Space Exploration & Science Missions   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Policy & Regulation   NASA  
SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

House appropriator: NASA FY2027 budget must be strengthened, should build on FY2026 gains

With the FY2026 appropriations process effectively closed, a senior House appropriator says NASA's FY2027 budget must be strengthened and should build on this year’s restored funding levels and program wins. The lawmaker urged targeted increases to protect science programs and sustain strategic initiatives.

2026-01-23T04:55:43.744107-08:00
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 a 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
Satellite   Europe   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Policy & Regulation  
SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Luxembourg Greenlights a Second GovSat Satellite Towards National, EU and NATO Security Efforts

By SpaceWatch Global: Luxembourg's Chamber of Deputies has authorized the financing for the acquisition, launch and operation of the GovSat-2 satellite.

2026-01-23T01:14:48.265193-08:00
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   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