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 ...

FCC Authorizes Deployment of Second-Generation Starlink Constellation – SatNews Original Publication Date: 2026-01-09 00:00 The FCC has granted authorization for the deployment of SpaceX’s second-generation (Gen2) Starlink satellite constellation. The approval follows a series of technical ...

The Great Orbital Trench War: Sovereignty vs. The Starlink Surge – SatNews Original Publication Date: 2026-01-08 00:00 Satellite industry is facing a definitive stress test, writes Evan Grey. The industry has entered a phase of industrial-scale deployment, he says. This week’s news exposes a ...

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 ...

SDA Solicits Industry Input for Tranche 3 Ground Entry Point Expansion – SatNews Original Publication Date: 2026-01-06 00:00 The Space Development Agency (SDA) released a business notice on January 6, 2026, surveying the industrial base for its ability to provide Ground Entry Points. The move ...

Space Sector Transitions to Critical Global Infrastructure Status Amid $1 Trillion Proliferation – SatNews Original Publication Date: 2026-01-05 00:00 The global space community is undergoing a fundamental transformation, maturing from a niche exploration sector into a foundational component of ...

Indra confirms ‘external impact’ on Spainsat NG-II; contingency plans activated – SatNews Original Publication Date: 2026-01-04 00:00 Indra Group confirms Spainsat NG-II secure communications satellite suffered anomaly. Incident occurred at an altitude of approximately 50,000 kilometers from ...

Beijing Warns UN of ‘Safety and Security’ Risks from Starlink Expansion – SatNews Original Publication Date: 2026-01-02 00:00 Chinese representatives warned the United Nations Security Council on Friday that the rapid, unregulated expansion of commercial satellite constellations poses ...

Starlink initiates orbital lowering of 4,400 satellites to mitigate debris risks – SatNews Original Publication Date: 2026-01-01 00:00 Starlink will lower approximately 4,400 satellites from 550 km to 480 km throughout 2026. The maneuver is designed to enhance space safety regimes as solar ...

The Pentagon’s Real Estate Play to Break the West Coast Launch Monopoly – SatNews Original Publication Date: 2025-12-30 00:00 Space Launch Delta 30 (SLD 30) released a Request for Information (RFI) soliciting industry interest in Space Launch Complex 14 (SLC-14) at Vandenberg Space Force Base. ...