Force and Pressure: The Interplay of Newtonian Mechanics and Pascal’s Law in Modern Rocketry – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2026-01-25 00:00
The success of orbital delivery and recovery cycles is fundamentally dependent on the equilibrium between Newtonian mechanics and Pascal’s principle. As the rocket climbs, the outside air pressure drops to near zero. Engineers must account for pressure differentials within the payload fairing. Internal pressure must be vented at a specific rate to prevent a structural breach.
Legislative Deadlines and High-Level Industry Summits Dominate Space Policy Outlook – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2026-01-25 00:00
Congress faces a February 1 deadline to pass the second “minibus” of FY2026 appropriations. The outcome of the U.S. Appropriations process will dictate the pace of FAA license modernizations. The 18th European Space Conference will highlight the European Union’s strategy for “Statist Megaconstellations,” specifically the IRIS² program.
China Finalizes First Offshore Recovery Platform for Reusable Liquid Rockets – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2026-01-25 00:00
China has completed construction of its first offshore platform specifically engineered for the launch and recovery of reusable liquid-propellant rockets. The facility is located at the Oriental Aerospace Port in Haiyang, Shandong province. The platform is scheduled to enter trial operations on February 5, 2026.
TeraWave: Blue Origin Enters the High-Capacity Backbone Market with 6 Tbps Constellation – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2026-01-25 00:00
Blue Origin announced on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, the development of “TeraWave’ — a multi-orbit satellite communications network. Designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 terabits per second (Tbps), the system targets the high-end backbone needs of data centers, enterprise cloud providers, and government agencies.