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SpaceX Lunar Manufacturing Proposal Triggers Surge in APT Satellite Shares

SpaceX Lunar Manufacturing Proposal Triggers Surge in APT Satellite Shares

On Monday, March 2, 2026, shares of APT Satellite Holdings Limited (01045.HK) surged by more than 7% following reports of SpaceX’s strategic pivot toward lunar-based manufacturing. The market reaction underscores…

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