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Avio, an Italian launch provider, has seen its shares nearly triple over the past year, highlighting its importance in Europe's space defense sector. Meanwhile, Planet Labs, which operates the largest fleet of earth observation satellites in the U.S., contributes to a broader market trend, with analysts noting a 135% increase in space sector equities since July 2024 and significant private market investments totaling $70 billion projected for 2024 and 2025. The VanEck Space Innovators ETF (JEDI) has also experienced a 63% rise through November.