SpaceNews.com
• Andrew Jones
China has filed two submissions with the International Telecommunication Union proposing non‑geostationary satellite networks that together total nearly 200,000 satellites. The filings seek to secure spectrum and coordination rights for next‑generation megaconstellations and to reserve options for large‑scale future deployments.
European Spaceflight
• Andrew Parsonson
By European Spaceflight: ESA says there is “no urgency” to upgrade Vega C with the P160C booster, citing launch manifest requirements and early production priorities for Ariane 6.
SpaceNews.com
• Emma Gatti
By SpaceNews.com: Kepler network to link OroraTech sensors for Earth monitoring.
SpaceQ
• Marc Boucher
By SpaceQ: At 8:50 a.m. ET a SpaceX Falcon 9 mission launched the first tranche of 10 satellites from Kepler Communications for their optical data relay constellation.
Space.com
• Josh Dinner, Mike Wall, Tariq Malik
By Space.com: Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026: Updates on NASA's astronaut medical evacuation from the International Space Station.
Universe Today
Space.com
• Tereza Pultarova
By Space.com: Such experiments have previously only been conducted aboard the International Space Station.
Wall Street Journal
• Micah Maidenberg
By Wall Street Journal: Shotwell has an expansive role at the rocket and satellite company, helping to foster its rise. With an IPO looming, the toughest stretch may still lie ahead.
Reuters
• David Shepardson
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.
SpaceNews.com
Ars Technica
• Stephen Clark
Via Satellite
• Rachel Jewett
SpaceNews.com
• Sandra Erwin
Space.com
• Keith Cooper
SpaceNews.com
• Andrew Jones
Via Satellite
• Rachel Jewett
European Spaceflight
• Andrew Parsonson
SpaceNews.com
• Kurt “Spuds” Vogel
