Japanese launch company Interstellar Technologies raises $130 million

Japanese launch vehicle startup Interstellar Technologies has raised nearly $130 million to continue development of its Zero small launch vehicle.
China launches AlSat-3A for Algeria, Ceres-1 sea launch adds to Tianqi constellation

China conducted its third and fourth launches of 2026 with Long March 2C and Ceres-1 rockets lifting off from Jiuquan and a sea platform respectively.
Week in images: 12-16 January 2026
Week in images: 12-16 January 2026
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AO-Resistant Material Boosts VLEO Satellite Longevity

Deposition Sciences, Inc. (DSI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Lockheed Martin, specializes in advanced materials and optical coatings.
The countdown to clean orbits has begun with ESA’s Zero Debris Charter

China conducts static fire test of new reusable Long March 12B rocket

White House resubmits NASA deputy administrator nominee

The White House has resubmitted a nomination for NASA deputy administrator but is seeking a new nominee for the agency’s chief financial officer.
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China hit by dual launch failures as Long March 3B and Ceres-2 debut mission fail

China suffered a pair of launch failures Friday, seeing the loss of a classified Shijian satellite and the failed first launch of the Ceres-2 rocket


