SpaceX ‘Twilight’ Mission Deploys 22 Exolaunch Payloads, Including Kepler and HawkEye 360 Assets – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2026-01-12 00:00
SpaceX successfully launched the “Twilight’s” rideshare mission on January 11, 2026. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Space Launch Complex 4E at 5:44 a.m. PT. The mission targeted a specific dawn-dusk SSO, an orbital regime.
WTA Releases Top Teleport Operator Rankings for 2025 – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2026-01-12 00:00
The World Teleport Association (WTA) published its annual rankings for the Top Teleport Operators of 2025. The report identifies the sector’s leading companies based on total revenue and year-over-year revenue growth. The rankings are categorized into several tiers, including the Global Top 20, the Independent Top 10, and the Fast 20.
Thermal Equilibrium: The Dual Role of Isotherms in Satellite Operations and Design – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2026-01-12 00:00
The term isotherm is a critical concept in the satellite industry. It serves two distinct but equally vital roles: atmospheric remote sensing for weather prediction and the thermal engineering of the spacecraft itself. In satellite-based Earth observation, isotherms are primarily used to analyze the thermal structure of the atmosphere.
NASA Targets Critical Technology Shortfalls to Accelerate Lunar and Martian Exploration – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2026-01-12 00:00
NASA is seeking feedback from the commercial space sector. The agency wants to identify and prioritize the most significant technology shortfalls facing the commercial space sector as the agency prepares for the next phase of the Artemis program and future missions to Mars. The current solicitation focuses on high-priority technology areas that are essential for establishing a sustainable presence on the Moon.