CesiumAstro Secures $200M to Expand Texas-Based Manufacturing Infrastructure – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2026-01-16 00:00
CesiumAstro has secured a $200 million financing package to significantly expand its domestic manufacturing operations. Supported by the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) and J.P. Morgan, the capital will facilitate the acquisition and build-out of a 270,000-square-foot facility in Central Texas. The expansion is a direct response to CesiumAstro’s deepening role in national security space programs.
Lockheed Martin and GE Aerospace Complete Successful Hypersonic RDR Engine Demonstration – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2026-01-16 00:00
GE Aerospace and Lockheed Martin announce successful engine tests for a liquid-fueled Rotating Detonation Ramjet. The RDR architecture is engineered to ignite at lower speeds. This allows for the use of smaller boosters, which reduces the overall weight and production cost. The ultimate objective is to integrate the RDR propulsion concept into notional missile configurations.
SatNews Publishers to Observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 19. – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2026-01-16 00:00
SatNews Publishers will be closed on Monday, January 19, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday. The closure marks a period of reflection for the organization to honor the contributions of the late civil rights leader to equality and social justice. The SatNews Daily news feed and administrative services will resume on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
Bipartisan Senate Bill Targets Regulatory Backlog in U.S. Satellite Sector – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2026-01-16 00:00
Satellite and Telecommunications Streamlining Act seeks to modernize FCC licensing framework. Bill responds to a dramatic increase in the volume of satellite applications submitted to the FCC. Central to the legislation is the establishment of a one-year “shot clock” requiring the FCC to issue a final decision.
NASA’s Top Challenges Include Artemis, Cybersecurity Risks, Aging Infrastructure, and More
Original Publication Date: 2026-01-15 11:38
NASA’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) released its 2025 Top Management and Performance Challenges Report. The report outlines five critical challenges facing the Agency. These challenges include returning Humans to the Moon and maintaining a human presence in Low Earth Orbit. In fiscal year 2025, the OIG conducted 15 audits and outlined 54 recommendations to improve Agency operations.