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Gilat Satellite Networks (NASDAQ:GILT) received a multi-million dollar order from a European Ministry of Defense for custom satellite communications terminals, with deliveries expected over the next 12 months.

Quantum Space announced today that it has been awarded a contract from the Department of War’s Operational Energy Capability Improvement Fund to demonstrate an orbital fuel depot.

"Data centers in space" may sound like science fiction, but as the SpaceX IPO augurs a space boom, tech giants and startups are betting orbital artificial intelligence is the next frontier.

As investors pile into the space sector following SpaceX's blockbuster debut, Redwire Chairman and CEO Peter Cannito joins "Bloomberg Open Interest" to discuss the next phase of the space economy and the infrastructure needed to support it.

Lise Buyer, Founder at Class V Group and one of the architects of Google's IPO, provided insights on SpaceX's recent record-breaking $75 billion IPO. She highlighted the unusual aspects of the offering, including its fixed pricing rather than a price range, and the staggered lockup release structure. She speaks to Romaine Bostick & Katie Greifeld on "The Close."

Heather Pringle, CEO of the Space Foundation, discussed the impact of SpaceX's historic $75 Billion IPO on the broader space industry and investment landscape. She highlighted that SpaceX's public listing marks a significant milestone for a maturing space sector, demonstrating viable pathways to profitability through communications, launch services, and navigation technologies. she speaks with Romaine Bostick & Katie Greifeld on "The Close."

Tom Mueller, Founder and CEO of Impulse Space and first employee at SpaceX, discussed SpaceX's evolution from a risky startup in 2002 to a $2 trillion public company. He described early skepticism, repeated test failures, and key milestones such as reaching orbit, servicing the ISS, landing reusable rockets, and enabling global internet. He speaks with Romaine Bostick & Katie Greifeld on "The Close."

Jay Ritter, director of The IPO Initiative and Emeritus Professor at the University of Florida, discussed the unprecedented $75 billion SpaceX IPO, highlighting its fixed $135 offer price set before the roadshow a highly unusual approach. This pricing strategy resulted in a first-day stock price jump that left approximately $20 billion in first-day profits on the table, more than double the previous U.S. IPO record held by Alibaba. He speaks with Romaine Bostick & Katie Greifeld on "The Close."

New York City Comptroller Mark Levine discussed the fast-tracking of SpaceX's inclusion into major indexes such as MSCI Global Standard and FTSE Russell, highlighting concerns about the abandonment of traditional criteria like seasoning periods and earnings track records. Levine emphasized the unprecedented governance structure of SpaceX, where a single individual holds dominant control with limited shareholder rights and no independent board oversight. He speaks with Romaine Bostick & Katie Greifeld on "The Close."

As Elon Musk is poised to be crowned the world's first trillionaire, Bloomberg's Max Chafkin and Ed Ludlow break down Musk's growing control of SpaceX, the possibility of a Tesla, SpaceX merger, and why investors will follow Musk to the Moon, despite mounting questions about governance and execution.