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

The European Space Agency has issued a call for tender for a technical study into the breakup and uncontrolled re-entry of a SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage forecast to descend over Poland in early 2025. The work will model fragmentation, debris footprint and re-entry risks to inform mitigation and response planning.

2026-01-23T00:32:40.903556-08:00
Satellite   Europe   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Policy & Regulation  
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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   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