Satellogic is trading 8.58% up at $5.88 after its first Merlin satellite and three NewSat satellites successfully reached orbit. - Announced October 2, 2026, the satellites launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 on October 1; initial health reports were good. - Merlin.01 is undergoing early-orbit operations; testing is expected in mid-October, with full operational capacity targeted for H2 2027. - The release reported no stock-market reaction; the live quote is the price reference. Broader indices are also higher.