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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

SpaceX proposes 1‑million solar‑powered 'orbital data center' constellation in FCC filing

On Jan. 30, 2026 SpaceX filed with the FCC to deploy up to one million solar‑powered satellites functioning as distributed orbital data centers. The network, pitched for AI compute rather than broadband, would shift commercial LEO use and, SpaceX says, lower costs and environmental impact versus terrestrial data centers.

Also: Reuters, The Verge and TechCrunch
2026-01-31T05:30:03.260205-08:00
China   Satellite   Africa   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation  
SpaceNews.com • Andrew Jones

China launches AlSat-3B for Algeria, further launches delayed ahead of key human spaceflight test

By SpaceNews.com: China launches AlSat-3B for Algeria, further launches delayed ahead of key human spaceflight test China launched a satellite for Algeria late Friday, as signs mount that multiple missions have been delayed amid preparations for a key human spaceflight test.

2026-01-31T02:18:59.333418-08:00
Satellite   M&A   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space  
Reuters • Echo Wang, Joey Roulette, Milana Vinn

Exclusive: SpaceX generated about $8 billion in profit last year ahead of IPO, sources say

By Reuters: SpaceX's most recent financials, which have not been previously reported, led some banks to estimate that the company could raise more than $50 billion at a valuation exceeding $1.5 trillion, sources say.

Also: TechCrunch and stocktwits.com
2026-01-30T14:09:42.776060-08:00
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CNBC • Annie Palmer

Amazon Seeks FCC Extension to Complete Satellite Rollout for 'Amazon Leo' Internet Service

By CNBC: The company needs to bring more of its satellites online so it can begin offering an internet-from-space service that was recently rebranded as Amazon Leo.

2026-01-30T17:34:49.558469-08:00