Commercial LEO Destinations (CLD) is a program led by NASA aimed at a smooth transition from the International Space Station (ISS) to commercial space stations by 2030.

The development theme selected by Space Data involves a system that integrates diverse data using AI and numerical models to address specific needs.

NASA stated that there are now 60 countries that have signed the Artemis Accords, with expectations for more signatories in the coming months to years.

Space Data Corporation announced on January 14, 2026, that its advanced technology for accelerating the use of Earth environmental satellite data was selected by NASA under the Space Strategy Fund Phase 2.

The signing was conducted by Portugal's Secretary of State for Science and Innovation, Helena Canhão, with a recorded message from NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman.

ispace announced on January 12, 2026, that it has begun the process to establish a new subsidiary called ispace Saudi Arabia.

The research and development area acquired by Mitsubishi Corporation is expected to accelerate research and development by Japanese institutions and private companies, contributing to disease treatment advancements and next-generation semiconductor manufacturing.

The new Saudi Arabia base will be ispace's fourth global location, following Tokyo, Luxembourg, and Denver, with an emphasis on collaboration with local commercial, government, and research institutions.

The ISS is set to retire in approximately four years, prompting increased activity related to the development of successor commercial space stations.

Mitsubishi Corporation announced on January 13, 2026, that it has made additional investments in Starlab Space LLC and acquired usage rights for a commercial space station experimental area.

ispace plans to focus on partnerships with industry and academic institutions, particularly in in-situ resource utilization (ISRU), in cooperation with ispace EUROPE.

On January 11, Space Data Corporation signed a trilateral MOU with Al Faisal University Innovation Center and Tokyo University of Technology to promote human resource development and collaborative research in the fields of space, AI, and digital twins.

Mitsubishi Corporation invested in Starlab in 2024 and will now send a director to participate in Starlab's management due to the additional investment.

NASA announced on January 12, 2026, that Portugal has signed the Artemis Accords concerning deep space exploration principles.

Space Data Corporation aims to develop a multimodal 3D digital twin platform for disaster response solutions using satellite data and other data sources.

Orbital Paradigm’s KID capsule launched on the PSLV mission.

Orbital Paradigm's KID capsule transmitted flight data from the Indian PSLV rocket failure on January 12.

Francesco Cacciatore is the CEO of Orbital Paradigm.

India’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) suffered a launch failure, losing the 16 satellites onboard.

During reentry, intense heat caused the KID capsule to separate from the PSLV rocket stage.

The PSLV failure on January 12 was the second consecutive failure of the rocket, following a prior failure in May 2025.

The KID capsule activated its internal systems and transmitted data for 3 minutes before splashing down in the Indian Ocean.

The Indian Space Research Organization is analyzing data from the PSLV flight.

Orbital Paradigm is developing a new capsule that will be fully recovered, scheduled to launch in early 2027.

Everfox specializes in defense-grade, high-assurance cybersecurity solutions for the United States government, allies, and regulated industries.

David Wajsgras left Intelsat when SES completed the acquisition in July.

Everfox focuses on critical infrastructure sectors like financial services and oil and gas.

Everfox was formerly known as Forcepoint Federal.

David Wajsgras has joined Everfox as the company’s CEO.

David Wajsgras previously served as CEO of Intelsat for about three years.

Everfox leadership noted David Wajsgras’ experience in scaling global organizations and in both commercial and defense sectors.

David Wajsgras led Intelsat through its post-bankruptcy pivot and the acquisition by SES.

Everfox provides cyber threat protection and insider risk solutions to governments and enterprises.

On January 13, 2026, SpaceX began waiving all subscription fees for its Starlink satellite internet service in Iran.

The Iranian regime's current shutdown is described as the most comprehensive in its history, affecting fiber-optic networks, cellular data, and government landlines.

Mehdi Yahyanejad confirmed that the free subscription for Starlink terminals is fully functional and tested a newly activated terminal inside Iran.

President Trump publicly stated on January 11, 2026, his intent to work with Elon Musk to boost internet access for Iranian demonstrators.

The estimated death toll from the internal unrest in Iran exceeds 2,000 as of January 12, 2026.

Approximately 50,000 to 100,000 smuggled terminals allow Iranians to connect to the internet without a paid subscription.

The waiver of subscription fees follows a near-total communications blackout imposed by the Iranian government starting January 8, 2026.

On January 13, 2026, SpaceX pushed a critical software update to terminals inside Iran to boost signal resilience against government jamming efforts.

Analysts expect SpaceX to continue iterative software updates to counter evolving jamming techniques.

The Iranian government has officially protested the Starlink activation to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).

As of January 14, 2026, connectivity in Iran remains 'patchy' in major cities but more stable in border regions.

The 'Free Iran' activation positions Starlink as a primary tool for bypassing state-level censorship.

ispace is progressing towards commercial registration to achieve final incorporation of its Saudi entity with the Ministry of Commerce.

The focus of ispace Saudi Arabia will be on surface exploration technologies and in-situ resource utilization (ISRU).

The establishment of ispace Saudi Arabia will allow ispace to engage more directly with Saudi partners.

Both MoUs aim to explore collaboration opportunities across lunar technology and capability development.

The announcement of ispace Saudi Arabia was made during the Saudi – Japan Ministerial Investment Forum in Riyadh on 11 January.