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As SpaceX Targets 50,000 Starlink Satellites, China Files for 200,000-Unit Mega-Constellation

This development validates the ongoing “Surge” strategy from Chinese space authorities.  [...]

SpaceX ‘Twilight’ Mission Deploys 22 Exolaunch Payloads, Including Kepler and HawkEye 360 Assets

VANDENBERG SFB, Calif. — On Sunday, January 11, 2026, SpaceX successfully launched the “Twilight” rideshare mission, delivering a diverse manifest of commercial and government payload [...]

WTA Releases Top Teleport Operator Rankings for 2025

NEW YORK – The World Teleport Association (WTA) published its annual rankings for the Top Teleport Operators of 2025 on Monday, January 12, 2026. The report identifies the sector’s leading  [...]

Thermal Equilibrium: The Dual Role of Isotherms in Satellite Operations and Design

The term isotherm—a line on a map or chart connecting points of equal temperature—is a critical concept in the satellite industry, serving two distinct but equally vital roles: atmospheric remo [...]

NASA Targets Critical Technology Shortfalls to Accelerate Lunar and Martian Exploration

Seeking to resolve technical gaps that currently hinder long-term deep space habitation, the NASA Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) announced an open call for industry feedback on Monday, [...]

FCC Authorizes 7,500 Additional Starlink Gen2 Satellites for Global Gigabit Coverage

WASHINGTON D.C. — In a significant regulatory milestone for the commercial space sector, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a partial grant on Friday, January 9, 2026, authorizing [...]

Trump, Musk, and the Arctic: The Secret Fight for the World’s Most Strategic Ground

By Evan Grey, Legal Contributor, SatNews Recent developments in Greenland offer a case study in how geopolitical tensions are influencing satellite service procurement decisions. While th [...]