China   Satellite   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
SpaceWatch Global • Blaine Curcio

China’s Satellite Surge: Growth Curves and Strategic Implications

China's annual satellite launches accelerated sharply from 111 in 2021 to 378 in 2025, driving rapid expansion of LEO constellations and national orbital assets. The surge increases China's on-orbit capacity and raises strategic questions for commercial market balance and defense-related capabilities.

2026-01-21T00:17:44.614725-08:00
Space Exploration & Science Missions  
Universe Today • Laurence Tognetti

Enceladus Plumes May Hold a Clear Clue to Ocean Habitability

By Universe Today: How can scientists estimate the pH level of Enceladus’ subsurface ocean without landing on its surface? This is what a recently submitted study hopes to address as a team of scientists from Japan investigated new methods for sampling the plumes of Enceladus and provide more accurate measurements of its pH levels.

2026-01-20T17:53:43.058777-08:00
Space Exploration & Science Missions   Space Policy & International Cooperation   NASA  
Universe Today • Andy Tomaswick

NASA and DoE Pursue Lunar Nuclear Reactor to Power Artemis Bases

By Universe Today: The US’s federally funded space program has been struggling of late. With the recent cancellation of the Mars Sample Return mission, and mass layoffs / resignations taking place at NASA, the general sense of a lack of morale at the agency is palpable, even from a distance.

2026-01-20T08:16:08.333917-08:00