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SpaceNews.com • Terran Orbital

Terran Orbital appoints Michael Vishion as VP of Program Management

Terran Orbital has appointed Michael Vishion as vice president of program management. Vishion brings more than 25 years of aerospace experience and will lead the company's program management functions, overseeing delivery and coordination of Terran Orbital's satellite programs across development and production.

Also: Satellite Evolution and terranorbital.com

2026-01-07T07:52:33.890136-08:00

Satellite Space Force Defense Industry & Major Contractors Commercial Space

SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

US Space Force moves to standardize satellites with ‘Handle 2.0’ contract

By SpaceNews.com: Space Force moves to standardize satellites with ‘Handle 2.0’ contract Space Force moves to standardize satellites with ‘Handle 2.0’ contract.

2026-01-07T07:01:24.471376-08:00

Satellite Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space Space Policy & International Cooperation

SpaceNews.com • Micah Walter-Range

SpaceX IPO to Broaden Investor Base and Reshape Commercial Space Financing

By SpaceNews.com: SpaceX's IPO will make space investment far less niche.

2026-01-07T06:08:16.141810-08:00

ArianeGroup ESA Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

ArianeGroup proposes Ariane 6 evolution using reusable MaiaSpace‑derived boosters under ESA BEST!

By European Spaceflight: As part of ESA’s BEST! initiative, ArianeGroup has proposed an Ariane 6 evolution that would use reusable MaiaSpace-derived boosters.

2026-01-07T05:47:39.524542-08:00

aviation Supply Chain Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

Payload • Douglas Gorman

United Semiconductors and Aegis Aerospace to Fly In‑Space Manufacturing Platform to ISS in 2027

By Payload: United Semiconductors is collaborating with Aegis Aerospace on a new in-space manufacturing facility, expected to fly to the ISS in 2027.

Also: Space Daily

2026-01-07T05:48:30.479756-08:00

Satellite Commercial Space

SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

SkyFi expands virtual constellation by integrating Vantor satellite imagery

By SpaceNews.com: SkyFi expands virtual constellation with Vantor satellite imagery SkyFi expands virtual constellation with Vantor satellite imagery.

2026-01-07T04:45:19.267534-08:00

China Space Exploration & Science Missions Space Policy & International Cooperation NASA

Space.com • Leonard David

Experts: Returning Mars samples before China should be a top U.S. priority

By Space.com: "The Chinese may well beat the U.S. with a grab sample.".

2026-01-07T03:10:48.369878-08:00

Satellite Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space Space Policy & International Cooperation Space Debris & Traffic Management Policy & Regulation

Space Intel Report • Peter B de Selding

SpaceX reports 148,696 Starlink collision-avoidance maneuvers in six months; operator reporting criticized

By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — SpaceX’s Starlink constellation performed 148,696 collision-avoidance maneuvers in the six months ending….

2026-01-06T12:14:47.346510-08:00

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