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Airbus

Airbus UpNext launches SpaceRAN demonstrator to test 5G NTN global connectivity from orbit

Airbus UpNext, a wholly‑owned Airbus subsidiary, has launched SpaceRAN — a demonstrator designed to explore advanced 5G Non‑Terrestrial Network (NTN) capabilities from orbit. The project aims to validate standardised, satellite‑based 5G radio access to enable global connectivity for aviation and other sectors.

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2026-01-14T03:24:45.157244-08:00
Space Exploration & Science Missions   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Sustainability & Climate Initiatives  
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Universe Today • Andy Tomaswick

Study Warns Lunar Exploration Infrastructure Could Contaminate and Degrade Ancient Ice Deposits

By Universe Today: There is a fundamental tension in space exploration that has created ongoing debates for decades. By creating the infrastructure we need to explore other worlds, we damage them in some way, making them either less scientifically interesting or less “pristine,” which some would argue, in itself, is a bad thing.

2026-01-14T07:33:17.259117-08:00
Satellite   Europe   ESA   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Debris & Traffic Management  
Satellite Evolution

Astroscale UK Wins ESA Contract to Develop First In-Orbit Satellite Refurbishment and Upgrade Service

By Satellite Evolution: Astroscale UK, a subsidiary of Astroscale Holdings Inc., the global leader in in-orbit servicing, has been awarded a EUR 399,000 (approximately £350,000) Phase A contract by the European Space Agency (ESA) to lead the design of the In-Orbit Refurbishment and Upgrading Service (IRUS).

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2026-01-13T07:35:50.835245-08:00
China   Satellite   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation  
SpaceNews.com • Andrew Jones

China’s first launches of 2026 send Yaogan spacecraft into unusual orbit, loft Guowang satellites

By SpaceNews.com: China’s first launches of 2026 send Yaogan spacecraft into unusual orbit, loft Guowang satellites China conducted a pair of Long March rocket launches Tuesday, kicking off what is likely to be a record-breaking year for the country.

2026-01-14T02:52:19.391169-08:00