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Sierra Space completes Plane 1 — nine satellite structures for SDA Tranche 2 three months early

Sierra Space has finished the first nine satellite structures — Plane 1 of an 18‑satellite build for the Space Development Agency's Tranche 2 Tracking Layer — three months ahead of schedule. The milestone accelerates delivery of missile‑tracking capability for the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture.

2026-01-06T09:25:01.836346-08:00

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American offers free high‑speed Wi‑Fi to AAdvantage members on ~90% of connected fleet via AT&T

2026-01-06T07:36:02.853501-08:00

Space Intel Report

SpaceX reports 148,696 Starlink collision‑avoidance maneuvers in six months; operator reporting criticized

2026-01-06T12:14:47.346510-08:00

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Israel selects Access to Space consortium to build national R&D space laboratory

2026-01-06T13:55:08.163880-08:00

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NASA moves to extend Swift spacecraft's life ahead of planned reboost As teams prepare a mission to raise the orbit of NASA's Swift spacecraft, project officials are pursuing measures to extend the satellite's operational life. Those actions are intended to preserve Swift's science capabilities and maximize mission value ahead of the planned reboost.

2026-01-06T16:45:03.649967-08:00

NASA moves to extend Swift spacecraft's life ahead of planned reboost

Via Satellite

Israel selects Access to Space consortium to build national R&D space laboratory The Israel Space Agency has selected the Access to Space consortium to establish and operate Israel’s national R&D space laboratory. The facility is intended to accelerate development of space technologies by providing a centralized national platform for research, prototyping and technology maturation.

2026-01-06T13:55:08.163880-08:00

Israel selects Access to Space consortium to build national R&D space laboratory

Space Intel Report

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SpaceX reports 148,696 Starlink collision‑avoidance maneuvers in six months; operator reporting criticized SpaceX reported 148,696 collision‑avoidance maneuvers by its Starlink constellation over a recent six‑month period. The disclosure drew criticism from other satellite operators and observers for the company's reporting practices and transparency around conjunction assessments and maneuver notifications, including timeliness and data sharing, officials said.

2026-01-06T12:14:47.346510-08:00

SpaceX reports 148,696 Starlink collision‑avoidance maneuvers in six months; operator reporting criticized

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FAA certifies Gogo Galileo HDX for Gulfstream IV/IV‑X, G450, GV and G550, expanding LEO satcom options The FAA certified Gogo's Galileo HDX LEO satcom antenna for installation on Gulfstream IV/IV‑X, G450, GV and G550 business jets, broadening certified LEO connectivity options. Pentastar Aviation has received Galileo HDX units and can begin aftermarket installations for customers across those airframes.

2026-01-06T09:25:41.335465-08:00

FAA certifies Gogo Galileo HDX for Gulfstream IV/IV‑X, G450, GV and G550, expanding LEO satcom options

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Sierra Space completes Plane 1 — nine satellite structures for SDA Tranche 2 three months early Sierra Space has finished the first nine satellite structures — Plane 1 of an 18‑satellite build for the Space Development Agency's Tranche 2 Tracking Layer — three months ahead of schedule. The milestone accelerates delivery of missile‑tracking capability for the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture.

2026-01-06T09:25:01.836346-08:00

Sierra Space completes Plane 1 — nine satellite structures for SDA Tranche 2 three months early

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American offers free high‑speed Wi‑Fi to AAdvantage members on ~90% of connected fleet via AT&T American Airlines has begun rolling out free, high‑speed in‑flight Wi‑Fi for AAdvantage members through a partnership with AT&T, using Viasat and Intelsat satellite links on roughly 90% of its connected fleet. The carrier expects the benefit to cover about two million flights this year, though many widebodies remain excluded.

2026-01-06T07:36:02.853501-08:00

American offers free high‑speed Wi‑Fi to AAdvantage members on ~90% of connected fleet via AT&T

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Global launches hit record in 2025 — 329 attempts, 321 reach orbit or near‑orbit 2025 set a new global launch record with 329 attempted rockets, 321 of which reached orbit or near‑orbit, according to data compiled by astronomer Jonathan McDowell. The tally marks an unprecedented year of launch activity across commercial, national and small‑launcher fleets worldwide.

2026-01-06T06:02:40.849661-08:00

Global launches hit record in 2025 — 329 attempts, 321 reach orbit or near‑orbit

NASA Spaceflight

SpaceX to lead busy launch week with three missions — two Starlink flights and a Twilight rideshare carrying NASA's Pandora SpaceX will conduct three launches this week — two Starlink batch deployments plus a Twilight rideshare that includes NASA's Pandora exoplanet observatory — extending the company's early‑2026 dominance as provider for the first five launches of 2026 and supporting ISRO rideshare activity to sun‑synchronous orbit.

2026-01-05T21:03:42.419916-08:00

SpaceX to lead busy launch week with three missions — two Starlink flights and a Twilight rideshare carrying NASA's Pandora

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Sierra Space completes Plane 1 — nine satellite structures for SDA Tranche 2 three months early

American offers free high‑speed Wi‑Fi to AAdvantage members on ~90% of connected fleet via AT&T

SpaceX reports 148,696 Starlink collision‑avoidance maneuvers in six months; operator reporting criticized

Israel selects Access to Space consortium to build national R&D space laboratory

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