Billionaire enthusiasts and new technology have brought valuations down to earth in a fragmented market
More merger activity expected as satellite sector consolidation hots up
Drahi’s stalking of satellite operator Eutelsat raises speculation over debt-funded industry consolidation
Shares jump after commercial satellite operator decides ‘not to engage in discussions’ based on terms of proposal
Constellations of satellites in low-earth orbit increase collision risks
Countries should commit to collaboration on technology and revise rules on extraterrestrial engagement
Projected revenue based on sending satellites into orbit rather than space tourism taking off underpins sky-high valuations
Richard Branson’s reusable launch venture is aiming for Nasdaq listing
Investment brings to $2.7bn the total raised since UK-backed company escaped bankruptcy
Satellite internet network has 70,000 users in 12 countries and aims for global coverage by August
Investment by Indian group paves way for commercial service of satellites
Remote tracking tools using AI and drones attempt to calculate carbon stored in forests
Breton’s comments likely to further inflame tensions between Brussels and London over space projects
Satellite industry struggles to consolidate ahead of disruption from Musk and Bezos
Authority has tilted away from governments since Sputnik and the Apollo moon landings
Capital targeting projects in Earth orbit and beyond increases by 95% to $8.7bn in a year
European group intensifies battle with SpaceX to deliver broadband from satellites
Call for regulation and clean-up of extraterrestrial debris as companies put ‘mega constellations’ in orbit
Rush to launch satellites threatens to crowd areas in low orbit to Earth
UK company told to relocate so spectrum used at ‘big ears’ facility can be sold off
European aerospace group makes first sale to one of country’s top telecoms services groups
Space companies are a moonshot borne aloft by the rocket fuel of cheap money
Veteran telecoms executive and dealmaker Rajeev Suri to take reins at satellite group next month
A dependence on satellite broadcasting revenues has become a weakness as streaming proliferates
Investment comes after Japanese company forced satellite group into bankruptcy last year
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