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SpaceX launches Kepler's first 10 high‑speed optical data‑relay satellites

At 8:50 a.m. ET a SpaceX Falcon 9 placed Kepler Communications' first tranche of 10 high‑speed optical data‑relay satellites into orbit, starting deployment of the company’s optical inter‑satellite link constellation to accelerate low‑latency, high‑bandwidth data transfers.

2026-01-11T09:30:10.496631-08:00

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Space Forge activates first commercial semiconductor factory in orbit

2026-01-11T07:12:00.263558-08:00

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ISRO’s 2026 kickoff: PSLV‑C62 to launch Anvesha (EOS‑N1) military EO satellite

2026-01-11T03:03:58.945016-08:00

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

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

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SpaceX launches Kepler's first 10 high‑speed optical data‑relay satellites At 8:50 a.m. ET a SpaceX Falcon 9 placed Kepler Communications' first tranche of 10 high‑speed optical data‑relay satellites into orbit, starting deployment of the company’s optical inter‑satellite link constellation to accelerate low‑latency, high‑bandwidth data transfers.

2026-01-11T09:30:10.496631-08:00

SpaceX launches Kepler's first 10 high‑speed optical data‑relay satellites

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Space Forge activates first commercial semiconductor factory in orbit Space Forge has activated the first commercial semiconductor factory in low Earth orbit, conducting chip-grade materials manufacturing previously limited to experiments aboard the International Space Station. The milestone signals a shift toward commercial on-orbit manufacturing platforms for high-value semiconductor production.

2026-01-11T07:12:00.263558-08:00

Space Forge activates first commercial semiconductor factory in orbit

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ISRO’s 2026 kickoff: PSLV‑C62 to launch Anvesha (EOS‑N1) military EO satellite ISRO will conduct its first orbital launch of 2026 with PSLV‑C62 on Jan. 12 (late Jan. 11 ET), carrying Anvesha (EOS‑N1), described as an advanced military reconnaissance / Earth‑observation satellite. The flight is PSLV’s return to operations after a May 2025 failure.

2026-01-11T03:03:58.945016-08:00

ISRO’s 2026 kickoff: PSLV‑C62 to launch Anvesha (EOS‑N1) military EO satellite

Space.com

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

Wall Street Journal

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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

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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 launches Kepler's first 10 high‑speed optical data‑relay satellites

Space Forge activates first commercial semiconductor factory in orbit

ISRO’s 2026 kickoff: PSLV‑C62 to launch Anvesha (EOS‑N1) military EO satellite

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

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