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Saudi Space Agency names winners of global 'DebriSolver' competition at Space Debris Conference

Saudi Space Agency announced winners of its global 'DebriSolver' competition at a Space Debris Conference, presenting solutions aimed at mitigating and removing orbital debris. The awards highlighted emerging technical approaches and signalled Saudi engagement in international space sustainability discussions.

2026-02-01T13:14:33.714621-08:00

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Orbital data centers: economics take center stage

2026-02-01T09:12:36.230871-08:00

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SpaceX seeks FCC approval for 1‑million solar‑powered orbital data‑center constellation to run AI workloads

2026-01-31T05:30:03.260205-08:00

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Varda's W-15 reentry lands in Australia, completes end-to-end demo of in-house spacecraft

2026-01-31T15:25:02.985255-08:00

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Saudi Space Agency names winners of global 'DebriSolver' competition at Space Debris Conference Saudi Space Agency announced winners of its global 'DebriSolver' competition at a Space Debris Conference, presenting solutions aimed at mitigating and removing orbital debris. The awards highlighted emerging technical approaches and signalled Saudi engagement in international space sustainability discussions.

2026-02-01T13:14:33.714621-08:00

Saudi Space Agency names winners of global 'DebriSolver' competition at Space Debris Conference

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Orbital data centers: economics take center stage Momentum behind orbital data centers has shifted the debate from technical possibility to commercial economics. Attention is now on capital intensity, launch and operations costs, pricing and revenue models that will determine which on‑orbit compute concepts can scale into sustainable businesses.

2026-02-01T09:12:36.230871-08:00

Orbital data centers: economics take center stage

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Varda's W-15 reentry lands in Australia, completes end-to-end demo of in-house spacecraft Varda Space Industries' W-15 reentry capsule landed in Australia on Jan. 29, completing an end-to-end demonstration of the company's new in-house spacecraft design. The flight validated recovery and return systems ahead of planned dual-capsule operations on SpaceX Transporter rideshares and supports the company's push into commercial orbital payload-return services.

2026-01-31T15:25:02.985255-08:00

Varda's W-15 reentry lands in Australia, completes end-to-end demo of in-house spacecraft

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Chinese space‑tourism startup signs actor Johnny Huang, targets 2028 for first crewed suborbital flight A Chinese space‑tourism startup has signed actor Johnny Huang Jingyu as a booked passenger and set a 2028 target for its first crewed suborbital flight. The announcement highlights a push from domestic firms to move from test flights to consumer‑facing human spaceflight services.

2026-01-31T08:03:46.321734-08:00

Chinese space‑tourism startup signs actor Johnny Huang, targets 2028 for first crewed suborbital flight

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SpaceX seeks FCC approval for 1‑million solar‑powered orbital data‑center constellation to run AI workloads SpaceX filed with the FCC on Jan. 30, 2026 seeking approval for an up to one‑million‑satellite constellation of solar‑powered, optical‑linked spacecraft designed as distributed orbital data centers to process AI workloads — a move SpaceX says is lower‑cost and less environmentally harmful than terrestrial data centers.

2026-01-31T05:30:03.260205-08:00

SpaceX seeks FCC approval for 1‑million solar‑powered orbital data‑center constellation to run AI workloads

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China launches AlSat‑3B remote‑sensing satellite for Algeria from Jiuquan China launched AlSat‑3B, an Algerian remote‑sensing satellite, from Jiuquan on Jan. 31 aboard a Long March‑2C. Beijing said additional missions have been postponed as authorities prepare for a key human‑spaceflight test; President Xi and Algerian President Tebboune exchanged congratulations after liftoff.

2026-01-31T02:18:59.333418-08:00

China launches AlSat‑3B remote‑sensing satellite for Algeria from Jiuquan

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Files show Elon Musk sought to visit Jeffrey Epstein’s island and host him at SpaceX Newly released files show Elon Musk corresponded with Jeffrey Epstein in 2012 and 2013, seeking to visit Epstein’s private island and to host him at SpaceX. The messages tie Epstein directly to interactions with Musk and to the space company.

2026-01-30T18:13:43.555722-08:00

Files show Elon Musk sought to visit Jeffrey Epstein’s island and host him at SpaceX

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Amazon seeks two‑year FCC extension to meet 1,600+ Amazon Leo satellite deadline, cites launch shortage Amazon asked the FCC for a two‑year extension to a mid‑2026 deadline that requires more than 1,600 LEO broadband satellites in orbit, saying it has been unable to secure enough rocket rides. The extra time is aimed at completing deployments and starting service for its rebranded Amazon Leo network.

2026-01-30T17:34:49.558469-08:00

Amazon seeks two‑year FCC extension to meet 1,600+ Amazon Leo satellite deadline, cites launch shortage

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Saudi Space Agency names winners of global 'DebriSolver' competition at Space Debris Conference

Orbital data centers: economics take center stage

SpaceX seeks FCC approval for 1‑million solar‑powered orbital data‑center constellation to run AI workloads

Varda's W-15 reentry lands in Australia, completes end-to-end demo of in-house spacecraft

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