SpaceNews.com
• Emma Gatti
Kepler will integrate OroraTech's satellite sensors into its LEO communications network, enabling faster relay and wider distribution of Earth-monitoring data, with lower latency and broader coverage. The move is intended to accelerate delivery of space-derived environmental intelligence to operational users and downstream services.
Space.com
• Tereza Pultarova
By Space.com: Such experiments have previously only been conducted aboard the International Space Station.
SpaceQ
• Marc Boucher
By SpaceQ: At 8:50 a.m. ET a SpaceX Falcon 9 mission launched the first tranche of 10 satellites from Kepler Communications for their optical data relay constellation.
Space.com
• Josh Dinner, Mike Wall, Tariq Malik
By Space.com: Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026: Updates on NASA's astronaut medical evacuation from the International Space Station.
talkoftitusville.com
Wall Street Journal
• Micah Maidenberg
By Wall Street Journal: Shotwell has an expansive role at the rocket and satellite company, helping to foster its rise. With an IPO looming, the toughest stretch may still lie ahead.
Reuters
• David Shepardson
By Reuters: The Federal Communications Commission said on Friday it has approved SpaceX's request to deploy another 7,500 second-generation Starlink satellites as it works to boost internet service worldwide.
SpaceNews.com
Space.com
• Mike Wall
By Space.com: Liftoff is scheduled for 8:19 a.m. ET on Sunday (Jan. 11).
SpaceNews.com
• Sandra Erwin
By SpaceNews.com: Space Force awards $739 million in launch orders to SpaceX Space Force awards $739 million in launch orders to SpaceX.
Ars Technica
• Stephen Clark
Via Satellite
• Rachel Jewett
Space.com
• Keith Cooper
SpaceNews.com
• Andrew Jones
European Spaceflight
• Andrew Parsonson
SpaceNews.com
• Kurt “Spuds” Vogel
Payload
• Mark Boggett
