aviation   North America   Aircraft Finance & Leasing   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Policy & Regulation  
AINonline • Chad Trautvetter

FAA invalidates SACI aircraft registrations, orders certificates surrendered and grounds N-registered aircraft

The FAA has declared all aircraft registration certificates submitted by trustee Southern Aircraft Consultancy Inc. (SACI) invalid for failing U.S. citizen ownership requirements, ordering their surrender and grounding affected N‑registered aircraft — reported as 13 held in trust and as many as ~800 across filings.

Also: Flyer.co.uk and FAA
2026-01-13T15:16:29.829902-08:00
space   Space Force   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Defense & Militarization  
Spaceflight Now • Will Robinson-Smith

U.S. Space Force switches rockets for upcoming GPS satellite launch

By Spaceflight Now: ![](http://spaceflightnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/20260113-GPS-III-SV09-Shipping.jpg) The next Global Positioning System satellite is switching from a United Launch Alliance Vulcan rocket to a SpaceX Falcon 9, a spokesperson for the U.S.

2026-01-13T15:45:40.357541-08:00
space   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   NASA  
NASA • Jennifer M Dooren

NASA, Department of Energy to Develop Lunar Surface Reactor by 2030

By NASA: NASA, along with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), announced Tuesday a renewed commitment to their longstanding partnership to support the research and.

Also: miragenews.com and spaceanddefense.io
2026-01-13T13:05:32.845586-08:00
space   Satellite   M&A   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization  
Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

Intuitive Machines Completes Acquisition of Lanteris (formerly Maxar Space Systems), Positioning Itself as a Vertically Integrated Space Prime

By Via Satellite: Intuitive Machines has completed the acquisition of Lanteris Space Systems, formerly known as Maxar Space Systems. By acquiring a spacecraft manufacturer, Intuitive Machines says this positions the company as a vertically integrated space prime.

Also: investors.intuitivemachines.com and aeromorning.com
2026-01-13T13:25:40.922761-08:00