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Space Industry 1 June 2025 - 23 June 2025

Jeff Bezos vs. Elon Musk: How Amazon’s New Kuiper Satellites Could Disrupt a $100 Billion Space‑Internet Gold Rush

Jeff Bezos vs. Elon Musk: How Amazon’s New Kuiper Satellites Could Disrupt a $100 Billion Space‑Internet Gold Rush

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket launched 27 Amazon Kuiper satellites from Cape Canaveral on June 23, doubling the operational fleet to 54. The mission is the second of eight Atlas V Kuiper flights, with ULA contracted for 44 Kuiper launches in total. Amazon aims to begin beta service by late 2025 as it races to meet an FCC deadline requiring half the constellation—1,618 satellites—operational by July 2026.
23 June 2025
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Global Space Launch Roundup (June 2025): SpaceX, ULA, Blue Origin, Rocket Lab, Honda, CNSA and More

Global Space Launch Roundup (June 2025): SpaceX, ULA, Blue Origin, Rocket Lab, Honda, CNSA and More

Texas granted Starbase authority to close State Highway 4 and Boca Chica Beach during launches, shifting control from county officials to SpaceX-aligned city officials. The FAA raised Starbase’s launch cap to 25 per year. On June 23, SpaceX launched two Falcon 9 missions, including Transporter-14 from Vandenberg with over 45 satellites and two reentry capsules. Blue Origin’s NS-33 flight was scrubbed twice due to high winds.
23 June 2025
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Latest Satellite News & Insights 23.06.2025

Latest Satellite News & Insights 23.06.2025

ULA’s Atlas V launched 27 Amazon Project Kuiper satellites on June 23, bringing the constellation to 54 in low-Earth orbit. NASA’s Perseverance rover detected clay-rich bedrock in Jezero Crater, indicating ancient water activity. China launched the 5.5-ton Zhongxing-9C satellite on June 20, marking the 582nd Long March flight. SpaceX’s Starlink 10-18 deployed 28 satellites on June 18, with booster B1069 landing after its 25th flight.
23 June 2025
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Rocketing Satellite Stocks: Global Space Industry Performance & Bold 2025 Forecasts

Rocketing Satellite Stocks: Global Space Industry Performance & Bold 2025 Forecasts

Rocket Lab shares surged over 360% in 2024 before falling back 40–60% along with other space stocks as investors reassessed valuations. Rocket Lab reported Q1 2025 revenue of $122.6 million and won a $5.6 billion U.S. Space Force contract. Iridium posted Q1 revenue of $214.9 million and announced a $469 million buyback. Eutelsat reported €300 million in quarterly revenue after merging with OneWeb.
21 June 2025
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Space Junk Gold Rush: Inside the 2025–2032 Race to Clean Up Earth’s Orbit and Cash In on Sustainability

Space Junk Gold Rush: Inside the 2025–2032 Race to Clean Up Earth’s Orbit and Cash In on Sustainability

Over 32,000 debris objects are tracked in orbit, with an estimated 130 million smaller fragments posing risks to satellites. The International Space Station has conducted nearly 40 evasive maneuvers to avoid collisions. China’s 2007 anti-satellite test and a 2009 satellite collision each created thousands of new debris pieces. ClearSpace-1, scheduled for 2026, will attempt the first robotic debris removal after an €86 million ESA contract.
19 June 2025
Rocketing into the New Space Race: Inside the Global Boom of Private Spaceflight and Payload Companies

Rocketing into the New Space Race: Inside the Global Boom of Private Spaceflight and Payload Companies

The global space economy hit $570 billion in 2023, with private ventures making up 78%. SpaceX launched nearly 100 missions that year, accounting for 95% of U.S. orbital launches. Investors have put $347.9 billion into 2,197 space startups since 2009. Virgin Galactic began commercial suborbital flights in 2023, charging $450,000 per seat.
16 June 2025
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Inside the Billionaire Space Tourist Boom: History, Players, Prices, and the Future of Commercial Spaceflight

Inside the Billionaire Space Tourist Boom: History, Players, Prices, and the Future of Commercial Spaceflight

Dennis Tito became the first space tourist in April 2001, paying about $20 million for a week on the ISS aboard a Russian Soyuz. The U.S. passed the Commercial Space Launch Amendments Act in 2004, setting FAA rules for private launches. By 2025, over 60 private individuals have flown to space as paying passengers or guests, with ticket prices for orbital missions reaching $55 million per seat.
16 June 2025
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AstroForge Brokkr‑2 (Odin) Mission Overview and Objectives

AstroForge Brokkr‑2 (Odin) Mission Overview and Objectives

Odin, a 120 kg deep-space probe built by Orbital Astronautics for AstroForge, launched Feb. 26, 2025 on SpaceX Falcon 9 as part of Intuitive Machines’ IM-2 mission. Targeting asteroid 2022 OB5, Odin was declared lost on March 6 after persistent ground-station and pointing issues. The probe aimed to confirm the asteroid’s metal content ahead of a planned lander mission. Odin would have been the first privately funded asteroid-survey mission.
16 June 2025
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The Economic Impacts of Blue Origin’s Spaceflights

The Economic Impacts of Blue Origin’s Spaceflights

Blue Origin’s New Glenn heavy rocket reached orbit for the first time in January 2025. New Shepard has flown about 32 times, carrying over 60 passengers, with seats selling for around $1.3 million each. NASA awarded Blue Origin a $3.4 billion contract in 2023 for Artemis V. The company holds about $8 billion in Space Force launch contracts.
16 June 2025
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Satellites, Sensors, and the Next $4 Billion Boom: Inside the 2025–2031 IoT Space Race

Satellites, Sensors, and the Next $4 Billion Boom: Inside the 2025–2031 IoT Space Race

Satellite-connected IoT devices are projected to surpass 26 million by 2030, with the market reaching about $4 billion. 3GPP Release-17 NTN standards, finalized in 2022, allow single modules to operate on both cellular and satellite networks. North America accounted for 49% of global Satellite IoT revenue in 2024. Sateliot raised €70 million to deploy its 5G-IoT nanosatellite constellation.
12 June 2025
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Satellite Bus Showdown: Legacy Titans vs. NewSpace Mavericks (2024–2033)

Satellite Bus Showdown: Legacy Titans vs. NewSpace Mavericks (2024–2033)

The global satellite bus market is projected to grow from $14.1 billion in 2023 to $23.4 billion by 2033. SpaceX has launched over 6,500 Starlink satellites, making up about half of all active satellites. In 2024, commercial projects accounted for 68% of market value, with LEO satellites at 72% of platform share. BAE Systems completed its $5.55 billion acquisition of Ball Aerospace in early 2024.
11 June 2025
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Sky’s the Limit: Earth-Observation Data & Analytics Market Set to Soar by 2031

Sky’s the Limit: Earth-Observation Data & Analytics Market Set to Soar by 2031

Grand View Research estimates the Earth-observation market at $5.10 billion in 2024, rising to $7.24 billion by 2030. Growth is fueled by more satellites, lower launch costs, and demand from sectors like agriculture and energy. Challenges include data complexity, high sensor costs, and fragmented standards. Over 6,500 satellites were in orbit by 2023, expanding global coverage.
10 June 2025
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Rocketing into the Future: Smallsat Launch Services Set to Skyrocket (2025–2032)

Rocketing into the Future: Smallsat Launch Services Set to Skyrocket (2025–2032)

Over 2,300 small satellites launched in 2022, a 32% jump from 2021, now making up more than 95% of all satellites sent to orbit. Analysts expect the smallsat launch market to surpass $60 billion by 2030, driven by megaconstellations and government demand. SpaceX leads with low-cost rideshare launches, while Rocket Lab and others compete as prices per kilogram continue to fall.
9 June 2025
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LEO Gold Rush: The Billion-Dollar Race to Own Low Earth Orbit (2024–2030)

LEO Gold Rush: The Billion-Dollar Race to Own Low Earth Orbit (2024–2030)

SpaceX’s Starlink has launched over 8,000 satellites since 2019, with about 4,000 active and service in more than 125 countries. OneWeb merged with Eutelsat in 2023, forming a GEO+LEO operator after launching 618 satellites. Amazon’s Project Kuiper targets 3,236 satellites, with its first operational launch set for April 2025. China’s Guowang aims for 13,000 satellites by the early 2030s, with 29 prototypes launched so far.
9 June 2025
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Starlink and the Satellite Internet Market (2025) – Comprehensive Report

Starlink and the Satellite Internet Market (2025) – Comprehensive Report

Starlink had over 7,000 satellites in orbit by December 2024, serving about 5.4 million users in 125 countries by March 2025. Consumer internet service costs $100–$120 per month, with hardware priced from $350 to $599. 2024 revenue reached $7.7 billion, with forecasts up to $12.3 billion for 2025. Amazon’s Kuiper and Eutelsat-OneWeb are expanding competition in the sector.
1 June 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Chugai Pharmaceutical Reports Strong Q1 Earnings, Introduces Trust-Based Stock Plan
    May 2, 2026, 1:28 AM EDT. Chugai Pharmaceutical (TSE:4519) posted robust first-quarter 2026 earnings, with sales of ¥291.6 billion, revenue of ¥321.7 billion, and net income of ¥115.4 billion surpassing prior year levels. The company's board unveiled a trust-based stock compensation system to better align management incentives with performance amid rising R&D expenses and strategic collaborations. Despite near-term strength, investors face risks from patent expiries, biosimilars, and National Health Insurance (NHI) price revisions that could pressure margins. Forecasts project ¥1.38 trillion revenue and ¥517 billion earnings by 2028, implying modest growth. Analysts remain divided, with some optimistic on AI-driven pipeline advancements, while others caution on pricing and competitive threats. The governance changes highlight an evolving incentive model as Chugai navigates opportunities and challenges in biologics and Roche partnership dynamics.

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2 May 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 2, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 2, 2026, 1:38 AM EDT Chugai Pharmaceutical Reports Strong Q1 Earnings, Introduces Trust-Based Stock Plan May 2, 2026, 1:28 AM EDT. Chugai Pharmaceutical (TSE:4519) posted robust first-quarter 2026 earnings, with sales of ¥291.6 billion, revenue of ¥321.7 billion, and net income of ¥115.4 billion surpassing prior year levels. The company's board unveiled a trust-based stock compensation system to better align management incentives with performance amid rising R&D expenses and strategic collaborations. Despite near-term strength, investors face risks from patent expiries, biosimilars, and National Health Insurance (NHI) price revisions that could
US Stock Market Today After Hours: Nasdaq Tops 25,000 As S&P 500 Hits Record High

US Stock Market Today After Hours: Nasdaq Tops 25,000 As S&P 500 Hits Record High

2 May 2026
Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 0.68% and S&P 500 futures edged up 0.06% in early after-hours trading Friday, while Dow futures slipped 0.48%. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs, driven by first-quarter S&P 500 profit growth of 27.8%, according to LSEG. Oil prices, inflation signals, and upcoming jobs data remain in focus. GameStop shares rose 4% after reports it was preparing an offer for eBay.
McDonald’s Corporation Stock Slides Before Earnings as Its Big Drink Bet Comes Due

McDonald’s Corporation Stock Slides Before Earnings as Its Big Drink Bet Comes Due

2 May 2026
McDonald’s shares fell 2.37% to $286.64 on Friday, underperforming rivals ahead of its May 7 earnings report and a U.S. launch of six new McCafé specialty drinks. The company will begin selling the drinks nationwide on May 6, adding beverage specialist roles at 14,000 restaurants. Investors are watching whether the new drinks and value offers can boost traffic without slowing service or hurting margins.
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