Global Konet Secures AS 9100D Certification for Aerospace Phased Array Systems – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2026-01-07 00:00
Global Konet Co. Ltd. Has obtained KS Q 9100 and AS 9100D certifications. These international standards are the benchmark for quality management systems. The certification covers the company’s full-cycle processes. The company is currently targeting the next-generation SATCOM, drone, and defense sectors.
White House Declares Military Force “An Option” in Strategic Bid for Greenland – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2026-01-07 00:00
The White House confirmed on Tuesday, January 6, that the acquisition of Greenland remains a “national security priority” The announcement has triggered immediate diplomatic friction with Denmark. The renewed interest in the island is underscored by Greenland’s role as the northernmost frontier for U.S. Space Force operations.
SpaceX and ISRO Coordinate Concurrent Rideshare and Constellation Launch Schedules – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2026-01-07 00:00
SpaceX successfully initiated its 2026 flight manifest with the deployment of 29 Starlink satellites. This mission, launched from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, serves as a technical precursor to a significant week in the launch sector. While SpaceX continues the internal expansion of its low-Earth orbit constellation, the company is also preparing for a collaborative rideshare window that aligns with the upcoming Indian Space Research Organisation mission.
Aegis Aerospace and United Semiconductors to Launch Orbital Manufacturing Facility – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2026-01-07 00:00
Aegis Aerospace and United Semiconductors announce partnership to develop a commercial in-space advanced materials manufacturing facility. The collaboration will integrate United Semiconductor’s material processing expertise with the Aegis Advanced Materials Manufacturing Platform (AMMP) The initiative is supported by a grant of up to $10 million from the Texas Space Commission.
Scientists Identify ‘Astronomy’s Platypus’ with NASA’s Webb Telescope
Original Publication Date: 2026-01-06 12:16
Astronomers have identified a sample of galaxies that have a previously unseen combination of features. Principal investigator Haojing Yan compares the discovery to an infamous oddball in another branch of science: biology’s taxonomy-defying platypus. The research was presented in a press conference at the 247th meeting of the American Astronomical Society in Phoenix.
Canada’s First Commercial Spaceport clears major hurdle with Environmental Approval
Original Publication Date: 2026-01-06 13:00
The Atlantic Spaceport Complex (ASX) has been released from the provincial environmental assessment process. The decision means the project no longer requires additional environmental reviews and can move ahead to construction and operations. NordSpace plans to conduct its first orbital launch attempts in the coming years, following successful suborbital tests with the Taiga rocket.