Satellite   Europe   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Policy & Regulation  
SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Luxembourg greenlights GovSat‑2 financing to boost sovereign secure satcom for national, EU and NATO use

Luxembourg's Chamber of Deputies has approved funding to acquire, launch and operate GovSat‑2, extending the state's sovereign secure-satellite communications capacity. The programme is framed as a capability for Luxembourg's national requirements and to support EU and NATO security and defence uses.

2026-01-23T01:14:48.265193-08:00
Europe   ESA   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Debris & Traffic Management  
European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

ESA issues tender to study Falcon 9 upper-stage breakup and re-entry over Poland in early 2025

By European Spaceflight: ESA has issued a call for tender for study examining the re-entry and breakup of a SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage over Poland in early 2025.

2026-01-23T00:32:40.903556-08:00
Space Force   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   NASA  
Spaceflight Now • Will Robinson-Smith

Eastern Range cleared for same-day fueling of SLS and Vulcan — a boost to Space Coast launch cadence

By Spaceflight Now: ![](http://spaceflightnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/20260122_SLS_Vulcan_split.jpg) February 2026 is shaping up to be a blockbuster month for launches from Florida’s Space Coast.

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