Kepler Communications launches 10-satellite optical relay constellation At 8:50 a.m. ET on January 11, 2026, a SpaceX Falcon 9 lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on the
SpaceX Earth for a landing on the drone ship Just Read the Instructions, stationed in the Pacific Ocean. Crew-11 Returns Early After Medical Concern NASA and SpaceX are bringing the
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Canadian Industry Rallies Behind $105M Sovereign Launch Challenge Canada’s ambition to establish independent access to space just got a serious shot of momentum. The application window for the Department of
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ISS Crew to Return Early Amid Medical Concern NASA has announced that the SpaceX Crew-11 astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) will return to Earth earlier than planned due
Medical Concern Aboard ISS Prompts Spacewalk Delay and Possible Early Return A medical issue involving an astronaut on the International Space Station has led NASA to postpone a planned spacewalk
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Canada’s Quantum Ambitions Take Flight with $180M Photonic Raise Vancouver-based quantum tech startup Photonic Inc. has secured $180 million in new funding—a significant milestone in Canada’s push to become a
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Globalstar Stays Course on C-3 Satellite Constellation Despite Speculation Globalstar appears to be staying the course on its ambitious C-3 satellite constellation, reaffirming plans during a December 29, 2025 meeting
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U.S. Launch Rankings Shake Up as Newcomers Rise The annual U.S. launch company rankings have seen a notable reshuffling, with fresh entrants challenging long-standing players. While exact positions aren’t disclosed
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Space Force Begins Network Modernization Amid Rising Cyber Threats The U.S. Space Force is embarking on a significant infrastructure upgrade across 14 of its bases under the newly awarded “Base
