Antaris and Infostellar Integrate Software-Defined Ground Operations into Mission Planning
In an effort to streamline satellite mission management, Antaris and Infostellar announced a strategic partnership on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, to integrate cloud-native ground services directly into an AI-powered mission planning platform. The collaboration aims to unify fragmented satellite operations ...
SDA Operationalizes Laser Mesh Network as Foundation for Proliferated LEO Warfare
By establishing rigorous interoperability standards for Optical Communication Terminals (OCT), the Space Development Agency (SDA) is effectively treating laser links as critical infrastructure ...
Eutelsat prepares for its next expansion
Chris Forrester — The news that Eutelsat has ordered 340 new OneWeb satellites, additional to its existing contract for 100 extra craft, secures the company’s future and can only benefit revenues once the fleet is in operation. The 340 will ...
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Rocket Lab Hiring Trends for January 2026 Signal Acceleration in Neutron Production and Space Systems
In an analysis of recruitment data released January 22, 2026, Rocket Lab (Nasdaq: RKLB) has shown a significant surge in hiring, specifically targeting its medium-lift Neutron rocket program and its burgeoning Space Systems division. The trends indicate a strategic pivot ...
U.S. Space Force Field Commands Prepare Upcoming GPS III Launch to Enhance Warfighter Capabilities
In an announcement from El Segundo and Colorado Springs, the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC) and Combat Forces Command (CFC) confirmed the upcoming launch of the ninth Global Positioning System (GPS) III satellite. Space Vehicle (SV)09, named in ...
Aalyria Selected by U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory for Space Data Network Experimentation (SDNX) Program
In an announcement released January 22, 2026, the advanced networking firm Aalyria confirmed it has been selected by the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to support the Space Data Network Experimentation (SDNX) program. The contract, awarded through the AFRL’s ...
CNES Awards Loft Orbital Consortium €50M Contract for French Radar Imaging Demonstrator
In a statement released January 21, 2026, the French space agency (CNES) announced it has awarded a contract to a consortium led by Loft Orbital to develop the DESIR (Démonstrateur des Éléments Souverains en Imagerie Radar) synthetic aperture radar (SAR) ...
D-Orbit Secures $53M Series D Funding to Accelerate M&A and In-Space Computing Capacity
The investment, led by Azimut Group, is earmarked for strategic mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and the expansion of the company’s in-space computing and logistics capabilities ...
NordSpace Advances High-Scale Additive Manufacturing for Medium-Lift Rocket Engines via Canada-Germany R&D Collaboration
In an announcement released January 22, 2026, Markham-based aerospace startup NordSpace confirmed it is receiving advisory services and up to $335,000 in funding from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP). The funding supports a ...
AST SpaceMobile Submits Formal Comments to FCC Space Modernization NPRM
The filing addresses the agency's sweeping proposal to overhaul satellite licensing and adapt federal oversight to the rapid deployment of massive, software-defined constellations ...
France Commissions Loft Orbital to Develop First Sovereign SAR Satellite
The contract, announced on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, marks a significant shift in European defense procurement, prioritizing a sovereign-commercial hybrid model to ensure independent orbital reconnaissance capabilities ...
Blue Origin Announces Multi-Orbit TeraWave Megaconstellation for Enterprise and Government Markets
In a significant expansion of its commercial space architecture, Blue Origin announced on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, the development of TeraWave, a new 5,408-satellite communications network. The multi-orbit constellation is designed to provide high-capacity, resilient connectivity specifically for data centers, ...
infiniDome and Wonder Robotics Unveil IroNav for Resilient GNSS-Denied Navigation
Targeting the increasing vulnerability of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) signals in modern conflict zones, infiniDome and Wonder Robotics announced a strategic collaboration on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, to develop IroNav. This new class of full-stack resilient autonomy is designed ...
US Space Force Awards Starfish Space $52.5 Million for Proliferated LEO Deorbit Services
In a landmark move for orbital sustainability, the U.S. Space Force has awarded Starfish Space a $52.5 million contract to provide end-of-life disposal services for the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA). On Wednesday, the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command ...
FY26 Defense Bill: Congress Unlocks Billions for ‘Golden Dome’ and Restores SDA Tranche 3
Congressional appropriators released the Joint Explanatory Statement (JES) for the Fiscal Year 2026 Defense Appropriations Act on Monday, cementing an $838.7 billion topline that prioritizes the administration’s "Golden Dome" missile defense architecture and reverses proposed cuts to the Space Development ...
Auria Acquires RKF and Kythera to Unify Space Force C3 & Spectrum Ops
Auria, a provider of orbital warfare and C3 software backed by Enlightenment Capital, announced Tuesday the acquisition of RKF Engineering Solutions (RKF) and Kythera Space Solutions (Kythera). The dual acquisition consolidates spectrum engineering and autonomous satellite command capabilities under Auria’s ...
Comtech Nets $5M Follow-On Order for Lunar Exploration Components
Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (NASDAQ: CMTL) announced Tuesday it has received a follow-on contract valued in excess of $5 million to support a major U.S. civil space exploration program. The award, issued by an undisclosed aerospace and defense prime contractor, tasks ...
SpaceX IPO Speculation Peaks as Analysts Weigh 2026 Valuation and Strategic Consolidation
the maturation of Starlink’s cash flow and the rapid expansion of the Starshield defense vertical have fueled consensus that 2026 represents a an IPO opportunity ...
Blue Origin Completes Critical Acoustic Qualification for Blue Moon MK1 Using Direct Field Technology
The test utilized a portable, high-intensity loudspeaker array to simulate the ascent environment, replacing traditional shaker-table methods for the massive lunar vehicle ...
Indian Space Association Urges “Critical Infrastructure” Status to Catalyze Long-Term Investment
Central to the ISpA’s mandate is a shift in government role from a developer to a primary customer, creating a guaranteed market for domestic innovations ...
Keysight Collaborates with Airbus UpNext on 5G NTN SpaceRAN Demonstrator
The project focuses on validating seamless integration between terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks ...
Polish Space Sector Achieves First Profitable Year Amid Record ESA Investment
This milestone, driven by a surge in national defense procurement and a tenfold increase in contributions to the European Space Agency ...
Isar Aerospace Schedules Second Spectrum Test Flight from Andøya Spaceport
The Spectrum rocket is a two-stage liquid-fueled vehicle designed specifically for the small and medium-sized satellite market ...
