Lead item · 31 July 2026

POSITIONINGSpace-data / multi-mission platform

SES leads its first Space Force programme of record

Supplier K2 doubled to a $6.8bn valuation, lowering execution risk on SES's meoSphere.

1 in 271 items swept clears the bar·Brief of 31 July 2026, 03:44 UTC

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