The Exynos Modem 5410 includes a Root of Trust-based Hybrid Post-Quantum Cryptography hardware feature to encrypt sensitive identifiers such as the IMEI.

The Exynos Modem 5410 integrates LTE Direct-to-Cell, NB-IoT NTN, and NR-NTN functionalities on a single chip.

The Exynos Modem 5410 offers reduced standby power consumption compared to the Exynos 5400.

The Exynos Modem 5410 enables a tiered connectivity strategy using NB-IoT NTN for low-bandwidth text and location tracking, LTE Direct-to-Cell for satellite-based voice calls, and NR-NTN for high-bandwidth applications such as video streaming.

The Exynos Modem 5410 supports both sub-6 GHz (FR1) and millimeter-wave (FR2) spectrums.

The Exynos Modem 5410 is manufactured on a 4-nanometer FinFET process.

Samsung began 5G NTN development work with simulations on the Exynos 5300 platform in February 2023.

The Exynos Modem 5410 achieves peak download speeds of 14.79 Gbps when utilizing 5G New Radio dual connectivity.

United Launch Alliance is working to certify its existing SLC-3E pad and to execute a delayed Amazon low-Earth-orbit launch backlog.

The RLD 30 RFI seeks to allocate SLC-14 to a vehicle that is not currently operational at Vandenberg Space Force Base.

Space Launch Delta 30 released a Request for Information soliciting industry interest in Space Launch Complex 14 at Vandenberg Space Force Base.

Falcon 9 has established dominance on the West Coast via SLC-4E and the leased SLC-6.

Assembly of INTERSTELLOR's CYZ-1 test article is underway.

INTERSTELLOR is testing the CYZ-1 crew capsule with a blurred retro-thrust system.

The CYZ-1 test article will be used for upcoming drop tests.

Long March 4B Y69 launched TianHui-7 from Jiuquan at 04:12 UTC on December 30.

Long March 4B Y69 launched TianHui-7 from Jiuquan at 04:12 UTC on December 30.

ASTRONSTONE used DEEP-BLUE's facility for testing the AS-1 2nd stage.

ASTRONSTONE recently completed three static fires of AS-1's 2nd stage.

Fertilization of the Shenzhou-21 mice actually occurred on the ground after their return.

The surviving pups from the Shenzhou-21 mission will provide vital data for biomedical and life science research.

Two of the Shenzhou-21 mice have given birth to a litter of 9 pups, with 6 surviving.

The original experiment for the Shenzhou-21 mission aimed for conception in microgravity.

Integration of the four stages of the PSLV-C62 has been completed.

The EOS-N1/Anvesha satellite arrived a few days ago.

India's next launch, PSLV-C62, is scheduled for January 10 at 04:15 UTC.

The military's focus on space intensified in 2025.

The Canadian Space Agency selected Canadensys Aerospace, MDA Space, and Mission Control in July 2025 to conduct initial technology studies for a Lunar Utility Rover and the three companies will split $14.6 million in funding for 18-month studies.

Spire Global was selected under a $72 million contract to build an initial seven satellites for Canada’s WildFireSat constellation.

Bell, Telus, and their partners are expected to launch similar satellite-to-mobile services in 2026.

Marc Garneau, who served as a Navy Captain, astronaut, President of the Canada Space Agency, and parliamentarian, passed away in 2025.

Industry Minister Mélanie Joly announced $528.5 million in new Canadian funding to help Canadian organizations work on more programs at the European Space Agency for dual-use technologies.

The Canadian Space Agency’s 2025 departmental plan included a record budget allocation of $834 million.

The three-satellite Grey Jay demonstration constellation was launched in 2025 to provide remote surveillance and situational awareness in Canada’s Arctic for the Department of National Defence.

The Government of Canada’s 2025 federal budget allocated $81.8 billion to defence over five years, including $182.6 million for sovereign space launch capability.

The Government of Canada launched a $105 million 'Launch the North' IDEaS Challenge as part of the sovereign space launch capability funding.

Rogers launched an initial roll-out of its Rogers Satellite 'satellite-to-mobile' service and included five apps at launch: WhatsApp, Google Maps, AccuWeather, X, and CalTopo.

Brigadier-General Cook called for Canada to be prepared for war by 2028–2030.

The Long March 4B is an older generation launch vehicle built by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology for low Earth and sun-synchronous orbit missions.

The spacecraft launched on December 30, 2025, was the Tianhui-7 (天绘七号) satellite made by the China Academy of Space Technology.

A Long March 4B lifted off from Launch Complex 9 at the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center at 11:17 am China Standard Time (03:17 am UTC) on December 16, 2025, carrying a single satellite into polar orbit.

The Long March 4B third stage is propelled by two YF-40 engines that provide 10 tons of thrust while burning dinitrogen tetroxide and unsymmetrical dimethylhydrazine.

During preparations at Jiuquan for the December 30 launch, the launch site dropped to its lowest temperature of the year, leading to application of insulating materials to the Long March 4B engine section, interstage, and fairing and the use of warm air from the launch service tower into critical areas.

Tianhui-7 is the China Academy of Space Technology’s last spacecraft being placed into orbit in 2025.

Tianhui-2 twin sets have X-band imaging capabilities, which differ from Tianhui-1’s optical imaging systems launched between 2010 and 2021.

The Long March 4B payload capacity is 4,200 kilograms to low Earth orbit, 2,800 kilograms to sun-synchronous orbit, and 1,500 kilograms to geostationary transfer orbit.

After commissioning, Tianhui-7 will be used for cartography, land and resources census, and supporting experimental research.

A Long March 4B lifted off from Launch Site 94 at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center at 12:12 pm China Standard Time (04:12 am UTC) on December 30, 2025, carrying a single spacecraft into a sun-synchronous orbit.

The Tianhui series has included spacecraft launched since 2010 to expand or replace capabilities.

NASA scheduled two International Space Station spacewalks for January 8, 2026 and January 15, 2026.