Conjunctions in space are to be avoided at almost all costs, but on Earth, space-business mashups are increasingly expected and sought after. Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the space sector are making headlines, and industry executives and dealmakers see more coming for at least the rest of this year and probably a few more years. While it is unclear whether the number of deals or their values outperform other subsectors of aerospace and defense, what is certain is that as a dealmaking domain, space has captured the attention of investors and strategics alike in a sustainable way. "Enthusiasm for high-quality space and satellite-related companies... remains high," says space analyst firm Quilty Analytics in its latest monthly report.
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