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Bloomberg • Alastair Marsh

Jefferies analyst says governance concerns should not deter long-term SpaceX investors

Jefferies analyst Aniket Shah criticized investors that exclude Space Exploration Technologies Corp. over governance concerns, calling the approach “simple-minded.” Shah argued that excessive focus on governance checklists could prevent investors from participating in SpaceX’s potential long-term financial gains.

Also: Fortune and Seeking Alpha

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2026-08-02T05:17:06.392170-07:00

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Space.com • Elizabeth Howell

Rocket issue delays 1st orbital rocket launch from the UK

By Space.com: While testing a rocket on the launch pad at the U.K.'s SaxaVord Spaceport, RFA found 'an issue with the vehicle that requires further investigation.'.

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2026-08-02T04:31:41.194267-07:00

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NASA Spaceflight • Chris Bergin, Martijn Luinstra

Boeing's Starliner set for potential 2026 cargo run to ISS

By NASA Spaceflight: Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg has noted redesign work on the company’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft is advancing well, though the company must still coordinate with NASA on future launch plans.

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2026-08-01T16:14:08.135345-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Space Force awards K2 Space $22.9 million for laser communications demonstration

By SpaceNews.com: WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force awarded K2 Space a $22.9 million contract to test laser terminals designed to transmit data directly between satellites in orbit.

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2026-08-01T13:45:34.179880-07:00

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Ars Technica • Stephen Clark

Engineers Develop Plan to Rescue Satellite Supporting NASA’s Swift Mission

By Ars Technica: We believe that a capture of Swift, an attempted capture of Swift, is very much in the cards.".

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2026-08-01T11:50:07.523880-07:00

China Satellite Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation

SpaceNews.com • Andrew Jones

China launches secretive TJS-27 pair, orbits next-gen Tianlian relay sat

By SpaceNews.com: China sent a new pair of secretive satellites into a programmatically new orbit Wednesday, while also upgrading its on-orbit communications relay capabilities.

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2026-08-01T06:49:58.072393-07:00

Satellite Commercial Space Space Policy & International Cooperation

New York Times • Peter Coy

The High-Stakes Battle for Invisible Real Estate in Space

By New York Times: As radio spectrum becomes more valuable, companies like SpaceX are jostling alongside governments to control more of it.

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2026-08-01T06:11:12.716338-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

2026-07-31T01:11:50.912536-07:00

Jefferies analyst says governance concerns should not deter long-term SpaceX investors

Rocket issue delays 1st orbital rocket launch from the UK

Boeing's Starliner set for potential 2026 cargo run to ISS

Space Force awards K2 Space $22.9 million for laser communications demonstration

Engineers Develop Plan to Rescue Satellite Supporting NASA’s Swift Mission

China launches secretive TJS-27 pair, orbits next-gen Tianlian relay sat

The High-Stakes Battle for Invisible Real Estate in Space

Thales Alenia Joins OHB Italia-led Consortium to Develop the PRISMA satellite for the Italian Space Agency

Spain commits up to $2.3 billion for national military communications for IRIS²

Leonardo Space reports H1 growth as Airbus-Thales merger advances toward EU antitrust review

Jefferies Analyst Calls Out ‘Simple-Minded’ Criticism of SpaceX’s Governance

Rocket issue delays 1st orbital rocket launch from the UK

Boeing's Starliner set for potential 2026 cargo run to ISS

Space Force awards K2 Space $22.9 million for laser communications demonstration

Engineers Develop Plan to Rescue Satellite Supporting NASA’s Swift Mission

China launches secretive TJS-27 pair, orbits next-gen Tianlian relay sat

Starbase Pad 1 Retrofits Progress as Block 3 Flights Start

SpaceX’s First Earnings Call Will Test Investor Focus on Starlink, AI and Lunar Ambitions

Blue Origin continues rebuilding LC-36, prepares testing alternatives for New Glenn second stage

SpaceX Short Interest Soars Ahead of Big Share Unlock, Earnings

Spain advances sovereign military satcom with €2 billion IRIS² commitment and SpainSat NG-III contract

NASA deal adds Stennis test capacity as Blue Origin rebuilds New Glenn pad after explosion

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K2 Space raises $500M at $6.8B valuation to scale large satellite production for commercial and defense markets

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