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Who is buying whom in the space industry?

Acquisitions, mergers, buyouts and takeovers · 170 findings in the last 90 days · 674 since 29 Nov 2018 · latest 29 Oct 2026

Frontier Tech Intelligence reads 100+ sources in eleven languages every day and tags every dated finding that bears on this question. In the last 90 days, 170 findings in the space industry did; the companies named most often were SpaceX (40), Tesla (12), Rocket Lab (6). Since 29 Nov 2018 the count is 674. Below are the latest findings with their outlet and date, and the companies they name.

The latest findings

  1. SpaceX signed an agreement to acquire terrestrial spectrum across the United States.

    SpaceX entered into a contract to purchase nationwide terrestrial frequencies, linking its ground network with its satellite network. The agreement follows authorization for 15,000 next-generation satellites.

    Sorabatake · SpaceX

  2. Czechoslovak Group acquired a significant stake in MDA Space to expand into the space sector.

    The Czech defense group’s acquisition of a significant shareholding in Canada-based MDA Space is intended to open access to the lucrative, defense-linked space market.

    Space24 · Czechoslovak Group, MDA Space

  3. Rocket Lab announced an agreement to acquire Iridium Communications.

    The transaction would combine Rocket Lab with satellite communications operator Iridium Communications. No financial terms or closing timeline are provided in the segment.

    Aerocontact.com · Iridium Communications, Rocket Lab

  4. U.S. regulators approved Amazon’s acquisition of Globalstar despite Yippy’s objection.

    The U.S. oversight authority approved Amazon’s takeover of satellite operator Globalstar on October 28, 2026. Globalstar partner Yippy filed an objection, but regulators rejected it.

    Heise · Amazon, Globalstar

  5. Amazon is pursuing an acquisition of Globalstar despite an objection.

    The deal concerns Globalstar’s satellite assets and has proceeded despite an objection.

    Heise · Amazon, Globalstar

  6. AST SpaceMobile investors face a November 13, 2026 deadline to seek lead-plaintiff status in a proposed securities class action.

    Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announced that purchasers or acquirers of AST SpaceMobile securities between March 4, 2025 and July 15, 2026 may seek to lead the class action lawsuit before the November 13, 2026 deadline.

    PR Newswire, all releases · AST SpaceMobile

  7. Amazon received FCC approval to acquire Globalstar.

    The FCC approved Amazon’s acquisition of Globalstar on October 27, 2026, determining that the transaction serves the public interest through improved satellite services.

    Via Satellite · Amazon, Globalstar

  8. Bromo’s planned European satellite-industry merger faces EU antitrust scrutiny and opposition from OHB.

    The proposed Bromo space-industry combination is intended to strengthen Europe’s autonomy in space, but Brussels antitrust authorities and German satellite company OHB are challenging the plan.

    Heise · OHB

  9. BNP Paribas estimates SpaceX would need at least $100 billion to build a nationwide U.S. mobile network independently

    BNP Paribas estimated that SpaceX could require at least $100 billion in capital expenditure before generating revenue if it builds a nationwide U.S. mobile communications network. The estimate excludes wireless spectrum acquisition and financing costs.

    36Kr newsflashes · SpaceX

  10. xAI acquired X and entered a half-merger, half-reverse merger with SpaceX.

    xAI acquired X, formerly Twitter, and subsequently combined with SpaceX through a transaction described as part merger and part reverse merger.

    Peter H. Diamandis · SpaceX, X

  11. SpaceX acquired 800 MHz of spectrum and received FCC authorization for a 15,000-satellite direct-to-cell constellation.

    SpaceX has bought 800 megahertz of spectrum and obtained permission from the U.S. Federal Communications Commission to deploy a constellation of up to 15,000 satellites for direct-to-cell connectivity.

    Moonshots with Peter Diamandis · SpaceX

  12. Starlink acquired 800 MHz of spectrum.

    Starlink bought 800 megahertz of spectrum to support the expansion of its satellite connectivity services.

    Peter H. Diamandis · SpaceX

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Named most often, last 90 days

40SpaceX12Tesla6Rocket Lab5Amazon5Globalstar4Omnidea4Orbex3Airbus

Mentions in findings that bear on this question. Each company has a file.

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Who is buying whom in the space industry?

170 dated findings in the space industry bear on this in the last 90 days (acquisitions, mergers, buyouts and takeovers). The companies named most in the last 90 days: SpaceX (40), Tesla (12), Rocket Lab (6), Amazon (5), Globalstar (5). Latest: SpaceX signed an agreement to acquire terrestrial spectrum across the United States. (Sorabatake, 29 Oct 2026) Czechoslovak Group acquired a significant stake in MDA Space to expand into the space sector. (Space24, 29 Oct 2026) Rocket Lab announced an agreement to acquire Iridium Communications. (Aerocontact.com, 28 Oct 2026) Frontier Tech Intelligence, from 100+ sources.

Which companies in the space industry are named most for acquisitions?

The companies named most in the last 90 days: SpaceX (40), Tesla (12), Rocket Lab (6), Amazon (5), Globalstar (5). Counted over 170 findings of the last 90 days.

What are the latest findings on acquisitions, mergers, buyouts and takeovers in the space industry?

SpaceX signed an agreement to acquire terrestrial spectrum across the United States. (Sorabatake, 29 Oct 2026) Czechoslovak Group acquired a significant stake in MDA Space to expand into the space sector. (Space24, 29 Oct 2026) Rocket Lab announced an agreement to acquire Iridium Communications. (Aerocontact.com, 28 Oct 2026)

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