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SpaceX to launch NASA's Pandora exoplanet satellite Jan. 11

SpaceX will launch NASA's Pandora exoplanet-studying satellite Sunday, Jan. 11, with liftoff scheduled for 8:19 a.m. ET. Pandora is designed to observe exoplanet systems; live coverage will stream the liftoff and initial post‑launch status updates.

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Gwynne Shotwell emerges as SpaceX's operational backbone as IPO looms

2026-01-09T19:33:57.575535-08:00

Reuters

FCC approves 7,500 additional Gen2 Starlink satellites, raising Gen2 total to 15,000

2026-01-09T16:24:35.139511-08:00

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SpaceX to launch NASA's Pandora exoplanet satellite Jan. 11 SpaceX will launch NASA's Pandora exoplanet-studying satellite Sunday, Jan. 11, with liftoff scheduled for 8:19 a.m. ET. Pandora is designed to observe exoplanet systems; live coverage will stream the liftoff and initial post‑launch status updates.

2026-01-10T08:07:18.075535-08:00

SpaceX to launch NASA's Pandora exoplanet satellite Jan. 11

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Gwynne Shotwell emerges as SpaceX's operational backbone as IPO looms Gwynne Shotwell holds an expansive operational and strategic role at SpaceX, steering both launch and satellite businesses through rapid growth. With a potential public listing approaching, her leadership will be central as the company moves into what executives describe as its most challenging stretch yet.

2026-01-09T19:33:57.575535-08:00

Gwynne Shotwell emerges as SpaceX's operational backbone as IPO looms

Reuters

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FCC approves 7,500 additional Gen2 Starlink satellites, raising Gen2 total to 15,000 The FCC has authorized SpaceX to construct, deploy and operate 7,500 additional second‑generation Starlink satellites, bringing the Gen2 constellation to 15,000 spacecraft worldwide. The decision clears a major regulatory hurdle for expanding LEO broadband capacity and global service coverage.

2026-01-09T16:24:35.139511-08:00

FCC approves 7,500 additional Gen2 Starlink satellites, raising Gen2 total to 15,000

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SpaceX to launch NASA's Pandora exoplanet satellite Jan. 11

Gwynne Shotwell emerges as SpaceX's operational backbone as IPO looms

FCC approves 7,500 additional Gen2 Starlink satellites, raising Gen2 total to 15,000

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