Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation  
SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Starlab secures investment from Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank to advance commercial space‑station technologies

Starlab has received an investment from Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank to accelerate development and commercialization of its commercial space‑station technologies. The funding will support engineering and hardware progression as the programme advances toward market‑ready LEO habitat capabilities aimed at research and commercial customers.

2025-12-29T01:46:51.329211-08:00
Satellite   LEO   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Stars and Stripes • Associated Press

Russia sends 3 Iranian satellites into orbit, report says

By Stars and Stripes: Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian pose for a photo during their meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Friday, Jan.

Also: South China Morning Post and 4 more
2025-12-28T13:44:36.022305-08:00
Satellite   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space   Space Debris & Traffic Management  
Universe Today • Andy Tomaswick

Design-for-Demise Dilemma: Unintended Consequences of Smallsat End-of-Life Practices

By Universe Today: At the end of their lives, most satellites fall to their death. Many of the smaller ones, including most of those going up as part of the “mega-constellations” currently under construction, are intended to burn up in the atmosphere.

2025-12-28T07:44:42.241739-08:00