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IonQ is expanding its quantum leadership with the acquisition of Skyloom Global, bringing advanced space-based optical communications into its growing full-stack quantum ecosystem. Backed by $3.5B in funding, IonQ aims to build a global quantum key distribution platform linking ground and satellite networks for secure, planet-scale connectivity.

As satellite bus production becomes standardized, the real value in manufacturing is shifting toward high-performance subsystems—propulsion, power, and payload integration. Smaller and mid-tier companies now have the edge in innovation and margins. Discover how subsystem specialization is redefining satellite economics and reshaping industry partnerships.

Intuitive Machines is acquiring Lanteris Space Systems in an $800M deal, creating a next-generation commercial, civil, and national security space prime. With $850M in combined revenue and a $920M backlog, the merger expands Intuitive Machines’ mission from lunar operations to a full-spectrum space infrastructure player across LEO, GEO, Moon, Mars, and beyond.

The next great vulnerability in defense isn’t in satellites or subsystems; it’s buried deep in the mines that produce the rare earths and materials powering them. As geopolitical tensions escalate, securing material assurance has become as critical as technological superiority. Here’s why defense supply chains must rethink their foundations.

The global space industry is undergoing a massive consolidation wave. From defense giants acquiring satellite operators to governments backing private mergers, control over orbit is shifting fast. This article decodes how M&A is reshaping access, sovereignty, and power across the new space economy—and what it means for defense, governments, and private players worldwide.

Between August and October 2025, strategic moves by non-Western countries, national satcom programs, and niche constellations signal a shift in satellite communications. Understanding regulatory, operational, and partnership dynamics is critical for operators and investors navigating emerging markets.

Space technology is transforming every industry, from defense and maritime to energy, broadcasting, and aerospace. At Access Hub, we don’t just track this evolution, we amplify it. Partner with the only global B2B leader turning innovation into influence through whitepapers, podcasts, and thought leadership that move markets.