European SpaceflightAndrew Parsonson

ESA: 'No urgency' to fit P160C on Vega C as Ariane 6 production takes priority

ESA has told stakeholders there is 'no urgency' to retrofit the Vega C launcher with the P160C booster, saying current launch manifest needs and early production priorities for Ariane 6 mean upgrades can be deferred. The decision preserves existing Vega C schedules while Ariane 6 units ramp up.

2026-01-11T23:32:34.813677-08:00
Space.comJosh Dinner, Mike Wall, Tariq Malik

ISS astronaut medical evacuation latest news: New commander to take charge soon

By Space.com: Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026: Updates on NASA's astronaut medical evacuation from the International Space Station.

2026-01-11T07:30:40.223053-08:00
ReutersDavid Shepardson

FCC approves SpaceX plan to deploy an additional 7,500 Starlink satellites

By Reuters: The Federal Communications Commission said on Friday it has approved SpaceX's request to deploy another 7,500 second-generation Starlink satellites as it works to boost internet service worldwide.

2026-01-09T16:24:35.139511-08:00