Saudi Arabia Middle East Space Exploration & Science Missions Commercial Space Space Policy & International Cooperation

SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

ispace establishes Saudi Arabia subsidiary to deepen lunar exploration partnerships

ispace has set up a new subsidiary in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to deepen partnerships and advance cooperation on lunar exploration. The local entity signals ispace’s intent to expand its commercial and government ties in the Middle East to support its lunar services and prospecting activities.

2026-01-13T02:45:12.504713-08:00

China Commercial Space

SpaceWatch Global • Blaine Curcio

2025 Funding Recap of the Chinese Space Industry

By SpaceWatch Global: 2025 was a record-setting year for Chinese space industry fundraising, with companies raising ¥26.6B (US$3.81 billion).

2026-01-13T02:45:12.547106-08:00

Satellite Europe Space Exploration & Science Missions Commercial Space Sustainability & Climate Initiatives

SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

TALOS and EnduroSat Launch European Partnership for 'ICARUS 2.0' to Monitor Animals from Space

By SpaceWatch Global: German space startup TALOS and Bulgarian satellite manufacturer EnduroSat are collaborating to build the ICARUS 2.0 satellite constellation.

2026-01-13T02:15:18.211098-08:00

Satellite Commercial Space

SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Aerospacelab to build eight satellites for Xona’s navigation constellation

By SpaceNews.com: Aerospacelab to build eight satellites for Xona’s navigation constellation Aerospacelab to build eight satellites for Xona’s navigation constellation.

2026-01-13T02:07:33.847430-08:00

Satellite Middle East Commercial Space Space Defense & Militarization Policy & Regulation Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)

Reuters • Cassell Bryan-Low, Parisa Hafezi, Supantha Mukherjee

Iranians tap Musk's Starlink to skirt internet blackout, sources say

By Reuters: It's the latest example of Starlink being used to counter internet shutdowns.

Wall Street Journal

Iran Is Hunting Down Starlink Users to Stop Protest Videos From Going Global

indiatoday.in

Iranian militias raid homes to seize Starlink gear amid crackdown on protests

Also: Times of India, militarnyi.com, The Independent, orbitaltoday.com, South China Morning Post and 4 more

2026-01-12T12:40:30.462584-08:00

China Satellite Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space Space Policy & International Cooperation Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

Bloomberg • Bruce Einhorn

Venezuela’s Ouster of Maduro Cuts China’s Access to a Key Space Partner

By Bloomberg: US action could add to concerns about relying on America for access to orbit.

2026-01-12T20:39:37.884632-08:00

Leadership NASA

Bloomberg • Loren Grush, Sana Pashankar

NASA’s Jared Isaacman Offers 'Exceptional' Staff Rides in His Private F-5 Jet

By Bloomberg: NASA employees now have another incentive to outperform for new agency head Jared Isaacman: rides in his private F-5 jets.

2026-01-12T20:38:13.045577-08:00

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CBS News

NASA to Bring Crew-11 Home Early After ISS Medical Concern; Spacewalk Canceled

By CBS News: Four members of Crew-11 are preparing to return to Earth from the International Space Station later this week after a "medical concern" prompted NASA to cancel a scheduled spacewalk.

2026-01-12T20:47:08.844859-08:00

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