Space Force Goes on a Satellite Spending Spree
The U.S. Space Force awarded contracts to Viasat, SES and Rocket Lab within days of each other, committing hundreds of millions to new geost…
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US Space Force Pours Half a Billion Into New Military Satellites
The US Space Force awarded over $500 million in satellite contracts within a single day, tapping Viasat, SES, and Rocket Lab to build next-g…
US Space Force bets big on GEO satellites and personnel growth
Within 48 hours, the US Space Force awarded contracts worth over half a billion dollars for military geostationary satellites, while its chi…
US Space Force doubles down with satellites and manpower
The US Space Force handed out more than $527 million in geostationary satellite contracts to Viasat, SES, and Rocket Lab in a single week — …
Space Force goes on a spending spree to build out its GEO network
Within 48 hours, the U.S. Space Force handed out more than half a billion dollars in satellite contracts to three companies, while its top g…
Booster 19 clears static fire as the launch market shifts beneath SpaceX
SpaceX's Booster 19 passed its 33-engine static fire on May 7, clearing the path for Ship 39's rollout. Meanwhile, signs of a Falcon 9 caden…
Booster 19 clears full static fire as launch competition heats up
SpaceX fired all 33 Raptor engines on Super Heavy Booster 19 at full thrust, clearing a major hurdle before the next orbital flight attempt.…
Starship, Falcon 9, Rocket Lab: the launch market shifts
SpaceX fired all 33 Raptor engines on Booster 19 for a full-duration static fire on May 7, 2026. As Ship 39 readies for rollout, Rocket Lab …
Starship Booster Clears Static Fire While Rocket Lab Revenue Climbs
SpaceX fired all 33 Raptor engines on Booster 19 in a full-duration static fire on May 7, clearing a key milestone for Starship. Meanwhile, …
Starship Fires Up, Rocket Lab Cashes In: NewSpace Hits Its Stride
On May 7, 2026, SpaceX ignited all 33 Raptor engines on Booster 19 in a full-duration static fire. Meanwhile, Rocket Lab reported strong rev…
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