Blue Origin commented that sustained operations at a 330 km shell could limit other launch providers' ability to conduct missions safely.

A coalition of operators, including Viasat, SES, Globalstar, and Eutelsat, filed formal petitions to deny SpaceX’s modification application on January 6 and 7, 2026.

IRIS² is designed to secure European digital sovereignty and mandates that at least 30 percent of project value be subcontracted to SMEs.

On January 5, 2026, the SpaceRISE consortium, comprising Eutelsat, SES, and Hispasat, advanced Europe’s IRIS² program into its procurement phase.

As of January 8, 2026, the satellite industry is facing a stress test due to industrial-scale deployment and the size of satellite constellations.

SpaceX's application is pitched as Supplemental Coverage from Space, but Viasat and its partners view it as spectrum foreclosure.

The petitions challenge SpaceX's request for authorization to deploy an additional 15,000 satellites in a new Very Low Earth Orbit shell at approximately 330 kilometers.

The IRIS² program follows a landmark 12-year concession agreement and involves the issuance of RFPs for its 272-satellite LEO segment.

The industry has reached a bifurcation point, with capital flows and strategic intent splitting the market into two distinct models.

The PSLV-C62 mission marks PSLV's return to flight after a failure occurred in May.

India's PSLV-C62 mission is scheduled to launch on January 12th at 04:47 UTC.

The Anvesha/EOS-N1 satellite will capture hundreds of images simultaneously at different wavelengths to identify various target properties.

ISRO published a brochure for the PSLV-C62 mission showcasing the DRDO's Anvesha/EOS-N1 hyperspectral imaging satellite.

The PSLV-C62 mission will carry the EOS-N1 satellite and 18 rideshare payloads.

PSLV-C62 will utilize the PSLV-DL configuration with two strap-on solid rocket boosters.

The stages for the first Ariane 64 have arrived in Kourou, French Guiana.

LE-01 is the first Low Earth Orbit launch of 2026.

The year 2026 is expected to be busy with many launches across Atlas V, Vulcan, New Glenn, and Ariane 6.

The stages were transported by the wind-powered ship Canopée from continental Europe to Kourou.

The Amazon Leo LE-01 mission is scheduled for February 2026.

The collected Martian dust tubes are waiting for a ride for potential return to Earth.

There are concerns that the ride for the Martian dust samples may never come.

The Perseverance rover has collected dozens of tubes of Martian dust.

'Benibana-Sat' is a small satellite development, manufacturing, and operation project associated with Yamagata University's Social Innovation DX program.

Aegis Aerospace is developing the Aegis Advanced Materials Manufacturing Platform (AMMP) to demonstrate manufacturing capabilities in microgravity environments.

Aegis Aerospace announced a partnership with United Semiconductors to manufacture semiconductor materials in low Earth orbit (LEO) on January 6, 2025.

United Semiconductors has a track record of supplying semiconductor substrates to the U.S. Department of Defense.

Space BD aims to cultivate organizations and personnel capable of satellite development to sustain space industry activities in Yamagata Prefecture.

Space BD Co., Ltd. signed a contract with Yamagata University for the 'Benibana-Sat' small satellite project support on January 8, 2026.

Aegis Aerospace expects that combining its AMMP with United Semiconductors' products will create the first commercial materials production facility in space.

NASA announced the postponement of a spacewalk by two astronauts scheduled for January 8, 2025, at the International Space Station (ISS).

ALE Co., Ltd. announced a capital increase scheme involving new fundraising and existing debt equity swap on January 7, 2026.

The purpose of ALE's capital increase is to prepare for its space entertainment business based on research and development of artificial shooting star technology.

NASA reported health concerns among the crew, which led to the postponement of the spacewalk.

The spacewalk was to be conducted by NASA astronauts Michael Fincke and Zena Cardman, who were preparing to install an expandable solar array.

Space BD will provide consulting and the 'HURDLES' educational program for organizations entering the space development field.

Josef Aschbacher held his annual new year press briefing today.

Canada has significantly increased its funding to the European Space Agency (ESA).

Josef Aschbacher is the Director General of the European Space Agency (ESA).

MDA Space is the first Canadian company to be added as a contractor for the U.S. Missile Defense Agency.

MDA Space has been contracted for the Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) program.

The Benibana Sat Project (BSP) is aimed at developing, manufacturing, and operating ultra-small artificial satellites as part of Yamagata University's industry creation initiatives.

The HURDLES program allows inexperienced individuals to systematically acquire the knowledge and skills needed for satellite development projects.

Space BD aims to establish a hub for technology and human resources through workshops and training to promote joint development between academia and industry.

The Benibana Sat Project aims to achieve development and launch completion by fiscal year 2028.

Space BD will handle launch capacity investigation and arrangements to allow Yamagata University to focus on development.

Space BD will support satellite design and development led by Yamagata University through conceptual design, testing, and bureaucratic procedures.

Space BD has contracted with Yamagata University to support the 'Ultra-small Artificial Satellite (Benibana Sat) Project' for fiscal year 2025.

Space BD will provide the satellite development training program 'HURDLES' starting January 8.

Space BD strives to cultivate organizations and personnel capable of satellite development to establish a sustainable space industry presence in Yamagata Prefecture.