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Isar Aerospace's Spectrum to attempt historic orbital launch from Sweden today

Isar Aerospace's Spectrum is scheduled to attempt a historic orbital launch from Sweden at 3 p.m. EST on Jan. 21. The company says the liftoff will proceed "if all goes according to plan", positioning the mission as a potential milestone for Europe's commercial launch sector.

2026-01-21T03:07:26.410850-08:00

SpaceWatch Global

China’s Satellite Surge: Growth Curves and Strategic Implications

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

AeroTime

FAA warns pilots to expect airspace disruptions as US launch cadence rises

2026-01-20T13:08:09.248457-08:00

Space Intel Report

ESA details $5.45B ministerial allocation for space transportation to boost European launch sector

2026-01-20T13:28:11.212117-08:00

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Isar Aerospace's Spectrum to attempt historic orbital launch from Sweden today Isar Aerospace's Spectrum is scheduled to attempt a historic orbital launch from Sweden at 3 p.m. EST on Jan. 21. The company says the liftoff will proceed "if all goes according to plan", positioning the mission as a potential milestone for Europe's commercial launch sector.

2026-01-21T03:07:26.410850-08:00

Isar Aerospace's Spectrum to attempt historic orbital launch from Sweden today

SpaceWatch Global

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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

China’s Satellite Surge: Growth Curves and Strategic Implications

Space Intel Report

ESA details $5.45B ministerial allocation for space transportation to boost European launch sector ESA has outlined how $5.45 billion committed at its November ministerial will be spent on space transportation, directing funding to launcher development, industrialisation, and flight infrastructure. The breakdown aims to accelerate Europe’s small- and medium‑launcher capabilities and strengthen commercial competitiveness.

2026-01-20T13:28:11.212117-08:00

ESA details $5.45B ministerial allocation for space transportation to boost European launch sector

AeroTime

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FAA warns pilots to expect airspace disruptions as US launch cadence rises The FAA is warning pilots to expect increasing airspace disruptions, reroutes and NOTAMs as US orbital launch activity grows, citing recent mishaps — including a 2025 SpaceX explosion — that have forced urgent closures and operational changes over launch ranges and adjacent air routes.

2026-01-20T13:08:09.248457-08:00

FAA warns pilots to expect airspace disruptions as US launch cadence rises

Space.com

Blue Origin targets Jan. 22 NS-38 New Shepard crewed suborbital flight with six passengers Blue Origin has set Jan. 22 for NS-38, the 17th crewed New Shepard flight, carrying six announced passengers on a short suborbital hop. The launch is the company's first crewed flight of 2026 and continues its commercial suborbital passenger operations.

2026-01-20T12:04:26.147354-08:00

Blue Origin targets Jan. 22 NS-38 New Shepard crewed suborbital flight with six passengers

NASA Spaceflight

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SpaceX advances Starship site work at Kennedy and Cape Canaveral amid temporary launch pause SpaceX is making visible progress on infrastructure and site preparations for Starship at Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral. Launch operations have paused temporarily while the company transitions Starship–Super Heavy into Florida launch sites, reflecting a shift in ground activity and campaign focus.

2026-01-20T11:15:03.375279-08:00

SpaceX advances Starship site work at Kennedy and Cape Canaveral amid temporary launch pause

Ars Technica

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Vast's Haven-1 enters assembly and integration as first commercial space station nears launch Vast's Haven-1, promoted as the world's first commercial space station, has entered assembly and integration ahead of a planned launch. The company says it has “a very strong incentive” to fly a crew as soon as it can be done safely, positioning Haven-1 as a step toward continuous human presence in LEO.

2026-01-20T07:11:51.884967-08:00

Vast's Haven-1 enters assembly and integration as first commercial space station nears launch

Payload

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Canada Rocket Company exits stealth with C$6.2M seed, ex‑SpaceX engineers to develop sovereign light‑ and medium‑lift launchers Toronto startup Canada Rocket Company has emerged from stealth with a C$6.2 million ($4.5M) seed round and two former SpaceX engineers onboard, announcing plans to design and build sovereign light‑ and medium‑lift launch vehicles to support Canadian launch capability.

2026-01-20T05:46:35.472288-08:00

Canada Rocket Company exits stealth with C$6.2M seed, ex‑SpaceX engineers to develop sovereign light‑ and medium‑lift launchers

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Isar Aerospace's Spectrum to attempt historic orbital launch from Sweden today

China’s Satellite Surge: Growth Curves and Strategic Implications

FAA warns pilots to expect airspace disruptions as US launch cadence rises

ESA details $5.45B ministerial allocation for space transportation to boost European launch sector

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