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APPLIED Adhesives Accelerates Expansion with European and US East Coast M&A, Plus Exclusive Partnership with Henkel
APPLIED Adhesives USA Overview APPLIED Adhesives expanded its European presence by acquiring Van Asperen Kleefstoffen in the Netherlands and strengthened its US East Coast silicone solutions through the acquisition of Industrial Sales an... -
Varda Space Industries Accelerates Space-Based Pharmaceutical Manufacturing with BioPharma Leader Dolsten Joining Board, Plans 10 Launches by 2027
BioSpace USA Overview Varda Space Industries announced that biopharmaceutical leader Mikael Dolsten will join its Board of Directors, signaling an accelerated push into space-based pharmaceutical manufacturing. The company believes micro... -
US FAA Proposes Sweeping Regulatory Reforms to Streamline Commercial Space Launch and Reentry Approvals
Federal Register USA Overview The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed new rules to waive requirements of 13 federal statutes, primarily environmental laws, to streamline the commercial space licensing process. This in... -
China’s Commercial Space Launches Expected to Exceed 30 in 2026, Driven by Long March 6A Success and Private Investment
36Kr China Overview China's commercial aerospace industry is experiencing rapid growth, with domestic commercial space launches projected to exceed 30 in 2026. A recent highlight includes the successful orbital insertion of Communication... -
SpaceX Starship Successfully Deploys Next-Gen Starlink V3 Satellites, Captures Orbital Footage of Upper Stage on 13th Test Flight
Space.com USA Overview SpaceX's Starship completed its 13th test flight on July 24, successfully deploying next-generation Starlink internet satellites into orbit for the first time. During this mission, six "Starlink V3" satellites capt... -
Japan’s Defense Tech Startup Ecosystem Expands: Infostellar, ACSL, Prodrone Lead Innovation
TechRound Japan Overview Japan's defense tech startup ecosystem is poised for rapid expansion, driven by increasing government investment, private funding, and international collaboration. Key players like Infostellar are delivering reli... -
SpaceX Successfully Conducts Maiden Flight of Starfall Reentry Capsule, Accelerating Microgravity Manufacturing & Point-to-Point Cargo
SatNews USA Overview SpaceX successfully conducted the maiden flight test of its Starfall reentry capsule on June 23, addressing limitations in microgravity access and point-to-point cargo transport. This innovative capsule provides an a... -
Space Assets Emerge as New Infrastructure Investment Class, Highlighting Ground Station and Mission Control for Stable Cash Flow
Herbert Smith Freehills UK Overview Space-related assets are emerging as a viable new investment class for infrastructure investors, albeit with distinct conditions compared to traditional assets. While government spending remains a prim... -
Beijing-Based Commercial Space Firms, Including Orienspace (Gravity-2) and i-Space (Hyperbola-3), Target 2026 Maiden Flights for Reusable Rockets
Global Times China Overview Multiple Beijing-based commercial space companies are accelerating plans to conduct maiden flight verification missions for reusable rockets within 2026. Key developers include Orienspace with its Gravity-2 an... -
Microgravity Crystal Growth Boosts Semiconductor Performance; Space Forge Achieves On-Orbit Manufacturing Milestones
BeBeez International Europe Overview Research indicates that crystal growth in microgravity can produce "purer" crystals with more uniform size and structure, potentially leading to significantly enhanced semiconductor performance. Pione...
