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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

SpaceX proposes 1‑million solar‑powered 'orbital data center' constellation in FCC filing

On Jan. 30, 2026 SpaceX filed with the FCC to deploy up to one million solar‑powered satellites functioning as distributed orbital data centers. The network, pitched for AI compute rather than broadband, would shift commercial LEO use and, SpaceX says, lower costs and environmental impact versus terrestrial data centers.

newspaceeconomy.ca

SpaceX Proposes One‑Million‑Satellite Orbital Data‑Center Constellation in FCC Filing

webpronews.com • John Smart

SpaceX’s Audacious Orbital Gambit: One Million Satellites to Power AI’s Insatiable Appetite

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2026-01-31T05:30:03.260205-08:00

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Space.com • Andrew Jones

Chinese space‑tourism startup targets 2028 for first crewed suborbital flight, signs actor Johnny Huang as passenger

By Space.com: Actor Johnny Huang Jingyu has booked a seat to suborbital space.

2026-01-31T08:03:46.321734-08:00

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Space.com • Leonard David

What actually happens to a spacecraft during its fiery last moments? Here's why ESA wants to find out

By Space.com: "Understanding how different materials behave as they burn up could help engineers design satellites that fully disintegrate, leaving nothing behind in orbit or in the atmosphere.".

2026-01-31T03:08:44.178137-08:00

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SpaceNews.com • Andrew Jones

China launches AlSat-3B for Algeria, further launches delayed ahead of key human spaceflight test

By SpaceNews.com: China launches AlSat-3B for Algeria, further launches delayed ahead of key human spaceflight test China launched a satellite for Algeria late Friday, as signs mount that multiple missions have been delayed amid preparations for a key human spaceflight test.

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China launches remote sensing satellite for Algeria

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China launches Algerian remote‑sensing satellite from Jiuquan; Xi and Algerian president exchange congratulations

2026-01-31T02:18:59.333418-08:00

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TechCrunch • Sean O'Kane

Blue Origin pauses space‑tourism flights to prioritize lunar program

By TechCrunch: The company is trying to take advantage of President Donald Trump's desire to return astronauts to the lunar surface by the end of his term.

New York Times

Blue Origin Pauses New Shepard Space-Tourism Flights for Two Years to Prioritize NASA Moon Contracts

CNBC

Blue Origin shutters New Shepard rocket program to focus on moon lander development

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2026-01-30T13:14:20.773079-08:00

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NASA • Jennifer M Dooren

NASA Selects Axiom Space for Fifth Private Mission to Space Station

By NASA: NASA and Axiom Space have signed an order for the fifth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, targeted to launch no earlier than.

Also: SpaceNews.com and miragenews.com

2026-01-30T16:05:33.618918-08:00

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Reuters • Echo Wang, Joey Roulette, Milana Vinn

Exclusive: SpaceX generated about $8 billion in profit last year ahead of IPO, sources say

By Reuters: SpaceX's most recent financials, which have not been previously reported, led some banks to estimate that the company could raise more than $50 billion at a valuation exceeding $1.5 trillion, sources say.

Also: TechCrunch and stocktwits.com

2026-01-30T14:09:42.776060-08:00

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NASA Spaceflight • Sawyer Rosenstein

Former SpaceX astronaut discusses training as a NASA astronaut candidate

By NASA Spaceflight: Training is underway for NASA’s newest class of astronaut candidates at the Johnson Space Center….

2026-01-30T14:13:35.240437-08:00

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What actually happens to a spacecraft during its fiery last moments? Here's why ESA wants to find out

China launches AlSat-3B for Algeria, further launches delayed ahead of key human spaceflight test

China launches remote sensing satellite for Algeria

China launches Algerian remote‑sensing satellite from Jiuquan; Xi and Algerian president exchange congratulations

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