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January 12th, 2026 — January 18th, 2026

Rivada Space Networks: Time for an announcement?

There are clues that something is bubbling under.  [...]

DAF Shifts to ‘Wartime’ Acquisition Footing, Activates First Portfolio Executives

The Department of the Air Force (DAF) officially placed its procurement enterprise on a “wartime footing” on Thursday, Jan. 8, commencing the immediate implementation of the “Warf [...]


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.  [...]

FCC Authorizes Deployment of Second-Generation Starlink Constellation

The approval marks a significant step in the evolution of low Earth orbit (LEO) communications.  [...]

The Space Industry’s Retention Crisis

SatNews Editorial Analysis The satellite and space industry has a problem it doesn’t want to talk about. While executives parade billion-dollar valuations and revolutionary mega-constellation [...]

Department of Defense Adopts SpaceX Iteration Model to Accelerate Defense Acquisition

Speaking alongside SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, Hegseth outlined an “AI-first” transformation designed to operate at wartime speed  [...]

Amentum Mitie Pacific Wins $656M Contract for Strategic Space Hub at Diego Garcia

The facility itself acts as a linchpin for U.S. Space Force architecture.  [...]

MDA Adds 340 Vendors to $151 Billion SHIELD Enterprise in Third Major Tranche

The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) has executed a third massive tranche of contract awards under its Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) program, adding 340 contractors t [...]

Department of Defense to Take $1 Billion Equity Stake in L3Harris Missile Solutions

The investment is the first implementation of the Pentagon’s “Go Direct to Supplier” initiative  [...]

SpaceX Activates Free Starlink Service in Iran Amid National Internet Blackout

Iranians with access to the approximately 50,000 to 100,000 smuggled terminals can now connect to the web.  [...]

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SmallSat Symposium
Silicon Valley
February 10-12, 2026

SmallSatSymp

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.
SmallSat Symposium

SmallSatSymp

SmallSat Europe 2026 is set to take place May 26�28, 2026, and promises an expanded 2.5-day program with 180 exhibitors and an expected 2,000+ attendees.
Exhibition and sponsorship opportunities are currently available!
CALL FOR PAPERS Submission Deadline January 23, 2026
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