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SpaceWatch Global • Blaine Curcio

China’s Satellite Surge: Growth Curves and Strategic Implications

China's annual satellite launches accelerated sharply from 111 in 2021 to 378 in 2025, driving rapid expansion of LEO constellations and national orbital assets. The surge increases China's on-orbit capacity and raises strategic questions for commercial market balance and defense-related capabilities.

2026-01-21T00:17:44.614725-08:00
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Reuters

Air Force One turns back after minor electrical issue; president switches aircraft en route to World Economic Forum

By Reuters: U.S. President Donald Trump landed safely on Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews near Washington to change aircraft on Tuesday night after crew on his initial flight identified what the White House called a "minor electrical issue" shortly after takeoff.

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2026-01-20T20:06:46.702688-08:00