Mission Overview - Falcon 9 successfully lifted off from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station [1] - Stage one propulsion is complete [1] - Main engine cutoff (Miko) is starting [1] Stage Separation - Stage separation CS1 is next [1] - Second stage will light the MVC engine [1]

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Group 1: Rocket Lab - Rocket Lab completed its 68th Electron launch with the "Symphony In The Stars" mission, achieving its fastest launch turnaround time with two launches in less than 48 hours [2] - The company reported a 100% mission success rate in 2025 and has achieved a stock increase of 640% over the past year [2] Group 2: SpaceX - Rocket Lab's successes contrast with challenges faced by SpaceX, including a series of high-profile Starship explosions that raised concerns about risk management and environmental compliance [3] Group 3: Amazon's Project Kuiper - Amazon launched its second batch of Kuiper satellites, adding 27 satellites to the total, which now stands at 54 [4] Group 4: AST SpaceMobile - AST SpaceMobile's shares experienced volatility following a direct offering of 9.45 million shares at $53.22 each and the successful demonstration of its space-based cellular broadband network for military applications [4] - The company showcased its Non-Terrestrial Network capabilities, delivering high-throughput data, voice, and video to unmodified smartphones, which is significant for secure tactical communications [5]

Group 1 - Amazon has successfully launched the first 27 satellites for its Kuiper space-based internet network, aiming to compete with Starlink [1] - The total planned number of Kuiper satellites is 3,226, significantly fewer than Starlink's over 8,000 satellites [2] - Amazon's focus is on serving unserved and underserved communities globally, as stated by founder Jeff Bezos [2] Group 2 - The first half of the Kuiper network is expected to be launched by mid-2026, as mandated by the Federal Communications Commission [2] - There may be up to five additional Kuiper launches in the current year, according to the CEO of United Launch Alliance [2] - The Kuiper project is reportedly facing production issues that could delay the completion of its satellite constellation [2]