Lead item · 14 September 2026

POSITIONINGAST SpaceMobile (Rakuten JV) / Lynk

Elveo picks Apex to build its D2D satellites

SES's direct-to-device investment now has a satellite builder, easing its biggest execution risk.

1 in 197 items swept clears the bar·Brief of 14 September 2026, 15:24 UTC

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