Satellite Supply Chain Commercial Space

Space Intel Report • Peter B de Selding

Starlink Progress 2025: 10x downlink, 24x uplink gains as production and lower orbits ramp up

SpaceX's Starlink Progress 2025 report details a production ramp of satellites and user kits, reduced satellite jitter, and network upgrades delivering roughly 10x downlink and 24x uplink capacity increases. The company is also deploying satellites into lower orbits ahead of the solar minimum to strengthen throughput and resilience.

2026-01-02T13:18:35.000460-08:00

Spaceflight Now • Will Robinson-Smith

SpaceX opens 2026 with launch of Cosmo-SkyMed Earth observation satellite for Italy

By Spaceflight Now: ![](http://spaceflightnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/20260102_COSMO-SkyMed_Second_Generation_FM3_deployment.jpg) SpaceX rang in the new year with a Falcon 9 rocket launch Friday evening from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.

thalesgroup.com

Third COSMO‑SkyMed Second‑Generation Radar Satellite Successfully Launched

thalesaleniaspace.com

Italy Launches Third COSMO‑SkyMed Second‑Generation Radar Satellite — Thales Alenia Space

Also: Spaceflight Now, leonardo.com and leonardo.com

2026-01-02T13:18:16.050212-08:00

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

CNBC • Alex Harring

SpaceX IPO Set for 2026 Could Be Largest Ever as Investors Rally

By CNBC: Investors have already thrown their weight behind the company ahead of its planned IPO.

2026-01-02T10:15:18.651001-08:00

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Space.com • Josh Dinner

Humans to Return to the Moon in 2026 — What the Mission Means for Industry

By Space.com: It's happening. We are going.

Also: dailygalaxy.com

2026-01-02T09:07:54.883664-08:00

Satellite Commercial Space Policy & Regulation

Space Intel Report • Peter B de Selding

Globalstar plans 48-satellite constellation and $1B investment as it seeks U.S. license

By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — Mobile satellite services provider Globalstar said its new constellation being built….

Also: satnews

2026-01-02T09:05:45.858054-08:00

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Ars Technica • Eric Berger

Russian ISS segment leak halts after five years; NASA and Roscosmos continue monitoring

By Ars Technica: NASA and Roscosmos continue to monitor and investigate the previously observed cracks.".

2026-01-02T08:02:53.916700-08:00

Europe ESA Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

European 2026 Launch Schedule: Ariane 6, Vega C, Spectrum, MaiaSpace and PLD Space Miura 5 Overview

By European Spaceflight: A full overview of European rocket launches planned for 2026, including Ariane 6, Vega C, Isar Aerospace Spectrum, MaiaSpace, and PLD Space Miura 5.

2026-01-02T07:07:54.021157-08:00

Satellite Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

Payload • Payload Staff

2025's Top VC Space Funding Rounds

By Payload: 2025 was the year of the nine-figure funding round.

2026-01-02T06:06:07.511102-08:00

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