SpaceNews.comAndrew Jones

China targets 140 launches in 2026 amid commercial space surge

China plans around 140 orbital launches in 2026, according to a commercial launch executive, marking a sharp acceleration in launch cadence as its commercial space sector surges. The target increases available capacity for satellite deployments and signals intensified competition in global launch markets.

2026-03-31T03:38:33.084827-07:00
ReutersEduardo Baptista

GalaxySpace begins IPO 'tutoring' process as China nudges private space firms toward capital markets

By Reuters: Chinese satellite maker GalaxySpace has begun the so-called tutoring process for a potential initial public offering, state media reported on Tuesday, the latest private space firm to take steps towards an IPO as China encourages them to tap the country's capital markets.

2026-03-30T22:10:51.135707-07:00
SpaceNews.comJeff Foust

Second Starlink satellite suffers anomaly, generating debris

By SpaceNews.com: For the second time in just over three months, a SpaceX Starlink satellite has generated debris from an apparent on-orbit malfunction.

2026-03-30T17:07:22.561059-07:00