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SmallSat Alliance shifts from LEO proliferation to coordination

After helping place proliferated LEO constellations at the center of U.S. military space planning, the SmallSat Alliance is now focused on how those networks can operate together as a unified system — shifting from advocating proliferation to driving cross-network coordination and integration.

2026-02-04T04:35:14.181466-08:00

European Spaceflight

CNES opens tender to replace MaiaSpace as operator of new multi‑user launch facility in French Guiana

2026-02-03T09:54:33.269817-08:00

New York Times

Musk merges SpaceX and xAI into a $1.25T New Space–AI company ahead of June 2026 IPO

2026-02-03T05:35:35.133579-08:00

SpaceWatch Global

Israel Space Week draws global delegations; ISU spotlights next‑generation space education

2026-02-03T03:34:48.845216-08:00

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SmallSat Alliance shifts from LEO proliferation to coordination After helping place proliferated LEO constellations at the center of U.S. military space planning, the SmallSat Alliance is now focused on how those networks can operate together as a unified system — shifting from advocating proliferation to driving cross-network coordination and integration.

2026-02-04T04:35:14.181466-08:00

SmallSat Alliance shifts from LEO proliferation to coordination

European Spaceflight

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CNES opens tender to replace MaiaSpace as operator of new multi‑user launch facility in French Guiana CNES has launched a procurement to replace MaiaSpace as operator of its new multi‑user commercial launch facility in French Guiana. The agency is soliciting candidates to assume operational responsibilities at the site and prepare it for multi‑user operations ahead of planned commercial launch activity.

2026-02-03T09:54:33.269817-08:00

CNES opens tender to replace MaiaSpace as operator of new multi‑user launch facility in French Guiana

New York Times

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Musk merges SpaceX and xAI into a $1.25T New Space–AI company ahead of June 2026 IPO Elon Musk announced a merger of SpaceX and xAI that values the combined New Space–AI business at $1.25 trillion and is targeting a June 2026 listing to raise at least $50 billion. Musk says space-based AI will be the lowest-cost path to scale compute within 2–3 years; investors have questioned deal terms and minority shareholder treatment.

2026-02-03T05:35:35.133579-08:00

Musk merges SpaceX and xAI into a $1.25T New Space–AI company ahead of June 2026 IPO

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ASI and Telespazio to modernize Fucino's FOC‑1A antenna for lunar and deep‑space communications The Italian Space Agency (ASI) and Telespazio will upgrade the historic Fucino Space Centre FOC‑1A antenna to restore and modernize its capability to support lunar and deep‑space missions, enabling improved relay, tracking and high‑volume data handling for upcoming lunar exploration programmes.

2026-02-03T04:23:56.002298-08:00

ASI and Telespazio to modernize Fucino's FOC‑1A antenna for lunar and deep‑space communications

SpaceWatch Global

Israel Space Week draws global delegations; ISU spotlights next‑generation space education Israel Space Week, held 26–29 January 2026, was a major success, engaging communities across Israel and hosting international delegates from government, industry and academia. The International Space University used the forum to showcase workforce and education initiatives aimed at training the next generation of space professionals.

2026-02-03T03:34:48.845216-08:00

Israel Space Week draws global delegations; ISU spotlights next‑generation space education

Via Satellite

OHB Hellas and Parsimoni to build sovereign, secure in‑orbit software platform OHB Hellas and Parsimoni have launched a major space‑software initiative to develop a secure, sovereign in‑orbit software platform. The effort targets domestically controlled on‑orbit software capabilities and strengthened cybersecurity assurances for critical satellite missions.

2026-02-02T12:48:46.681696-08:00

OHB Hellas and Parsimoni to build sovereign, secure in‑orbit software platform

SpaceNews.com

House bill would tighten congressional scrutiny of NASA lunar lander and spacesuit development The House Science Committee will take up a NASA authorization bill this week that would subject lunar lander and spacesuit work to closer congressional scrutiny, signaling lawmakers want more visibility into progress, risks and program management for agency and commercial lunar hardware.

2026-02-02T11:16:41.044056-08:00

House bill would tighten congressional scrutiny of NASA lunar lander and spacesuit development

SpaceNews.com

UK Space Agency CEO Dr Paul Bate to step down as agency moves into Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Dr Paul Bate will step down as CEO of the UK Space Agency at the end of March 2026, after four and a half years in post. His departure coincides with the agency moving into the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and will influence UK space policy and succession.

2026-02-02T11:16:40.981570-08:00

UK Space Agency CEO Dr Paul Bate to step down as agency moves into Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

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SmallSat Alliance shifts from LEO proliferation to coordination

CNES opens tender to replace MaiaSpace as operator of new multi‑user launch facility in French Guiana

Musk merges SpaceX and xAI into a $1.25T New Space–AI company ahead of June 2026 IPO

Israel Space Week draws global delegations; ISU spotlights next‑generation space education

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