Space.comJosh Dinner

Crew‑11 undocks Dragon for first‑ever in‑flight ISS medical evacuation — live coverage

NASA and SpaceX's Crew‑11 Dragon undocked from the International Space Station on Jan. 14 in the first‑ever in‑flight medical evacuation of an astronaut. Live coverage began at 3 p.m. EST as teams commenced expedited return and recovery operations for the crew.

2026-01-14T03:11:20.387316-08:00
SpaceNews.comAndrew 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
NASAJennifer M Dooren

NASA, Department of Energy to Develop Lunar Surface Reactor by 2030

By NASA: NASA, along with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), announced Tuesday a renewed commitment to their longstanding partnership to support the research and.

2026-01-13T13:05:32.845586-08:00
Spaceflight NowWill Robinson-Smith

U.S. Space Force switches rockets for upcoming GPS satellite launch

By Spaceflight Now: ![](http://spaceflightnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/20260113-GPS-III-SV09-Shipping.jpg) The next Global Positioning System satellite is switching from a United Launch Alliance Vulcan rocket to a SpaceX Falcon 9, a spokesperson for the U.S.

2026-01-13T15:45:40.357541-08:00
SpaceNews.comJeff Foust

Firefly to upgrade Alpha rocket to improve reliability

By SpaceNews.com: Firefly Aerospace will upgrade its Alpha launch vehicle, making changes intended to improve the reliability of a rocket that suffered several failures.

2026-01-13T17:50:34.502644-08:00
Via SatelliteRachel Jewett

Intuitive Machines Completes Acquisition of Lanteris (formerly Maxar Space Systems), Positioning Itself as a Vertically Integrated Space Prime

By Via Satellite: Intuitive Machines has completed the acquisition of Lanteris Space Systems, formerly known as Maxar Space Systems. By acquiring a spacecraft manufacturer, Intuitive Machines says this positions the company as a vertically integrated space prime.

2026-01-13T13:25:40.922761-08:00