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

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

Funding backs expansion of “virtual constellation” that aggregates imagery from commercial operators The post SkyFi raises $12.7 million to scale satellite data marketplace appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/skyfi-raises-12-7-million-to-scale-satellite-data-marketplace/

China conducted a pair of Long March rocket launches Tuesday, kicking off what is likely to be a record-breaking year for the country. The post China’s first launches of 2026 send Yaogan spacecraft into unusual orbit, loft Guowang satellites  appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/chinas-first-launches-of-2026-send-yaogan-spacecraft-into-unusual-orbit-loft-guowang-satellites/

Firefly Aerospace says it will upgrade its Alpha launch vehicle, making changes intended to improve the reliability of a rocket that has experienced several failures. The post Firefly to upgrade Alpha rocket to improve reliability appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/firefly-to-upgrade-alpha-rocket-to-improve-reliability/

MILAN — The European Space Agency and Luxembourg’s ClearSpace announced Jan. 12 a new collaboration on an in-orbit servicing and active debris removal mission called PRELUDE, one that will involve two small spacecraft designed to test close-proximity operations and could eventually enable satellite life extension, repair and removal in orbit.

Deal tied to planned IPO aims to expand solid rocket motor capacity The post Pentagon commits $1 billion to L3Harris missile unit as ‘anchor investor’ appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/pentagon-commits-1-billion-to-l3harris-missile-unit-as-anchor-investor/

A widespread demand for nuclear power has led some to call this period a “nuclear renaissance,” one that will continue to build momentum in 2026. This growing need is being driven by two primary use cases: small modular nuclear reactors for cloud infrastructure and terrestrial data center needs, and nuclear

Behind the rhetoric about competition and innovation, not everyone is convinced SDA’s approach is a win-win The post Space Force wants competition. Satellite makers want stability. appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/space-force-wants-competition-satellite-makers-want-stability/

IRVINE, Calif. & LOS ANGELES, Calif. — January 13, 2026 — Turion Space Corp. (“Turion”), a space infrastructure company that builds and operates mission-grade spacecraft and space operations software, today […] The post Turion Space Corp. Acquires Tychee Research Group to Accelerate Autonomous Space Operations and Mission Engineering appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: