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February 2nd, 2026 — February 8th, 2026

xAI joins SpaceX to Accelerate Humanity’s Future

On February 2, 2026, SpaceX officially announced the acquisition of xAI, merging Elon Musk’s aerospace empire with his artificial intelligence venture in a deal that values the combined entity at [...]

Space Development Agency Issues RFI for Space-to-Air Optical Communication Terminals

The Space Development Agency (SDA), the “constructive disruptor” of Department of Defense space acquisition, has published a high-priority Request for Information (RFI) seeking industry [...]


Germany boosts military space program with satellites and lasers

On February 3, 2026, Major General Michael Traut, head of German Space Command, officially unveiled a massive €35 billion ($41 billion) investment plan to overhaul Germany’s military space  [...]

Amazon Leo seeks 24-month extension from FCC due to launch shortages

On January 30, 2026, Amazon formally requested a 24-month extension from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to meet a critical deployment milestone for its satellite broadband network, now [...]

Russia ‘intercepts Europe’s key satellites’ placing NATO satellite at risk

On February 4, 2026, reports from European intelligence and space agencies surfaced detailing a series of aggressive “satellite interceptions” by Russia that have placed NATO’s orbita [...]

AT&T and Amazon Forge a Giant in the Skies: The Multi-Layered Strategy Behind the Kuiper-Cloud Pact

The telecommunications and cloud computing sectors witnessed a seismic shift on February 4, 2026, as AT&T and Amazon announced an extensive strategic partnership that effectively merges terrest [...]

FCC Authorizes Logos Space to Deploy 3,960-Satellite Mega-Constellation for Enterprise Connectivity

On February 5, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) officially granted Logos Space Services, Inc. the authority to construct, launch, and operate a major new non-geostationary orbit (N [...]

NASA Launches “Space to Soil” Challenge to Pioneer Onboard AI for Earth Observation

On January 30, 2026, the NASA Earth Science Technology Office (ESTO) officially opened the Space to Soil Challenge, an initiative inviting the global SmallSat community to propose mission concepts  [...]

Muon Space ramps up multi-mission satellite constellations

On February 4, 2026, Muon Space announced a major transition from executing discrete satellite missions to the sustained deployment of multi-mission constellations. This strategic shift follows a p [...]

Blue Origin to Validate First Booster Reuse on New Glenn-3 Mission for AST SpaceMobile

On January 22, 2026, Blue Origin announced that its upcoming New Glenn-3 (NG-3) mission will mark a historic double-milestone: the first in-orbit reuse of a New Glenn booster and the […] [...]

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February 10-12, 2026

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Globally recognized event that fosters innovation and collaboration within the SmallSat industry, The�SmallSat Symposium�is returning to the Computer History Museum for 2026. For the past decade, it has attracted top speakers, leading space companies, key decision-makers, and innovators that are shaping the industry. Hosted in Silicon Valley, SmallSat Symposium offers prime opportunities to learn from industry leaders, gain valuable market insights, and develop meaningful connections.
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