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Wall Street Journal • Tim Higgins

SpaceX’s Record IPO Is Done; Investor Volatility Tests Elon Musk’s Next Act

SpaceX has completed what the article describes as the biggest IPO ever, but the initial public-market milestone marks the start of a more difficult phase. This week’s volatility underscores the challenge for Elon Musk of sustaining investor confidence as the company moves beyond selling its growth story.

2026-08-08T20:02:02.760673-07:00
Satellite   LEO   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space  
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CNBC • Liz Napolitano

Argus Upgrades SpaceX Shares, Citing Potential Returns From AI Investments

By CNBC: SpaceX could continue to bounce back as investments in artificial intelligence begin to pay off, according to Argus.

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2026-08-07T07:59:59.403094-07:00
Satellite   Europe   LEO   ESA   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Airbus  
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Aviation Week • Robert Wall

IRIS² Enters Operational Phase After Review Completed: Eutelsat CEO

By Aviation Week: The European Union’s flagship IRIS² broadband satellite constellation process has passed the so-called Rendezvous One review, allowing the program to progress to its operational phase, Eutelsat CEO Jean-François Fallacher says.

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2026-08-07T03:45:35.668869-07:00
Satellite   Space Force   Leadership   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization  
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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Senate installs new chiefs for U.S. military space acquisition, spy satellites

By SpaceNews.com: WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate on Aug. 7 confirmed Erich Hernandez-Baquero to oversee military space acquisition and Roger Mason to lead the National Reconnaissance Office, putting two industry veterans in charge of major parts of the U.S.

2026-08-07T14:15:36.662781-07:00