Space Force   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   NASA  
Spaceflight Now • Will Robinson-Smith

Eastern Range clears same-day fueling for SLS and Vulcan, enabling denser Space Coast cadence

The Eastern Range approved same-day fueling for NASA's Space Launch System and ULA's Vulcan, removing a major operational constraint and enabling tighter sequencing of heavy rockets on Florida's Space Coast. The clearance supports a packed February 2026 manifest featuring Blue Origin, ULA, SpaceX and a potential SLS flight.

2026-01-22T19:12:07.053530-08:00
Satellite   North America   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space  
SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Blue Origin to perform first reuse of New Glenn booster on upcoming AST SpaceMobile launch

By SpaceNews.com: Blue Origin will reuse a New Glenn booster for the first time on the rocket’s next launch, carrying a satellite for AST SpaceMobile.

Also: TechCrunch and talkoftitusville.com
2026-01-22T15:37:12.595782-08:00
Satellite   Space Force   Defense Budgets & Spending   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization   Policy & Regulation   Defense Policy  
SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

As satellites become targets, Space Force plans for growth and a broader role

By SpaceNews.com: As satellites become targets, Space Force plans for growth and a broader role As satellites become targets, Space Force plans for growth and a broader role.

Also: Aerospace America, Aviation Week and orbitaltoday.com
2026-01-22T12:36:41.111022-08:00
Satellite   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Debris & Traffic Management  
Associated Press

Study shows how earthquake monitors can track space junk through sonic booms

By Associated Press: A new study shows how earthquake monitors can better track space junk by tuning into their sonic booms.

Also: ScienceNews, miragenews.com and zmescience.com
2026-01-22T08:13:48.058824-08:00