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SSC Space has partnered with Finland’s NorthBase to integrate the Muonio ground station in Finnish Lapland into its global ground station network. The collaboration strengthens Nordic space infrastructure, expands satellite coverage capacity, and supports growing commercial, institutional, and defense-driven demand for resilient ground segment services worldwide.

MDA Space has invested $10 million in Maritime Launch Services, becoming both an equity owner and strategic partner in developing Spaceport Nova Scotia—Canada’s first commercial orbital launch complex. The partnership aims to strengthen Canada’s sovereign space capabilities and create a competitive alternative in the global launch services market.

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.