Lead item · 16 September 2026

EXISTENTIALIRIS²/SpaceRISE positioning Space-data / multi-mission platform

SES to build satellites in-house from 2028

SES commits to owning satellite manufacturing, not just design, deepening its bet against verticalizing rivals.

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