China Satellite Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

SpaceNews.com • Andrew Jones

China suffers dual launch failures as Long March 3B loses classified Shijian and Ceres‑2 maiden flight fails

China experienced two launch failures Friday: a Long March 3B lost a classified Shijian satellite, and the debut Ceres‑2 rocket failed on its maiden flight, with both missions failing to place their payloads into orbit. The twin setbacks affect both an established launcher and a new vehicle.

2026-01-17T02:45:55.426807-08:00

Leadership Space Policy & International Cooperation NASA

SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

White House resubmits NASA deputy administrator nominee

By SpaceNews.com: The White House has resubmitted a nomination for NASA deputy administrator but is seeking a new nominee for the agency’s chief financial officer.

2026-01-17T03:47:43.536595-08:00

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Space Exploration & Science Missions Human Spaceflight & Space Stations NASA

Ars Technica • Stephen Clark

Managers Warn of ‘Launch Fever’ as Pressure Mounts on NASA’s Moon Mission

By Ars Technica: I’ve got one job, and it’s the safe return of Reid, Victor, Christina, and Jeremy.".

2026-01-16T22:12:34.103233-08:00

China Moon Space Exploration & Science Missions

Universe Today • Matthew Williams

Analysis of Chang'e-6 Samples Addresses Mysteries About the Far Side of the Moon.

By Universe Today: Our nearest neighbor, the Moon, is still something of a mystery to us. For decades, scientists have wondered why it appears so lopsided, with dark volcanic plains on the near side (the side we see) and rugged, cratered mountains and a thicker crust on the far side.

2026-01-16T16:12:40.876136-08:00

M&A Defense Industry & Major Contractors Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Space Defense & Militarization

GeekWire • Alan Boyle

L3Harris and AE Industrial Partners revive Rocketdyne in $845M deal; Redmond rocket plant joins joint venture

By GeekWire: A decades-old rocket factory in Redmond, Wash., is due to be rebranded with a time-honored name: Rocketdyne.

2026-01-16T12:43:57.607676-08:00

Space Exploration & Science Missions Space Defense & Militarization

Universe Today • Matthew Williams

Study: Iron-Rich Asteroids Far More Resilient Than Expected — Implications for Planetary Defence

By Universe Today: Physicists at the University of Oxford have contributed to a new study which has found that iron-rich asteroids can tolerate far more energy than previously thought without breaking apart - a breakthrough with direct implications for planetary defence strategies.

2026-01-16T14:27:12.334384-08:00

FCC Satellite Commercial Space Space Policy & International Cooperation Policy & Regulation

Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

Senators Cruz and Welch Introduce 'Satellite and Telecommunications Streamlining Act' to Speed Satellite Licensing

By Via Satellite: Senators Ted Cruz and Peter Welch introduced the Satellite and Telecommunications Streamlining Act aimed at streamlining satellite licensing.

2026-01-16T12:11:30.808132-08:00

Satellite Commercial Space Policy & Regulation

Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

Convergence Comes of Age: 2026 Turns Direct‑to‑Device Satellites and 3GPP NTNs into Commercial Reality

By Via Satellite: With the first commercial direct-to-device (D2D) constellations now scaling up and 3GPP standards maturing, it will become harder for users to distinguish between terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks (NTNs), with connectivity blending seamlessly between the two.

2026-01-16T12:11:31.570302-08:00

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