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Vega C to launch Brazilian satellite
A Brazilian government agency will launch an Earth observation satellite on a Vega C rocket, working with a launch broker rather than contracting directly with Avio.
A Brazilian government agency will launch an Earth observation satellite on a Vega C rocket, working with a launch broker rather than contracting directly with Avio.
Vega C to launch Brazilian satellite
A Brazilian government agency will launch an Earth observation satellite on a Vega C rocket, working with a launch broker rather than contracting directly with Avio.
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January 27, 2026 at 10:55 AM
Vega C to launch Brazilian satellite
A Brazilian government agency will launch an Earth observation satellite on a Vega C rocket, working with a launch broker rather than contracting directly with Avio.
A Brazilian government agency will launch an Earth observation satellite on a Vega C rocket, working with a launch broker rather than contracting directly with Avio.
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Oman signs Artemis Accords
Oman signed the Artemis Accords for responsible space exploration Jan. 26, becoming the 61st nation to do so.
Oman signed the Artemis Accords for responsible space exploration Jan. 26, becoming the 61st nation to do so.
Oman signs Artemis Accords
Oman signed the Artemis Accords for responsible space exploration Jan. 26, becoming the 61st nation to do so.
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January 27, 2026 at 10:09 AM
Oman signs Artemis Accords
Oman signed the Artemis Accords for responsible space exploration Jan. 26, becoming the 61st nation to do so.
Oman signed the Artemis Accords for responsible space exploration Jan. 26, becoming the 61st nation to do so.
NASA says the Artemis 2 wet dress rehearsal is scheduled for no earlier than this Saturday.
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NASA Moves Steps Closer to Artemis II Fueling Test Ahead of Launch - NASA
Teams at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida continue to prepare the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket, Orion spacecraft, and ground infrastructure in
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January 27, 2026 at 12:30 AM
NASA says the Artemis 2 wet dress rehearsal is scheduled for no earlier than this Saturday.
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H3 failure linked to payload fairing separation anomaly
An H3 launch failure in December may have been caused by an unusual event that led to the satellite separating from the rocket prematurely.
An H3 launch failure in December may have been caused by an unusual event that led to the satellite separating from the rocket prematurely.
H3 failure linked to payload fairing separation anomaly
An H3 launch failure in December may have been caused by an unusual event that led to the satellite separating from the rocket prematurely.
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January 26, 2026 at 11:56 AM
H3 failure linked to payload fairing separation anomaly
An H3 launch failure in December may have been caused by an unusual event that led to the satellite separating from the rocket prematurely.
An H3 launch failure in December may have been caused by an unusual event that led to the satellite separating from the rocket prematurely.
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Blue Origin to reuse New Glenn booster on next launch
Blue Origin will reuse a New Glenn booster for the first time on the rocket’s next launch, carrying a satellite for AST SpaceMobile.
Blue Origin will reuse a New Glenn booster for the first time on the rocket’s next launch, carrying a satellite for AST SpaceMobile.
Blue Origin to reuse New Glenn booster on next launch
Blue Origin will reuse a New Glenn booster for the first time on the rocket’s next launch, carrying a satellite for AST SpaceMobile.
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January 22, 2026 at 11:24 PM
Blue Origin to reuse New Glenn booster on next launch
Blue Origin will reuse a New Glenn booster for the first time on the rocket’s next launch, carrying a satellite for AST SpaceMobile.
Blue Origin will reuse a New Glenn booster for the first time on the rocket’s next launch, carrying a satellite for AST SpaceMobile.
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House appropriator sees ‘room for improvement’ in NASA funding for 2027
With the fiscal year 2026 appropriations process effectively complete, a key House appropriator says the next spending bill for NASA should build on that outcome.
With the fiscal year 2026 appropriations process effectively complete, a key House appropriator says the next spending bill for NASA should build on that outcome.
House appropriator sees ‘room for improvement’ in NASA funding for 2027
With the fiscal year 2026 appropriations process effectively complete, a key House appropriator says the next spending bill for NASA should build on that outcome.
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January 23, 2026 at 12:48 PM
House appropriator sees ‘room for improvement’ in NASA funding for 2027
With the fiscal year 2026 appropriations process effectively complete, a key House appropriator says the next spending bill for NASA should build on that outcome.
With the fiscal year 2026 appropriations process effectively complete, a key House appropriator says the next spending bill for NASA should build on that outcome.
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Former astronaut joins Vast as Haven-1 moves into integration
Commercial space station developer Vast has hired another former NASA astronaut as the company delays the launch of its first station.
Commercial space station developer Vast has hired another former NASA astronaut as the company delays the launch of its first station.
Former astronaut joins Vast as Haven-1 moves into integration
Commercial space station developer Vast has hired another former NASA astronaut as the company delays the launch of its first station.
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January 23, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Former astronaut joins Vast as Haven-1 moves into integration
Commercial space station developer Vast has hired another former NASA astronaut as the company delays the launch of its first station.
Commercial space station developer Vast has hired another former NASA astronaut as the company delays the launch of its first station.
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Rocket Lab launches first satellites for Open Cosmos constellation
A Rocket Lab Electron launched the first satellites for a new constellation being developed by Open Cosmos that will use spectrum previously assigned to Rivada Space Networks.
A Rocket Lab Electron launched the first satellites for a new constellation being developed by Open Cosmos that will use spectrum previously assigned to Rivada Space Networks.
Rocket Lab launches first satellites for Open Cosmos constellation
A Rocket Lab Electron launched the first satellites for a new constellation being developed by Open Cosmos that will use spectrum previously assigned to Rivada Space Networks.
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January 22, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Rocket Lab launches first satellites for Open Cosmos constellation
A Rocket Lab Electron launched the first satellites for a new constellation being developed by Open Cosmos that will use spectrum previously assigned to Rivada Space Networks.
A Rocket Lab Electron launched the first satellites for a new constellation being developed by Open Cosmos that will use spectrum previously assigned to Rivada Space Networks.
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Blue Origin flies first New Shepard mission of 2026
Blue Origin launched its first New Shepard mission of the year Jan. 22, carrying five paying customers and one company employee after a last-minute change.
Blue Origin launched its first New Shepard mission of the year Jan. 22, carrying five paying customers and one company employee after a last-minute change.
Blue Origin flies first New Shepard mission of 2026
Blue Origin launched its first New Shepard mission of the year Jan. 22, carrying five paying customers and one company employee after a last-minute change.
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January 22, 2026 at 8:39 PM
Blue Origin flies first New Shepard mission of 2026
Blue Origin launched its first New Shepard mission of the year Jan. 22, carrying five paying customers and one company employee after a last-minute change.
Blue Origin launched its first New Shepard mission of the year Jan. 22, carrying five paying customers and one company employee after a last-minute change.
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Rocket Lab suffers Neutron testing setback
A tank built for Rocket Lab’s Neutron rocket was damaged during qualification testing, threatening to further delay the vehicle’s first flight.
A tank built for Rocket Lab’s Neutron rocket was damaged during qualification testing, threatening to further delay the vehicle’s first flight.
Rocket Lab suffers Neutron testing setback
A tank built for Rocket Lab’s Neutron rocket was damaged during qualification testing, threatening to further delay the vehicle’s first flight.
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January 22, 2026 at 10:56 AM
Rocket Lab suffers Neutron testing setback
A tank built for Rocket Lab’s Neutron rocket was damaged during qualification testing, threatening to further delay the vehicle’s first flight.
A tank built for Rocket Lab’s Neutron rocket was damaged during qualification testing, threatening to further delay the vehicle’s first flight.
Confirmed what some observers noticed: “qualification testing of the Stage 1 tank overnight resulted in a rupture during a hydrostatic pressure trial.”
Update on Neutron Stage 1 qualification testing. rocketlabcorp.com/updates/rock...
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January 22, 2026 at 12:14 AM
Confirmed what some observers noticed: “qualification testing of the Stage 1 tank overnight resulted in a rupture during a hydrostatic pressure trial.”
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The Exploration Company in talks to acquire Orbex
The Exploration Company is in talks to acquire Orbex, the U.K.-based small launch vehicle developer that has reportedly been in financial distress.
The Exploration Company is in talks to acquire Orbex, the U.K.-based small launch vehicle developer that has reportedly been in financial distress.
The Exploration Company in talks to acquire Orbex
The Exploration Company is in talks to acquire Orbex, the U.K.-based small launch vehicle developer that has reportedly been in financial distress.
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January 21, 2026 at 6:03 PM
The Exploration Company in talks to acquire Orbex
The Exploration Company is in talks to acquire Orbex, the U.K.-based small launch vehicle developer that has reportedly been in financial distress.
The Exploration Company is in talks to acquire Orbex, the U.K.-based small launch vehicle developer that has reportedly been in financial distress.
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NASA to end support for planetary science groups
NASA is ending financial support for several planetary science groups as part of a broader drawdown of the agency’s advisory structure.
NASA is ending financial support for several planetary science groups as part of a broader drawdown of the agency’s advisory structure.
NASA to end support for planetary science groups
NASA is ending financial support for several planetary science groups as part of a broader drawdown of the agency’s advisory structure.
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January 21, 2026 at 12:24 PM
NASA to end support for planetary science groups
NASA is ending financial support for several planetary science groups as part of a broader drawdown of the agency’s advisory structure.
NASA is ending financial support for several planetary science groups as part of a broader drawdown of the agency’s advisory structure.
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Starfish Space wins SDA contract to deorbit satellites
Starfish Space has won a contract from the Space Development Agency to deorbit satellites in a missile-tracking and communications constellation, evidence that deorbiting services are moving into the mainstream.
Starfish Space has won a contract from the Space Development Agency to deorbit satellites in a missile-tracking and communications constellation, evidence that deorbiting services are moving into the mainstream.
Starfish Space wins SDA contract to deorbit satellites
Starfish Space has won a contract from the Space Development Agency to deorbit satellites in a missile-tracking and communications constellation, evidence that deorbiting services are moving into the mainstream.
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January 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Starfish Space wins SDA contract to deorbit satellites
Starfish Space has won a contract from the Space Development Agency to deorbit satellites in a missile-tracking and communications constellation, evidence that deorbiting services are moving into the mainstream.
Starfish Space has won a contract from the Space Development Agency to deorbit satellites in a missile-tracking and communications constellation, evidence that deorbiting services are moving into the mainstream.
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Gilmour Space raises $146 million
Australian launch vehicle and satellite manufacturer Gilmour Space Technologies has raised its largest funding round to date to scale up rocket and spacecraft production.
Australian launch vehicle and satellite manufacturer Gilmour Space Technologies has raised its largest funding round to date to scale up rocket and spacecraft production.
Gilmour Space raises $146 million
Australian launch vehicle and satellite manufacturer Gilmour Space Technologies has raised its largest funding round to date to scale up rocket and spacecraft production.
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January 20, 2026 at 11:34 AM
Gilmour Space raises $146 million
Australian launch vehicle and satellite manufacturer Gilmour Space Technologies has raised its largest funding round to date to scale up rocket and spacecraft production.
Australian launch vehicle and satellite manufacturer Gilmour Space Technologies has raised its largest funding round to date to scale up rocket and spacecraft production.
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Sodern to produce star trackers in Colorado
Sodern, a French manufacturer of star trackers and cameras, is expanding into the United States with a new production facility in Colorado.
Sodern, a French manufacturer of star trackers and cameras, is expanding into the United States with a new production facility in Colorado.
Sodern to produce star trackers in Colorado
Sodern, a French manufacturer of star trackers and cameras, is expanding into the United States with a new production facility in Colorado.
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January 20, 2026 at 12:46 PM
Sodern to produce star trackers in Colorado
Sodern, a French manufacturer of star trackers and cameras, is expanding into the United States with a new production facility in Colorado.
Sodern, a French manufacturer of star trackers and cameras, is expanding into the United States with a new production facility in Colorado.
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Damaged DSN antenna out of service until May
A key antenna in NASA’s Deep Space Network (DSN) that was damaged last fall is expected to remain offline until May, followed by extended downtime for upgrades.
A key antenna in NASA’s Deep Space Network (DSN) that was damaged last fall is expected to remain offline until May, followed by extended downtime for upgrades.
Damaged DSN antenna out of service until May
A key antenna in NASA’s Deep Space Network (DSN) that was damaged last fall is expected to remain offline until May, followed by extended downtime for upgrades.
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January 19, 2026 at 10:35 PM
Damaged DSN antenna out of service until May
A key antenna in NASA’s Deep Space Network (DSN) that was damaged last fall is expected to remain offline until May, followed by extended downtime for upgrades.
A key antenna in NASA’s Deep Space Network (DSN) that was damaged last fall is expected to remain offline until May, followed by extended downtime for upgrades.
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Eutelsat signs OneWeb launch deal with MaiaSpace
Eutelsat has signed an agreement with French startup MaiaSpace to launch some of its OneWeb replenishment satellites.
Eutelsat has signed an agreement with French startup MaiaSpace to launch some of its OneWeb replenishment satellites.
Eutelsat signs OneWeb launch deal with MaiaSpace
Eutelsat has signed an agreement with French startup MaiaSpace to launch some of its OneWeb replenishment satellites.
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January 18, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Eutelsat signs OneWeb launch deal with MaiaSpace
Eutelsat has signed an agreement with French startup MaiaSpace to launch some of its OneWeb replenishment satellites.
Eutelsat has signed an agreement with French startup MaiaSpace to launch some of its OneWeb replenishment satellites.
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It gets much, much better!
Airbus' Pleiades NEO 3 satellite captured 30cm resolution imagery of SLS rolling out to the pad today at 16:24:26 UTC.
Incredible imagery!
I've uploaded the full capture to @soaratlas.bsky.social: soaratlas.com/maps/140457
Airbus' Pleiades NEO 3 satellite captured 30cm resolution imagery of SLS rolling out to the pad today at 16:24:26 UTC.
Incredible imagery!
I've uploaded the full capture to @soaratlas.bsky.social: soaratlas.com/maps/140457
January 18, 2026 at 1:27 AM
It gets much, much better!
Airbus' Pleiades NEO 3 satellite captured 30cm resolution imagery of SLS rolling out to the pad today at 16:24:26 UTC.
Incredible imagery!
I've uploaded the full capture to @soaratlas.bsky.social: soaratlas.com/maps/140457
Airbus' Pleiades NEO 3 satellite captured 30cm resolution imagery of SLS rolling out to the pad today at 16:24:26 UTC.
Incredible imagery!
I've uploaded the full capture to @soaratlas.bsky.social: soaratlas.com/maps/140457
A few views of the Artemis 2 rollout this morning at KSC.
January 17, 2026 at 7:07 PM
A few views of the Artemis 2 rollout this morning at KSC.
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White House resubmits NASA deputy administrator nominee
The White House has resubmitted a nomination for NASA deputy administrator but is seeking a new nominee for the agency’s chief financial officer.
The White House has resubmitted a nomination for NASA deputy administrator but is seeking a new nominee for the agency’s chief financial officer.
White House resubmits NASA deputy administrator nominee
The White House has resubmitted a nomination for NASA deputy administrator but is seeking a new nominee for the agency’s chief financial officer.
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January 17, 2026 at 11:40 AM
White House resubmits NASA deputy administrator nominee
The White House has resubmitted a nomination for NASA deputy administrator but is seeking a new nominee for the agency’s chief financial officer.
The White House has resubmitted a nomination for NASA deputy administrator but is seeking a new nominee for the agency’s chief financial officer.
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SLS/Orion rolls to pad for Artemis 2
NASA’s Space Launch System and Orion spacecraft rolled to the launch pad for the Artemis 2 mission Jan. 17, though uncertainty remains about when it will be ready to launch.
NASA’s Space Launch System and Orion spacecraft rolled to the launch pad for the Artemis 2 mission Jan. 17, though uncertainty remains about when it will be ready to launch.
SLS/Orion rolls to pad for Artemis 2
NASA’s Space Launch System and Orion spacecraft rolled to the launch pad for the Artemis 2 mission Jan. 17, though uncertainty remains about when it will be ready to launch.
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January 17, 2026 at 6:10 PM
SLS/Orion rolls to pad for Artemis 2
NASA’s Space Launch System and Orion spacecraft rolled to the launch pad for the Artemis 2 mission Jan. 17, though uncertainty remains about when it will be ready to launch.
NASA’s Space Launch System and Orion spacecraft rolled to the launch pad for the Artemis 2 mission Jan. 17, though uncertainty remains about when it will be ready to launch.
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China hit by dual launch failures as Long March 3B and Ceres-2 debut mission fail
China suffered a pair of launch failures Friday, seeing the loss of a classified Shijian satellite and the failed first launch of the Ceres-2 rocket
China suffered a pair of launch failures Friday, seeing the loss of a classified Shijian satellite and the failed first launch of the Ceres-2 rocket
China hit by dual launch failures as Long March 3B and Ceres-2 debut mission fail
China suffered a pair of launch failures Friday, seeing the loss of a classified Shijian satellite and the failed first launch of the Ceres-2 rocket
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January 17, 2026 at 10:35 AM
China hit by dual launch failures as Long March 3B and Ceres-2 debut mission fail
China suffered a pair of launch failures Friday, seeing the loss of a classified Shijian satellite and the failed first launch of the Ceres-2 rocket
China suffered a pair of launch failures Friday, seeing the loss of a classified Shijian satellite and the failed first launch of the Ceres-2 rocket
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Indra Group writes off damaged SpainSat NG 2
The operator of a Spanish military communications satellite that suffered a “space particle” strike has written off the spacecraft, concluding it can no longer carry out its mission.
The operator of a Spanish military communications satellite that suffered a “space particle” strike has written off the spacecraft, concluding it can no longer carry out its mission.
Indra Group writes off damaged SpainSat NG 2
The operator of a Spanish military communications satellite that suffered a “space particle” strike has written off the spacecraft, concluding it can no longer carry out its mission.
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January 16, 2026 at 10:49 PM
Indra Group writes off damaged SpainSat NG 2
The operator of a Spanish military communications satellite that suffered a “space particle” strike has written off the spacecraft, concluding it can no longer carry out its mission.
The operator of a Spanish military communications satellite that suffered a “space particle” strike has written off the spacecraft, concluding it can no longer carry out its mission.