The Orion spacecraft was designed to operate both autonomously and under manual control.

Manual piloting capability in Orion serves as a backup to automation to enable docking and safe return from lunar missions.

Navigation for the Orion spacecraft uses Earth-based tracking systems that provide updates on capsule position, velocity, and direction.

Gogo’s hardware functions as the conduit connecting Immfly hardware with the OneWeb constellation and supports connectivity needs of high-density narrowbody aircraft as well as business aviation and milgov customers.

Immfly is leveraging Eutelsat’s OneWeb Low Earth Orbit constellation through Gogo hardware and network infrastructure for its new connectivity service.

The combined Immfly–Gogo–Eutelsat solution can be fully installed in 24 to 30 hours.

Immfly is offering onboard high-speed connectivity for low-cost and ultra-low-cost (LCC/ULCC) narrowbody fleets.

The new service initially targets narrowbody fleets and regional jets that currently lack connectivity.

Immfly plans to launch the new high-speed connectivity service in 2026 and is accepting requests for pilot programs.

Immfly’s new satcom service will equip formerly disconnected commercial aircraft with Gogo’s electronically steered antenna and Eutelsat’s OneWeb connectivity services.

Immfly’s high-speed connectivity initiative was developed over the past year to enable low-cost airlines to deliver ground-like internet access that drives ancillary revenue, improves operational efficiency, and deepens passenger engagement.

The connectivity solution combines Gogo’s next-generation Plane Simple electronically steered antenna, Eutelsat OneWeb constellation services, and Immfly’s modular agnostic onboard server Equilux Aero.

Eutelsat’s OneWeb constellation provides high-speed, low-latency connectivity to fleets long underserved by in-flight broadband.

UARX Space detailed the final integration phase of its first Orbital Transfer Vehicle, OSSIE, on January 21, 2026.

The 2026 OSSIE mission is intended as a demonstration of European sovereign in-space transportation capabilities.

UARX Space is targeting a launch window in early 2026 for OSSIE’s first orbital demonstration.

UARX Space’s focus on vertical integration and sovereign European manufacturing underpins the OSSIE platform’s role as an independent alternative to non-continental launch and logistics providers.

The OSSIE demonstration mission is intended to enable regular logistics tranches and future lunar delivery services.

UARX Space transitioned from a stealth development mode to a fully operational logistics provider.

UARX Space’s separation systems have Technology Readiness Level 9 (TRL9) flight heritage.

The OSSIE OTV is designed to provide high-reliability cargo and deployment services from low Earth orbit to the Moon and beyond.

The power subsystem for the OSSIE flight model was provided by DHV Technology and was integrated in late 2025.

The OSSIE maiden mission will validate the structural version of the DFT docking interface and the performance of SAU&RON deployers in a high-density configuration.

UARX Space was named an ESA Rising Star in November 2025.

The Spanish Ministry of Defense granted UARX Space a dual-use certification qualifying the OSSIE platform for both civil and national security missions.

UARX Space is preparing a maiden flight of OSSIE in 2026.

UARX Space is based in Nigrán, Spain.

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Mitsubishi Electric joined as investors in 日本低軌道社中 to strengthen the development structure for the post-ISS era and to contribute to enhancing Japan's presence in the international low Earth orbit economy through public–private cooperation.

日本低軌道社中 received investment from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Mitsubishi Electric on January 26.

日本低軌道社中 plans to leverage technologies from the Kibo Japanese Experiment Module on the International Space Station in its Japan Module development.

日本低軌道社中 is developing a "Japan Module" intended to connect to commercial space stations and secure utilization opportunities in low Earth orbit.

日本低軌道社中 is a subsidiary established by Mitsui & Co and is located in Chuo-ku, Tokyo.

Mitsui & Co was selected by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) in 2023 to conduct a concept study for a U.S. commercial space station–connected successor to the Japanese Experiment Module.

The contract followed a competitive international tender process and a strategic partnership announcement between SpaceLaunch and Avio in September 2025.

Under the contract, SpaceLaunch will manage mission integration, coordinate with Avio as the launch vehicle prime, and oversee overall launch campaign management for Amazonia-1B.

Amazonia-1B is a component of Brazil’s national AQUAE program for strategic monitoring of the country’s water resources.

Members of SpaceLaunch previously supported the first Amazonia-1 mission.

The National Institute for Space Research (INPE) awarded SpaceLaunch a contract on January 27, 2026 for end-to-end launch services of the Amazonia-1B satellite.

The Amazonia-1B mission is slated for a 2027 launch aboard Avio’s Vega-C rocket from Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana.

The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MCTI) secured the mission budget and FINEP provided funding for the Amazonia-1B mission.

SpaceLaunch is an Austin-based company.

The Amazonia-1B mission team will move into the technical integration phase ahead of the 2027 launch window.

INPE worked with the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MCTI), the Brazilian Space Agency (AEB), and FINEP throughout 2025 to secure the Amazonia-1B launch contract.

Amazonia-1B is the direct successor to Amazonia-1, which launched in February 2021 on an Indian PSLV.

Northwood conducted an October 2024 demonstration with Planet Labs.

Alpine Space Ventures participated in Northwood Space’s $100 million Series B round.

Northwood installed and turned on the system at its latest site within 12 hours and began operations the next day.

The $100 million Series B round was co-led by Washington Harbour Partners and a16z.

Northwood’s Portal systems are installed and working on two continents.

Northwood won a $49.8 million, three-year Space Force contract to support the military’s Satellite Control Network.