Arc Edge Space Inc. signed Letters of Intent with U.S. TrustPoint, the Royal Institute of Navigation (UK), and FrontierSI (Australia) to pursue a LEO-based Positioning, Navigation and Timing (LEO-PNT) system.

NASA astronaut Sunita "Suni" Williams retired from NASA effective December 27, 2025 after 27 years of service.

The Space Cross-Tech Research Center at Tohoku University integrates small space systems, space robotics and exploration, space propulsion, and space communications with disciplines such as space life sciences, space materials science, and artificial intelligence.

Tohoku University established the Space Cross-Tech Research Center within the Tohoku University Green Future Creation Organization effective January 1, 2026.

NASA astronaut Butch Wilmore flew on Boeing’s Starliner crewed flight test in June 2024 and returned to Earth in March 2025 after an extended stay on the International Space Station due to unresolved Starliner thruster issues.

ANA Trading Co., Ltd. has business partnerships with domestic companies iNet Inc. and Letara Inc. for space-industry business development.

Suni Williams performed nine spacewalks totaling 62 hours and 6 minutes, the longest cumulative EVA time for a woman.

The Letters of Intent between Arc Edge Space and TrustPoint, the Royal Institute of Navigation, and FrontierSI aim to jointly study PNT technology development for civilian, commercial, and security users.

The Space Cross-Tech Research Center at Tohoku University will research next-generation on-orbit service technologies such as debris removal and on-orbit refueling and pursue practical space-environment utilization and societal implementation.

Suni Williams accumulated a total of 608 days in space, the second-highest total for a NASA astronaut.

Arc Edge Space Inc. established a new international collaboration framework with companies and institutions in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Australia on January 22, 2026 to realize a resilient satellite positioning system.

ANA Trading Co., Ltd. has signed memoranda of understanding with New Zealand startups Zenno Astronautics and Dawn Aerospace New Zealand.

Suni Williams completed three missions to the International Space Station and served as ISS commander for Expedition 33 and Expedition 72.

ANA Trading Co., Ltd. invested in Warp Space Inc. and signed a capital and business alliance focused on strengthening Warp Space’s supply chain management and overseas product sales on January 21, 2026.

Warp Space Inc. develops and manufactures the HOCSAI optical-communication modem for optical ground stations and optical communication terminal manufacturers.

D-Orbit’s ION Satellite Carrier has completed multiple missions and deployed dozens of payloads for commercial and government clients.

D-Orbit intends to integrate advanced AI and onboard computing into its orbital vehicles to pursue monitoring and data-processing contracts in addition to transportation.

The Series D investment in D-Orbit is earmarked for strategic mergers and acquisitions and expansion of the company’s in-space computing and logistics capabilities.

D-Orbit closed a $53 million Series D funding round on January 22, 2026.

D-Orbit is targeting enhancement of its space-to-space infrastructure and in-space computing with the new capital.

Azimut Group led the $53 million Series D investment in D-Orbit.

D-Orbit faces regulatory hurdles as it expands its international footprint while focusing on dual-use technologies and sovereign European capabilities.

D-Orbit was founded in 2011.

D-Orbit plans to use the Series D funds to acquire companies with specialized technologies that complement its ION Satellite Carrier platform.

D-Orbit transitioned from providing satellite decommissioning solutions to offering orbital transportation and satellite deployment services.

The Series D funding follows a trend of increasing investment in In-Space Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing and dual-use space applications.

NordSpace secured advisory services and up to $335,000 in funding from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program to refine its additive manufacturing process for rocket engines.

NordSpace is conducting a collaborative R&D project with the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology and German engineering firm SWMS to integrate high-speed laser deposition and AI-driven path planning into its production line.

NordSpace’s corporate roadmap targets scaling its launch vehicles from light payloads to a medium-lift Titan class capable of carrying over 5,000 kg to orbit by the early 2030s.

NordSpace announced an Advanced Manufacturing for Aerospace Lab in fall 2025.

Rahul Goel is the CEO and Founder of NordSpace.

Rahul Goel supports incorporating specialized additive manufacturing techniques to reduce production costs and keep NordSpace’s domestic facilities competitive.

NordSpace is based in Markham, Ontario.

The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service led a delegation to Germany in fall 2025 that coincided with the Space Tech Expo Europe in Bremen, which NordSpace participated in.

NordSpace’s engine product lines include the Hadfield and Garneau engines.

NordSpace plans to present updates on its additive manufacturing initiative and ongoing engine validation results at the Canadian Space Launch Conference in Ottawa on May 5, 2026.

Gilmour Space is building an end-to-end sovereign space capability in Australia that spans the design, manufacture, test, and launch of rockets and satellites.

Gilmour Space completed Australia’s first sovereign orbital launch attempt from Australian soil.

Gilmour Space operates the ElaraSat satellite platform, which has a mass of 100 kilograms.

David Gall is the Chief Executive Officer of the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation.

Gilmour Space engages with local universities and research organizations and works with hundreds of domestic suppliers.

Sam Sicilia is the Chief Investment Officer of Hostplus.

The Series E funding round for Gilmour Space was jointly led by the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation and Hostplus.

Gilmour Space secured a Series E private equity investment valued at AUD 217 million (about USD 145 million).

Proceeds from the Series E raise will be used to scale Gilmour Space’s rocket and satellite manufacturing and to expand its test and launch infrastructure.

Gilmour Space established Australia’s first licensed commercial orbital launch facility in North Queensland.

Proceeds from the Series E raise will be used to grow Gilmour Space’s workforce to meet global demand for space launch services.

Gilmour Space was founded on the Gold Coast, Australia.

Proceeds from the Series E raise will support development and qualification of Gilmour Space’s Eris orbital launch vehicle.

Gilmour Space employs more than 220 staff.