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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

NASA at crossroads over lunar Gateway logistics; explores alternative supply and transport approaches

NASA is at a crossroads over how to handle logistics for the lunar Gateway, weighing alternative supply and transport approaches to support sustained cislunar operations. The review could redefine mission architectures, contractor roles and timing for Gateway resupply and related Artemis activities.

2026-01-29T14:41:17.299919-08:00
Satellite   AI   M&A   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Policy & Regulation  
Reuters • Echo Wang, Joey Roulette

Exclusive: SpaceX in merger talks with xAI ahead of planned IPO to combine Starlink, X and Grok

By Reuters: The merger would bring Musk’s rockets, Starlink satellites, the X social media platform and Grok AI chatbot together and could boost his efforts to launch data centers into orbit, according to a person briefed on the matter and two recent company filings seen by Reuters.

Also: The Verge and 4 more
2026-01-29T10:52:39.791203-08:00
Satellite   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Commercial Space  
Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

York Space Systems Goes Public in $629M IPO to Fund 'Proliferation at Scale'

By Via Satellite: York Space Systems raised $629 million in an upsized initial public offering (IPO) on Thursday, which CEO Dirk Wallinger says will enable the company to manufacturer satellites “to meet large proliferation at scale, at an affordable price.”.

Also: SpaceNews.com and SpaceWatch Africa
2026-01-29T13:32:32.879738-08:00