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Airbus satellite consolidation plan draws union resistance

Airbus is moving to absorb Airbus Constellations Satellites into its broader space business, a consolidation plan that has prompted opposition from unions representing affected employees and raising concerns about job security. The push highlights labour friction as Airbus seeks to streamline its satellite operations.

2026-01-20T07:31:39.988994-08:00

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Free warnings and better catalogs: practical fixes for space traffic safety

2026-01-20T06:19:19.851081-08:00

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Samara raises $10M seed to fund imminent in‑orbit validation of satellite bus

2026-01-20T06:07:39.563606-08:00

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Study defines observational requirements for Habitable Worlds Observatory biosignature interpretation

2026-01-20T06:29:39.969665-08:00

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Airbus satellite consolidation plan draws union resistance Airbus is moving to absorb Airbus Constellations Satellites into its broader space business, a consolidation plan that has prompted opposition from unions representing affected employees and raising concerns about job security. The push highlights labour friction as Airbus seeks to streamline its satellite operations.

2026-01-20T07:31:39.988994-08:00

Airbus satellite consolidation plan draws union resistance

Universe Today

Study defines observational requirements for Habitable Worlds Observatory biosignature interpretation A team led by NASA research biologist Niki Parenteau has posted a pre-print on arXiv that spells out the specific observational and contextual data needed to interpret potential biosignatures from the proposed Habitable Worlds Observatory. The paper identifies which measurements must accompany HWO spectra to avoid misinterpretation.

2026-01-20T06:29:39.969665-08:00

Study defines observational requirements for Habitable Worlds Observatory biosignature interpretation

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Washington Harbour expands space investments with ground services acquisition Washington Harbour has expanded its space-sector portfolio by acquiring a ground services provider, marking a strategic move into operational support for space missions. The deal broadens the firm's exposure to commercial space infrastructure and service capabilities within the growing space ecosystem.

2026-01-20T06:19:20.004520-08:00

Washington Harbour expands space investments with ground services acquisition

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Free warnings and better catalogs: practical fixes for space traffic safety Providing free, timely conjunction warnings and improving public space‑object catalogs can materially reduce collision risk in crowded orbits; the piece argues these immediate, cost‑effective steps would boost situational awareness for operators, simplify avoidance decisions, and lower the likelihood of damaging encounters.

2026-01-20T06:19:19.851081-08:00

Free warnings and better catalogs: practical fixes for space traffic safety

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Samara raises $10M seed to fund imminent in‑orbit validation of satellite bus Samara, a satellite‑bus builder, has raised $10 million in seed funding to execute an imminent in‑orbit validation of its bus technology. The financing will support flight‑hardware completion, integration and launch costs as the company moves to demonstrate platform readiness for customers.

2026-01-20T06:07:39.563606-08:00

Samara raises $10M seed to fund imminent in‑orbit validation of satellite bus

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Gilmour Space raises $146M to scale launch vehicle and satellite production Gilmour Space raised $146 million in its largest funding round to date to industrialize production of launch vehicles and small satellites. The capital will scale manufacturing capacity and support the company's return-to-flight and commercial launch ambitions from its Australia-based operations.

2026-01-20T03:56:41.582599-08:00

Gilmour Space raises $146M to scale launch vehicle and satellite production

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Edelweiss unveils A350 cabin retrofit with business suites, Premium Economy and Starlink Edelweiss has revealed a retrofit for its Airbus A350-900s replacing the original LATAM-derived interior with upgraded cabins — including business suites, expanded legroom and a Premium Economy — and Starlink connectivity across all classes. The four A350s (two more due this year) receive the fit from late 2026.

2026-01-20T02:16:20.568782-08:00

Edelweiss unveils A350 cabin retrofit with business suites, Premium Economy and Starlink

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Damaged Deep Space Network antenna to remain offline until May, curbing deep‑space communications capacity A key antenna in NASA's Deep Space Network, damaged last fall, will remain offline until May, shrinking the agency's deep‑space communications capacity. The prolonged outage reduces available DSN time for spacecraft telemetry, command and data relay while repairs and testing continue.

2026-01-19T14:43:27.235961-08:00

Damaged Deep Space Network antenna to remain offline until May, curbing deep‑space communications capacity

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Airbus satellite consolidation plan draws union resistance

Free warnings and better catalogs: practical fixes for space traffic safety

Samara raises $10M seed to fund imminent in‑orbit validation of satellite bus

Study defines observational requirements for Habitable Worlds Observatory biosignature interpretation

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