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NASA at crossroads over lunar Gateway logistics; explores alternative supply and transport approaches

NASA is at a crossroads over how to handle logistics for the lunar Gateway, weighing alternative supply and transport approaches to support sustained cislunar operations. The review could redefine mission architectures, contractor roles and timing for Gateway resupply and related Artemis activities.

2026-01-29T14:41:17.299919-08:00

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Elon Musk explores merging SpaceX with xAI to unite Grok, Starlink and rockets

2026-01-29T10:52:39.791203-08:00

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Global space economy reaches $626 billion as commercial services and investment ignite a new growth phase

2026-01-29T13:32:43.302528-08:00

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SCT named operator of OmanSat‑1 as CEO frames it as a step toward sovereign satellite capability

2026-01-29T12:32:50.888943-08:00

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NASA at crossroads over lunar Gateway logistics; explores alternative supply and transport approaches NASA is at a crossroads over how to handle logistics for the lunar Gateway, weighing alternative supply and transport approaches to support sustained cislunar operations. The review could redefine mission architectures, contractor roles and timing for Gateway resupply and related Artemis activities.

2026-01-29T14:41:17.299919-08:00

NASA at crossroads over lunar Gateway logistics; explores alternative supply and transport approaches

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Global space economy reaches $626 billion as commercial services and investment ignite a new growth phase The global space economy expanded to $626 billion, signalling a new phase of growth driven by commercial services and rising public‑and‑private investment. The shift places service revenue and capital deployment at the centre of industry strategy, reshaping market priorities and funding flows.

2026-01-29T13:32:43.302528-08:00

Global space economy reaches $626 billion as commercial services and investment ignite a new growth phase

SpaceWatch Global

SCT named operator of OmanSat‑1 as CEO frames it as a step toward sovereign satellite capability SCT CEO Salim Al Alawi told Torsten Kriening his company has been appointed to manage and operate OmanSat‑1, positioning SCT as Oman's operational lead for the country's first GEO communications satellite and a central element in building sovereign space capabilities.

2026-01-29T12:32:50.888943-08:00

SCT named operator of OmanSat‑1 as CEO frames it as a step toward sovereign satellite capability

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Elon Musk explores merging SpaceX with xAI to unite Grok, Starlink and rockets Reuters reports SpaceX is in talks to merge with Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI, a deal that would bring the Grok chatbot together with Starlink satellites and SpaceX rockets under one company. The proposal could accelerate Musk’s plans for on‑orbit AI/data centres ahead of a potential IPO.

2026-01-29T10:52:39.791203-08:00

Elon Musk explores merging SpaceX with xAI to unite Grok, Starlink and rockets

SpaceWatch Global

MESC 2026: What’s driving the Middle East’s accelerating space momentum — Novaspace CEO Pacome Revillon interviewed At MESC 2026 Torsten Kriening interviews Novaspace CEO Pacome Revillon to unpack the drivers behind the Middle East's accelerating space momentum. The conversation examines Novaspace's strategy, regional commercial and national dynamics, and what sustained growth will mean for the emerging Middle Eastern space ecosystem.

2026-01-29T10:34:36.349611-08:00

MESC 2026: What’s driving the Middle East’s accelerating space momentum — Novaspace CEO Pacome Revillon interviewed

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MESC 2026: Etlaq Spaceport and Latitude outline Oman launch ambitions and independent access to space At MESC 2026 in Muscat, Space Café interviews with Etlaq Spaceport COO Haitham Almahrizi and Latitude founder Stanislas Maximin outlined plans to develop Oman as a global launch site and for Latitude to secure independent commercial access to space beyond Europe.

2026-01-29T10:34:35.528953-08:00

MESC 2026: Etlaq Spaceport and Latitude outline Oman launch ambitions and independent access to space

Reuters

SpaceX says it moved quickly to block alleged Russian use of Starlink to guide kamikaze drones Ukraine says it found Starlink terminals on long‑range Russian kamikaze drones and that SpaceX, after being alerted, moved within hours to block or disable that misuse. Ukrainian officials praised SpaceX leadership as Kyiv and the company coordinate to prevent Starlink‑guided attacks on cities.

2026-01-29T06:30:40.572082-08:00

SpaceX says it moved quickly to block alleged Russian use of Starlink to guide kamikaze drones

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ICEYE shelves IPO as it scales SAR production; forecasts $300M+ revenue in 2025 and a $3B valuation Finland's ICEYE has shelved plans for a near-term IPO while projecting more than $300m revenue in 2025 and a roughly $3bn valuation as it expands production of synthetic-aperture radar satellites. The company urged the European Commission to accelerate regulatory and industrial support to match growth.

2026-01-29T05:46:32.491426-08:00

ICEYE shelves IPO as it scales SAR production; forecasts $300M+ revenue in 2025 and a $3B valuation

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NASA at crossroads over lunar Gateway logistics; explores alternative supply and transport approaches

Elon Musk explores merging SpaceX with xAI to unite Grok, Starlink and rockets

Global space economy reaches $626 billion as commercial services and investment ignite a new growth phase

SCT named operator of OmanSat‑1 as CEO frames it as a step toward sovereign satellite capability

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