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Space.com • Mike Wall

SpaceX to launch NASA's Pandora exoplanet satellite Jan. 11

SpaceX will launch NASA's Pandora exoplanet-studying satellite Sunday, Jan. 11, with liftoff scheduled for 8:19 a.m. ET. Pandora is designed to observe exoplanet systems; live coverage will stream the liftoff and initial post‑launch status updates.

2026-01-10T08:07:18.075535-08:00

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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Space Force awards $739 million in launch orders to SpaceX

By SpaceNews.com: Space Force awards $739 million in launch orders to SpaceX Space Force awards $739 million in launch orders to SpaceX.

2026-01-10T09:21:11.855390-08:00

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Wall Street Journal • Micah Maidenberg

Elon Musk Relies on Gwynne Shotwell to Make SpaceX Soar

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.

2026-01-09T19:33:57.575535-08:00

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Reuters • David Shepardson

FCC approves SpaceX plan to deploy an additional 7,500 Starlink satellites

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

FCC approves 7,500 additional Starlink satellites

stocktwits.com

FCC Authorizes 7,500 Gen2 Starlink Satellites, Doubling SpaceX’s Planned Constellation to 15,000

Also: Ars Technica and smallsatnews.com

2026-01-09T16:24:35.139511-08:00

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European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

MaiaSpace Plans 2026 Suborbital 'Minimum Viable Product' Flight of Two-Stage Maia Rocket

By European Spaceflight: MaiaSpace plans to launch an initial flight of its two-stage Maia rocket in 2026 with a reduced propellant load on a suborbital trajectory.

2026-01-09T23:32:29.210174-08:00

AINonline • Amy Wilder

Surge in Private Launches Expands U.S. Hazard Areas, Straining National Airspace

By AINonline: Hazard areas have grown as launch frequency rises.

2026-01-09T13:59:14.976729-08:00

Ars Technica • Eric Berger

Is Orion’s heat shield really safe? New NASA chief conducts final review on eve of flight.

By Ars Technica: That level of openness and transparency is exactly what should be expected of NASA.".

2026-01-09T09:48:25.071720-08:00

SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

U.S. Defense Secretary Tours Rocket Lab, Highlights 'Arsenal of Freedom' and Interest in Small-Launch Capabilities

By SpaceNews.com: Pentagon chief takes ‘Arsenal of Freedom’ tour to Rocket Lab.

Also: DVIDS / U.S. DoD, Los Angeles Times and lbpost.com

2026-01-09T14:45:54.987456-08:00

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