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Rocket Lab is buying satellite communications firm Iridium in an $8 billion deal to compete with SpaceX
The cash-and-stock deal gives Rocket Lab a global satellite network, licensed spectrum, and 2.55 million subscribers
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The Motley Fool
· Jun 29, 2026
Rocket Lab Just Took a Page From the SpaceX's Playbook. Time to Buy?
A blockbuster deal positions the company to compete more directly with SpaceX.
The Next Web
· Jun 26, 2026
SpaceX wants to sell Starlink phone service directly to US consumers
Every satellite company eventually looks down at the much larger market on the ground, and SpaceX appears ready to make the move. The company has told investors it plans to launch a Starlink mobile service for US consumers, the Financial Times reported on 26 June, citing people familiar with the matter. If it happens, it [] This story continues at The Next Web
Economic Times
· Jul 8, 2026
SpaceX's biggest bull sees valuation soaring above $10 trillion
Raymond James analyst Brian Gesuale initiated coverage on SpaceX with a strong buy. He set an 800 price target, projecting significant future stock appreciation. Gesuale sees SpaceX revenue soaring to 5.2 trillion by 2035. This growth is primarily based on its nascent artificial intelligence business. The analyst believes AI will become SpaceX's largest revenue source by 2027.
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