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Proposal: 'Planetary Neural Network' to Defend AI‑Enabled Space Infrastructure

A proposal calls for a 'Planetary Neural Network' — a distributed, AI‑driven system to detect, respond to and mitigate cyber and operational threats against AI‑enabled space assets. The plan urges coordinated defense across satellites, ground stations and operators to protect on‑orbit compute and services.

2026-01-26T06:22:57.671046-08:00

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JAXA's H3 failed after premature payload fairing separation

2026-01-26T04:10:48.278732-08:00

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Riyadh Air to fit A321neos with Neo Space Group’s NSG Skywaves, offering free Sfeer Wi‑Fi

2026-01-26T04:00:23.004498-08:00

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Rocket Lab completes first Electron launch of 2026 for Open Cosmos — 80th Electron mission

2026-01-26T03:34:43.535115-08:00

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Proposal: 'Planetary Neural Network' to Defend AI‑Enabled Space Infrastructure A proposal calls for a 'Planetary Neural Network' — a distributed, AI‑driven system to detect, respond to and mitigate cyber and operational threats against AI‑enabled space assets. The plan urges coordinated defense across satellites, ground stations and operators to protect on‑orbit compute and services.

2026-01-26T06:22:57.671046-08:00

Proposal: 'Planetary Neural Network' to Defend AI‑Enabled Space Infrastructure

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JAXA's H3 failed after premature payload fairing separation Japan's H3 rocket failed in December after an apparent premature separation of the payload fairing, an unusual anomaly investigators say may have caused the satellite to separate from the launcher early. The premature separation likely led to mission failure and has prompted a focused investigation into the launch sequence.

2026-01-26T04:10:48.278732-08:00

JAXA's H3 failed after premature payload fairing separation

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Riyadh Air to fit A321neos with Neo Space Group’s NSG Skywaves, offering free Sfeer Wi‑Fi Riyadh Air will equip its incoming Airbus A321neo single‑aisles with Neo Space Group’s NSG Skywaves inflight connectivity, giving passengers free onboard access to the Sfeer service via simple registration. The PIF‑backed NSG system will be installed as the A321neos are delivered later this year.

2026-01-26T04:00:23.004498-08:00

Riyadh Air to fit A321neos with Neo Space Group’s NSG Skywaves, offering free Sfeer Wi‑Fi

SpaceWatch Global

Rocket Lab completes first Electron launch of 2026 for Open Cosmos — 80th Electron mission Rocket Lab completed its first Electron launch of 2026, marking the company's 80th Electron mission and carrying payloads for satellite operator Open Cosmos. The flight underscores Rocket Lab's sustained small-launch capability and continued support for commercial smallsat deployments.

2026-01-26T03:34:43.535115-08:00

Rocket Lab completes first Electron launch of 2026 for Open Cosmos — 80th Electron mission

SpaceWatch Global

Warpspace Raises Series C to Commercialize HOCSAT Optical Modem and Digital Twin Warpspace completed a Series C financing round via a third‑party allotment to commercialize its HOCSAT optical modem and accompanying digital twin, accelerating deployment of laser‑based space communications that promise higher bandwidth and lower latency for satellite networks and downstream services.

2026-01-26T03:18:12.335538-08:00

Warpspace Raises Series C to Commercialize HOCSAT Optical Modem and Digital Twin

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ESA and European Commission to fly four in‑orbit demonstrators for future intel/reconnaissance network The European Space Agency and the European Commission are preparing four in‑orbit demonstrator missions to prototype a future intelligence and reconnaissance network, leveraging newly granted defence‑oriented mandates from member governments. The demonstrators are intended to accelerate capability development and interoperability for Europe’s military space architecture.

2026-01-26T01:35:46.186861-08:00

ESA and European Commission to fly four in‑orbit demonstrators for future intel/reconnaissance network

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Rheinmetall in talks with OHB to bid for Bundeswehr's largest satellite project as Airbus competes Rheinmetall is in talks with German satellite maker OHB to bid for what sources describe as the Bundeswehr's largest satellite project, Reuters reports. German media say Airbus is also competing for the major German army space procurement.

2026-01-26T00:41:24.408792-08:00

Rheinmetall in talks with OHB to bid for Bundeswehr's largest satellite project as Airbus competes

Spaceflight Now

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USSF moves GPS III-9 onto SpaceX Falcon 9 after switch from ULA Vulcan The U.S. Space Force will launch its ninth GPS III navigation satellite into medium Earth orbit Monday night aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 after reassigning the mission from a United Launch Alliance Vulcan rocket. The transfer highlights schedule pressure and procurement flexibility in national GPS sustainment.

2026-01-25T17:12:43.968394-08:00

USSF moves GPS III-9 onto SpaceX Falcon 9 after switch from ULA Vulcan

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Proposal: 'Planetary Neural Network' to Defend AI‑Enabled Space Infrastructure

JAXA's H3 failed after premature payload fairing separation

Riyadh Air to fit A321neos with Neo Space Group’s NSG Skywaves, offering free Sfeer Wi‑Fi

Rocket Lab completes first Electron launch of 2026 for Open Cosmos — 80th Electron mission

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