OQ Technology is preparing to deploy a small satellite to test using C-band to connect smartphones from LEO, joining SpaceX in a push to repurpose part of the spectrum for direct-to-device services. The post OQ Technology plots smartphone test amid SpaceX’s C-band D2D push appeared first on SpaceNews. Source:

The Space Futures Centre a global independent center established in partnership with the World Economic Forum and the Saudi Space Agency to support the growth of the global space economy […] The post Space Futures Centre, World Economic Forum Launch Space Debris Insights Report appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.

For more than a decade, the Earth observation industry has insisted that commercial adoption is just around the corner. Yet adoption outside defense remains limited, uneven, and difficult to sustain. The question is no longer whether EO is valuable, but whether the industry is delivering it in a form commercial

China appears set to accelerate its launch rate this year while also conducting tests key to its crewed lunar ambitions and launching major missions. The post China set for crewed lunar tests, record launches, moon mission and reusable rockets in 2026 appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/china-set-for-crewed-lunar-tests-record-launches-moon-mission-and-reusable-rockets-in-2026/

The Federal Aviation Administration office that regulates commercial spaceflight expects continued growth in launches, despite industry concerns about whether the office can keep pace. The post FAA projects continuing growth in commercial space transportation appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/faa-projects-continuing-growth-in-commercial-space-transportation/

IRVINE, CA – January 28, 2026 – Terran Orbital proudly announces the Mitsubishi Electric LEO Demo Mission, a state-of-the-art project in collaboration with Mitsubishi Electric Corporation and Mitsubishi Electric US. […] The post Terran Orbital to Deliver Nebula Bus for Mitsubishi Electric LEO Demo Mission appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/

New study finds the label “commercial” masks sharp differences in risk, ownership and policy goals The post What ‘commercial space’ really means depends on who’s buying — and why appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/what-commercial-space-really-means-depends-on-whos-buying-and-why/

Mission marks third consecutive GPS launch reassigned from ULA to SpaceX The post SpaceX launches GPS satellite for U.S. Space Force appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/spacex-launches-gps-satellite-for-u-s-space-force/

BRUSSELS — Exotrail, a French company specializing in multi-orbit satellite mobility and focused on LEO service vehicles, together with Astroscale France, the French subsidiary of the Japan-based on-orbit servicing company, announced Jan. 28 a partnership aimed at testing deorbiting capabilities in low Earth orbit. The mission itself has not yet been

SAN FRANCISCO — The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s latest space weather observatory has reached Lagrange point 1. The Space Weather Follow On — Lagrange 1 executed its final engine […] The post NOAA solar observatory reaches Lagrange point 1 appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/noaa-solar-observatory-reaches-lagrange-point-1/

BRUSSELS —  The European Union’s new government satellite communications program, GOVSATCOM, which pools capacity from eight already on-orbit geosynchronous satellites, began operations last week, European Commissioner for Defence and Space Andrius Kubilius said Jan. 27. The program is designed to provide secure communications capabilities to the EU and its member

The second edition of the Space Debris 2026 Conference officially commenced today. Organized by the Saudi Space Agency (SSA), the conference is witnessing broad international participation representing 75 countries from […] The post Second Edition of Space Debris 2026 Conference Kicks Off with Participation from 75 Countries appeared first on SpaceNews.

SIMSBURY, Conn., January 26, 2026 – Ensign-Bickford Aerospace and Defense Company (EBAD) announced the successful flight and actuation of its Payload Release Module, PRM9103, during SpaceX’s Falcon 9 Twilight rideshare […] The post EBAD PRM Payload Release Module Family Demonstrates Scalable, Low-Shock Separation Capability on Falcon 9 Twilight Rideshare Mission appeared