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European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

EU awards three parallel contracts to study mobile responsive launch systems

The European Union has awarded contracts to consortia led by PwC, GMV and Sirius Space Services to run parallel studies into a mobile responsive launch system. The simultaneous awards commission comparative industry assessments of architectures, operational concepts and requirements for a transportable launch capability.

2026-01-30T00:54:48.234879-08:00

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Universe Today • Mark Thompson

Optical Frequency-Comb 'Laser Ruler' Synchronises Radio Telescopes for Sharper Black Hole Images

By Universe Today: Researchers at KAIST have developed a breakthrough technology that could dramatically improve our ability to image black holes and other distant objects.

2026-01-30T00:48:26.495465-08:00

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Payload • Rachael Zisk

GAO Says SDA Lacks Adequate Planning for the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA)

By Payload: In a report released this week, the watchdog agency was unimpressed with the SDA’s planning for the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA).

2026-01-29T22:13:45.663715-08:00

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Payload • Douglas Gorman

UK Research & Innovation Budget Cuts Threaten Space and Scientific Research

By Payload: The UK’s astronomy, physics, and nuclear researchers are likely to bear the brunt of the austerity measures from UK Research and Innovation.

2026-01-29T22:13:45.388270-08:00

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Spaceflight Now • Will Robinson-Smith

SpaceX launches Starlink 6-101 while unveiling new 'Stargaze' space situational awareness system

By Spaceflight Now: ![](http://spaceflightnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/20260130-Starlink-6-101-Launch.jpg) SpaceX completed its 13th and final Falcon 9 rocket launch of the month, which flew from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on in the predawn hours of Thursday morning.

Florida Today

SpaceX launches 29 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral SFS

2026-01-29T20:47:10.413475-08:00

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Reuters • Echo Wang, Joey Roulette

Exclusive: SpaceX in merger talks with xAI ahead of planned IPO to combine Starlink, X and Grok

By Reuters: The merger would bring Musk’s rockets, Starlink satellites, the X social media platform and Grok AI chatbot under one roof and could boost his efforts to launch data centers into orbit.

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webpronews.com

SpaceX and xAI in Merger Talks to Unite Rockets, Starlink, X and Grok Ahead of Potential $1T+ IPO

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2026-01-29T10:52:39.791203-08:00

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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

NASA at crossroads over lunar Gateway logistics, explores alternative supply and transport approaches

By SpaceNews.com: NASA is at a “crossroads” in deciding how to handle logistics for the lunar Gateway as it considers alternative approaches.

2026-01-29T14:41:17.299919-08:00

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NASA Spaceflight • Chris Bergin

PLD Space accelerates Miura 5 toward 2026 debut with milestones update

By NASA Spaceflight: PLD Space, the pioneering Spanish private space company, has updated its progress with its Miura….

2026-01-29T15:07:31.064169-08:00

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