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Who is expanding production in the space industry?

Plants, lines, megawatts and units announced or opened · 581 findings in the last 90 days · 1,789 since 4 Jun 2018 · latest 30 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, 581 findings in the space industry did; the companies named most often were SpaceX (72), Isar Aerospace (14), Blue Origin (12). Since 4 Jun 2018 the count is 1,789. Below are the latest findings with their outlet and date, and the companies they name.

The latest findings

  1. KSAT and Morehead State University partnered to expand lunar communications infrastructure.

    The partnership strengthens KSAT’s Lunar Network and supports deep-space and lunar exploration, according to the Oct. 30, 2026 announcement.

    PR Newswire, all releases

  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. Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile asked the FCC to reconsider expanding spectrum for satellite direct-to-device services.

    Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile, together with the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA), submitted views to the FCC opposing inclusion of the 2.5 GHz and 3.45 GHz bands in satellite direct-to-device regulations.

    ZDNet Korea · AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon

  4. Anil Menon and Joshua Kutryk installed and deployed an IROSA solar array on the International Space Station.

    The U.S. and Canadian astronauts completed a 7-hour-11-minute EVA on October 29, 2026, installing and deploying IROSA to increase the station’s electrical power capacity. The EVA was the 100th, Kutryk’s first spacewalk and Menon’s fourth.

    Novosti Kosmonavtiki · International Space Station (ISS)

  5. Eutelsat projects more than €10 billion in OneWeb commercial-services revenue from 2032 to 2040.

    Eutelsat said doubling OneWeb’s network capacity is expected to generate over €10 billion in operating revenue from commercial services between 2032 and 2040.

    L'Usine Nouvelle · Eutelsat

  6. Es’hailSat and Arabsat signed a strategic partnership agreement on broadcasting and satellite communications.

    Es’hailSat and Arabsat signed the agreement during the Arab Radio and Television Festival in Hammamet, Tunisia, on October 29, 2026. The partnership is intended to strengthen cooperation and expand joint initiatives in broadcasting and satellite communications services.

    Satellite Evolution · Arabsat, Es’hailSat

  7. NASA is set to complete the International Space Station’s solar array upgrade with two October and November spacewalks.

    NASA has scheduled spacewalks for October 29 and November 5, 2026, to finish the years-long upgrade. The expanded power system is intended to support the International Space Station through its planned decommissioning in 2030.

    Spaceflight Now · International Space Station (ISS), NASA

  8. Airbus and Thales Alenia Space won contracts to build four additional Galileo satellites.

    The European Space Agency awarded Airbus and Thales Alenia Space contracts to build two Galileo navigation satellites each, expanding the Galileo constellation.

    Via Satellite · Airbus, Thales Alenia Space

  9. HawkEye 360 successfully deployed six advanced RF detection and geolocation satellites.

    HawkEye 360 confirmed the successful deployment of six radio-frequency detection and geolocation satellites, expanding its space-based RF monitoring constellation.

    Satellite Evolution · HawkEye 360

  10. MP Space raised AUD 23 million to scale satellite battery manufacturing.

    MP Space secured AUD 23 million in funding to expand production of batteries for spacecraft.

    Payload · MP Space

  11. SES and CANAL+ extended their strategic partnership through 2040.

    The multi-year agreement covers satellite capacity across Europe, Africa, and the Caribbean.

    Satellite Evolution · SES

  12. NASA and the U.S. Department of Agriculture signed a memorandum of understanding on space data sharing.

    The agreement is intended to increase collaboration between the two U.S. government agencies. It is NASA’s second interagency memorandum of understanding signed in October 2026 to expand government collaboration.

    Payload · NASA

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Named most often, last 90 days

72SpaceX14Isar Aerospace12Blue Origin11PLD Space11Rocket Factory Augsburg10SES8ICEYE8Pixxel

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

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Who is expanding production in the space industry?

581 dated findings in the space industry bear on this in the last 90 days (plants, lines, megawatts and units announced or opened). The companies named most in the last 90 days: SpaceX (72), Isar Aerospace (14), Blue Origin (12), PLD Space (11), Rocket Factory Augsburg (11). Latest: KSAT and Morehead State University partnered to expand lunar communications infrastructure. (PR Newswire, all releases, 30 Oct 2026) Czechoslovak Group acquired a significant stake in MDA Space to expand into the space sector. (Space24, 29 Oct 2026) Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile asked the FCC to reconsider expanding spectrum for satellite direct-to-device services. (ZDNet Korea, 29 Oct 2026) Frontier Tech Intelligence, from 100+ sources.

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

The companies named most in the last 90 days: SpaceX (72), Isar Aerospace (14), Blue Origin (12), PLD Space (11), Rocket Factory Augsburg (11). Counted over 581 findings of the last 90 days.

What are the latest findings on plants, lines, megawatts and units announced or opened in the space industry?

KSAT and Morehead State University partnered to expand lunar communications infrastructure. (PR Newswire, all releases, 30 Oct 2026) Czechoslovak Group acquired a significant stake in MDA Space to expand into the space sector. (Space24, 29 Oct 2026) Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile asked the FCC to reconsider expanding spectrum for satellite direct-to-device services. (ZDNet Korea, 29 Oct 2026)

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