NASDAQ:MYNA

Germany’s Space Boom: Inside Europe’s Next Great Space Power

Germany’s space sector generated €3 billion in revenue in 2023 and employs about 10,000 people, with 18% growth last year. Over 90 startups operate alongside major firms like Airbus Defence and Space and OHB SE. NewSpace funding reached €273 million in 2023, the highest in Europe. Germany is ESA’s largest funder and hosts key ESA centers in Darmstadt and Cologne.

4 September 2025

EPA:AIR·Innovation·NASDAQ:MYNA·Space·XETRA:OHB

Lasers vs Radio: Inside the Laser Satellite Communication Revolution (2025)

NASA’s TBIRD CubeSat hit a 200 Gbps laser downlink in 2023, sending 4.8 terabytes in under five minutes. SpaceX’s Starlink, with over 4,000 satellites by early 2024, moves about 42 petabytes daily via inter-satellite lasers. Amazon’s Project Kuiper showed 100 Gbps laser links in late 2023, with production satellites set for 2025. Europe’s SpaceDataHighway reached 1.8 Gbps and 99.5% reliability by 2024.

28 July 2025

Innovation·NASDAQ:AMZN·NASDAQ:MYNA·Satellites·Technology

Laser Wars in Orbit: The 2024-2030 Boom in Optical Inter-Satellite Links

The global Optical Inter-Satellite Links market reached US$402 million in 2024 and is projected to hit US$2.0 billion by 2030, driven by major LEO constellations and U.S. and Chinese programs. China set a 400 Gbps laser link record and launched 12 satellites with 100 Gbps ISLs in May 2025. North America is forecast to lead the market, with Europe and Asia-Pacific expanding rapidly. Rocket Lab plans to acquire Mynaric for up to US$150 million in 2025.

15 June 2025

NASDAQ:AMZN·NASDAQ:MYNA·NASDAQ:RKLB·Satellites

Independent Bank (INDB) May Be Undervalued Despite Recent Price Gains
March 21, 2026, 7:50 PM EDT. Independent Bank's (INDB) share price is up 22.6% over the past year but has dipped 9.2% in the last 30 days. The stock trades around $74.70, with valuation analysis indicating it may still be undervalued by approximately 15.7%. The Excess Returns model, which assesses profit above shareholders' required returns, values the stock at about $88.62 per share compared to its current price. Independent Bank's return on equity stands at 7.36%, slightly above its cost of equity, suggesting moderate excess returns. Despite investor interest and recent market fluctuations, the bank scores low on some standard valuation checks, warranting cautious examination. These insights come amid broader shifts in sentiment toward U.S. regional banks and financial stocks.