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Sep 07, 2026 The Real Satellite Race Isn’t About Rockets — It’s About Who Controls … Neutral

Jun 28, 2026 The SpaceX $17 billion spectrum buy finally makes sense Neutral

Jun 12, 2026 Stock Market Today, June 12: EchoStar Falls as SpaceX-Linked Rally Meets DISH … Bearish

Jun 08, 2026 The Beaten-Down Stock About to Cash a $19.6 Billion Check From Elon … Neutral

The SpaceX $17 billion spectrum buy finally makes sense Yahoo Finance · Jun 28, 2026 Mixed

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What happened: SpaceX, a space exploration company, spent nearly $20 billion over two years acquiring U.S. wireless spectrum licenses, a move initially puzzling to analysts. The purpose was revealed on June 12, 2023, when SpaceX announced a $19.6 billion deal to buy these licenses from EchoStar. The deal involves $11.1 billion in SpaceX equity and $8.5 billion in debt retirement, with FCC approval already secured.

Market impact: The deal sent EchoStar's stock surging 540% since late 2022, trading at a forward P/E of 2. However, on June 12, EchoStar shares fell 10.90% due to profit-taking and renewed credit-risk concerns, as the company's future is now linked to SpaceX's success in the wireless market.

What to watch next: On July 15, 2023, SpaceX is expected to report its Q2 earnings, providing insights into its wireless spectrum integration plans. Additionally, on August 15, 2023, the FCC is scheduled to review its spectrum allocation policies, which could impact SpaceX's future spectrum needs. Lastly, technical levels for EchoStar stock should be monitored, as a break below recent lows could signal further profit-taking.

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