Satellite   LEO   M&A   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space   Space Debris & Traffic Management  
SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Rocket Lab to acquire Iridium for $8B, aiming for an end-to-end satellite communications network

Rocket Lab has agreed to buy Iridium Communications in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at about $8 billion, a move designed to give it control of a satellite communications fleet and access to wireless resources. Iridium shareholders are set to receive $27 per share plus Rocket Lab stock, valuing the offer at $54 per share.

SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Rocket Lab to acquire Iridium

Also: investors.rocketlabcorp.com, eVTOL Insights, Bloomberg, CNBC, SpaceWatch Africa, Satellite Evolution, Airline Economics, aerospaceglobalnews.com, defence-industry.eu, PaxEx.Aero, marketforecast.com, The Verge and 26 more
2026-06-29T00:06:44.285921-07:00
Satellite   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)  
SpaceNews.com • Eddy Zervigon

Quantum computing is about to become a national security problem in orbit

By SpaceNews.com: Quantum computing is advancing fast, and nations are racing to field the first machines powerful enough to break modern encryption. This race has direct consequences for the commercial space industry, and for satellite operators in particular.

2026-06-29T06:10:20.148944-07:00
MH370   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Commercial Space   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Reuters

Malaysia extends search for missing flight MH370 by one year

By Reuters: Malaysia has extended by one year its deal with deep-sea exploration firm Ocean Infinity to conduct ​an underwater search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, ‌the transport ministry said on Monday.

Also: Associated Press and 5 more
2026-06-29T01:25:31.869783-07:00
Satellite   LEO   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation  
SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

SatVu restarts commercial operations with HotSat-2

By SpaceNews.com: British thermal imaging startup SatVu announced the start of commercial services June 29 for HotSat-2, marking a return to revenue-generating operations after its debut satellite failed in low Earth orbit in 2023.

Also: Satellite Evolution and satnews.com
2026-06-29T04:25:17.136852-07:00
Satellite   LEO   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Debris & Traffic Management  
SpaceNews.com • Andrew Jones

China establishes VLEO industry alliance as satellites demonstrate sustained low-orbit operations

By SpaceNews.com: China has established a national very low Earth orbit industry alliance, as multiple satellites demonstrate sustained operations below 300 kilometers and propulsion startups attract investment.

2026-06-29T02:04:09.779514-07:00
Satellite   Europe   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization  
Bloomberg • Konrad Krasuski

SpaceX Valuation and Defense Demand Could Spark a Space-Tech IPO Wave in Warsaw, Creotech CEO Says

By Bloomberg: The blockbuster valuation of SpaceX is spilling over into Europe, potentially sparking a new wave of space-technology listings on the Warsaw stock exchange, according to the head of Poland’s top satellite firm.

Also: Los Angeles Times
2026-06-29T02:10:17.565895-07:00