Space.comDaisy Dobrijevic

X‑class solar flare sends fast CME toward Earth; aurora surge likely within 24 hours

An X‑class solar flare has launched a large coronal mass ejection toward Earth, with forecasters estimating possible impact within 24 hours. Space‑weather models predict enhanced auroral activity tonight (Jan. 19), raising odds of vivid northern‑lights displays at high and mid‑latitude locations.

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2026-01-19T03:07:40.503752-08:00
ReutersAkash Sriram

Seraphim: Space investment set to rise in 2026 as governments boost defense satellites and private launch bets

By Reuters: Global investment in space technology is poised to climb further in 2026, propelled by government spending on defense-linked satellite systems and private sector bets on launch capacity, investment firm Seraphim Space said on Monday.

2026-01-19T02:36:16.963832-08:00
Spaceflight NowSteven Young

SpaceX launches Sunday sunset Starlink mission from Cape Canaveral

By Spaceflight Now: ![](http://spaceflightnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/20260118_Starlink_6-100_launch_AB-1.jpeg) Update Jan. 18, 9:08 p.m. EST (0212 UTC): SpaceX confirmed deployment of the Starlink satellites.

2026-01-18T10:27:25.955428-08:00
Associated PressMarcia Dunn

(ES) NASA's new lunar rocket heads to launch pad for scheduled February launch

By Associated Press: CABO CAÑAVERAL, Florida, EE.UU. (AP) — El nuevo y gigantesco cohete lunar de la NASA se dirigió el sábado a la plataforma de lanzamiento en preparación para el primer vuelo lunar de astronautas en más de medio siglo.

2026-01-17T10:03:07.688403-08:00