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defence-industry.eu • Martin Chomsky

Rocket Lab establishes German subsidiary to pursue sovereign European satellite and launch demand

Rocket Lab has established Rocket Lab Germany GmbH, expanding its European footprint as governments and customers seek sovereign satellite manufacturing and launch capacity. The subsidiary will support the company’s efforts to capture regional demand for its Electron small-launch vehicle and planned Neutron medium-lift rocket.

2026-08-10T16:20:44.583163-07:00
Satellite   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
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Associated Press • Aniruddha Ghosal

Vietnam’s VinSpace signs deal with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to launch its first satellites in 2027

By Associated Press: The Vietnamese aerospace company VinSpace has signed a contract with SpaceX to launch its first satellites in 2027, marking a big step in Vietnam’s efforts to develop its space industry.

Also: CNA and CNA
2026-08-10T22:35:10.656050-07:00
Satellite   Hypersonic   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization  
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SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

Kepler books Neutron for 2028 optical relay launch

By SpaceNews.com: — Kepler Communications plans to deploy next-generation optical relay satellites on Rocket Lab’s upcoming Neutron rocket in one of several launches the Canadian operator has slated for 2028.

Also: Spaceflight Now, Bloomberg, Satellite Evolution, Aviation Week and newsable.asianetnews.com
2026-08-10T14:00:39.784268-07:00
Satellite   Europe   North America   Commercial Space  
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Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

MDA Space Reports Another Quarter of Double-Digit Growth, Expands International Strategy

By Space Intel Report: TUPPER LAKE, NY — Canadian space hardware and geospatial imagery service provider MDA Space continued gliding down the highway with another quarter of double-digit increases in revenue and adjusted EBITDA and outlined how it’s widening its portfolio and increasing its presence in the United States and Europe.

2026-08-10T12:03:11.346925-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Satellite   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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Reuters

Russia rolling out Starlink-style network faster than expected, Kyiv says

By Reuters: Russia is rolling out its own version of the Starlink satellite internet system faster than expected and plans to have nearly ​300 satellites in orbit by 2027, according to a Ukrainian intelligence ‌official.

Also: Seeking Alpha and frontierindia.com
2026-08-10T08:17:40.178747-07:00