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Space.com • Tereza Pultarova

Space Forge activates first commercial semiconductor factory in orbit

Space Forge has activated the first commercial semiconductor factory in low Earth orbit, conducting chip-grade materials manufacturing previously limited to experiments aboard the International Space Station. The milestone signals a shift toward commercial on-orbit manufacturing platforms for high-value semiconductor production.

2026-01-11T07:12:00.263558-08:00
FCC   Satellite   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Debris & Traffic Management   Policy & Regulation  
Reuters • David Shepardson

FCC approves SpaceX plan to deploy an additional 7,500 Starlink satellites

By Reuters: The Federal Communications Commission said on Friday it has approved SpaceX's request to deploy another 7,500 second-generation Starlink satellites as it works to boost internet service worldwide.

Also: CNBC, Ars Technica, TechCrunch, The Verge, webpronews.com, stocktwits.com and smallsatnews.com
2026-01-09T16:24:35.139511-08:00
SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

U.S. Defense Secretary Tours Rocket Lab, Highlights 'Arsenal of Freedom' and Interest in Small-Launch Capabilities

By SpaceNews.com: Pentagon chief takes ‘Arsenal of Freedom’ tour to Rocket Lab.

Also: Los Angeles Times and lbpost.com
2026-01-09T14:45:54.987456-08:00