As SpaceX Targets 50,000 Starlink Satellites, China Files for 200,000-Unit Mega-Constellation
This development validates the ongoing "Surge" strategy from Chinese space authorities ...
Rivada Space Networks: Time for an announcement?
There are clues that something is bubbling under ...
SDA Solicits Industry Input for Tranche 3 Ground Entry Point Expansion
The Request for Information (RFI) marks a critical shift toward hardening the terrestrial layer of the Pentagon’s mesh network ...
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Black Moon Energy Partners with JPL for Helium-3 Resource Mission
The primary objective of the mission is to locate and quantify Helium-3 concentrations within the lunar regolith ...
Diffraqtion Secures $4.2 Million to Deploy Quantum Camera Constellations for SDA
The capital will accelerate the development of the company’s novel "quantum camera" technology ...
ThinKom Awarded SpaceWERX Contract for Resilient Ground Infrastructure
The initiative focuses on the creation of highly adaptable satellite communication nodes designed to support the Resilient MILSATCOM Architecture ...
Eutelsat Awards Airbus Contract for 340 Additional OneWeb LEO Satellites
The 440 satellites currently under contract represent a significant technical bridge between the first-generation OneWeb fleet and the future European Union IRIS² constellation ...
Orbion Space Technology Delivers 33 Aurora Propulsion Systems to York Space Systems for Defense Constellation
The flight-ready hardware is designated for use on spacecraft within an upcoming military constellation ...
SpaceX ‘Twilight’ Mission Deploys 22 Exolaunch Payloads, Including Kepler and HawkEye 360 Assets
VANDENBERG SFB, Calif. — On Sunday, January 11, 2026, SpaceX successfully launched the "Twilight" rideshare mission, delivering a diverse manifest of commercial and government payloads to a dawn-dusk Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO). The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Space Launch ...
WTA Releases Top Teleport Operator Rankings for 2025
NEW YORK – The World Teleport Association (WTA) published its annual rankings for the Top Teleport Operators of 2025 on Monday, January 12, 2026. The report identifies the sector's leading companies based on total revenue and year-over-year revenue growth, providing ...
Thermal Equilibrium: The Dual Role of Isotherms in Satellite Operations and Design
The term isotherm—a line on a map or chart connecting points of equal temperature—is a critical concept in the satellite industry, serving two distinct but equally vital roles: atmospheric remote sensing for weather prediction and the thermal engineering of the ...
NASA Targets Critical Technology Shortfalls to Accelerate Lunar and Martian Exploration
Seeking to resolve technical gaps that currently hinder long-term deep space habitation, the NASA Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) announced an open call for industry feedback on Monday, January 12, 2026. The initiative is designed to identify and prioritize the ...
FCC Authorizes 7,500 Additional Starlink Gen2 Satellites for Global Gigabit Coverage
WASHINGTON D.C. — In a significant regulatory milestone for the commercial space sector, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a partial grant on Friday, January 9, 2026, authorizing SpaceX to deploy and operate an additional 7,500 second-generation (Gen2) Starlink satellites ...
Trump, Musk, and the Arctic: The Secret Fight for the World’s Most Strategic Ground
By Evan Grey, Legal Contributor, SatNews Recent developments in Greenland offer a case study in how geopolitical tensions are influencing satellite service procurement decisions. While the territory's small population limits direct market impact, its choices illuminate broader trends that operators ...
FCC Authorizes Deployment of Second-Generation Starlink Constellation
The approval marks a significant step in the evolution of low Earth orbit (LEO) communications ...
GomSpace Secures €2.9 Million Contract for North American Lunar Mission
The new spacecraft will leverage technology and expertise derived from GomSpace’s previous contributions to high-profile interplanetary programs ...
KSF Space Commercializes Additive-Manufactured PA11 CubeSat Structures
The expanded lineup follows the company's previous efforts to lower orbital access costs ...
Back down to Earth: How invisible highways of light are outclassing orbital satellite connectivity (Reader Forum)
Wireless Optical Communication (WOC) is quietly providing the high-capacity backbone required to bridge the global digital divide without the inherent limitations of space-based infrastructure ...
DAF Shifts to ‘Wartime’ Acquisition Footing, Activates First Portfolio Executives
The Department of the Air Force (DAF) officially placed its procurement enterprise on a "wartime footing" on Thursday, Jan. 8, commencing the immediate implementation of the "Warfighting Acquisition System." ...
The Space Industry’s Retention Crisis
With industry attrition climbing to 7.1% and recruitment times stretching to 10 weeks, filling critical seats has become as complex as the missions themselves. SatNews Editorial Analysis The satellite and space industry has a problem it doesn't want to talk ...
The Great Orbital Trench War: Sovereignty vs. The Starlink Surge
By Evan Grey, Legal Contributor, SatNews For decades, the satellite industry operated under a coordination framework designed to manage interference through established ITU and FCC procedures. As of today, January 8, 2026, that framework is facing a definitive stress test ...
Keysight and Samsung Validate 3GPP Release 19 NR-NTN with S-Band Connectivity Milestone
The demonstration specifically showcased the technical feasibility of 3GPP Release 19 standards, which include advanced protocols for satellite-to-satellite mobility ...
Kratos Signals Support for Defense Policy Shift Toward Industrial Reinvestment
Kratos has historically differentiated itself by maintaining a high level of self-funded research and development (R&D) ...
