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Where is the order backlog building in the space industry?

Backlogs, order intake and bookings by segment · 95 findings in the last 90 days · 290 since 20 May 2021 · 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, 95 findings in the space industry did; the companies named most often were SpaceX (9), Rocket Lab (8), NASA (5). Since 20 May 2021 the count is 290. Below are the latest findings with their outlet and date, and the companies they name.

The latest findings

  1. EarthDaily Analytics won a NASA task order to validate its satellite imagery against Landsat.

    NASA awarded Vancouver-based EarthDaily Analytics a task order worth about $4.2 million (US$3 million; reported as $4.3 million in the headline) to test whether imagery from EarthDaily’s new satellite constellation is accurate enough for use with Landsat.

    SpaceQ · EarthDaily Analytics, NASA

  2. EarthDaily received a $3 million NASA task order for commercial Earth-observation integration.

    NASA awarded EarthDaily a $3 million task order to provide EarthDaily Constellation data and technical support to NASA and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The agencies will evaluate approaches for incorporating commercial capabilities into federal land-imaging programs.

    Satellite Evolution · EarthDaily, EarthDaily Analytics, NASA

  3. Thales Alenia Space and Airbus booked two additional Galileo Second Generation satellites each for 2031 launches.

    The European Space Agency, acting for the European Commission, awarded Thales Alenia Space and Airbus contracts for two additional Galileo Second Generation satellites apiece, with launches planned for 2031.

    Space Intel Report · Airbus, Thales Alenia Space

  4. SpaceX has a $63 billion backlog, with approximately $42 billion due within one year.

    The contracted backlog provides SpaceX with roughly $42 billion of expected revenue over the next 12 months.

    Metatrends · SpaceX

  5. ITU has a backlog of more than 4,000 satellite network filings awaiting review.

    The International Telecommunication Union is reported to have more than 4,000 satellite network filings backed up pending review as of October 16, 2026.

    Space Intel Report

  6. Reflect Orbital ordered two launches from Skyroot Aerospace.

    Reflect Orbital has contracted India-based launch provider Skyroot Aerospace for two launches as it adds launch providers to address a capacity crunch.

    Via Satellite · Reflect Orbital, Skyroot Aerospace

  7. Aselsan contracted to build Astralink broadband constellation prototypes for a 2028 launch

    Turkey’s Aselsan is under contract to build in-orbit prototypes for the Astralink broadband constellation, which has received early funding. The prototype launch is planned for 2028.

    Space Intel Report · Aselsan, Astralink

  8. SES selected Lyntris as payload integrator for its PTS-G satellite work.

    SES appointed Lyntris to integrate the payload for its contribution to the U.S. Space Force’s Protected Tactical Satellite-Global (PTS-G) program. Space Systems Command contracted SES and Viasat for the program.

    Via Satellite · Lyntris, SES, Viasat

  9. Gilat Satellite Networks secured $38 million in recent SkyEdge and Peru connectivity contracts.

    Gilat Satellite Networks reported recent contract wins totaling $38 million, covering its SkyEdge system and connectivity projects in Peru. The company separately announced $10 million in orders as part of the recent bookings.

    Via Satellite · Gilat Satellite Networks

  10. Viasat awarded $42 million task order for Marine Corps managed satcom services

    Viasat received a $42 million task order under its contract to provide managed satellite communication services to the U.S. Marine Corps. The contract was awarded as part of the Marine Corps Managed Services program.

    Via Satellite · Viasat

  11. NASA ordered three additional SpaceX Crew Dragon flights to the ISS.

    NASA placed an order for three additional crewed Dragon missions to the International Space Station. The missions extend Crew Dragon’s role in transporting astronauts to low Earth orbit before its planned retirement in the next decade.

    Space24 · NASA, SpaceX

  12. SpaceX plans to retire the Crew Dragon spacecraft by 2030.

    The planned withdrawal of Crew Dragon is driving NASA’s preparations to expand its crewed-mission orders for Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner.

    Space24 · Boeing, NASA, SpaceX, The Boeing Company

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Named most often, last 90 days

9SpaceX8Rocket Lab5NASA4GomSpace4ICEYE4Isar Aerospace3Kepler Communications3Redwire

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

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Where is the order backlog building in the space industry?

95 dated findings in the space industry bear on this in the last 90 days (backlogs, order intake and bookings by segment). The companies named most in the last 90 days: SpaceX (9), Rocket Lab (8), NASA (5), GomSpace (4), ICEYE (4). Latest: EarthDaily Analytics won a NASA task order to validate its satellite imagery against Landsat. (SpaceQ, 29 Oct 2026) EarthDaily received a $3 million NASA task order for commercial Earth-observation integration. (Satellite Evolution, 28 Oct 2026) Thales Alenia Space and Airbus booked two additional Galileo Second Generation satellites each for 2031 launches. (Space Intel Report, 27 Oct 2026) Frontier Tech Intelligence, from 100+ sources.

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

The companies named most in the last 90 days: SpaceX (9), Rocket Lab (8), NASA (5), GomSpace (4), ICEYE (4). Counted over 95 findings of the last 90 days.

What are the latest findings on backlogs, order intake and bookings by segment in the space industry?

EarthDaily Analytics won a NASA task order to validate its satellite imagery against Landsat. (SpaceQ, 29 Oct 2026) EarthDaily received a $3 million NASA task order for commercial Earth-observation integration. (Satellite Evolution, 28 Oct 2026) Thales Alenia Space and Airbus booked two additional Galileo Second Generation satellites each for 2031 launches. (Space Intel Report, 27 Oct 2026)

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