The Architecture We Inherited: Artemis, Commercial Space, and the Long Shadow of 2010 – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2026-01-22 00:00
NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) and Orion spacecraft rolling out of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The 2010 bill designed to insulate NASA from commercial disruption has made NASA’s surface ambitions dependent on commercial capability for mission success.
Rocket Lab Hiring Trends for January 2026 Signal Acceleration in Neutron Production and Space Systems – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2026-01-22 00:00
Rocket Lab 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 as the company prepares for Neutron’s debut flight and expands its role as a prime contractor for satellite constellations. Rocket Lab remains on track for a debut launch from Virginia by the end of 2026.
U.S. Space Force Field Commands Prepare Upcoming GPS III Launch to Enhance Warfighter Capabilities – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2026-01-22 00:00
The U.S. Space Force confirmed the upcoming launch of the ninth Global Positioning System (GPS) III satellite. The mission will launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. A 15-minute launch window opens at 11:46 p.m. ET.
Aalyria Selected by U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory for Space Data Network Experimentation (SDNX) Program – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2026-01-22 00:00
Aalyria has been selected by the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to support the Space Data Network Experimentation (SDNX) program. The SDNX program is managed by the AFRL’s Rapid Architecture Prototyping and Integration Development (RAPID) office. Its primary objective is to evaluate how Aalyria’s Spacetime orchestration software can integrate disparate satellite systems.
French startup Latitude targets 2026 for first launch while following market-driven approach
Original Publication Date: 2026-01-21 22:10
French startup Latitude is targeting Europe's dedicated smallsat launch market. The 20 m-tall Zephyr rocket is designed to deliver 200 kg to low-Earth orbit (LEO) Latitude has deliberately chosen not to pursue first-stage reusability for Zephyr.