SpaceNews.comAndrew Jones

China submits ITU filings for two non‑GEO megaconstellations totaling nearly 200,000 satellites

China has filed two submissions with the International Telecommunication Union proposing non‑geostationary satellite networks that together total nearly 200,000 satellites. The filings seek to secure spectrum and coordination rights for next‑generation megaconstellations and to reserve options for large‑scale future deployments.

2026-01-12T01:29:33.242733-08:00
Space.comJosh Dinner, Mike Wall, Tariq Malik

ISS astronaut medical evacuation latest news: New commander to take charge soon

By Space.com: Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026: Updates on NASA's astronaut medical evacuation from the International Space Station.

2026-01-11T07:30:40.223053-08:00