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Stoke Space Secures $1 Billion for Fully Reusable Nova Rocket, Targeting First Two-Stage Return Launch in August 2026
Briefs Finance USA Overview Stoke Space has raised $1 billion to accelerate development of its fully reusable Nova rocket, with a maiden launch targeting August 13, 2026, for a full two-stage return. Unlike partially reusable rockets, No... -
Beyond SpaceX: Diverse Space Economy Fueled by Satellite, Data, and Microgravity Biotech Growth
American Century Investments USA Overview The space economy is diversifying significantly beyond rocket launches, driven by opportunities in satellites, Earth observation data, and microgravity biotechnology, according to American Centur... -
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... -
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... -
Government R&D Funding Proves More Suitable for Space Startups than VC, with SBIR/STTR Programs Aligning with Long-Term, High-Cost Development
The Space Review USA Overview A compelling argument suggests that government seed-stage R&D funding programs are better suited for space companies than traditional venture capital, aligning more effectively with their unique developm... -
July 2026 Space Business Review: Major Funding Rounds Including Venus Aerospace’s $91M and Swissto12’s $70M Drive Sector Growth
Mondaq USA Overview July 2026 saw sustained high levels of investment in the space industry, particularly across rocket propulsion, satellite manufacturing, and reusable space systems. Notable funding rounds included Venus Aerospace secu... -
Rocket Lab Propels Japan’s iQPS Closer to Global SAR Constellation Vision with MIKURA-I Launch
Space New Zealand Overview Rocket Lab has successfully launched Japan's iQPS Earth observation radar satellite, QPS-SAR-13 (MIKURA-I), using its Electron rocket, marking its 13th Electron mission in 2026. This deployment is a critical st... -
Rocket Lab, with $1.1B+ Backlog and 50+ Electron Launches, Targets 2026 Neutron Debut to Capture Falcon 9 Market Segment
TradingKey USA Overview Rocket Lab is aggressively expanding its small satellite launch services and space systems manufacturing, underpinned by over 50 successful Electron launches and a robust $1.1 billion+ backlog. Its reusable medium... -
FAA Proposes Waiving 13 Federal Environmental Laws to Streamline Commercial Space Licensing
HSToday USA Overview The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a rule change to waive requirements from 13 federal environmental laws, aiming to significantly streamline the commercial space licensing process. This move... -
China’s Commercial Space Sector Surges to 600 Companies Post-2014 Reforms, Reshaping Global Space Economy
Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Report China Overview China's commercial space sector has rapidly expanded to approximately 600 companies since private investment was opened in 2014. This growth spans launch service...
