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NEWS: EchoStar has been added to the S&P 500 index, following SpaceX's acquisition of the satellite operator's wireless spectrum assets in a deal valued at roughly $17 billion.
The SpaceX deal transformed EchoStar's financial position and triggered the stock surge that qualified it for S&P 500 inclusion. EchoStar now faces complex decisions managing the $17 billion capital windfall.
The acquisition gives SpaceX access to significant mid-band spectrum holdings, a key asset for expanding Starlink's terrestrial coverage.