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New report warns U.S. space assets vulnerable to Russian escalation

A new report warns that U.S. space assets are vulnerable to Russian escalation in orbit, exposing weaknesses in resilience and deterrence that could threaten military, intelligence and communications capabilities. The assessment calls attention to urgent gaps in U.S. preparedness against intentional on‑orbit hostilities.

2026-01-21T05:15:57.390108-08:00

Universe Today

NC State develops self-healing composite for satellites and spins out startup

2026-01-21T05:06:33.747419-08:00

Inflight Online

KLM rolls out free Viasat inflight Wi‑Fi across European narrowbody and regional fleet

2026-01-21T03:27:40.419782-08:00

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WSW 2026: How the Nordics Are Driving Europe’s Earth Observation Strategy

2026-01-21T03:38:42.813379-08:00

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New report warns U.S. space assets vulnerable to Russian escalation A new report warns that U.S. space assets are vulnerable to Russian escalation in orbit, exposing weaknesses in resilience and deterrence that could threaten military, intelligence and communications capabilities. The assessment calls attention to urgent gaps in U.S. preparedness against intentional on‑orbit hostilities.

2026-01-21T05:15:57.390108-08:00

New report warns U.S. space assets vulnerable to Russian escalation

Universe Today

NC State develops self-healing composite for satellites and spins out startup NC State researchers have developed a self-healing composite that repairs microtears caused by micrometeoroid impacts on satellites. The technology has been spun out into a startup to commercialize the material for satellite structures and coatings, aiming to improve on-orbit resilience and service life.

2026-01-21T05:06:33.747419-08:00

NC State develops self-healing composite for satellites and spins out startup

SpaceWatch Global

WSW 2026: How the Nordics Are Driving Europe’s Earth Observation Strategy At WSW 2026, ESA engineer Gordon Campbell joins Daniela Jovic to explain why Nordic countries and industry are shaping Europe’s Earth‑observation priorities — from polar sensing and high‑latitude infrastructure to resilient data flows — and how that influence is changing programme design and procurement.

2026-01-21T03:38:42.813379-08:00

WSW 2026: How the Nordics Are Driving Europe’s Earth Observation Strategy

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WSW 2026: From CubeSats to a 2,000‑Strong Nordic Space Ecosystem At WSW 2026 Aalto University professor Jaan Praks reflects on the Nordic space sector's rapid evolution — from CubeSat experiments to a 2,000-strong regional ecosystem. He traces the workshop's role in community-building, innovation pathways and the practical challenges of scaling smallsat activity into industrial capacity.

2026-01-21T03:38:42.803562-08:00

WSW 2026: From CubeSats to a 2,000‑Strong Nordic Space Ecosystem

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KLM rolls out free Viasat inflight Wi‑Fi across European narrowbody and regional fleet KLM has begun offering fast, complimentary Viasat inflight Wi‑Fi across its European narrowbody and regional aircraft. The phased rollout makes the Dutch flag carrier one of the first European airlines to provide free onboard internet on short‑haul services, broadening its passenger experience across the continent.

2026-01-21T03:27:40.419782-08:00

KLM rolls out free Viasat inflight Wi‑Fi across European narrowbody and regional fleet

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ESA commits €73m to SWISSto12's HummingSat micro‑GEO programme ESA member states have committed an additional €73 million to Swiss manufacturer SWISSto12 to accelerate development and in‑orbit validation of its HummingSat micro‑geostationary satellite platform. The funding backs industrialisation and a planned first launch in 2027, aiming to field a competitive small‑GEO communications capability.

2026-01-21T02:53:42.823718-08:00

ESA commits €73m to SWISSto12's HummingSat micro‑GEO programme

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China’s Satellite Surge: Growth Curves and Strategic Implications China's annual satellite launches accelerated sharply from 111 in 2021 to 378 in 2025, driving rapid expansion of LEO constellations and national orbital assets. The surge increases China's on-orbit capacity and raises strategic questions for commercial market balance and defense-related capabilities.

2026-01-21T00:17:44.614725-08:00

China’s Satellite Surge: Growth Curves and Strategic Implications

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Gilat wins approximately $11M SkyEdge platform order from leading Asia-Pacific satellite operator Gilat Satellite Networks' Commercial Division secured an approximately $11 million contract to supply its SkyEdge ground platform to a leading, unnamed satellite operator in the Asia-Pacific region. The order reinforces demand for Gilat's ground infrastructure among regional operators and expands its commercial backlog.

2026-01-20T13:08:03.696971-08:00

Gilat wins approximately $11M SkyEdge platform order from leading Asia-Pacific satellite operator

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New report warns U.S. space assets vulnerable to Russian escalation

NC State develops self-healing composite for satellites and spins out startup

KLM rolls out free Viasat inflight Wi‑Fi across European narrowbody and regional fleet

WSW 2026: How the Nordics Are Driving Europe’s Earth Observation Strategy

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