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January 5th, 2026 — January 11th, 2026

SES to receive “billions” from FCC

The bonus for SES is the freeing up of more C-band frequencies. The bank puts a value of that 100 MHz of more than $1 billion.  [...]

L3Harris Nears $500 Million Stake Sale of Space Propulsion Assets to AE Industrial Partners

The RL-10 engine, a workhorse for the Vulcan rocket and ULA missions, is among the assets included in the pending 60% stake sale to AE Industrial Partners.  [...]


U.S. Space and Cyber Commands Support Massive Air Assault to Capture Maduro

U.S. Space Command ensured uninterrupted GPS/PNT (Positioning, Navigation, and Timing) for the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR), allowing helicopters to navigate at just 100 feet a [...]

UK Space Agency Seeks Satellite Direct-to-Device Solutions for Delayed Emergency Services Network

The move aims to leverage Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellations to eliminate terrestrial coverage gaps that have plagued the project for over a decade.  [...]

L3Harris Consolidates into Three Segments; Creates Dedicated Space & Mission Systems Unit

A multi-year portfolio-shaping process intended to streamline the company into a “Trusted Disruptor”.  [...]

Congress Rejects White House Cuts, Proposes $24.4 Billion for NASA in FY2026

The proposed budget represents a $1.1 billion increase signaling strong legislative support.  [...]

Intuitive Machines Expands Infrastructure Focus Beyond Lunar Landings

On January 6, Intuitive Machines (NASDAQ: LUNR) was highlighted in market analyses for its strategic pivot toward becoming a primary satellite and communications infrastructure provider for the lun [...]

The Rise of a Virtual Prime: AEI’s Quiet Aerospace Revolution

The era when being a “Space Prime” required owning the factories and controlling the org charts may be ending. The next great prime might exist not as a corporation but as a constellation of fo [...]

White House Declares Military Force “An Option” in Strategic Bid for Greenland

WASHINGTON D.C. — Following the weekend’s high-profile military operation in Venezuela, the White House confirmed on Tuesday, January 6, that the acquisition of Greenland remains a “national  [...]

SDA Solicits Industry Input for Tranche 3 Ground Entry Point Expansion

The Request for Information (RFI) marks a critical shift toward hardening the terrestrial layer of the Pentagon’s mesh network.  [...]

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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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