Higher crystal quality from Voyager's patented approach improves signal stability and reduces error rates in high-bandwidth systems supporting AI and cloud computing.

The legislation's goal is to incentivize commercial satellite operators to base operations in the United States.

Senators Ted Cruz and Peter Welch introduced the Satellite and Telecommunications Streamlining Act on January 14.

Mary Guenther, head of Space Policy at PPI, pointed out the importance of maintaining U.S. technological leadership over China.

Mary Guenther stated that the current regulatory system for space is disjointed and overly burdensome.

The legislation aims to expand broadband access to underserved areas.

The FCC initiated a proceeding in October to streamline licensing and proposed a 'licensing assembly line.'

Several industry organizations related to satellite and space technologies support the new legislation.

The Connect Everyone Coalition, Computer & Communications Industry Association, and Progressive Policy Institute issued statements in support of the legislation.

The Satellite and Telecommunications Streamlining Act aims to set a one-year deadline for the FCC to decide on a license application.

Satellite Industry Association President Tom Stroup stated that standardizing the regulatory review process will help prevent unnecessary licensing delays.

Interstellar Technologies executed loans totaling 5.3 billion yen, including an 1.8 billion yen loan from the Japan Finance Corporation with stock acquisition rights.

The Series F funding involved third-party allotments from SBI Group, Nomura Real Estate, B Dash Ventures, SMBC Edge, and existing shareholders.

Interstellar Technologies' cumulative fundraising amount to date is 44.6 billion yen.

The funds raised will primarily be used for the development of the first prototype of the small satellite launch rocket 'ZERO'.

The funding round led by Woven by Toyota raised 14.8 billion yen through preferred shares in a series of third-party allotments.

The funds will also strengthen the manufacturing system for future commercialization and research and development for satellites.

Interstellar Technologies completed a Series F funding round totaling 20.1 billion yen on January 16.

Subscribers will continue to have access to the SatNews archive and online resources during the holiday.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy is frequently cited by leaders in the aerospace and defense sectors as a driver for workforce diversity.

SatNews Publishers will be closed on Monday, January 19, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.

SatNews Daily news feed and administrative services will resume on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

The closure of SatNews Publishers marks a period of reflection to honor the contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to equality and social justice.

The two satellites were manufactured in the UK with contributions from teams in Spain, Portugal, and Greece.

Spectrum filings are submitted to the International Telecommunication Union to allocate and protect satellite spectrum and orbital resources.

The license grants a country international rights over a specific radio frequency and orbital position.

Open Cosmos CEO Rafael Jordá Siquier described obtaining these filings as a decisive moment and an invaluable opportunity for Europe's space ambitions.

Following the awarding of these licenses, Open Cosmos is expanding its proven experience into the satellite connectivity and communications sector.

The UK government fully supported Open Cosmos's initiative to obtain these scarce usage licenses.

Open Cosmos, founded in 2015, has achieved a 100% success rate in launching telecommunications, Earth observation, and scientific satellites.

UK Space Minister Baroness Liz Lloyd stated that this is fantastic news for Open Cosmos and the thriving UK space sector.

Open Cosmos has been authorized to operate two Ka-band satellite radio spectrum filings belonging to the Principality of Liechtenstein.

The launch of the two satellites is scheduled for the first quarter of this year with launch services provider Rocket Lab.

Open Cosmos is ready to build and operate a new secure LEO broadband satellite constellation.

Liechtenstein's Minister of Home Affairs, Economy, and Sports, Hubert Büchel, affirmed that this decision highlights Liechtenstein's commitment to utilizing assigned frequencies.

The first two satellites of the new LEO constellation will be launched imminently from Mahia, New Zealand.

Participation in the name submission initiative is symbolic and occurs exclusively in digital form.

The NASA campaign aims to strengthen the connection between space programs and global citizenship.

The Artemis II mission is scheduled for a flight around the Moon.

The name submission initiative follows a practice previously used by NASA in earlier missions.

The announcement of the name submission initiative for Artemis II highlights NASA's focus on symbolic participation initiatives related to major exploration programs.

The deadline for submitting names for the Artemis II mission is January 21, 2026.

The names will generally be archived on physical or digital supports installed on the spacecraft.

Artemis II is the first crewed mission of the Artemis program and will conduct a circumlunar flight without landing on the lunar surface.

NASA Artemis announced on January 14, 2026, the opening of a campaign allowing the public to submit their names to be symbolically transported aboard the Artemis II mission.

Names collected for the Artemis II mission will be included aboard the vehicle.

A Saturn-200 minisatellite developed by Blue Canyon Technologies was launched in support of NASA’s Pandora mission.

The Saturn-class platform used for Pandora is equipped with advanced guidance, navigation, and control systems.

During transits, a planet passes in front of its host star, causing a temporary dimming of the star’s light.

Blue Canyon Technologies provided launch vehicle integration and post-launch bus commissioning for the Pandora mission.