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Cramer, Rocket Lab president discuss future of commercial space industry at UND summit
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Fusion42 · 4 November 2026 · Fusion42 review
U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer and Rocket Lab USA President Brad Clevenger discussed the expanding role of private companies in space exploration, satellite technology, and national security at the University of North Dakota's Space Operations Summit. Rocket Lab announced plans to acquire Iridium Communications, highlighting commercial satellite systems' growing influence on national security and the global space industry.
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The US political and commercial space sectors are intertwining fast, with acquisitions like Rocket Lab’s move on Iridium shaping market access and defence contracts. You must navigate this tighter link between government and private space ventures to win business or talent in national security satellites.
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