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Airbus UpNext launches SpaceRAN demonstrator to test 5G NTN global connectivity from orbit

Airbus UpNext, a wholly‑owned Airbus subsidiary, has launched SpaceRAN — a demonstrator designed to explore advanced 5G Non‑Terrestrial Network (NTN) capabilities from orbit. The project aims to validate standardised, satellite‑based 5G radio access to enable global connectivity for aviation and other sectors.

2026-01-14T03:24:45.157244-08:00

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ThinkOrbital closes seed round to develop X‑ray space inspection, on‑orbit servicing and in‑space construction

2026-01-14T07:12:30.766171-08:00

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Open Cosmos awarded Liechtenstein Ka‑band filings to underpin planned LEO broadband constellation

2026-01-14T04:13:21.229839-08:00

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Ryanair rules out Starlink over antenna drag and fuel‑cost penalty on short flights

2026-01-14T04:02:51.880533-08:00

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Space sustainability will evolve into a data-driven system As orbital activity accelerates, space sustainability will evolve into a data-driven system uniting distributed sensors, shared situational awareness and analytics to manage congestion and debris. That shift will create demand for authoritative data services, new governance models and commercial SSA markets.

2026-01-14T08:13:31.664285-08:00

Space sustainability will evolve into a data-driven system

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ThinkOrbital closes seed round to develop X‑ray space inspection, on‑orbit servicing and in‑space construction ThinkOrbital has closed a seed round led by TFX Capital to accelerate development of X‑ray based space inspection and defense‑driven capabilities, alongside on‑orbit servicing and in‑space construction technologies for government and commercial customers seeking improved anomaly detection, repair and assembly on orbit.

2026-01-14T07:12:30.766171-08:00

ThinkOrbital closes seed round to develop X‑ray space inspection, on‑orbit servicing and in‑space construction

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Allies pivot to commercial space as U.S. ISR access falters Allied governments are increasingly turning to commercial satellites and data services to fill tactical intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance gaps after U.S. ISR access has become less reliable. Commercial constellations, on-orbit sensing and sovereign data-sharing agreements are being elevated into core strategic capabilities.

2026-01-14T05:07:26.932599-08:00

Allies pivot to commercial space as U.S. ISR access falters

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Open Cosmos awarded Liechtenstein Ka‑band filings to underpin planned LEO broadband constellation Open Cosmos has been granted Liechtenstein’s priority Ka‑band spectrum filings, previously held by Rivada, and says it will use the allocations to develop a LEO broadband constellation. The transfer gives Open Cosmos regulatory rights needed to plan capacity, services and commercial deployment.

2026-01-14T04:13:21.229839-08:00

Open Cosmos awarded Liechtenstein Ka‑band filings to underpin planned LEO broadband constellation

Reuters

Ryanair rules out Starlink over antenna drag and fuel‑cost penalty on short flights Ryanair has ruled out fitting SpaceX's Starlink inflight Wi‑Fi across its short‑haul fleet, CEO Michael O'Leary said, citing increased fuel burn from antenna drag and the short sector lengths that make the added weight and fuel penalty uneconomic. The carrier will not pursue Starlink retrofits.

2026-01-14T04:02:51.880533-08:00

Ryanair rules out Starlink over antenna drag and fuel‑cost penalty on short flights

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SkyFi raises $12.7M Series A to scale 50‑provider imagery marketplace and shift to analytics SkyFi closed a $12.7 million oversubscribed Series A to scale its Austin-based marketplace that aggregates imagery from more than 50 satellite providers. The capital will help the company shift from selling raw data to delivering analytics and 'answers' for defence, agriculture and energy customers, with NATO DIANA integration.

2026-01-14T03:43:26.555114-08:00

SkyFi raises $12.7M Series A to scale 50‑provider imagery marketplace and shift to analytics

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Airbus UpNext launches SpaceRAN demonstrator to test 5G NTN global connectivity from orbit Airbus UpNext, a wholly‑owned Airbus subsidiary, has launched SpaceRAN — a demonstrator designed to explore advanced 5G Non‑Terrestrial Network (NTN) capabilities from orbit. The project aims to validate standardised, satellite‑based 5G radio access to enable global connectivity for aviation and other sectors.

2026-01-14T03:24:45.157244-08:00

Airbus UpNext launches SpaceRAN demonstrator to test 5G NTN global connectivity from orbit

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China opens 2026 with two Long March launches; modified Long March‑6 lofts Yaogan‑50 01 On Jan. 13, 2026, China kicked off its launch campaign with two Long March flights. A modified Long March‑6 lifted Yaogan‑50 01 from Taiyuan at 22:16 Beijing time and placed the remote‑sensing satellite into its planned orbit to support land surveys, crop‑yield estimation and disaster prevention.

2026-01-14T02:52:19.391169-08:00

China opens 2026 with two Long March launches; modified Long March‑6 lofts Yaogan‑50 01

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Airbus UpNext launches SpaceRAN demonstrator to test 5G NTN global connectivity from orbit

ThinkOrbital closes seed round to develop X‑ray space inspection, on‑orbit servicing and in‑space construction

Open Cosmos awarded Liechtenstein Ka‑band filings to underpin planned LEO broadband constellation

Ryanair rules out Starlink over antenna drag and fuel‑cost penalty on short flights

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