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Rocket Lab will hold off on a satellite constellation until Neutron proves reusable

Rocket Lab will defer investing in a proprietary satellite constellation until its Neutron rocket demonstrates reusability. The company says it needs flight-proven recovery and re‑flight capability before committing the capital and timelines required to field a large-scale constellation.

2026-01-07T12:27:43.304772-08:00

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Space Force moves to standardize satellites with 'Handle 2.0' contract

2026-01-07T07:01:24.471376-08:00

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SpaceX IPO to Broaden Investor Base and Reshape Commercial Space Financing

2026-01-07T06:08:16.141810-08:00

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Terran Orbital appoints Michael Vishion as VP of Program Management

2026-01-07T07:52:33.890136-08:00

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Rocket Lab will hold off on a satellite constellation until Neutron proves reusable Rocket Lab will defer investing in a proprietary satellite constellation until its Neutron rocket demonstrates reusability. The company says it needs flight-proven recovery and re‑flight capability before committing the capital and timelines required to field a large-scale constellation.

2026-01-07T12:27:43.304772-08:00

Rocket Lab will hold off on a satellite constellation until Neutron proves reusable

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Workers allege SpaceX dismissed toxic-exposure complaints at Redmond Starlink lab after hospitalization and miscarriage Employees at SpaceX's Starlink lab in Redmond, Washington say management dismissed complaints about toxic exposures after workers suffered serious health effects, including at least one hospitalization and a miscarriage. Workers allege the company failed to address hazards or provide adequate protections at the facility.

2026-01-07T10:22:09.211774-08:00

Workers allege SpaceX dismissed toxic-exposure complaints at Redmond Starlink lab after hospitalization and miscarriage

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Terran Orbital appoints Michael Vishion as VP of Program Management Terran Orbital has appointed Michael Vishion as vice president of program management. Vishion brings more than 25 years of aerospace experience and will lead the company's program management functions, overseeing delivery and coordination of Terran Orbital's satellite programs across development and production.

2026-01-07T07:52:33.890136-08:00

Terran Orbital appoints Michael Vishion as VP of Program Management

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Space Force moves to standardize satellites with 'Handle 2.0' contract The U.S. Space Force has launched 'Handle 2.0', a procurement contract to standardize satellite designs and interfaces across its constellation acquisitions, aiming to reduce integration complexity, accelerate fielding and cut lifecycle costs. The move centralizes technical standards across commercial and military satellite buys.

2026-01-07T07:01:24.471376-08:00

Space Force moves to standardize satellites with 'Handle 2.0' contract

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SpaceX IPO to Broaden Investor Base and Reshape Commercial Space Financing SpaceX's planned IPO will open the company to public-market investors, broadening access to space-sector financing and reshaping capital allocation across launch, satellite services and on-orbit businesses. A blockbuster listing could compress private-market premiums and set public valuation benchmarks for competitors.

2026-01-07T06:08:16.141810-08:00

SpaceX IPO to Broaden Investor Base and Reshape Commercial Space Financing

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United Semiconductors and Aegis Aerospace to deploy in‑orbit semiconductor manufacturing plant to ISS in 2027 United Semiconductors and Aegis Aerospace have partnered to develop semiconductor manufacturing capabilities in low Earth orbit, planning an advanced materials production platform scheduled to fly to the International Space Station in 2027. The programme will validate in‑orbit fabrication for space‑grade microelectronics.

2026-01-07T05:48:30.479756-08:00

United Semiconductors and Aegis Aerospace to deploy in‑orbit semiconductor manufacturing plant to ISS in 2027

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ArianeGroup proposes Ariane 6 evolution using reusable MaiaSpace‑derived boosters under ESA BEST! ArianeGroup has proposed an Ariane 6 evolution under ESA’s BEST! initiative that replaces expendable strap‑on boosters with reusable MaiaSpace‑derived boosters, retaining the Ariane 6 core while adding recoverable side stages. The design was submitted to ESA for consideration within BEST!'s evolution studies.

2026-01-07T05:47:39.524542-08:00

ArianeGroup proposes Ariane 6 evolution using reusable MaiaSpace‑derived boosters under ESA BEST!

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SkyFi integrates Vantor imagery to expand its virtual satellite constellation SkyFi has expanded its virtual constellation by integrating satellite imagery from Vantor, making Vantor's Earth-observation data available through SkyFi's marketplace and aggregating it with existing providers to broaden imagery sources for customers and analytic users for commercial, civil and defense applications.

2026-01-07T04:45:19.267534-08:00

SkyFi integrates Vantor imagery to expand its virtual satellite constellation

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Rocket Lab will hold off on a satellite constellation until Neutron proves reusable

Space Force moves to standardize satellites with 'Handle 2.0' contract

SpaceX IPO to Broaden Investor Base and Reshape Commercial Space Financing

Terran Orbital appoints Michael Vishion as VP of Program Management

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