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Arianespace to begin Amazon Leo launches in February

Arianespace to begin Amazon Leo launches in February

Arianespace will begin launches for its largest commercial customer in February as it works to ramp up its flight rate and attract additional business. The post Arianespace to begin Amazon Leo launches in February appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/arianespace-to-begin-amazon-leo-launches-in-february/

The Orbital Pivot: Reconciling Scientific Discovery with the Trillion-Dollar Space Economy

The Orbital Pivot: Reconciling Scientific Discovery with the Trillion-Dollar Space Economy

The future of discovery is now inextricably linked to the success of private infrastructure. Source: https://news.satnews.com/2026/01/15/the-orbital-pivot-reconciling-scientific-discovery-with-the-trillion-dollar-space-economy/

NASA Data Helps Maine Oyster Farmers Choose Where to Grow

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NASA Data Helps Maine Oyster Farmers Choose Where to Grow

NASA satellites are helping Maine oyster farmers pick better sites and plan when oysters will be ready to harvest. Source: https://science.nasa.gov/earth/nasa-data-helps-maine-oyster-farmers-choose-where-to-grow/

TrustPoint Achieves Key Milestone in Resilient, GPS-Independent Navigation

TrustPoint Achieves Key Milestone in Resilient, GPS-Independent Navigation

This milestone marks a significant step in the company’s mission to provide a commercial, GPS-independent positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) capability for satellite operators. Source: https://news.satnews.com/2026/01/15/trustpoint-achieves-key-milestone-in-resilient-gps-independent-navigation/

Managing an orbital economy as space grows more congested

Managing an orbital economy as space grows more congested

In this episode of Space Minds, SpaceNews host David Ariosto talks with Chiara Manfletti, the CEO of Neuraspace and a professor of space mobility and propulsion at the Technical University […] The post Managing an orbital economy as space grows more congested appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/managing-an-orbital-economy-as-space-grows-more-congested/

NASA Selects AtmOCube Mission to Study Orbital Wave Interference

NASA Selects AtmOCube Mission to Study Orbital Wave Interference

This instrument observes the natural infrared radiation of oxygen in the upper atmosphere to obtain high-resolution temperature profiles. Source: https://news.satnews.com/2026/01/15/nasa-selects-atmocube-mission-to-study-orbital-wave-interference/

Parsons buys Altamira for $375 million to expand space and intelligence portfolio

Parsons buys Altamira for $375 million to expand space and intelligence portfolio

The acquisition brings missile-warning and space data analytics capabilities The post Parsons buys Altamira for $375 million to expand space and intelligence portfolio appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/parsons-buys-altamira-for-375-million-to-expand-space-and-intelligence-portfolio/

TrustPoint demonstrates non-GPS navigation for LEO satellites

TrustPoint demonstrates non-GPS navigation for LEO satellites

The company’s ground station transmitted time and tracking signals to a spacecraft in orbit The post TrustPoint demonstrates non-GPS navigation for LEO satellites appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/trustpoint-demonstrates-non-gps-navigation-for-leo-satellites/

Aule Space Raises $2M to Build Life Extension Jet Packs

Aule Space Raises $2M to Build Life Extension Jet Packs

Satellites don’t have many options when they run out of fuel, but a wave of startups are attempting to crack refueling on orbit. Aule Space is taking a straightforward approach: jetpacks. The post Aule Space Raises $2M to Build Life Extension Jet Packs appeared first on Payload. Source: https:

Atomic-6 Space Armor to Fly in October With Portal

Atomic-6 Space Armor to Fly in October With Portal

It’s rare for space operators to cross their fingers, hoping their sat will get hit with a piece of space debris. But that’s exactly what Atomic-6 CEO Trevor Smith is doing. The post Atomic-6 Space Armor to Fly in October With Portal appeared first on Payload. Source: https:

Hydrosat raises $60 million in Series B funding

Hydrosat raises $60 million in Series B funding

SAN FRANCISCO – Hydrosat, a thermal imagery startup focused on water-resource management, has raised $60 million in Series B funding from equity investors and sovereign wealth funds. With the influx […] The post Hydrosat raises $60 million in Series B funding appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/hydrosat-raises-60-million-in-series-b-funding/

Indian startup Aule Space enters satellite servicing market

Indian startup Aule Space enters satellite servicing market

An Indian startup is entering the satellite servicing market with plans to develop low-cost spacecraft to extend the lives of satellites. The post Indian startup Aule Space enters satellite servicing market appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/indian-startup-aule-space-enters-satellite-servicing-market/

Coverage, Briefing Set for NASA’s Artemis II Moon Rocket Roll to Pad

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Coverage, Briefing Set for NASA’s Artemis II Moon Rocket Roll to Pad

NASA’s integrated SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft for the Artemis II mission is inching closer to launch – literally. The agency is targeting no earlier than 7 a.m. EST, Saturday, Jan. 17, to begin the multi-hour trek from the Vehicle Assembly Building to Launch Pad 39B

Orbital Paradigm’s Capsule Transmitted Data Despite PSLV Rocket Failure

Orbital Paradigm’s Capsule Transmitted Data Despite PSLV Rocket Failure

Space cargo startup Orbital Paradigm reports its KID capsule was able to transmit flight data from the Indian PSLV rocket failure on Jan. 12. India’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV)... The post Orbital Paradigm’s Capsule Transmitted Data Despite PSLV Rocket Failure appeared first on Via Satellite. Source: https:

Airbus Plans Space Radio Access Network Demonstrator With Tech Partners

Airbus Plans Space Radio Access Network Demonstrator With Tech Partners

Airbus is teaming up with a group of satellite tech leaders to test standardized global 5G non-terrestrial network (NTN) connectivity. On Wednesday, Airbus announced the UpNext SpaceRAN (radio access network)... The post Airbus Plans Space Radio Access Network Demonstrator With Tech Partners appeared first on Via Satellite. Source: https://www.

CAS Space conducts first suborbital launch and capsule landing test

CAS Space conducts first suborbital launch and capsule landing test

Chinese commercial firm CAS Space launched its first Lihong-1 suborbital flight and recovery test mission, seeing a successful parachute descent of the capsule. The post CAS Space conducts first suborbital launch and capsule landing test appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/cas-space-conducts-first-suborbital-launch-and-capsule-landing-test/

ESA’s Comet Interceptor mission moves up launch

ESA’s Comet Interceptor mission moves up launch

A delay in one European Space Agency mission is creating an opportunity for an earlier, and more capable, launch for another ESA spacecraft. The post ESA’s Comet Interceptor mission moves up launch appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/esas-comet-interceptor-mission-moves-up-launch/

Space sustainability will evolve into a data-driven system

Space sustainability will evolve into a data-driven system

If you stayed in a hotel last night, there’s a good chance you saw that familiar placard in the bathroom: “Help save the planet — hang your towel and we won’t wash it.” At a recent panel, I asked the audience how many had seen that sign. Most hands

China Opens 2026 Launch Manifest with Retrograde Yaogan and Guowang Deployments

China Opens 2026 Launch Manifest with Retrograde Yaogan and Guowang Deployments

The dual missions, launched from separate spaceports, underscore the nation's intent to sustain a high-cadence manifest. Source: https://news.satnews.com/2026/01/14/china-opens-2026-launch-manifest-with-retrograde-yaogan-and-guowang-deployments/

ThinkOrbital raises seed funding to advance X-ray space inspection

ThinkOrbital raises seed funding to advance X-ray space inspection

Boulder-based startup plans 2026 demonstrations tied to space domain awareness The post ThinkOrbital raises seed funding to advance X-ray space inspection appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/thinkorbital-raises-seed-funding-to-advance-x-ray-space-inspection/

Bringing outsiders into the space fold

Bringing outsiders into the space fold

SpaceX’s 2026 IPO plans were an early Christmas present for space investors who were already bullish about the year ahead. The move helps push the industry further into the mainstream investment and public consciousness. It also paves the way for others to go public in a capital-intensive business. Despite

SkyFi Secures $12.7M Series A

SkyFi Secures $12.7M Series A

There’s no shortage of EO imagery these days, and SkyFi wants to make sure customers can access that data as easily as clicking “add to cart.” The post SkyFi Secures $12.7M Series A appeared first on Payload. Source: https://payloadspace.com/skyfi-secures-12-7m-series-a/

When allies can’t count on U.S. ISR, commercial space becomes strategic

When allies can’t count on U.S. ISR, commercial space becomes strategic

The global security environment is becoming more volatile, not less. The war in Ukraine grinds on. China is increasingly assertive in the Indo-Pacific. The Middle East remains unstable. North Korea continues to test missiles and challenge regional stability. Together, these dynamics are straining the international system in ways not seen

Open Cosmos Awarded Liechtenstein Spectrum Filings for LEO Broadband Constellation

Open Cosmos Awarded Liechtenstein Spectrum Filings for LEO Broadband Constellation

Open Cosmos has secured the award to Liechtenstein’s priority Ka-band spectrum filings and plans to deploy a sovereign satellite broadband constellation for Europe, the company announced Wednesday. The Low-Earth Orbit... The post Open Cosmos Awarded Liechtenstein Spectrum Filings for LEO Broadband Constellation appeared first on Via Satellite. Source: https:

Space operations will become more dynamic this year

Space operations will become more dynamic this year

From civil science and exploration missions to national security, there are many space activities to look forward to in 2026. There will be at least three missions heading to the moon, Vast’s Haven-1 is scheduled to launch as the first prospective commercial low Earth orbit (LEO) destination. But perhaps