Space.com
• Mike Wall
SpaceX is targeting mid‑March for the first flight of its larger, more powerful Starship 'Version 3,' Elon Musk said, forecasting launch in about six weeks. The test will be the maiden flight of the updated vehicle designed to increase payload capacity and overall performance.
Breaking Defense
• Theresa Hitchens
By Breaking Defense: Gen. Stephen Whiting, commander of US Space Command, today revealed his "Apollo Maneuvers" exercise concept involving satellite movements, responsive launch and "spectrum maneuvering.".
SpaceNews.com
• Sandra Erwin
By SpaceNews.com: Space Command’s case for orbital logistics: Why the Pentagon is being urged to think beyond launch Space Command’s case for orbital logistics: Why the Pentagon is being urged to think beyond launch.
SpaceNews.com
• Andrew Jones
By SpaceNews.com: China set for crewed lunar tests, record launches, moon mission and reusable rockets in 2026 China appears set to accelerate its launch rate this year while also conducting tests key to its crewed lunar ambitions and launching major missions.
SpaceNews.com
By SpaceNews.com: Space Futures Centre, World Economic Forum Launch Space Debris Insights Report.
SpaceNews.com
• Jason Rainbow
By SpaceNews.com: OQ Technology is preparing to deploy a small satellite to test using C-band to connect smartphones from LEO, joining SpaceX in a push to repurpose part of the spectrum for direct-to-device services.
Payload
• Douglas Gorman
By Payload: Skynopy will integrate its ground station services into Airbus’ operations, with the goal of reducing latency in Airbus’ OneAtlas platform.
Bloomberg
• Andrea Palasciano
By Bloomberg: The European Union has switched on parts of its homegrown secure satellite communications network for the first time, as part of a €10.6 billion push to provide an alternative to Starlink and wean itself off US support amid growing tensions.
SpaceNews.com
• Debra Werner
