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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Space Force pushes competition in satellite buys as industry warns of industrial-base risk

The U.S. Space Force is pressing to inject more competition into satellite procurement, opening programs to new entrants. Satellite manufacturers warn that faster churn or fragmented contracts could unsettle investment, production continuity and the industrial base that underpins military space capability.

2026-01-13T06:07:34.937961-08:00

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Turion Space Acquires Tychee Research to Accelerate Autonomous Space Operations

By SpaceNews.com: Turion Space Corp. Acquires Tychee Research Group to Accelerate Autonomous Space Operations and Mission Engineering.

2026-01-13T06:07:34.735452-08:00

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SpaceWatch Global

Opinion — Huntsville’s Space Economy: Perceptions, Strengths and Challenges

By SpaceWatch Global: Compared with other hubs in California, Colorado, Texas, and Florida, the Huntsville, Alabama region has some misperceptions to overcome.

2026-01-13T04:29:27.249223-08:00

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SpaceNews.com • A C Charania, Alex Gilbert, Tyler Bernstein

2026 will be the year of space nuclear power and surviving the lunar night

By SpaceNews.com: 2026 will be the year of space nuclear power and surviving the lunar night.

Also: Royal Aeronautical Society

2026-01-13T04:11:55.781016-08:00

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Space Intel Report • Peter B de Selding

Orbion Ramps Production as Demand for Hall‑Effect Electric Thrusters Outpaces Industry Capacity

By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — Small satellite Hall-effect electric thruster manufacturer Orbion Space Technology is ramping production….

Also: SpaceNews.com

2026-01-13T04:07:26.042750-08:00

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European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

ESA Expands Phase 2 of LEO Cargo Return Services to Include Demonstrations to Commercial Space Stations

By European Spaceflight: ESA has adjusted the scope of Phase 2 of its LEO Cargo Return Services initiative to include demonstration missions to future commercial space stations.

2026-01-13T04:19:22.107318-08:00

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Defense One • Patrick Tucker

Quantum cameras could remake space-based intelligence

By Defense One: A Boston startup is getting ready to test a new imagery method aboard an orbital satellite.

Breaking Defense

DARPA backs MIT–UMD spinout Diffraqtion to demo ‘quantum camera’ for space-based ISR

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Diffraqtion emerges from stealth with $4.2M to develop quantum imaging for space sensing and situational awareness

2026-01-12T21:10:23.669978-08:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Blaine Curcio

#SpaceWatchGL Insights: 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

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