing

By Reuters: Elon Musk held a 48.4% stake in SpaceX as of June 30, a regulatory filing showed on Thursday, valuing his holding at ‌more than $900 billion at current market prices.

Also: Economic Times, Economic Times and newsable.asianetnews.com

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2026-08-13T19:05:27.124910-07:00

Satellite M&A Commercial Space

SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

CesiumAstro buys semiconductor specialist to boost constellation plans

By SpaceNews.com: CesiumAstro is acquiring semiconductor specialist Jariet Technologies, adding more in-house capabilities behind the phased-array antenna specialist’s plans for a future communications constellation.

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2026-08-13T19:35:48.626441-07:00

Alphabet’s SpaceX investment rises more than 100-fold to $94 billion

Orbital Data Centers Raise Urgent Questions About Traffic Rules in Sun-Synchronous Orbits

In-Orbit Services Market to Generate $3 Billion in Revenue Over the Next Decade

SpaceX rocket's moon crash highlights 'a tangible operational risk' of lunar settlement

Pixxel-Led Consortium Selected to Build India’s First Privately Operated Earth-Observation Constellation

Rocket Lab Enters Europe’s Crowded Launch Market

Musk discloses 48.4% stake in SpaceX in regulatory filing

CesiumAstro buys semiconductor specialist to boost constellation plans

Alphabet's SpaceX bet grows 100-fold over a decade to $94 billion

In-Orbit Services Market to Generate $3 Billion in Revenue Over the Next Decade

SpaceX rocket's moon crash highlights 'a tangible operational risk' of lunar settlement

Orbital Data Centers Raise Urgent Questions About Traffic Rules in Sun-Synchronous Orbits

Pixxel-Led Consortium Selected to Build India’s First Privately Operated Earth-Observation Constellation

Rocket Lab Enters Europe’s Crowded Launch Market

NASA's canceled lunar space station tech will help build the Artemis moon base

Stoke Space Is Raising $1 Billion to Fund Flagship Nova Rocket

U.S. Space Command Elevates Anti-Satellite Weapons to Top Priority

Firefly Forecasts $435 Million in 2026 Revenue as Launches Account for About 10%

SpaceX rallies past first IPO lockup expiry as $60 billion Cursor deal advances

Virgin Galactic delays Delta-class spaceplane to 2027 as it raises ticket prices and prepares for naming vote

Wenchang reaches 50 launches as China advances AI satellites despite third failure

Norway’s $2.3 trillion wealth fund discloses a $1.22 billion SpaceX stake

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