Airbus
Airbus UpNext, a wholly‑owned Airbus subsidiary, has launched SpaceRAN — a demonstrator designed to explore advanced 5G Non‑Terrestrial Network (NTN) capabilities from orbit. The project aims to validate standardised, satellite‑based 5G radio access to enable global connectivity for aviation and other sectors.
SpaceNews.com
• Sandra Erwin
By SpaceNews.com: ThinkOrbital raises seed funding to advance X-ray space inspection ThinkOrbital raises seed funding to advance X-ray space inspection.
Space.com
• Josh Dinner
By Space.com: Coverage begins at 3 p.m. EST today (Jan. 14).
SpaceNews.com
• Sandra Erwin
By SpaceNews.com: SkyFi raises $12.7 million to scale satellite data marketplace SkyFi raises $12.7 million to scale satellite data marketplace.
Via Satellite
• Rachel Jewett
By Via Satellite: UK-based Open Cosmos is awarded Liechtenstein’s priority Ka-band spectrum filings previously held by Rivada, with plans for a constellation.
Satellite Evolution
By Satellite Evolution: Astroscale UK, a subsidiary of Astroscale Holdings Inc., the global leader in in-orbit servicing, has been awarded a EUR 399,000 (approximately £350,000) Phase A contract by the European Space Agency (ESA) to lead the design of the In-Orbit Refurbishment and Upgrading Service (IRUS).
SpaceNews.com
• Andrew Jones
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.
NASA
• Jennifer M Dooren
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.
NASA Spaceflight
• Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera, Chris Bergin
Via Satellite
• Rachel Jewett
Space.com
• Kenna Hughes-Castleberry
