ArianeGroup Europe Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space Space Policy & International Cooperation

Space Intel Report • Peter B de Selding

ESA details $5.45B ministerial allocation for space transportation to boost European launch sector

ESA has outlined how $5.45 billion committed at its November ministerial will be spent on space transportation, directing funding to launcher development, industrialisation, and flight infrastructure. The breakdown aims to accelerate Europe’s small- and medium‑launcher capabilities and strengthen commercial competitiveness.

2026-01-20T13:28:11.212117-08:00

Satellite Commercial Space Asia-Pacific (APAC)

Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

Asia-Pacific Operator Signs $11M Order for Gilat SkyEdge Platform

By Via Satellite: An unnamed satellite operator in the Asia Pacific region has contracted Gilat Satellite Networks for $11 million for its SkyEdge platform.

Also: SpaceWatch Africa and Satellite Evolution

2026-01-20T13:08:03.696971-08:00

Satellite Commercial Space

SpaceWatch Africa

BlackSky Secures Multiple Gen‑3 Expansion Contracts as Early‑Access Pilots Convert to Renewals

By SpaceWatch Africa: BlackSky Technology Inc. has signed multiple Gen-3 expansioncontracts as early access pilot programs pivot into renewal deals. Accelerated investments in.

Also: Via Satellite and Satellite Evolution

2026-01-20T08:17:30.203770-08:00

Event Commercial Space Space Policy & International Cooperation

SpaceNews.com

Space Foundation to Host Innovate Space: Finance Forum in Partnership With Texas Space Commission

By SpaceNews.com: Space Foundation to Host Innovate Space: Finance Forum in Partnership With Texas Space Commission.

2026-01-20T13:37:14.711074-08:00

North America Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Space Exploration & Science Missions NASA

NASA Spaceflight • Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera, Chris Bergin

SpaceX Starship: Progress at Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Launch Sites

By NASA Spaceflight: Although there has been a pause in launch operations as SpaceX transitions Starship to the….

2026-01-20T11:15:03.375279-08:00

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Human Spaceflight & Space Stations Commercial Space

Space.com • Mike Wall

Blue Origin launching 6 people to suborbital space on Jan. 22

By Space.com: NS-38 will be Blue Origin's 17th crewed spaceflight to date.

2026-01-20T12:04:26.147354-08:00

Commercial Space Policy & Regulation Workforce & Skills Development NASA

Payload • Jacqueline Feldscher

Senators Introduce NASA Talent Exchange Program Act to Boost NASA–Industry Workforce Collaboration

By Payload: The NASA Talent Exchange Program Act would boost collaboration between the space agency and industry—by letting staff from each side walk a mile in the other’s shoes.

2026-01-20T10:54:12.375081-08:00

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CNN • Ashley Strickland

Sun ejects largest solar radiation storm in over 20 years — forecasters warn of potential satellite, communications and navigation disruptions

By CNN: A powerful flare unleashed a severe solar storm that caused auroras and GPS disruptions on Earth.

Space.com

Earth was just hit by the strongest solar radiation storm in over 20 years

Space.com

Severe G4 Geomagnetic Storm Sparks Auroras Worldwide — Potential Impacts to Satellites, Navigation and High‑Latitude Flights

Also: webpronews.com and Space.com

2026-01-19T13:03:54.912693-08:00

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ESA details $5.45B ministerial allocation for space transportation to boost European launch sector

Asia-Pacific Operator Signs $11M Order for Gilat SkyEdge Platform

BlackSky Secures Multiple Gen‑3 Expansion Contracts as Early‑Access Pilots Convert to Renewals

Space Foundation to Host Innovate Space: Finance Forum in Partnership With Texas Space Commission

SpaceX Starship: Progress at Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Launch Sites

Blue Origin launching 6 people to suborbital space on Jan. 22

Senators Introduce NASA Talent Exchange Program Act to Boost NASA–Industry Workforce Collaboration

Sun ejects largest solar radiation storm in over 20 years — forecasters warn of potential satellite, communications and navigation disruptions

Earth was just hit by the strongest solar radiation storm in over 20 years

Severe G4 Geomagnetic Storm Sparks Auroras Worldwide — Potential Impacts to Satellites, Navigation and High‑Latitude Flights

Space Foundation to Host Innovate Space: Finance Forum in Partnership With Texas Space Commission

ESA outlines how $5.45B from November ministerial will be spent on space transportation, boosting European launcher sector